👩‍🏫 Teacher Renee Profile Master's in Linguistics from Tsinghua University | Over 5 years of experience as a Mandarin teacher | English teacher in New Jersey | Educator in the U.S. Former speech therapist at NJ Steps Speech & Language Therapy, Currently a Chinese teacher at North New Jersey Chinese School. Awarded the "Excellent Teacher" at Livingston Chinese School in 2022. 💡 Teaching Advantages Solid background in linguistics: Able to clearly explain grammatical principles, helping students "understand and use" what they learn. Flexible and diverse teaching methods: Incorporates picture books, games, and thematic learning to make classes more engaging and effective. Strong bilingual teaching ability: Can teach in both Chinese and English, customizing courses based on students' needs. Cross-linguistic comparison skills: Especially understands the differences between Chinese and English learners, enabling more precise teaching. 🌟 Course Overview 🧒 Children's Mandarin courses: Pinyin, phonetics, character recognition, conversation, sentence building. 💬 Children's language rehabilitation courses: Pronunciation training, language comprehension, social communication, and AAC-assisted communication. 🧧 Adult Mandarin courses: Everyday Chinese, workplace communication, cultural topics, reading, and conversation training. 🆕 Latest News 📅 Fall semester enrollment now open! Offering individual and small group courses for children, teenagers, and adults. 🧠 New "Language Development Support Course" — specially designed for children with delayed language development or bilingual learning challenges. 🌍 Both online and face-to-face classes available, flexibly arranged according to students' needs. 🧒 Children's Mandarin Courses 📘 Course Content Phonetic symbols, Pinyin, character recognition, conversation, sentence construction—starting from listening and speaking, gradually building a complete language ability. 🌟 Teaching Features and Advantages 🎲 Fun Interactive Teaching Using flashcards, games, picture books, and themed worksheets, children learn happily in natural contexts, actively speaking Chinese. 🌈 Diverse Themed Learning Covering family, numbers, colors, body parts, festivals, food, seasons, weather, and other daily life topics to cultivate practical language skills and cultural understanding. 🗣️ Bilingual Teaching Benefits Flexible instruction in Chinese and English, helping children from bilingual families naturally switch between Chinese and English thinking. 📈 Results-Oriented Teaching Each unit has clear learning objectives and feedback mechanisms. Through integrated training in listening, speaking, reading, and writing, vocabulary and language sense are steadily accumulated. 🎯 Differentiated and Personalized Learning Customized materials and teaching methods tailored to children of different ages and language levels, suitable for beginners to advanced Chinese learners. 📹 Post-Class Extension Resources Providing review videos and family activity suggestions, enabling parents to easily practice Chinese with their children at home. 💬 Culture-Oriented Teaching Children not only learn the language but also get to know festivals, customs, and traditional stories, experiencing cultural fun through language. ✅ Course Advantages Overview Over 5 years of experience with American Chinese teachers Bilingual instruction in Chinese and English, suitable for overseas and bilingual families Fun interactive teaching that effectively boosts motivation Personalized curriculum planning for more effective learning Emphasizing both language and culture to develop expression and comprehension skills 💬 Children's Language Rehabilitation Courses 🏫 Professional Background Former language therapist at NJ Steps Speech & Language Therapy for two years, specializing in language development delays, pronunciation difficulties, comprehension, or expression disorders in children. 🎯 Course Goals 🔹 Improve pronunciation and speech clarity Helping children pronounce correctly and speak more naturally and fluently. 🧠 Enhance language comprehension and expressive abilities Expanding vocabulary, strengthening sentence structure and storytelling skills, cultivating complete expressive thinking. 💬 Strengthen social and conversational skills Helping children communicate more smoothly at school and in daily life, speak bravely, and express confidently. 🌈 Build communication confidence Guiding and encouraging children to enjoy the fun of "speaking" and "expressing." 📚 Course Content 🗣️ 1. Pronunciation Practice Using demonstrations, mouth shape cues, and games to help children improve pronunciation issues. 📖 2. Language Comprehension and Expression Using pictures, stories, role-playing to guide children in understanding sentences, describing events, and fully expressing ideas. 🧍‍♀️ 3. Social Language Training Through dialogue practice and scenario games, learning to speak, listen, and respond appropriately in different situations. 🧸 4. Game-Based Learning Using games, picture books, songs, and other methods to stimulate language development, allowing children to learn happily in natural contexts. 💬 5. Alternative Communication Training (AAC) For children with limited spoken language, using picture cards, gestures, or electronic communication aids to establish communication bridges and reduce frustration. 🧧 Adult Mandarin Courses 👥 Suitable For Adults seeking to improve their Chinese skills and enhance communication in daily life and the workplace. 🎯 Teaching Goals The main goal of adult Mandarin courses is to enable students to naturally use Chinese in daily life, work, and cultural exchanges, achieving the following abilities based on learners' needs: 1️⃣ Establish a solid foundation in Chinese (listening, speaking, reading, writing) 2️⃣ Improve practical communication skills (workplace, travel, daily situations) 3️⃣ Understand Chinese culture and the meanings and habits behind everyday expressions 4️⃣ Develop strategies for continuous learning and self-practice 🧠 Teaching Planning 1️⃣ Customized Courses: Designing content based on learners' language backgrounds, motivations, and needs (work, studying abroad, interests, etc.). 2️⃣ Functional Approach: Focusing on "ability to speak and use," allowing students to practice listening and speaking in real scenarios rather than just memorizing grammar. 3️⃣ Task-Based Learning: Using real tasks (ordering food, booking tickets, interviews, meetings) for language practice, achieving practical application. 📚 Course Content Design Daily Chinese ｜ Workplace Communication ｜ Cultural Festivals ｜ Reading and Writing ｜ Spoken Conversation 📌 Important Notes - Before the class starts, please check for any issues with the equipment and internet connection. - If you have any questions before purchasing a course, feel free to send a private message to the teacher. - If you need to reschedule a booked class, please cancel at least 12 hours before the class begins. Classes canceled more than 12 hours in advance cannot be refunded or rescheduled. - If a student is going to be late, please notify the teacher before the class starts. If the student does not appear within 15 minutes after the class begins, it will be considered a no-show, and no refunds or make-up classes will be provided. - If you have any other questions, please contact the teacher via AmazingTalker messages or LINE. -LINE: reneemhchen