👋 Hello! I’m Tina — your dedicated online Chinese tutor.

Originally from Taiwan and now based in the UK for over twenty years, I’m an experienced Mandarin teacher and professional interpreter (former member of the Chartered Institute of Linguists, London). I’m passionate about helping learners build confidence, fluency, and real-world communication skills in Chinese.

My lessons are clear, practical, and fully tailored to your goals — whether you’re preparing for an exam, learning for business, travel, or simply personal interest. With a warm and structured approach, I’ll guide you step by step to success.

🌟 Courses I Offer

✅ HSK Preparation (All Levels)

I specialise in preparing students for HSK Levels 1–6, focusing on measurable progress and comprehensive language proficiency aligned with official exam standards. Lessons include vocabulary building, listening comprehension, reading strategies, speaking fluency, and writing accuracy.

✅ GCSE / IGCSE Chinese

I cover all four language skills with focused, exam-based strategies:

• 🗣 Speaking: Tips for photo cards, topic discussion, and role-play tasks.

• 🎧 Listening: Exposure to a wide range of topics and accents.

• 📖 Reading: Developing comprehension through authentic and exam-style texts.

• ✍️ Writing: Structured grammar and expression practice for clear, fluent writing.

Vocabulary is taught systematically using memory techniques to strengthen long-term recall and confident usage.

✅ Business Chinese (Beginner to Advanced)

Lessons are designed for professional communication, emphasizing industry-specific vocabulary, workplace etiquette, and cultural awareness — perfect for professionals doing business with Chinese-speaking partners or companies.

✅ Travel / Survival Chinese

Ideal for travellers or short-term visitors, these lessons focus on practical communication, clear pronunciation, and everyday phrases to help you navigate real-life situations with confidence.

✅ HSKK (Speaking Exam)

From beginner to advanced, my HSKK lessons focus on pronunciation accuracy, fluency, and exam-oriented speaking strategies to help students perform confidently in the HSKK test.

👩🏻‍🏫 My Teaching Approach

Whatever your goals, I provide comprehensive support to ensure steady progress:

➡️ Smart learning tips to help you grasp key concepts easily.
➡️ Lesson review and reinforcement to consolidate what you’ve learned.
➡️ Gradual progression in difficulty for consistent improvement.
➡️ Customized lesson plans based on your needs and pace.
➡️ Targeted exam practice to prepare you for every section of your test.
➡️ Rich learning materials, including flashcards, online exercises, audio, and video content to make lessons interactive and engaging.

🤗 A Bit About Me

Beyond teaching, I’m deeply interested in language learning, cross-cultural communication, and helping people connect through Mandarin. I understand the challenges students face — and I make sure each lesson is enjoyable, supportive, and motivating.

📚 With me, you won’t just memorize vocabulary — you’ll learn how to think and communicate naturally in Chinese.

🚀 Let’s begin your Chinese learning journey today! Together, we’ll turn your goals into real results.