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Teacher Thea 🧩 Fun Chinese with Stories & Games

Chinese for Kids 3-11

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🦁Hi! I’m Teacher Riley 😊 I have over 10 years of experience teaching Mandarin to young children. I’ve taught in Taiwan, Singapore, and the United States, and I’m familiar with multicultural environments and the learning needs of bilingual children. 🏫 I graduated from Hungkuang University with a degree in Early Childhood Education, giving me a strong foundation in child development and curriculum design. 📖 I specialize in using stories, games, and music to help children learn Mandarin in a fun and natural way, while building language awareness and expressive ability. 😊 My classes are lively, encouraging, and fully customized based on each child’s personality and learning style, helping every student speak Mandarin with confidence in a relaxed and supportive atmosphere. 🧒 Mandarin for Young Learners|Learn with Joy, Speak Naturally 🎵 Songs & Rhythm: Learn Mandarin songs easily through fun melodies and beats 📖 Storybook Adventures: Explore exciting stories to spark language sense and imagination 🎯 Interactive Games: Make Mandarin fun — the part kids look forward to most! 📚 Structured Curriculum: Systematic learning to build a strong language foundation 🧩 Customized Lessons: Teaching content and pace tailored to each child's needs ✏️ Bopomofo & Simplified/Traditional Characters available 👩‍💼 Mandarin for Adults|Practical, Relaxed & Stress-Free 🗣️ Real-Life Conversation Practice: Speak more naturally through situational dialogues 📄 Short Text Reading & Pronunciation Training: Improve clarity and comprehension step by step 💬 A message from Teacher Riley: "I’ll slow down my speaking pace so you can understand every sentence. My classes are relaxed and fun—learning Mandarin feels just like having a friendly conversation!" I believe language learning should be natural and pressure-free. In my classes, I use real-life topics along with games, visuals, songs, and movement to help learners understand and express themselves through interaction. Whether you're a child or an adult, you’ll feel encouraged and supported every step of the way. I tailor the pace and content to your level and learning style, so learning Mandarin becomes not about memorization—but an enjoyable and engaging experience every time!
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83 Chinese course reviews

  • Serena Chanson
    Sep 4, 2026
    Thea has been a wonderful teacher for our daughter — patient, engaging, and great at keeping lessons fun while still making real progress. We highly recommend her for any family looking for a warm and effective Chinese tutor!
  • Myriam Rubecca
    Nov 17, 2022
    Learnt grammar, vocabulary and sentence structure for introducing oneself and other family members.. easy to follow and comprehend
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Performance History

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Experience

  • 2023 - 2024

    華語老師(Lead Teacher)

    Panda Cub Academy

  • 2015 - 2021

    華文老師

    St. James Church Kindergarten

  • 2013 - 2015

    華文老師

    迪思園

Education

  • 2009 - 2013

    幼兒保育系 Certificate Uploaded

    弘光科技大學

Experience
  • 2023 - 2024

    華語老師(Lead Teacher)

    Panda Cub Academy

  • 2015 - 2021

    華文老師

    St. James Church Kindergarten

  • 2013 - 2015

    華文老師

    迪思園

Education
  • 2009 - 2013

    幼兒保育系 Certificate Uploaded

    弘光科技大學

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  • If “Instant Tutoring” shows on the teacher’s profile, you can book the lesson 30 minutes after the current time.
  • If the teacher is not online, the next available class cannot be booked until 24 hours afterward.

Lesson duration

  • The duration of a trial session is 25 minutes.
  • The duration of a private session is 50 minutes.
  • If you purchase more than 5 sessions, you will receive a discount (according to the price the teacher set).

Instructions

  • Enter the website 10 minutes before the class starts. Click “My Lessons” to find your class, click “Go to class”, and then you will be in the classroom on ZOOM!
  • You can use ZOOM for classes both on your phone and computer. Please download ZOOM in advance if you choose to use your phone for the class.

Refund policy

  • Please click “Report Issue” if you encountered any problems, and the teacher will determine either reschedule or refund afterward.
  • If the teacher doesn’t respond the issue, we will provide a full refund as AT credits for you.
How to book
  • After buying courses, you can book them according to the teacher’s schedule.
  • If “Instant Tutoring” shows on the teacher’s profile, you can book the lesson 30 minutes after the current time.
  • If the teacher is not online, the next available class cannot be booked until 24 hours afterward.
Lesson duration
  • The duration of a trial session is 25 minutes.
  • The duration of a private session is 50 minutes.
  • If you purchase more than 5 sessions, you will receive a discount (according to the price the teacher set).
Instructions
  • Enter the website 10 minutes before the class starts. Click “My Lessons” to find your class, click “Go to class”, and then you will be in the classroom on ZOOM!
  • You can use ZOOM for classes both on your phone and computer. Please download ZOOM in advance if you choose to use your phone for the class.
Refund policy
  • Please click “Report Issue” if you encountered any problems, and the teacher will determine either reschedule or refund afterward.
  • If the teacher doesn’t respond the issue, we will provide a full refund as AT credits for you.

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