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- Mandarin
1. First tone: high level (ā) 2. Second tone: rising (á) 3. Third tone: falling-rising (ǎ) 4. Fourth tone: falling (à)
- Mandarin
Lesson location
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At Mingkai's house: Sydney
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About Mingkai
Hello everyone! My name is kay, and I am very excited to be your Mandarin teacher. I have a strong background in Mandarin language instruction and enjoy helping students at all levels, from beginners to advanced learners. My teaching style focuses on making the learning process fun, interactive, and culturally rich. I believe that understanding the culture behind the language is just as important as learning how to speak it.
I will guide you through mastering Pinyin, tones, character writing, and daily conversation skills. I also like to incorporate Chinese culture, music, and media into lessons to help you immerse yourself in the language. I look forward to learning with you and helping you achieve your Mandarin learning goals!
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About the lesson
- Primary School
- High School
- Year 10
- +20
levels :
Primary School
High School
Year 10
Year 11-12
TAFE
Adult
Undergraduate
Diploma/Certificate
Postgraduate
PhD
Early childhood education
A1
A2
B1
B2
C1
C2
Beginner
Intermediate
Advanced
Professional
Adult
Kids
- English
All languages in which the lesson is available :
English
# 1. **Basic Mandarin Lessons**
- **Pinyin**: The Romanization of Chinese characters which helps with pronunciation. Students learn the four tones and how they change the meaning of words.
- **Simple Characters**: Introduction to writing and recognizing basic Chinese characters.
- **Greetings and Common Phrases**: How to greet people, introduce oneself, ask basic questions (e.g., "你好吗?" or "How are you?").
- **Pronunciation Practice**: Lessons focusing on improving correct pronunciation and mastering tones.
# 2. **Intermediate Lessons**
- **Grammar Structures**: Understanding more complex sentence structures, such as word order (SVO – Subject, Verb, Object), negation, and question forms.
- **Daily Conversations**: Expanding vocabulary around daily activities like shopping, dining, traveling, and asking for directions.
- **Cultural Context**: Learning how language is used in different social settings and understanding Chinese etiquette.
- **Character Recognition**: Focus on reading and writing more complex characters.
# 3. **Advanced Lessons**
- **Reading and Writing**: Focusing on reading Mandarin texts such as newspapers, short stories, and articles. Writing coherent essays or complex texts in Chinese.
- **Idiomatic Expressions and Slang**: Learning idioms (成语) and colloquial language commonly used in daily conversation.
- **Advanced Grammar**: Nuanced grammar topics such as aspect markers (了, 过), and complex structures for expressing conditions, comparisons, or contradictions.
- **Cultural and Literary Topics**: In-depth exploration of Chinese history, literature, and philosophy.
# 4. **Specialized Lessons**
- **Business Mandarin**: Focus on professional vocabulary, business etiquette, formal writing (emails, letters), and negotiation skills in Mandarin.
- **Exam Preparation**: Courses tailored for exams like the HSK (Hanyu Shuiping Kaoshi), which is an international standardized test for Mandarin proficiency.
# Methods of Teaching Mandarin:
- **Interactive Tools**: Use of apps like Duolingo, HelloChinese, or flashcards for vocabulary and character learning.
- **Speaking Practice**: Encouraging conversation with native speakers or language exchange partners.
- **Cultural Immersion**: Videos, music, and movies to enhance listening skills and cultural understanding.
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Price
- $30
Pack prices
- 5h: $150
- 10h: $300
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