"Hello! My name is Roger, and I’m a native Mandarin speaker with over six years of tutoring experience and three years of formal Chinese teaching. I hold a Master’s degree in Teaching English to Speakers of Other Languages (MA-TESOL) and I also coordinate and teach in community-based Chinese language programs. Over the past few years, I’ve worked with students from diverse backgrounds—children, teenagers, and adults—helping them learn Chinese for travel, academic study, or professional communication. My lessons are grounded in both linguistic knowledge and cross-cultural understanding, making them accessible and enjoyable for learners at all levels.

In my teaching, I believe learning Chinese should be personal, engaging, and connected to each student’s real-life goals. I start by understanding what motivates my learners and design lessons around their interests—whether that means practicing conversation, learning characters, or improving pronunciation. I combine structured grammar explanations with plenty of speaking and listening practice to help students use Chinese naturally and confidently.

I aim to create a supportive learning environment where students feel comfortable, motivated, and proud of their progress in learning any language." less...