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REVIEW

What They’re Saying

The most rewarding part of Carrie Class are the happy reviews we receive from our students. If you’re wondering what it’s like to be in one of our courses, take a look at some of the testimonials below.

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亲爱的老师；

 

我感谢您的帮助。支持和善良的性格！您是一名厉害的老师。每课，我不仅学了大量新的东西，而且每课都有趣，让我感到开心。虽然我会搬到英国去生活，但是我很兴奋继续我们的课！

 

谢谢

百合 

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Dear teacher, I appreciate your help, support, and kindness! You are a fantastic teacher. Not only do I learn a ton of new things in every lesson, but each one is also engaging and entertaining. Although I'll be moving to England, I'm excited to continue our lessons! Thank you, Lily

Lily - currently an IB student  in UK 

( Previously in UWC Singapore)

Kennedy UWC Singapore       achieved 7 IB 

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Althea

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Guo laoshi is a phenomenal teacher.  She has provided tuition for 3 of my children since middle school and high school.  They are now in High School and University and have since been placed in honors and advanced Mandarin class in their respective schools.  I will let the facts speak for themselves.  My children are not Chinese.  We do not have any Mandarin speakers residing in our household yet with Laoshi's help, they have managed to earn top marks in their classes (and on the HSK exams) and recognition for their strong language skills (Seal of Biliteracy).  

 

We have moved countries and across many time zones.  Despite this challenge, she was most accommodating and found time slots to accommodate their new school schedules.  She is a delight to work with.  She keeps the tuition session engaging and upbeat.  She is responsive to feedback and is always willing to focus on areas of improvement as identified by school instructors.  While my daughter was studying IGCSE Second Language and the IB curriculum, laoshi had resources of her own to draw from to prepare her for her exams.  She has achieved 7 in her IB in 2025! 

 

Her strongest attribute is her ability to instill confidence in their language abilities and nurture their love of the Chinese language and culture.  Not an easy task with teenagers!!

 

She is a fantastic teacher and I wish we met her sooner!

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Paula Kelly

 

Began in a group beginner Mandarin class with Carrie as teacher. That was the start of an 11 year journey, discovering that not only did I want to speak Mandarin, but also to read and write characters and to understand more fully Chinese culture.  Under Carrie’s tutelage, I was proud to pass the HSK Level 3 written and HSK intermediate speaking. Carrie also taught Chinese to two of my children, including taking one of them through to an A* in IGCSE Chinese and an excellent 6 in IB Mandarin.

 

Carrie is a highly qualified teacher of Chinese, with a superb knowledge of Chinese culture, art and history. Her excellent, nuanced English enables her to explain complex concepts clearly. Add to this her personal qualities of diligence, kindness, creativity and enthusiasm and she makes an exceptional teacher.  I highly recommend her as a teacher for both children and adults. 

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Alexa Young, CA

Aidan cheung    UWC Singapore, achieved IB 7 in 2023        

               

Carrie was instrumental in lifting my grade through the IB and helping me achieve a very strong grade. Through her support, my Chinese ability increased by leaps and bounds 

( 突飞猛进 )! 

 

She engaged well and was clear and supported the learning objectives with materials and exercises.

 

She was flexible in her appointments with both remote learning during Covid as well as times when either she or I were travelling overseas.

 

                                                                   July 16th, 2023

Alexa Young, CA

​Jamie     Tanglin Trust Singapore, achieved  99 in IGCSE Foreign Chinese in 2023 )       

        

Carrie is an excellent teacher. Not only have I improved my Chinese skills on paper, but I have also improved them through conversations that include real-world context. I even learn about the history behind each character, discover idioms and learn about China. Although I am the only person in my family who speaks and studies Chinese, I acquired an A* or 99 on my IGCSE Foreign Language test!  

 

 

                                               

                                      

From Xiu Qi

 

In Middle School I took “Mandarin as a Foreign Language”. At the beginning of Grade 9, I moved up a level to “IGCSE Mandarin as a Second Language”, and I could barely understand half of what was taught in class at first. My parents found Carrie who became my “IGCSE Mandarin as a Second Language” 1:1 tutor throughout Grades 9 and 10. With Carrie’s guidance, I went from struggling to thriving. By the end of Grade 10, I achieved an A in the official IGCSE exam. 

 

Carrie has a deep understanding of the IGCSE curriculum. No matter what topic, question, or task I brought to her, she was able to teach it clearly and effectively. Her approach was pragmatic and always tailored to my skill level. She had a large collection of past papers and targeted exercises which were instrumental for my exam preparation. Her flawless standard Mandarin pronunciation also helped sharpen my listening and speaking skills.

 

Carrie was always responsive, encouraging, and friendly. She put in a lot of effort to make every lesson engaging and enjoyable. It’s not easy to make a teenager boy like Mandarin tuition, but Carrie did it. I’m grateful for her dedication, expertise, and the positive energy. I highly recommend Carrie to anyone interested in improving their Mandarin skills or grades.

Achieved A in IGCSE Second language in 2025

Currently an IB student in UWC Singapore 

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