New Members Melanie Posted November 25, 2013 at 09:37 PM New Members Report Share Posted November 25, 2013 at 09:37 PM Hi everyone I live in west London, just by Heathrow Airport, and I'm looking for a tutor to teach me Mandarin on evenings or weekends, I'm a complete beginner so I will need tutoring from scratch. I am prepared to do a little travelling I have looked at the home courses and think I may benefit more from some personal teaching rather then through just books or software. I appreciate any help or advice anyone can offer me. Mel x Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
New Members RACLX Posted November 26, 2013 at 01:35 AM New Members Report Share Posted November 26, 2013 at 01:35 AM Hi Mel, I could possibly be of help. I'm not a native Chinese speaker, but I thought I could maybe help you with the basics before you fork a lot of money out for a fully qualified tutor. I did Mandarin GCSE and got an A*, I also worked for about a year and a half in a Chinese restaurant in Mile End. I live in East London, and would probably be able to travel to around Heathrow, if maybe we met at a library or something?But of course, only if you're interested. My handwriting is pretty solid, my understanding of basic grammar is good, my listening skills are passable I would say, but of course my accent and pronunciation are nowhere near as useful as a native speaker would be. Also, for it to be worth my while, (oyster card-wise) I think I could only really do minimum £12/hour, if each session were at least 2 hours. I think one journey on the tube would be £2.70 or £1.50. What do you think? Rachel Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
johnk Posted November 26, 2013 at 08:30 AM Report Share Posted November 26, 2013 at 08:30 AM Hi, I live in Berkshire about 15 miles from Heathrow. I have found tutors on gumtree - www.gumtree.co.uk. My last tutor lives in Reading. I am not sure if that is within your (or her) travelling distance, but I can send you her details. I have just checked, she still advertises on gumtree. And there are others advertising as Chinese tutors in SW London. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ChTTay Posted November 27, 2013 at 08:31 AM Report Share Posted November 27, 2013 at 08:31 AM Find a skype tutor on italki 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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