My Catholic beliefs influence all that I do and are a main contributing factor to my desire to help others.
STUDENTS
Learning Mandarin Offers a Wide Range of Benefits for Students
Knowing a foreign language is a huge benefit in our continually growing and international world. Chinese is the most widely spoken language in the world and with its expanding economy, China is rapidly becoming a global superpower. Speaking fluent Mandarin Chinese may increase your career opportunities and make you more attractive to a potential employer. With a rich and historic culture, Mandarin Chinese has proven to be very beneficial for overall learning. Promote artistic ability through the expressive writing of Chinese symbols and characters. Stimulate both left and right sides of the brain and facilitate musical aptitude by speaking in multiple tones. Build math skills with the unique counting method used by the Chinese. Mandarin Chinese, contrary to popular belief, is not the hardest language you’ll learn. It presents its own unique challenges, but my one-on-one teaching style makes learning a new language interactive and fulfilling.
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"Dr. Wang has had success tailoring instruction for special education students with IEPs. She recognizes students’ unique talents, such as performance skills or creativity, and helps them make the most of those talents."
- Dr. John Weinstein, Dean of Early Colleges, Bard College
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 an effective teaching method that allows 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