Huiwen

My name is Hui-wen, and I am a native and highly qualified Mandarin teacher based in the United Kingdom. With extensive experience in teaching Chinese as a second language, I am well-versed in all aspects of the GCSE Chinese, iGCSE Chinese, and A-Level Chinese curricula across major exam boards, including Edexcel Pearson, AQA, and Cambridge. I also serve as an examiner for these boards, conducting GCSE and A-Level Chinese speaking and writing assessments.

I hold a PGCE from Manchester Metropolitan University (MMU) and have obtained Qualified Teacher Status (QTS) in the UK. Additionally, I graduated from the prestigious Institute of Teaching Chinese as a Second Language at National Taiwan Normal University (NTNU), where I honed my expertise in language education. With over 20 years of experience teaching Mandarin to foreign learners at university language centers in Taiwan, I bring a wealth of knowledge and practical teaching skills to my students.

As a qualified language teacher with a strong background in both Chinese and English instruction, I am passionate about helping students achieve their language learning goals. Whether it’s preparing for exams, improving conversational skills, or mastering Chinese characters, I tailor my teaching approach to meet the unique needs of each learner.

Tutoring Experience

Chinese teacher at grammar school in Leeds July 2019-
MMU PGCE Sep 2018-July 2019
University of Hull, Feb 2018-July 2018
University of Bradford, Sep 2017-Feb 2018
Chinese Teacher in Leeds Chinese Community School, Leeds, Sep 2016-
English teacher in Dong-Xing Junior High School, Taiwan. 2003- 2015
Chinese teacher in Chung Yuan Christian University, Taiwan. Mar 2007
Chinese teacher in Mandarin Teaching Center in National Taiwan Normal University, Dec 2006

Tutoring Approach

I specialize in leading and practicing the four key skills required for GCSE and A-Level Chinese—listening, speaking, reading, and writing—while sharing essential exam tips to help students achieve top grades. My goal is to equip learners with the knowledge, strategies, and confidence needed to excel in their exams.

I offer comprehensive teaching programs for Chinese as a second language, employing both bottom-up and top-down approaches. My expertise spans from designing effective Chinese teaching materials to mastering classroom teaching techniques. I integrate language instruction with cultural education, ensuring students gain a well-rounded understanding of Mandarin. Whether it’s teaching everyday conversational Chinese or preparing students to pass the HSK (Hanyu Shuiping Kaoshi—Chinese Proficiency Test), I tailor my programs to meet diverse learning needs.

With a solid foundation in Teaching Chinese as a Second Language (TCSL), I have trained numerous students who now teach Chinese in universities and colleges worldwide. Holding a Master’s Degree in TCSL, I bring high-quality Mandarin instruction to my students, offering a systematic and strategic approach to learning Chinese. My teaching methods are designed to foster both linguistic proficiency and cultural appreciation, empowering students to succeed in their language journeys.