Shuangyu
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- Hourly rate €18
- Response Time 24h
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Shuangyu - Hyde Park - Mandarin
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- Hyde Park
- at his home
- at your home
- webcam
About the lesson
- Which subject(s) do you teach?
I teach both Chinese and English to non-native speakers at university level and give advice to students in English essay writing. Part of my teaching is to teach students communication skills and how to make presentations, which is also what I researched on for my MA. Now I am doing my PhD in the University of Leeds, looking at teaching communication skills to medical students in medical consultation. This is a project funded by NHS.
- Tell me about your qualifications.
University Teacher's Certificate for Teaching Linguistics;
Certificate of Associate Translator/Interpreter;
Prov PhD in Linguistics/Education (with full scholarship)
MA Modern English Language (with full scholarship);
BA English.
- How much do you charge?
The charges I have included above are all the minimum price per hour and may increase depending on the size of the group. There is no extra charge for travel within Leeds.
- Where do you teach?
I can teach either at my home or students' homes. I live in Leeds and travel around the city. I can also travel to neighbouring regions such as Huddersfield, Halifax, Bradford, Dewsbury etc., for which extra 15 pounds is charged for each travel.
- When are you available?
I can discuss this with the client.
- Which ages and levels do you teach?
I can teach Chinese to students ranging from primary school children to adults. I can proofread for and give advice to university students in relevant subjects.
- Describe your arrangements for online tutoring.
Powerpoint and reading materials will be available for each week's teaching. Homework will be given according to different subjects and levels. Feedback is also given and students are free to contact me at a certain time each week either by email or phone.
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About Shuangyu
- What kind of experience do you have?
I have rich experience in teaching Chinese and English to non-native speakers and also in translating and interpreting for high level international events, which has been informing my knowledge about communication and presentation and benefiting my teaching. When I was in university I won championships in English Speaking Contests at various levels.
- Do you have an up-to-date DBS (Disclosure & Barring Service, formerly CRB) Certificate?
No
- Where and with whom did you train?
I have taught Chinese and English in Yunnan Normal University and Yunnan Arts Institute. My students of the Chinese language were mainly from Europe while my students of English were at under- and postgraduate levels.
- Do you belong to any professional organisations?
International Federation of Translators;
Translators Association of China;
Translators Association of Yunnan Province.
- Tell me about some of your current students.
I am currently working with the University Modern Language Centre to conduct Chinese Language and Culture Workshops.
Rates
packs
- 5h: €90
- 10h: €180
webcam
- €18/h
