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Shunning

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Switzerland
12:09 PM (GMT+02:00)
Mandarin
6
25
Mandarin
6
25

Speaks

Mandarin
Native
,
English
C2
,
Cantonese
C2
,
German
B2

About Me

Hi, my name is Shunning HAN (韩顺宁). You can call me Stella. I used to teach Mandarin and English in a primary school in Hong Kong for three years. I’ve also tutored some students who study Sinology in Zurich. Therefore, I can teach students from all different Chinese levels. My teaching philosophy is that learning should be student-centered. As a teacher, my role is to tailor make materials and activities that help you learn more effectively. As a student, you are expected to speak as much Mandarin as you can in and outside of the class. Don’t be afraid of making any mistakes! I will be very patient and always willing to help you learn better.

I was born and raised up in one of the most international cities in China – Shanghai. I completed my bachelor studies in Hong Kong, majoring in English Language Education. Last year, I obtained a master’s degree in English Linguistics at University of Zurich. My research interest is bilingualism and multilingualism. I also had a lot of working experiences in various countries (China, Ireland, Australia and Switzerland). Therefore, I know many useful teaching pedagogies and how to cater for students’ learning needs. More importantly, I understand the learning difficulties of students (especially English speakers) who learn Mandarin as a second language from linguistics perspectives. Therefore, you will find more easily to understand the difference between English and Mandarin in terms of phonology, syntax, etc.

I’m really passionate for language teaching. Although online teaching differs from classroom teaching, my expertise in technology can help you maximize learning efficiency. The key of language learning is: “use it, or lose it.” Why don’t you start to practice it now? Join my class and learn Mandarin in a way that suits you the best!
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Teaching Expertise

Beginner
Upper Beginner
Intermediate
Upper Intermediate
Advanced
Upper Advanced
Children (4-11)
Teenagers (12-18)
Adults (18+)
Curriculum
Homework
Learning Materials
Proficiency Assessment
Quizzes/Tests
Reading Exercises
Writing Exercises
Accent Reduction
Business Mandarin
Grammar Development
Interview Preparation
Listening Comprehension
Phonetics
Reading Comprehension
Speaking Practice
Vocabulary Development
Writing Correction
AP
HSK

Résumé

Education

2015 - 2017
M.A. English Linguistics
University of Zurich - Zurich, Switzerland
focus in bilingualism and multilingualism
2007 - 2011
B.Ed. English Language
Hong Kong University of Education - Hong Kong
focus in language teaching pedagogies and English linguistics

Work Experience

2017
Mandarin Teacher
Chinese Language School - Zurich, Switzerland
teach children (4-15 years old) Mandarin
2015
Private Mandarin Tutor
University of Zurich - Zurich, Switzerland
help Sinology students improve speaking and reading skills
2011 - 2014
Full time English & Mandarin Teacher
Yan Chai Hospital Choi Hin To Primary School - Hong Kong
teach English and Mandarin in different levels
2010 - 2010
Administration Assistant
Dublin School of English - Dublin, Ireland
organise student activities
2009 - 2009
Part time Mandarin Teacher
Deriya Primary School - Australia
teach Chinese daily expression and share Chinese culture

Certifications

2010
Hong Kong Language Proficiency Assessment for Teachers (English)
Attained
2011
Hong Kong Language Proficiency Assessment for Teachers (Chinese)
Attained
2011
Mandarin Proficiency Test
Grade 2 Level A

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