I like to use the GPA method of learning Chinese but am open to other methods if students prefer those. The GPA method is a method to pick up conversational Chinese in as fast a manner as possible through pictures of situations.

I tutor with caring and extreme patience which allows for continuous student feedback, making connections from prior learning, so that, they will become competent readers, and independent learners in Chinese mandarin language.

I can tailor my lessons based on the age, background and interest of the student. Whether you want to gain basic conversational skills, improve grammar and pronunciation, or learn to read and write in Chinese, I can provide excellent and interesting instruction.

I enjoy teaching students of all ages and really enjoying teaching younger students how to learn a language and watching how fast they pick it up.

I utilize pedagogical skills such as GPA (The Growing Participator Approach) to convey and teach basic pronunciation and tonal inflections of Mandarin Chinese & its verbalization along with reading & writing skills. For tutoring students, I typically make an individual learning plan based on the student’s interests, level, and personality.

Hello,

My name is Ruth. Ever since I started teaching at the college level, I have been passionate in my commitment to three things: maximizing individual student performance, inspiring students’ interest in language, and instilling a sense of self-worth among all students.

I got my bachelor degree in International Communications with a minor in Education at University of Nottingham, UK; then I pursued my master degree in Journalism at Syracuse University, New York. The part-time teaching assistant position at Language Center of Syracuse University made me decide to become a full-time teacher in 2014, and ever since I have taught over 200 students from more than 20 different countries, ranging from age 15-50+:: beginners, experts, extroverted adults, shy children, Japanese salarymen, French lawyers, German CEOs, Harvard university teachers, Indian engineers, South African musicians... but also gifted children, curious housewives and retired teachers.

During the course, I will make a personalized study plan, which would fit to your personal goals, skills or personality. Whether you are learning Chinese for business, for school or for fun, whether you want to work hard or just enjoy a simple conversation, I'll adapt to your needs!

I gained scientific and efficient teaching methods from years of teaching experiences. I practiced my teaching techniques at Beijing Language and Culture University, one of China's most renowned universities for language teaching.

I am from Harbin, and I have an standard Mandarin accent. This is what you need for good pronunciation bases.

I custom-tailor my lesson plans to fit my student's individual needs and wishes. Some may want to only learn everyday conversation, others may want to focus on pronunciation or reading, and still others may want to improve on their grammar, etc.