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Karen Ho patient, personalized curriculum

Middle school (ages 12-14)|Children (6-11)|Conversation
2Mandarin Chinese Sessions Completed

Introduction

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• 👋 About Me • Native Mandarin Chinese speaker from Taiwan 🇹🇼 • 3+ years of teaching experience • Teaching on AmazingTalker (new teacher, highly motivated!) • Friendly, patient, and supportive teaching style • 🎯 My Teaching Focus • Personalized lessons based on your goals • Strong focus on speaking & real communication 🗣️ • Build confidence to use Mandarin in real life, not just textbooks • Suitable for beginners to intermediate learners • 🌍 Who My Classes Are For • Travel ✈️ • Living or settling in a Chinese-speaking city 🏙️ • Work & professional communication 💼 • Making international friends 🤝 • Daily conversations & social life • 🧠 How I Help You Learn Faster • Real-life scenarios & practical dialogues • Slang, natural expressions & modern Mandarin 😄 • Easy memorization tips & patterns • Step-by-step speaking practice to reduce fear • Lots of encouragement to help you speak more • 🎬 Fun & Engaging Class Style • Pop culture & trending topics 🎵 • TV dramas & daily-life content 📺 • Interactive activities & role-plays • Relaxed atmosphere so you enjoy learning • 📚 Materials I Use • Customized slides & notes • Real conversation scripts • Audio & speaking drills • Supplementary materials tailored to your level and goals • 🌟 My Goal for You • Feel comfortable speaking Mandarin • Communicate naturally with others • Gain confidence and enjoy using the language every day If you want practical Mandarin, fun classes, and a teacher who truly adapts to you — I’m here to help! 😊 🔆🔆 Practical Mandarin Conversation (All Levels) 🔆🔆 🔸 Speak from Day 1 — no pressure, no awkward silence 🗣️ 🔸 Learn how native speakers really talk (not textbook-only Chinese) 🔸 Practice real-life situations: travel, daily life, work, socializing 🔸 Build confidence through guided speaking & repetition 🔸 Vision: help you think in Mandarin and respond naturally 🔆🔆 Pronunciation & Accent Training (Beginner–Intermediate) 🔆🔆 🔸 Master tones, initials & finals step by step 🎵 🔸 Learn mouth positioning & listening tricks 🔸 Fix common mistakes Chinese learners make 🔸 Improve clarity so others understand you easily 🔸 Vision: speak Mandarin clearly and confidently like a local 🔆🔆 Survival Mandarin for Life & Travel 🔆🔆 🔸 Essential phrases for daily situations ✈️🏙️ 🔸 Ordering food, shopping, asking for help, small talk 🔸 Learn slang & polite expressions locals love 🔸 Role-play real scenarios to reduce fear 🔸 Vision: help you survive and enjoy life in a Mandarin-speaking environment 🔆🔆 Work & Social Mandarin 🔆🔆 🔸 Useful expressions for meetings, emails & networking 💼 🔸 Sound natural, polite, and professional 🔸 Learn cultural tips for workplace communication 🔸 Practice presentations & casual work conversations 🔸 Vision: help you communicate smoothly and confidently at work 🔆🔆 Fun Mandarin Through Pop Culture & TV Dramas 🔆🔆 🔸 Learn Mandarin through clips, trends & daily expressions 📺🎶 🔸 Understand slang, humor & modern usage 🔸 Improve listening skills naturally 🔸 Memorize faster with context-based learning 🔸 Vision: make Mandarin part of your daily life, not a chore 🔆🔆 Kids’ Mandarin (Fun & Confidence-Based) 🔆🔆 🔸 Interactive, playful, and stress-free learning 🧸 🔸 Games, stories & simple speaking practice 🔸 Build confidence instead of memorization pressure 🔸 Adjust pace to your child’s personality 🔸 Vision: help kids enjoy Mandarin and feel proud speaking it 🐣🐣 Students’ Success 🐣🐣 📝 “I used to be afraid of speaking Mandarin. After a few classes, I can finally open my mouth and talk with confidence!” 📝 Students improve pronunciation, speaking fluency, and real-life communication 📝 Beginners feel relaxed and supported instead of stressed 📝 Many students say classes feel practical, fun, and motivating 🌱🌱 My Teaching Philosophy & Brand Story 🌱🌱 🔸 I believe language is for connection, not perfection 🔸 Making mistakes is part of learning — my classroom is a safe space 🔸 I focus on confidence first, accuracy second 🔸 I design lessons around real life, not just exams or textbooks 🔸 My goal: help you enjoy speaking Mandarin and use it naturally every day 🐶🐶 Join My Trial Class! 🐶🐶 ❓ What to expect in a 25-minute trial ➡️ Friendly conversation to reduce nervousness 😊 ➡️ Level check (speaking, listening & pronunciation) ➡️ Discussion of your goals (travel, life, work, friends, etc.) ➡️ A tailor-made learning plan just for you ➡️ Experience my fun, supportive teaching style ❗❗ Classroom Rules ❗❗ ↘️ Please prepare a pen & notebook to collect useful expressions ↘️ Check your internet connection and device before class ↘️ Be on time so we can use every minute well ↘️ Cancellation policy:   • Cancel at least 24 hours before class   • If you must cancel within 24 hours, please notify me via AmazingTalker as soon as possible
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1 Mandarin Chinese course reviews

  • Eva
    28 Jan 2026
    Karen is very easy to talk. She has a positive vibe and know how to make student feel comfortable.
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Performance History

Resume

Experiences

  • 2025 - 2025 Inception
  • 2025 - 2025 Teach for Taiwan
  • 2023 - 2024 Phi Art Studio

Educations

  • 2020 - 2023 University of California, Los Angeles (UCLA) Art & Architecture Certificate Uploaded

Experiences
  • 2025 - 2025 Inception
  • 2025 - 2025 Teach for Taiwan
  • 2023 - 2024 Phi Art Studio
Educations
  • 2020 - 2023

    University of California, Los Angeles (UCLA)

    Art & Architecture Certificate Uploaded

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  • 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!
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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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