NUS high "O" Level Student

Hi, I'm a student from NUS High School of Mathematics and Science. I'm in express chinese, and I've been taking Mr. Kok's chinese tuition for about two and a half years (I took it from sometime in Secondary two till Secondary four). My mother does not know anything about chinese and my dad only knows basic conversational chinese- and my chinese at that time reflected that. Before this tuition, I didn't even dare speak a word of chinese because I had no confidence in the language. However, after this tuition, I've learnt much more in speaking chinese with Mr. Kok's oral preparations.
I've also gained more understanding in the language. Last time when my teacher wanted us to hand up newspaper reviews I had to use a dictionary for practically most of the words. But now, I understand more and newspaper reviews have become much easier for me. I've also learnt how to properly communicate my thoughts in the language.
Overall, I've more confidence and my chinese has definitely improved, particularly in writing it. Thank you!

Shaun Chiang (NUSHS, June 27 2009)

I'm a student from Anglican High. Born and bred in an english speaking family, chinese was seldom use in my form of communication with others. It was alien to me, and obviously my chinese standard was far beyond expectation of a higher chinese student due to the seldom usage of chinese. In my recent mid-year examinations, i barely passed my chinese with a score of 52! I did not even expect to pass. I decided to seek some help to aid in my chinese grades and fortunately, my dad found Mr Kok.
I enrolled in 8 lessons during my holidays with Mr Kok to improve my chinese. As O'Level Chinese Oral was approaching, Mr Kok was very patient in teaching me the tips to get high scores for Oral. He taught me how to speak confidently and fluently, and most importantly with emotions according to the Oral passage given. I also went through several creative ways to improve my confidence and the way i speak to look more professional which will present a positive image and appearance to the examiner.
After these lessons, i have realised that i am more confident of myself when i speak chinese and i can now express myself properly in chinese without causing any misunderstanding. Also, the voice recording of my reading passages shocked me! I sounded so different from the past, the ang moh sounding guy. I was now a pure chinese! I am glad that i have attended these lessons with Mr Kok for they have shown tremendous results which i had never expected and forsaken a long time ago. 加油吧！

Jeremy 3F( 27 June 2009)