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My family name is Liu, and my English name is Lily. you can call me by 刘老师(Liú lǎo shī) or Lily老师(Lily lǎo shī).
I am a multilingual speaker fluent in Chinese, Japanese, and English. With over a decade of experience in teaching Chinese and a strong foundation in foreign language learning, I am eager to assist you in your Chinese language journey and facilitate international exchange.
Welcome to my social media! You'll find lots of tips on learning Chinese and fun facts about the country. Drop by and take a look whenever you get a chance : )
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I was born in Xiangyang, Hubei Province, a place rich in history. If you're familiar with the "Romance of the Three Kingdoms," you might recognize Xiangyang as the setting for the famous story of "Three Humble Visits to the Thatched Cottage (三顾茅庐)." In 2015, I moved to Japan to pursue graduate studies and have since made Tokyo my home.
In China, I often return to Shanghai and have lived in cities such as Xi'an and Dalian. Additionally, I visit the United States and the United Kingdom annually, whether for travel or training.
My passion for Chinese literature was nurtured from a young age by my family, and I excelled in it throughout my school years. I have been a professional Chinese language educator for over a decade, having earned my International Chinese Teacher Certificate in 2012. As a native Chinese speaker fluent in English and near-native in Japanese, I can effectively guide you through the learning process in the language you're most comfortable with. My experience allows me to seamlessly switch between these languages to enhance your understanding.
With a deep commitment to my profession and a wealth of experience, I tailor my approach to respect each student’s individuality and meet their unique needs. In response to client requests and referrals, I now also offer private lessons in Japanese and English, along with translation and interpretation services.
My mission is to build linguistic bridges for my students and clients. I understand from personal experience that learning a new language is like unlocking a door to a wider world, offering more diverse and enriching life experiences. By overcoming language barriers, we can connect beyond geographical, national, and cultural boundaries, contributing to a more harmonious and inclusive world. I am passionate about supporting you on your journey to cross language boundaries, and helping you become more confident in cross-cultural communication, fostering a deeper understanding between cultures.
Career
CEO and lecturer of XINYA Co., Ltd.
February 2021 - Present
Completed Ph.D. program in Cultural & Human Information studies of without dissertation at the University of Tokyo.
April 2018 - March 2021
Master's degree in Communication Studies, Tokyo Keizai University
April 2016 - March 2018
Completed Japanese learning program at Tokyo ISI Japanese Language School
April 2015 - March 2016
Translator and Editor of a Japanese advertising company in Dalian
September 2012 - March 2015
Graduated from Xi'an International University, majoring in Japanese
June 2012
Obtained international Chinese language teaching qualification and started Chinese language teaching activities
March 2012
languages
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Chinese
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Japanese
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English
Hobbies
I have a bright personality, love humor and enjoy a good laugh.
My usual hobbies are photography, music, reading, shopping, gym ..... also, I am a big fan of cats 🐱.