大家好！我是Matawa，一名專業的華語老師。我的名字來自台灣原住民阿美族，這也是我引以為傲的文化血脈。我熱愛語言教學，並且對流行文化和台灣的各種事務有深入的了解，特別是台灣的流行語和文化現象。
我的教學風格靈活實用，能根據學生的需求設計專屬課程。無論是提升日常對話能力、學習實用流行語，還是了解台灣文化，我都能帶給您有趣且充實的學習體驗。
學習語言不僅是學習詞彙和語法，更是探索文化的過程。歡迎加入我的課程，讓我們一起輕鬆學習華語，並深入了解台灣的流行文化！

Hello! My name is Matawa, a professional Mandarin Chinese teacher. My name comes from the Indigenous Amis tribe of Taiwan, a heritage I am proud to represent. I am passionate about language teaching and have a deep understanding of popular culture and Taiwanese affairs, especially local slang and cultural trends.
My teaching style is flexible and practical, tailored to each student’s needs. Whether you want to enhance your conversational skills, learn trendy expressions, or dive into Taiwanese culture, I offer engaging and enriching lessons.
Learning a language is not just about words and grammar—it’s about exploring a culture. Join my classes, and let’s learn Mandarin effortlessly while discovering the vibrant world of Taiwanese pop culture!

Teaching Features and Suggestions
Practice-Oriented Classes: The course emphasizes 80% practice and 20% demonstration, allowing students to apply what they’ve learned directly in the online classroom.
Stress-Free Learning: No heavy homework assignments—learning should be enjoyable and rewarding!
Prepare Learning Tools: When you successfully book a lesson, it's best to prepare a desktop or laptop computer. You will also receive an email from the system. Once the time comes, we’ll begin the lesson!
Define Your Learning Goals: Tell me what you want to learn (e.g., daily conversations, slang, or professional Chinese), and we will tailor the course content for you.
Keep an Open Mind: Don’t be afraid of making mistakes—language learning is a journey of exploration and growth.
If you want to learn a practical language rich in cultural depth, join my class and explore the charm of Mandarin with me!

Course Content
*Learning Path 1: Based on Existing Chinese Textbooks
Course Plan
5 Lessons: Basic Introduction
• Learn basic greetings and simple self-introductions.
• Common verbs (eat, drink, watch, buy) and nouns (family, food, objects).
10 Lessons: Daily Conversations
• Expand question-and-answer patterns (e.g., "What do you like?" "Where are you going?").
• Common adjectives (good, beautiful, interesting).
• Basic time expressions and descriptions of daily plans.
• Fundamental location vocabulary and direction expressions (e.g., "in front," "to the right").
15 Lessons: Practical Applications
• Further verb applications (e.g., past tense, progressive tense).
• Numbers and shopping conversations (e.g., stating prices, bargaining).
• Discussions on common topics (e.g., weather, hobbies, family).
• Reading and writing short texts (e.g., simple diary entries).
20 Lessons: Intermediate Progression
• Short text and paragraph comprehension, learning complex sentence structures (e.g., "Because... therefore...").
• Expressing personal opinions and reasons (e.g., "I think this is great because...").
• Introduction to cultural content (e.g., festivals, customs).
• Varied expressions in daily conversations (e.g., "Really?" "That's amazing!").

*Learning Path 2: Based on Living in Taiwan
Course Plan
5 Lessons: Essential Everyday Language
• Basic communication at supermarkets and markets (e.g., "How much is this?").
• Ordering food at restaurants (e.g., "I want this, thank you!").
10 Lessons: Immersive Daily Life
• Convenience store expressions (e.g., buying a phone recharge card, sending parcels).
• Travel-related phrases in Taiwan (e.g., asking for directions, introducing attractions).
• Basic expressions for hospitals or pharmacies (e.g., describing symptoms: "I have a headache.").
15 Lessons: Building Life Skills
• Renting or accommodation-related expressions (e.g., "What facilities does this house have?").
• Common phrases used in workplaces (e.g., "When are we having the meeting?").
• Learning common idiomatic or blessing phrases in Taiwanese culture (e.g., "Happy New Year!" "Wishing you prosperity!").
20 Lessons: Full Integration into Life
• In-depth learning of Taiwanese slang and culture (e.g., "Little blessings," "Buddhist-style life").
• Advanced conversation practice to discuss complex topics (e.g., environmental protection, social issues).
• Reading basic news, announcements, or messages.