May

I. About Me Hello! I'm May, my mission is to teach with my whole life,to take every lesson to heart, to light up every learning journey with you and for you，and to bring you the happiness and wisdom of traditional Chinese culture. I am a native Chinese speaker with authentic Mandarin and fluent English, plus elementary Japanese conversational skills. My teaching focuses on Business Chinese, HSK and Traditional Chinese Culture. Having studied and practiced Confucianism, Buddhism and Taoism for a decade, I teach you authentic Mandarin while guiding you to unlock Eastern wisdom and the secrets of a happy life. II Why Choose Me? 1. Authoritative Qualifications CTCSOL & national teacher qualification certified; TEM-8 (China's top English certification for majors) for barrier-free bilingual teaching, beginner-friendly. EMBA enhances business insights, and psychological counselor certification helps identify learning pain points and adapt to individual learning paces accurately. 2. Five Years of Teaching Experience 4 years as a part-time English teacher at EF, 1 year as an international Chinese teacher. I know well the rules of adult Chinese learning and excel at creating customized teaching plans for students with different levels and needs. 3. 20 Years of Foreign Trade Experience In-depth understanding of linguistic demands in cross-border business, B2B cooperation and foreign trade negotiations, making Business Chinese teaching highly aligned with real workplace scenarios. 4. Scientific Teaching Method A closed-loop approach of "Systematic Explanation + Real-time Error Correction + Post-class Consolidation + Practical Application". Interactive classes with exclusive post-class materials, helping students overcome difficulties in pronunciation, grammar and sentence patterns, and move from "knowing how to learn" to "knowing how to use". III. What You’ll Gain from My Courses No matter your current Mandarin level, I start from where you are – setting clear goals, providing personalized materials and practical guidance to ensure your learning success. My scientific and targeted learning system solves your core Mandarin pain points with the following services: 1.Customized plans for pronunciation, grammar and expression, mastering tricky Pinyin (like u, ǘ, j/q/x) and breaking through Mandarin four-tone barriers efficiently. 2.Leveraging TEM-8 proficiency to identify English thinking interference, explain Chinese-English structural differences clearly and help you grasp Mandarin logic fast. 3.Vivid grammar explanations tailored to you, making grammar learning engaging and easy. 4.Timely delivery of class content and supporting materials for post-class review and consolidation. 5.New word flashcards, core sentence patterns and key grammar points for each text to help you accurately target and tackle your weak areas after each lesson. (1) For Beginners & HSK 1.Engaging Pinyin teaching to break down pronunciation difficulties, lay a solid foundation and make Pinyin learning enjoyable. 2.HSK-aligned systematic training in listening, speaking, reading and writing, reinforcing comprehensive use of vocabulary, sentence patterns and grammar. Balancing exam score improvement and practical use in life and work, ensuring what you learn is immediately applicable. 3.Beginner-friendly progressive learning, building a systematic Mandarin knowledge system to connect seamlessly with all HSK levels and help you pass the exam efficiently. (2) Adult Business Chinese (For Business/Foreign Trade/Cross-border Professionals/ Customized based on your work demands) Adopting the professional textbook New Silk Road Business Chinese and foreign trade, focusing on core foreign trade, B2B， import and export trade scenarios, teaching immediately applicable expressions: 1.Exclusive communication for the whole process of foreign trade/B2B cooperation. 2.Core skills and scripts for daily and formal business negotiations. 3.Specialized teaching for high-frequency scenarios: business meetings, order coordination and business emails. 4.Tailor-made foreign trade methodologies and communication strategies based on your products and business. 5. Customize based on your work details and professions. (3) Exploration of Traditional Chinese Culture & Philosophy A "Language + Culture" blended classroom for Chinese culture lovers, appreciating traditional culture charm while learning Mandarin: 1.Traditional Festivals: Origin stories, cultural symbols and core connotations of the Spring Festival, Mid-Autumn Festival, Dragon Boat Festival, etc. 2.Folk Customs & Etiquette: Chinese social etiquette, tea culture, traditional family values and other daily folk knowledge. 3.Traditional Philosophy: Core ideas of Confucianism, Taoism and Buddhism, exploring the life wisdom in traditional culture. (4) Target Learners 1.Complete Mandarin beginners and HSK candidates at all levels. 2.Foreign trade practitioners, cross-border B2B professionals and international workplace staff with Business Chinese needs. 3.Overseas business owners learning Mandarin for Sino-foreign commercial cooperation and daily communication. 4. Professionals who want to learn Chinese and customized your special needs in work. 5.Culture lovers eager to learn traditional Chinese culture, folk customs, etiquette and philosophy in depth. 6.Adult learners troubled by English thinking interference, hoping to overcome Mandarin pronunciation and grammar difficulties efficiently. I believe my patience, friendliness and professional insights will help you realize your Mandarin learning dreams. Thank you!