Summer Su
5.0
Australia•
2:51 PM (GMT+11:00)
Mandarin
30
489
Mandarin
30
489
Speaks
Mandarin
Native
,English
C2
About Me
Hello, I'm Summer : )
Originally from China, I now call Sydney, Australia home. Having lived here for over a decade, I am fluent in both Mandarin and English. I am an open-minded and cheerful person who values diverse cultures and perspectives. My passions include food, fitness, fashion, photography, psychology, and well-being. I look forward to sharing my knowledge and experiences with you!
My Teaching Approach
Teaching is my passion. As an experienced and professionally trained Mandarin instructor, I have worked with students of all levels for many years. I understand that learning a new language can be both exciting and challenging. If you feel nervous about speaking Mandarin, you’re not alone—this is completely natural! My role is to support and guide you, helping you build confidence and reach your language learning goals.
I strive to create a warm, encouraging, and engaging learning environment where you feel comfortable expressing yourself. My approach is patient, supportive, and tailored to your unique needs, making the learning process both enjoyable and effective.
What to Expect in My Lessons
Before we begin, I conduct a personalized assessment to understand your current skill level and learning objectives. My lessons are dynamic, interactive, and customized to help you progress efficiently.
Here are some areas I can help you with:
✔️ Daily conversation skills
✔️ HSK exam preparation
✔️ Improving listening and memory retention
✔️ Expanding vocabulary, grammar, and pronunciation
✔️ Reviewing and refining written work
✔️ Exploring specific topics of interest
✔️ Learning about Chinese culture (if you're interested!)
Every lesson is designed to be engaging, practical, and aligned with your goals. Whether you're looking to enhance your conversational skills, prepare for an exam, or deepen your cultural understanding, I will tailor our sessions to meet your needs.
I look forward to helping you on your Mandarin learning journey!
Read MoreOriginally from China, I now call Sydney, Australia home. Having lived here for over a decade, I am fluent in both Mandarin and English. I am an open-minded and cheerful person who values diverse cultures and perspectives. My passions include food, fitness, fashion, photography, psychology, and well-being. I look forward to sharing my knowledge and experiences with you!
My Teaching Approach
Teaching is my passion. As an experienced and professionally trained Mandarin instructor, I have worked with students of all levels for many years. I understand that learning a new language can be both exciting and challenging. If you feel nervous about speaking Mandarin, you’re not alone—this is completely natural! My role is to support and guide you, helping you build confidence and reach your language learning goals.
I strive to create a warm, encouraging, and engaging learning environment where you feel comfortable expressing yourself. My approach is patient, supportive, and tailored to your unique needs, making the learning process both enjoyable and effective.
What to Expect in My Lessons
Before we begin, I conduct a personalized assessment to understand your current skill level and learning objectives. My lessons are dynamic, interactive, and customized to help you progress efficiently.
Here are some areas I can help you with:
✔️ Daily conversation skills
✔️ HSK exam preparation
✔️ Improving listening and memory retention
✔️ Expanding vocabulary, grammar, and pronunciation
✔️ Reviewing and refining written work
✔️ Exploring specific topics of interest
✔️ Learning about Chinese culture (if you're interested!)
Every lesson is designed to be engaging, practical, and aligned with your goals. Whether you're looking to enhance your conversational skills, prepare for an exam, or deepen your cultural understanding, I will tailor our sessions to meet your needs.
I look forward to helping you on your Mandarin learning journey!
Trial Lesson
One time, 30 minutesPrivate Lessons
60 minutesTeacher Stats
Within a few hours 
5 years ago 
99.00%489 
21.9 lesson average
5.0 Schedule
Teaching Expertise
Upper Beginner
Intermediate
Upper Intermediate
Advanced
Upper Advanced
Résumé
Education
2009 - 2011
2007 - 2008
Mandarin Teaching Training Program
Xinjiang University - Xinjiang, China
Methodology of Teaching Mandarin Chinese
Work Experience
2019
Private Chinese Tutor
Sydney, Australia
-Taught struggling, average and advanced Chinese learning students. -Structured activities for interactive learning, including word analysis, reading understanding and fluency skills. -Prepared lesson plans to meet goals identified in students’ individualised study plans. -Provided students with strong feedback designed to help them speak, read and write better.
2017 - 2018
Mandarin Teacher for Small Groups
Cultural Centre - Sydney, Australia
-Offered group tutoring sessions with small groups -Assessed current reading and speaking levels and planned optimal educational strategies to help students improve skills.
2010 - 2011
Mandarin Tutor
La Trobe University Hobby Club - Melbourne, Australia
Taught Mandarin and Chinese Culture for Mandarin Club Students
Ratings
65
Fun
43
Motivation Guru
34
Excellent Materials
59
Great Conversation
1
Exam Coach
4
Business Expert
3
Writing Coach
58
Great for Beginners
11
Great for Intermediate
10
Great for Advanced
4
Accent Reduction
7
Tech Savvy
60
Goes the Extra Mile
25
Grammar Expert
47
Cultural Insights
5.0 Average
153 ratings, 30 students
July 31, 2022 • Lessons: 15
I could never have imagined that I would have as much fun learning Chinese as I do with Summer. Regardless of my busy schedule, she is always ready to pick up where we left off and is SUCH a motivating and encouraging teacher. I could not recommend her enough.
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May 21, 2022 • Lessons: 91
Summer is amazing! She's so considerate and wonderful to work with. She really makes an effort to create a learning environment that is both innovative and interesting. Hands down the best Chinese teacher!
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December 14, 2020 • Lessons: 10
I just finished my first serie of Mandarin lessons with Summer, Love the way Summer engages with her students, very friendly and patient, she makes sure you get the right meaning and use of every new word or expression.
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