Hi there! My name is Helen 😊
🎖 I am a native Cantonese speaker, born and raised in Hong Kong 🇭🇰 As an international student myself, I understand the difficulties of studying in a different language and using it comfortably and confidently in different situations. Therefore, my goal is to share my tips with you on how to speak Cantonese and/or Mandarin fluently and confidently, drawing from my own learning experiences with English and how to speak it naturally.
🏆 Bonus: to learn Mandarin at the same time (with request)
✅ I have more than 4 years of experience teaching children with special needs. Throughout the COVID years, I have also gained various experiences in online teaching. Due to my unique background, I would describe myself as patient and easy-going.
🎮 I believe in making learning fun, and I enjoy incorporating games into teaching because I believe that motivation is key!
🔝 My priority is to teach others about the beauty of the endangered language, Cantonese. I aim to provide knowledge about Hong Kong and its culture, particularly to those born outside of Hong Kong who want to learn more about their heritage.
Conversational/ Fun everyday Cantonese
✅ Tailored to meet specific requirements (travel purposes 🛫, to make conversations with your Cantonese friends/ significant other 💬, to understand Cantonese dramas 🎞, etc.)
🥅 The goal is to make the lesson fun but practical
👍🏼 Lessons with games and fun stories will be incorporated
➕ Lessons will incorporate trending news and topics to make it more fun
👯 Let's learn together as friends
🗣️ Proficient in English, Cantonese, and Mandarin.
👩🏻🎓 Graduated from the University of California, San Diego with a B.S. in Psychology, specializing in Developmental Psychology.
💼 Over 4 years of teaching experience with special needs individuals, ranging from 1 to 25 years old.
Classroom Rules
📣 Please make sure to send any specific requests (e.g. to learn about details of a specific place) before class
❗️It is essential to cancel the class at least 24 hours before the scheduled time. Please inform me via email.
🚫 Please note that I will not accept any requests to teach inappropriate phrases, such as swear words.