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Definition
A private tutor who teaches students at their homes.
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How it's used
While the term literally translates to home teacher, it is almost exclusively used to describe someone who provides one on one academic support at a student's home. It carries a slightly more formal or professional connotation than simply saying someone is a tutor. In casual conversation, people often just use the verb 補習 to describe the activity rather than focusing on the title of the person.
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I hired a private tutor to help my son with his studies.
Do you need to find a private tutor to teach you English?
Related words
Common phrases
to hire a private tutor
to work as a private tutor
Common mistake
Avoid using this term for teachers who work in a commercial learning center or school, as it specifically implies the teacher travels to the student's residence for private lessons.
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Grammar guides
- QuestionsFrom yes or no questions to asking who, what, where, and when. The patterns you need to ask questions naturally in Cantonese.
- ClassifiersCantonese puts a classifier between a number and a noun, and a bare classifier on its own can mean the. Learn the common ones and how to use them.
- ComparisonsHow to say bigger than, the most, the same as, and not as good as. Cantonese uses 過 where Mandarin uses 比, and that catches a lot of learners out.
