Information About Fengyu - Southampton teacher -

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Personal Description:

I'm Fengyu (Linda), a native speaker of Mandarin Chinese. I have a passionate interest in teaching Chinese language and in improving understanding of Chinese culture. I have language and teaching qualifications from China and the UK; and have had some 17 years’ experience of teaching languages in both countries. I have taught more than 1,000 students to improve their language skills. I can provide patient tuition for learners of all ages, from complete beginners to experienced speakers of English or Mandarin.
I love teaching, and use a range of learning materials, and approaches. I should be able to develop solutions to problems and find the way that works best for you.

Teaching Experience:

I have provided tuition in Mandarin Chinese to many native English speakers since I moved to the UK in 2014. My learners have been mostly adults and from various backgrounds, but also children and teenagers. They have included those learning for professional or academic reasons, and those simply interested in Chinese language and culture. Many have been having regular weekly or twice-weekly lessons with me for a long period of time.
I have also studied for an Education and Training Award in UK. Insights gained from this inform the approaches to teaching that I adopt.
In China, I worked at at language training schools in Harbin over a three-year period, and then I moved to Beijing in 2007. Here I taught children and teenagers for a year, and then for the next five years worked in a company that provided language training and IESOL tests to adults who were moving to UK. I am now able to draw from my teaching experience in both countries when providing tuition in Mandarin (or in English).

Teaching Approach:

I tailor my teaching to satisfy the individual needs of learners. This involves taking account of their reasons for learning Mandarin and their aspirations, and the learning styles that work best for them. Rather than stick rigidly to a standard course, I will vary the approaches to maintain interest and help with the learning process. Techniques can include question and answer sessions, use of flashcards, role-play, games, presentations, audio-visual materials and handouts.

Q. How long do lessons last?

A. Each lesson lasts for one hour, for one and a half hours, or for two hours.But for children under 10 years old, each lesson will last 40-45 minutes. For children under 6 years old, each lesson will last 30 minutes.

Q. Where do you teach?

A. I teach on line via *S*k*y*e.

Q. How do I pay the tuition?

A. Please pay by cash/bank transfer in advance. There may be a small discount if you pay for several lessons at once (more than five hours).

Q. Do I have to pay if I cancel a booked lesson?

A. Please make sure to cancel any lesson at least ONE day before in the future, and no charge for such cancellations. However, you will be charged half the price of a lesson if you cancel less than one day. You will be charged full price for a lesson if you just forgot and missed the lesson.

Q. Do you cater for advanced students?

A. Yes. If you speak Mandarin already and would like to brush up your skills, or gain a more advanced understanding, then I can design a course appropriate for you.

Q. Is it possible to book sessions outside of office hours?

A. Yes. Please contact me to arrange a mutually convenient time.

Q. Do you provide group-training sessions?

A. Yes. Please call for details.

Q. Do you teach online?

A. Yes. I also teach via S*k*y*p*, QQ, **Contact Detail Removed**.

Q. Do you provide **Contact Detail Removed**phone based training?

A. Yes. Please contact for details.