Yi-An-Amanda Chang
5.0
Taiwan•
12:54 PM (GMT+08:00)
Mandarin
29
242
Mandarin
29
242
Speaks
Mandarin
Native
,English
C2
,French
C1
About Me
As a native speaker from Taiwan—the only place where traditional Chinese characters are still preserved—I help learners connect language with culture. Through stories of Chinese and Taiwanese traditions and the etymology of Chinese characters, you’ll not only remember words more easily but also experience the deep cultural and philosophical roots of Chinese civilization.
With a background in Asian Studies, I’ve explored spiritual and cultural traditions from Hinduism and Buddhism to Christianity. This experience helps me make language learning a journey of understanding people and their worldviews. My interdisciplinary research in psychology, anthropology, art history, and comparative religion deepens my teaching, allowing me to bring more cultural insight into each lesson.
Having lived, studied, and worked in Asia, Europe, and the U.S., I believe learning Chinese is more than mastering grammar—it’s discovering a living culture shaped by thousands of years of wisdom. In my Mandarin classes, you’ll not only learn a new language but also explore different perspectives on life and thought.
Features of My Teaching
Personalized learning plan — tailored to your goals, whether for business, travel, or academic study.
Scientific and effective methods — trained at the Mandarin Training Center of National Taiwan Normal University, one of Taiwan’s most prestigious institutions for Chinese language teaching.
International teaching experience — in a language center in South India and through private tutoring.
Standard Mandarin pronunciation — helping you build a clear and accurate accent.
Patience and clarity — with detailed explanations and step-by-step guidance.
For Pinyin and Tone Learners (Beginners)
No textbook is needed. I use visual diagrams to explain how initials and finals work, highlighting their similarities and differences. Imitation and consistent practice are the keys to success.
What You’ll Gain from My Class
- Materials and topics customized to your needs.
- Follow-up tasks and personalized progress tracking.
- Patient, detailed correction of pronunciation and grammar.
- Deep exposure to Chinese language, culture, and stories—so you don’t just learn Chinese, you live it.
Read MoreWith a background in Asian Studies, I’ve explored spiritual and cultural traditions from Hinduism and Buddhism to Christianity. This experience helps me make language learning a journey of understanding people and their worldviews. My interdisciplinary research in psychology, anthropology, art history, and comparative religion deepens my teaching, allowing me to bring more cultural insight into each lesson.
Having lived, studied, and worked in Asia, Europe, and the U.S., I believe learning Chinese is more than mastering grammar—it’s discovering a living culture shaped by thousands of years of wisdom. In my Mandarin classes, you’ll not only learn a new language but also explore different perspectives on life and thought.
Features of My Teaching
Personalized learning plan — tailored to your goals, whether for business, travel, or academic study.
Scientific and effective methods — trained at the Mandarin Training Center of National Taiwan Normal University, one of Taiwan’s most prestigious institutions for Chinese language teaching.
International teaching experience — in a language center in South India and through private tutoring.
Standard Mandarin pronunciation — helping you build a clear and accurate accent.
Patience and clarity — with detailed explanations and step-by-step guidance.
For Pinyin and Tone Learners (Beginners)
No textbook is needed. I use visual diagrams to explain how initials and finals work, highlighting their similarities and differences. Imitation and consistent practice are the keys to success.
What You’ll Gain from My Class
- Materials and topics customized to your needs.
- Follow-up tasks and personalized progress tracking.
- Patient, detailed correction of pronunciation and grammar.
- Deep exposure to Chinese language, culture, and stories—so you don’t just learn Chinese, you live it.
Trial Lesson
One time, 30 minutesPrivate Lessons
60 minutesTeacher Stats
Within a few hours 
7 years ago 
95.00%242 
11.7 lesson average
5.0 Schedule
Teaching Expertise
Beginner
Upper Beginner
Intermediate
Upper Intermediate
Advanced
Upper Advanced
Résumé
Education
2017 - 2017
Integral Counseling Psychology
California Institute of Integral Studies - California, USA
Studies in Counseling Psychology & Asian studies
2011 - 2012
MSc Arts & NGO management
EDHEC Business School - Lille, France
Training in social enterprise, art, and nonprofit sectors
1999 - 2003
Work Experience
2018
Asian studies
- Explored diverse cultural and spiritual ecosystems, e.g., Hinduism, Tibetan Buddhism, and Christianity. - Synthesized complex interdisciplinary data (Psychology, Anthropology, Art History, Comparative Religion) to develop frameworks elucidating intricate human behaviors and cultural contexts. - Led international qualitative research projects, including immersive ethnographic fieldwork and contextual interviews in Nepal and Taiwan. - Communicated complex research insights and cross-cultural considerations through clear, impactful presentations and reports for diverse audiences, demonstrating strong skills in synthesis, distillation, and compelling narrative to foster understanding. - Managed research program data, participant coordination, and operational workflows for an online PhD program, ensuring meticulous data management and project execution adhering to research best practices.
2009 - 2010
Mandarin Chinese Teacher
Auroville Language Laboratory - Auroville, Pondicherry, India
Teach adult students Mandarin Chinese and share Chinese culture stories
2014 - 0
Mandarin Chinese Tutor
Freelance - Taipei, Taiwan
Teach adult students Mandarin Chinese and share Chinese culture stories
Certifications
2014 - 2014
Certificate of Qualification to teach Mandarin Chinese as a second/foreign language
Ministry of Education - Taiwan
2014 - 2014
Teaching Mandarin Chinese as a Second Language Training
National Taiwan Normal University - Taipei, Taiwan
90hrs training in teaching Mandarin Chinese as a second language
2009 - 2009
Chinese English Conference Consecutive Interpretation Training
National Taiwan Normal University - Taipei, Taiwan
30hrs training of Chinese English Conference Consecutive interpretation training