Hello everyone, I’m Lisa, also known as Teacher Duoduo. I am a professional Mandarin tutor with over 10 years of teaching experience for children and adult learners. I graduated from Jiaozuo Normal College, majoring in Preschool Education. I hold a Level 1 Mandarin Proficiency Certificate and the ICA International Chinese Language Teacher Certification issued by Henan Normal Junior College.
I previously taught at Lepu Xinghua Kindergarten and the online education platform Xueersi. My students range from absolute beginners to learners preparing for GAPSK and HSK examinations.
🌟 Mandarin Pinyin Starter: Game-based & real-object teaching for kids aged 4–6
📖 Reading Comprehension: Improve reading skills with picture books and visual learning
🔈 Mandarin Pronunciation Correction for Cantonese Speakers: Targeted phonetic training tailored for Hong Kong students
📚 GAPSK & HSK Exam Coaching: Customised practice aligned with school curricula
The trial lesson includes a proficiency assessment, key learning analysis and a personalised study plan. Classes are mainly delivered in Mandarin, with supplementary Cantonese and English used appropriately to facilitate learning for Hong Kong students.
I look forward to helping you speak accurate and confident Mandarin!
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Kids’ Introductory Mandarin Course (Customised according to children’s personalities – Recommended)
Does your child lack confidence when speaking Mandarin?
🎯 Target learners: Kindergarten to primary students (Ages 4–12)
📚 Teaching methods: Picture-book storytelling, real-object interaction, role-play and nursery rhymes tailored to children’s age and interests
💪 Core learning focuses:
• Listening: Learn daily vocabulary through fun activities with picture-aided scenario learning
• Speaking: Guided conversations and pronunciation games
• Reading: Character and word recognition with colourful flashcards
• Writing: Basic stroke initiation for absolute beginners
📊 Learning outcomes: Boost in-class presentation skills, build confidence and lay a solid foundation for schoolwork and daily communication.
Picture Description – Reading & Writing Improvement Class
Struggling to help your child describe pictures and express thoughts in Mandarin?
🎯 Target learners: Primary students aged 6–12 requiring systematic oral and reading training
📚 Teaching methods: Image flashcards, situational dialogue and story retelling
💪 Core learning focuses:
• Oral expression: Describe scenes and arrange picture sequences coherently
• Vocabulary building: Expand word bank within contextual settings
📊 Learning outcomes: Enhanced storytelling and writing ability for clearer, smoother expression.
GAPSK / HSK Exam Preparation Coaching
Worried about exam performance or unsatisfactory pronunciation?
🎯 Target learners: Local Hong Kong students and candidates sitting GAPSK & HSK Mandarin certification exams
📚 Teaching methods: Past paper drills, targeted module training, mock exams and personalised pronunciation evaluation
💪 Core learning focuses:
• Listening: Practise official exam audio materials
• Speaking: Refine pronunciation and simulate real oral tests
• Reading: Analyse past exam papers and short passage comprehension
• Writing: Short essay and short-answer writing matching respective grade requirements
📊 Learning outcomes: Full familiarity with exam formats, noticeable score improvement and fluent, standard Mandarin.
Cantonese-Mandarin Pronunciation Correction Course
Still speaking Mandarin with a distinct Cantonese accent?
🎯 Target learners: Children and adults from Cantonese-speaking families
📚 Teaching methods: Phonetic comparison between Cantonese and Mandarin, targeted Pinyin drills and instant bilingual feedback
💪 Core learning focuses:
• Comparative practice on unique Mandarin initials, finals and tones
• Intensive training on commonly mispronounced sounds
📊 Learning outcomes: Improved confidence for school, daily life or workplace communication with clearer, standard Mandarin pronunciation.
Every lesson kicks off with an engaging warm-up activity, ranging from songs and picture introductions to vocabulary mini-games to liven up the class atmosphere. Customised course materials in either Simplified or Traditional Chinese are available, with optional homework and revision handouts provided upon request.
All classes are conducted primarily in Mandarin. Cantonese or English will be used for supplementary explanations when necessary for young learners or students from Hong Kong backgrounds. Group discounts are offered for parties of two or more siblings or friends; feel free to send a private message for enquiries.
Flexible class durations of 25, 50, 80 or 110 minutes can be arranged to suit your schedule and learning pace. Please give a 12-hour advance notice if you need to reschedule your booking. Don’t hesitate to leave a message anytime for course queries or personalised learning requests.