My Catholic beliefs influence all that I do and are a main contributing factor to my desire to help others.
ADULT LEARNERS
Foreign Language Lessons Designed to Meet Your Needs
We will discuss your goals and motivations for learning a foreign language and create a custom lesson plan. For vacationers, I can equip you with the skills needed to ask for directions, order from a menu and speak to other people you meet. If you will be living in a foreign country for an extended period, we can dive deeper and include lessons in culture, expectations, business customs and government concerns. If your goal is to be conversational with people in your life, I can give you the confidence to initiate a discussion. Regardless if you have specific intentions for using a foreign language there are health benefits worth considering. Research indicates brain functions may stay sharper for bilingual speakers as they age and some suggest learning a foreign language is a great strategy to prevent Alzheimer’s. What is Your Motivation for Learning a Foreign Language?
- Visiting foreign family or friends
- Developing rapport with foreign co-workers or students
- Vacationing in a foreign country
- Preparing for a new life in a foreign country
- Life-long learning
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"Dr. Wang has a tremendous range of knowledge of languages and linguistics, commitment to student needs, and excellence in communication in multiple languages including English and other European languages as well as her native Chinese."
-Dr. John Weinstein, Dean of Early Colleges, Bard College
ADULT ESL TEACHER
My knowledge of English and linguistics has made me an asset to teaching ESL to adults and even specifically business English. If you’re new to the United States, ensure your personal and professional success by learning ESL. I also work with relocated families to assist in making a smooth transition. If your business regularly utilizes foreign workers, I can create a custom workshop geared to address the common conversations they’ll have in the workplace and in their communities. Providing your employees with ESL lessons will improve their job satisfaction and quality of life.
Learning with Dr. Wang
While there are a number of online and in-person foreign language tutors available, I strive to provide students with an outstanding environment to excel.
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Convenient Scheduling
Flexible scheduling is available and if you are in the Aberdeen, SD area, lessons can be in your home, my home, at school, at daycare or at the library. Online foreign language lessons via video chat are available as well.
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Customized Lessons
Face-to-face and online foreign language lessons are personally tailored to each of my students. Instruction is provided in a one-on-one environment and the curriculum is developed based on each learner's strengths.
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Expressed Learning
I combine a specialized linguistic background and years of experience working with people of all ages to deliver effective teaching methods that allow students to learn at a surprisingly fast rate.
WHAT TO EXPECT IN LESSONS
Regardless of student age, I work to ensure that foreign language lessons are fun and engaging, and I frequently incorporate personal interests. A variety of activities and resources are used based on a student's goals. Skills taught are based on a student's age and motivations and may include:
- Tones & Pronunciation
- Vocabulary & Grammar
- Speaking & Listening
- Reading & Writing
- Culture & Geography Lessons
LANGUAGES AVAILABLE
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Mandarin Chinese
I grew up in Taipei and moved to the US to continue my education. I am K-12 Chinese certified and have more than a decade of experience teaching Chinese courses to students ranging from young children to adults.
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English
I have spent nearly 30 years in the US gaining knowledge and experience. I am a fluent English speaker and have taught English to students at all levels for more than a decade and am a certified ESL for K-12.
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Italian
I have been fluently speaking Italian for nearly 20 years and have taught conversational Italian at the college level. My diverse teaching background and a Ph.D. in Linguistics equips me to teach Italian courses to any age.
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Spanish
As a certified ESL for K-12 I am fluent in Spanish. My diverse teaching background and Ph.D. in Linguistics equips me to help young and old learners master the language.
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French
Through years of extensive European travel, I have learned to fluently speak many of the Romance languages including French. I have taught a wide variety of learners and can help you achieve your goals to speak French as well.
About
Originally from Taipei, I have a passion for sharing the Mandarin Chinese culture and language. I have also taught Italian and Spanish to students of all ages.
Contact
Phone: (862) 400-1165 Location: Aberdeen, SD