| Name | Zhu T. |
|---|---|
| City | Edmonton, AB |
| Teaching | Mandarin Chinese, Arabic |
| Native Language | Mandarin Chinese |
| Originally From | China |
| Working With | Kids (6y+), Youth, Adults, Groups |
| Levels I Teach | Beginner, Intermediate, Advanced |
| Lessons Take Place | Learner's Work, Public Place, Online |
| Hourly Rate | C$35 |
Hi! I speak Mandarin and lived in China for the first 20 years of my life, I also speak Arabic (MSA), English, a little bit of French. I am currently doing a PhD in West African history. I believe language is more than mere communicative tools, but the carrier and embodiment of cultures and philosophies. Feel free to reach out!
Diploma in Arabic Language and Literature, 2019, Tanta University, Egypt;
BA in Arabic, 2020, Sun Yat-Sen University, Guangzhou, China;
MA in Arabic and Middle Eastern Studies, 2022, University of Intel. Business and Economics, Beijing, China;
Doctoral program in Religion (Global Islam), 2022-2024, University of Florida, USA;
Doctoral program in Histroy, 2024-present, University of Alberta, Canada.
Teaching Assistant in American Religious History (Jan-May 2024), Department of Religion, University of Florida;
Country Expert on Mauritania in Varieties of Democracy 2024 Project (Dec 2023-Jan 2024), V-Dem Institute, University of Gothenburg, Sweden;
Graduate Research Associate (Aug 2022 - June 2024), Sahel Research Group, University of Florida;
Teaching Assistant in God, Humanity, and Evolution (Aug-Dec 2023), Department if Religion, University of Florida;
Graduate Research Assistant (Aug 2022 - Jul 2023), Center for Global Islamic Studies, University of Florida;
Arabic Translator and Proofreader (Jan-Jun 2020), iFlytek, Guangzhou;
Volunteer Tutor for Elementary Students (Oct 2016 - May 2018), Youth Volunteers Association, Sun Yat-Sen University.
Language is the carrier of culture and the embodiment of philosophy for a specific group of people, which necessitates learning language via immersement in various media (everyday dialogue, textbooks, cultural products, etc). In addition, teaching methods differ from person to person, just like how people themselves are different from one another.
Currently, I am available 3-9 pm Monday through Wednesday, and on Fridays. I am also open 9 am-12 on Sundays.
Cafés, libraries, study center near the university campus, etc.
Zhu is literally the most caring and understnading instructor I have ever had, good lectures and solid class content as well
