| Looking for a tutor? Someone knowledgeable in | | | | teachers for referrals too. If the tutor is someone |
| Chinese who can turn a complex Pinyin lesson into a | | | | they personally know, it would be helpful to ask |
| fun one? Well, you're not the only one. Finding a | | | | them about the tutor's teaching style and the tutor's |
| Chinese tutor is not brain surgery but it's not a walk | | | | personality as well. |
| in the park either. You need a dependable Chinese | | | | Chinese Forums |
| tutor who will guide you through various learning | | | | The internet is probably the first thing people check |
| techniques. Aside from being a native Chinese | | | | when they look for services or products. Simply |
| speaker, they should know how to use excellent | | | | Google Chinese forums and once you're taken to the |
| Chinese books like Kuaile Hanyu or New Practical | | | | site of your choice, click join. You can also start a |
| Chinese Reader and can tell you a lot of stuff about | | | | thread, posting exactly what you need. Many people |
| Chinese culture, e.g., Chinese New Year. The truth is, | | | | interested in studying Pinyin or CSL (Chinese as |
| good Chinese tutors are 'always' in demand and | | | | Second Language) frequent these forums to offer |
| therefore are not that hard to find at all. The only | | | | tips, make friends, find students and tutors. Chances |
| problem is that most of these good Chinese tutors | | | | are they already know the people for the job. Ask |
| already probably have enough classes to take care | | | | them for referrals and some tips as well. Remember |
| of. | | | | to exercise caution and check references. |
| Good Chinese tutors are there to guide you, create a | | | | Flyers |
| workable plan for you, and shower you with all the | | | | Next time you're at the library check for flyers. |
| tips and encouragement in the world you'll ever need. | | | | Tutors use flyers to advertise their services at places |
| So if you are serious about studying Chinese, finding | | | | where they can meet prospective students. They |
| the right tutor can greatly help you achieve your goal. | | | | usually leave their flyers on the counters at libraries, |
| But just how does one find a good Chinese tutor? | | | | Chinese stores, and supermarkets. Give them a call |
| Well first you have to choose how and where you | | | | and set up an interview in a cafe. Always remember |
| want to study. If you prefer to study at home, then | | | | to check the tutor's credentials, and ask for |
| you should look for language institutes that offer | | | | references. |
| in-home tutoring services or go to websites that | | | | Tutorial Centers |
| offer online classes. If you like a more structured | | | | Tutorial centers and language institutes offer |
| setting, visit language institutes and join a class. Here | | | | academic assistance. There are plenty of them |
| are some ways to find a good Chinese tutor: | | | | especially near schools and libraries. Pay them a visit, |
| Referrals | | | | and request for brochures. Feel free to ask about |
| Perhaps one of the most convenient ways to find a | | | | their Chinese language programs, their Chinese tutors, |
| good tutor is by asking friends and relatives for a | | | | and of course, tutorial fee. |
| few recommendations. Consider asking neighbors, and | | | | |