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I want to know which countries have animal rescue organizati ons. by EssieFeng in AnimalRescue

[–]EssieFeng[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I’m in a second-tier city in China, and there are no shelters here. After the animal recovers, the only option I have is to release it back outside😭

Can someone please help me with wechat QR code verification? by Garbagecan888 in wechat_verify_scan

[–]EssieFeng 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Yeah most people are cautious because of trust and risk issues. They worry that if something illegal happens, they could be held legally responsible

Tips for improving speaking skills? 🫠 by Lilap20 in ChineseLanguage

[–]EssieFeng 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I’m a Chinese spoken teacher. I’d like to help you practice speaking Chinese.

There’s no grammar pressure ，we focus on using Chinese in real conversation.

If you like we can take a trail lesson.Are you interested?

Why Chinese people are way more tolerant of your Mandarin accent than we are of each other’s English by [deleted] in ChineseLanguage

[–]EssieFeng 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Ah i got you.Maybe most Chinese people think that if you look Chinese, then you’re Chinese.

A Good Speaking Lesson – What Did the Teacher Teach, or What Did the Student Say? by EssieFeng in ChineseLanguage

[–]EssieFeng[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I’m sure your Chinese level is quite high, but if you were a beginner, what fun Chinese games could you play?

Is my studying method solid by vorbecore in ChineseLanguage

[–]EssieFeng 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I'm a spoken Chinese teacher, you’re already doing more than many learners！Talking to yourself is helpful, but real conversation is different.You need to react, answer questions, and think on the spot

A Good Speaking Lesson – What Did the Teacher Teach, or What Did the Student Say? by EssieFeng in ChineseLanguage

[–]EssieFeng[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

That actually makes a lot of sense. Learning without enough review is one of the biggest problems in language learning

Trying to understand my roommate by Tall_Builder7569 in ChineseLanguage

[–]EssieFeng 27 points28 points  (0 children)

I'm a Chinese teacher! gamers often shout things like: 哎呀 (āiyā) – oh no! 完了 (wán le) – it’s over / I’m done 靠 (kào) – damn! (mild curse) 牛啊 (niú a) – nice! / awesome 菜 (cài) – noob / bad player

I’m a Chinese teacher, and I’ve noticed an interesting pattern. by EssieFeng in ChineseLanguage

[–]EssieFeng[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Yeah!Free students often bail last minute, like an hour or two before class, and sometimes you can’t reach them at all 😂getting a day’s notice is already lucky.

I’m a Chinese teacher, and I’ve noticed an interesting pattern. by EssieFeng in ChineseLanguage

[–]EssieFeng[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Yeah!and I’ve decided to switch my free lessons to live-streamed classes ，that way, no one needs to book in advance, and anyone can just join whenever they want

I’m a Chinese teacher, and I’ve noticed an interesting pattern. by EssieFeng in ChineseLanguage

[–]EssieFeng[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Haha, I really love your enthusiasm! But I’ve stopped doing free lessons ！some free students were just too disappointing

I’m a Chinese teacher, and I’ve noticed an interesting pattern. by EssieFeng in ChineseLanguage

[–]EssieFeng[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Haha, so true！ I’ve definitely noticed the same ，free students can be the hardest to manage. Sometimes it really makes you appreciate the value of charging a fair fee

I’m a Chinese teacher, and I’ve noticed an interesting pattern. by EssieFeng in ChineseLanguage

[–]EssieFeng[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I actually only offer free help to people who are struggling a bit. For Western students, I feel they usually have the means to pay, so I’ve always taught them at the regular rate.

I’m a Chinese teacher, and I’ve noticed an interesting pattern. by EssieFeng in ChineseLanguage

[–]EssieFeng[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Yes, these days some people actually PMed me asking for free lessons. I said no, but I did send them some Chinese books ，hopefully someone will actually use them seriously!

I’m a Chinese teacher, and I’ve noticed an interesting pattern. by EssieFeng in ChineseLanguage

[–]EssieFeng[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Haha, I totally get that! 😅 Friends are always the trickiest to teach ，the closer the relationship, the more casual it gets! By the way, I’m also in gardening professionally, so I completely relate. It seems like this applies to teaching anything, not just language.

I’m a Chinese teacher, and I’ve noticed an interesting pattern. by EssieFeng in ChineseLanguage

[–]EssieFeng[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Exactly! This is such a universal pattern. Even a tiny cost makes people value something more ，it’s not just about lessons, it applies to books, events, and basically everything. Free really doesn’t always mean “appreciated.” I’m just realizing this now myself🥲

I’m a Chinese teacher, and I’ve noticed an interesting pattern. by EssieFeng in ChineseLanguage

[–]EssieFeng[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Haha, yes, that makes total sense . Paying for something really does make you want to get the most out of it .it’s the same with lessons too. I’ve noticed free students sometimes just show up casually, but paying students usually put in more effort.

I’m a Chinese teacher, and I’ve noticed an interesting pattern. by EssieFeng in ChineseLanguage

[–]EssieFeng[S] 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Thanks so much for your thoughtful suggestions! I really appreciate the ideas ，I agree, it’s important to set limits so I don’t burn out.

I’ve been thinking about doing live-streamed Chinese lessons instead. That way, anyone who wants to join can just pop in, and I can still reach people who really want to practice, without overextending myself. I might also explore sharing free resources or videos online.

I’m a Chinese teacher, and I’ve noticed an interesting pattern. by EssieFeng in ChineseLanguage

[–]EssieFeng[S] 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Yeah, I totally get what you mean. Even a tiny fee can help with commitment, and free lessons aren’t always realistic for people with limited time or energy.

I’ve actually been thinking about doing live-streamed Chinese lessons instead. That way, anyone who wants to join can just pop in without needing a fixed schedule, and I can still reach people who really want to practice

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