30.6.09
27.6.09
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'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)
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)
29.3.09
GOT YOUR EYES SET ON A/A* FOR SA1 CHINESE?
GROUP of 1/2 /HOME CHINESE tuition
* Try to start first lesson so that parents can confirm whether to continue long-term.
*Change negative attitude towards learning Chinese.
* Choices of 4/8/12 lessons per month
* TAILOR-MADE program to spark interest & confidence in Chinese - by Local Ex-school teacher (29 years of experience)
* Learn Chinese in FUN ways: CDs/CD-ROMs/youtube/educational TV programs MOE recommended websites such as lead.com gives u exam topics & games/chinese blogs/top sch websites (homework & assignments)/zaobao.com/omy.com/xin.sg & China,Taiwan & Hong Kong popular websites(Projects & entertaining topics).
* P4 to S3
* P5(PSLE preparation)
* S3("O" level preparation)
* S1-2 Higher Chinese
* Build up strong foundation - specializing in PSLE/'O' Level Chinese
* Skills and Techniques For News Articles Reviews
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* Learn proverbs and grammar via CDs
* Oral/Writing skills via videos and CD-ROMs
* Learn how to write book reviews & do projects
* Analyse top-school/past year exam papers
* (outside tuition time)Guidiance through sms/msn/e-mail by me with students who do not know how to do school newspaper article reviews,book reviews and projects (homework)
*Parents whose children have serious disabilities in learning who have e.g hyperactivity,short-term memory,short span of concentration, who hates chinese can sms me or make appointment to call me for help.
*at MY place Sat & Sun, 8am-4pm(1.5h/2h)
* Weekdays,3pm-9pm at YOUR place
>>> Please check out chinesetuitionsg.blogspot.com and call me/if busy sms your situation.
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Still giving up? Don't.
13.11.08
Bored with Chinese?Read Along!
Bored with Chinese?
Giving up?
Giving up?
Group/Home
Intensive Chinese tuition
Intensive Chinese tuition
*8/20 tailor-made lessons
by local ex-sch teacher
(28 yrs experience)
*Adopt proven techniques to
those who hate chinese
*Change negative attitude
& enjoy learning
*Adopt proven techniques to
those who hate chinese
*Change negative attitude
& enjoy learning
*Learn oral,comprehension,
writing skills,cloze passage,
proverbs via CDs,internet,
newspaper,stories,textbook
writing skills,cloze passage,
proverbs via CDs,internet,
newspaper,stories,textbook
*Learn to write book/
newspaper reviews
newspaper reviews
*Analyze top-school/
psle/"o" level past yr series
*1/4 pax per group/P4-6/S1-4
S2/3 higher chinese
*Build up strong foundation
P5-psle preparation
psle/"o" level past yr series
*1/4 pax per group/P4-6/S1-4
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*Build up strong foundation
P5-psle preparation
S3-"o" level preparation
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mon-fri 1pm-10pm at yr place
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mon-fri morn/sat at my place
mon-fri 1pm-10pm at yr place
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Mr. Kok 9764-1616
chinesetuitionsg.blogspot.com
(Eunos) Since 1980
chinesetuitionsg.blogspot.com
(Eunos) Since 1980
10.11.08
Intensive Chinese tuition
"I hate Chinese!"
"......not anymore"
Intensive Chinese tuition
*8/20 tailor-made lessons to
spark interest & confidence
by local ex-sch teacher
(28 yrs experience)
*1-2 ppl per grp/P4-6/S1-4
*Learn oral,comprehension,
grammar,proverbs via CDs
internet,newspaper,stories
*Learn to write book reviews
*Build up strong foundation
specializing in psle/'o' level
morning at my place
aftnoon/evening at yr place
+ Results Guaranteed +Mr Kok-97641616
(near Eunos mrt)Since 1980
"......not anymore"
Intensive Chinese tuition
*8/20 tailor-made lessons to
spark interest & confidence
by local ex-sch teacher
(28 yrs experience)
*1-2 ppl per grp/P4-6/S1-4
*Learn oral,comprehension,
grammar,proverbs via CDs
internet,newspaper,stories
*Learn to write book reviews
*Build up strong foundation
specializing in psle/'o' level
morning at my place
aftnoon/evening at yr place
+ Results Guaranteed +Mr Kok-97641616
(near Eunos mrt)Since 1980
20.10.07
Sec 3 student commenting on Mr Kok's lessons
I've gotten to know about this tuition from my brother, Bertrand, whose classmate was under Mr Kok. My brother started attending this class after he had gotten his Chinese O Level results. After two months of lessons, he improved by two grades, from a C5 to B3.
I decided to attend this tuition to accompany my cousin, who's going to take her O Levels this year.
Having attended the tuition for the past month with my cousin, I've understood more about the format of the O Level Examination. Being sec3 only, this has provided me with a headstart.
I've learnt many skills that can be used in answering the comprehension questions. However, the composition skills he taught were the most helpful to me. From correcting simple mistakes, to helping me expand concepts, Mr Kok has helped me in my composition writing in many ways.
Mr Kok usually discusses the situation of the essay before we start writing to let us have a clearer view of what we were writing. This provides a personal response instead of the usual classroom experience, and during this time, it provided me with an opportunity to improve on my oral skills.
Mabel - 20/10/2007
I decided to attend this tuition to accompany my cousin, who's going to take her O Levels this year.
Having attended the tuition for the past month with my cousin, I've understood more about the format of the O Level Examination. Being sec3 only, this has provided me with a headstart.
I've learnt many skills that can be used in answering the comprehension questions. However, the composition skills he taught were the most helpful to me. From correcting simple mistakes, to helping me expand concepts, Mr Kok has helped me in my composition writing in many ways.
Mr Kok usually discusses the situation of the essay before we start writing to let us have a clearer view of what we were writing. This provides a personal response instead of the usual classroom experience, and during this time, it provided me with an opportunity to improve on my oral skills.
Mabel - 20/10/2007
Sec 4 student about to sit for O Level Examinations
I'm a student from Anglican High, currently under Mr Kok. Actually, I've only been under him for a month. My prelim results were not very ideal ( I got a C! ), and my mother enlisted Mr Kok's help in the crutial one month before the O Levels. Although one month is a very short time, I've had 16 lessons with Mr Kok already!
My initial fears of the Chinese language lessened as the lessons progressed. Mr Kok taught me by giving me some practice papers from top schools to improve on my analysing and answering skills. My doubts about the Cloze Passage section were decreased after he assured me that it was a mere 5% of the entire score. Compositions were what he emphasised on - they carried the highest weightage of marks. I learnt essential composition skills and good phrases to add into my essays. My grasp of the Chinese language improved and I could form sentences in the "Chinese" structure - before, I was using the "English way". I am also able to express my thoughts and emotions in my essays, elaborating them further so that the marker would be able to relate to them ( and thus award me higher marks! ).
The O Levels start next week! It'll be my second time taking the Chinese paper. Wish me luck!
- Jia Ni ( 20 Oct 2007 )
My initial fears of the Chinese language lessened as the lessons progressed. Mr Kok taught me by giving me some practice papers from top schools to improve on my analysing and answering skills. My doubts about the Cloze Passage section were decreased after he assured me that it was a mere 5% of the entire score. Compositions were what he emphasised on - they carried the highest weightage of marks. I learnt essential composition skills and good phrases to add into my essays. My grasp of the Chinese language improved and I could form sentences in the "Chinese" structure - before, I was using the "English way". I am also able to express my thoughts and emotions in my essays, elaborating them further so that the marker would be able to relate to them ( and thus award me higher marks! ).
The O Levels start next week! It'll be my second time taking the Chinese paper. Wish me luck!
- Jia Ni ( 20 Oct 2007 )
12.10.07
Yearning for A/A* in Chinese?
Home/Group tution
(15/10-19/10) 5 days intensive
Tailor-made tution to build up confidence in Chinese Exam by local ex-sch teacher(26 yrs)
* Exam techniques/prevent losing marks
* Analysing top-sch papers
* P2-P5, Sec 4
* Commonly tested composition topics
* Oral skills/LC/Comprehension & cloze passage techniques
* 8.30/9.30/11am(1.5h at my place)Group size 2/4
(1 to 1 at your place)2/4pm
+Result G'teed+
Mr Kok 97641616
(near Eunos MRT)Since 1980
For Exam tips and testimonials,view:youtube.com/vincentkokhs or chinesetutionsg.blogspot.com
(15/10-19/10) 5 days intensive
Tailor-made tution to build up confidence in Chinese Exam by local ex-sch teacher(26 yrs)
* Exam techniques/prevent losing marks
* Analysing top-sch papers
* P2-P5, Sec 4
* Commonly tested composition topics
* Oral skills/LC/Comprehension & cloze passage techniques
* 8.30/9.30/11am(1.5h at my place)Group size 2/4
(1 to 1 at your place)2/4pm
+Result G'teed+
Mr Kok 97641616
(near Eunos MRT)Since 1980
For Exam tips and testimonials,view:youtube.com/vincentkokhs or chinesetutionsg.blogspot.com
19.8.07
*P4-P6:Singapore School P6 Prelimary Exam: Composition Tips
[TIPS FOR P6 CHINESE COMPOSITION]
Why must we review the topic?
Before you write, you need to read the topic carefully to find out the objective of
the question, so that you will be able to capture the important points, as a result
you will not have a problem of writing something out of topic/point or running out
of time.
The methods and steps for topic review
. Find out the keywords , for e.g in "My Favourite Present", a present shows that it
can not be more than 1 present.
. Use important factors as a basis , think about these keywords and related
details.
Draw outline - a waste of time or save time?
It is not a waste of time. Draw the outline about 5 minutes to avoid getting out
of point/topic or too long.
Five minutes to think-not more than that not less than that
Design the framework of the picture.
Pictorial and tabular composition
During the process of thinking, if you realise the words cannot express your
thoughts, you can use picture or table to temporarily replace the complete
sentences.
Something that upsets me
People: I, my friend
Place: School
Time: After school
Reason: my friend criticised me in school
Process: After school-Lunch-play-my friend lost
to me when playing a game-my friend was unhappy-my friend says that I look down on him.
Ending: I was very upset and disappointed.
Topic Review-important factors-help your train of thoughts
Although words are not included in the 5 minutes thinking time, some keywords in the
topic must be paid attention to. Also, we must keep reminding yourself to follow
these plans and outlines.
Subject: An Unforgettable neighbour
Keywords: " One Person "
" Unforgettable"
" neighbour "
Steps to writing composition
1.For picture composition, go through the picture carefully,
understand the theme of the picture, plan the conclusion.
2.Set the main subject, choose the ingredients and list down the important points so
that you will not miss out anything.
3.Plan the Outline: must separate into few paragraphs, the rough ideas of each
paragraph.
4.Constantly check the content, after every paragraph.
5.Take note of the number of words and Time management.
(150 words) (50 minutes)
6.After finishing the composition, you must
a)read the composition from the top to the bottom
b)Carry out the necessary corrections
c)Make sure the story flows.
Why must we review the topic?
Before you write, you need to read the topic carefully to find out the objective of
the question, so that you will be able to capture the important points, as a result
you will not have a problem of writing something out of topic/point or running out
of time.
The methods and steps for topic review
. Find out the keywords , for e.g in "My Favourite Present", a present shows that it
can not be more than 1 present.
. Use important factors as a basis , think about these keywords and related
details.
Draw outline - a waste of time or save time?
It is not a waste of time. Draw the outline about 5 minutes to avoid getting out
of point/topic or too long.
Five minutes to think-not more than that not less than that
Design the framework of the picture.
Pictorial and tabular composition
During the process of thinking, if you realise the words cannot express your
thoughts, you can use picture or table to temporarily replace the complete
sentences.
Something that upsets me
People: I, my friend
Place: School
Time: After school
Reason: my friend criticised me in school
Process: After school-Lunch-play-my friend lost
to me when playing a game-my friend was unhappy-my friend says that I look down on him.
Ending: I was very upset and disappointed.
Topic Review-important factors-help your train of thoughts
Although words are not included in the 5 minutes thinking time, some keywords in the
topic must be paid attention to. Also, we must keep reminding yourself to follow
these plans and outlines.
Subject: An Unforgettable neighbour
Keywords: " One Person "
" Unforgettable"
" neighbour "
Steps to writing composition
1.For picture composition, go through the picture carefully,
understand the theme of the picture, plan the conclusion.
2.Set the main subject, choose the ingredients and list down the important points so
that you will not miss out anything.
3.Plan the Outline: must separate into few paragraphs, the rough ideas of each
paragraph.
4.Constantly check the content, after every paragraph.
5.Take note of the number of words and Time management.
(150 words) (50 minutes)
6.After finishing the composition, you must
a)read the composition from the top to the bottom
b)Carry out the necessary corrections
c)Make sure the story flows.
18.8.07
*P5-6:17 August 07 PSLE Chinese Oral Exam Analysis
A British Boy, Ryan who has given up chinese can now memorised 30 sentences.It is really a miracle as after 14 months he has confidence of getting 35/50 for the oral exam.
Jing Wen a dumb" girl who only nod and shake her head can elaborate her idea to a paragraph in conversation.She now has confidence of getting 40/50 for the oral.The girl who look like a Korean film star has this attitude change which is considered as another miracle.
Jing Wen a dumb" girl who only nod and shake her head can elaborate her idea to a paragraph in conversation.She now has confidence of getting 40/50 for the oral.The girl who look like a Korean film star has this attitude change which is considered as another miracle.
16.8.07
P3-S4:Nervous! How?
If you are nervous ,pray to God.Even for free thinkers, go ahead to find a person you can pray to.You will feel better in the examination room after praying.All the best for your exams!
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