Teacher Zhou

City: Chongqing, China
Also Speaks: English (Advanced)
Teaches: General Chinese, Business Chinese, HSK Exam Preparation
Cultural Activities: Home Cooking, Local Shopping, Calligraphy, Chinese Go, Tea Ceremony, Origami, Flower Arrangement

Introduction Video

About Me

Hi, I’m Layna and from the city of Chongqing in China. My husband, my son, my daughter and the grandpa live together. We are a warm family. My husband plays guitar, grandpa is good at cooking, and I love hiking with friends from the same community. My kids are studying in a primary school. They would be very excited to have foreign friends staying with us. We are all enthusiastic and easy to get along with. We love meeting people from different cultures.

China is a big country with diverse landscapes. I have travelled to many places and can give you some helpful suggestions. My family and I look forward to welcoming you to my hometown and my home. I’m sure you will fall in love with my city!

Work experience

Part-time Chinese and calligraphy teacher
English teacher at an early learning centre
Conference sales representative at an infotech company

Education

BA in English at Shanghai Normal University
Certificate of Accreditation in Teaching Chinese as a Foreign Language
Certificate of Traditional Chinese Medicine Tuina

Accommodation

Private 1 double room

1-2 guests. 1 bedroom. 1 double size bed. Shared bathroom

Description

I live on the top floor of a six-story building, in a spacious duplex apartment spanning over 140 square meters. The first level features a guest room, a cozy living room, a dining area, a fully equipped kitchen, and a bathroom. The guest room is thoughtfully furnished with a comfortable double bed, a large wardrobe, a desk, and a TV, making it an inviting space for visitors. Ascending to the second level, you’ll find three bedrooms, another bathroom, and a charming roof terrace—a perfect spot to unwind and enjoy the view. Every room in the apartment is designed with simplicity in mind.

Amenities

Living room・Kitchen・Study area・Dining room・Garden or terrace・Wifi・Study desk/workspace・TV・Iron・Wardrobe/drawers・Air conditioning・Hot water・Cooking basics (pots, pans)・Refrigerator・Washing machine・Towels・Toilet paper・Soap・Shampoo・Hair dryer・Bed sheets・Locker・Pillow

Lives with a partner, a son and a daughter (4-7 years, 8-11 years)
Non-smoker
No pets

Location

Neighbourhood

Chongqing is a mountainous city, and my home is in the famous Nanshan Mountain. The community that I live in is deeply rooted in tradition, filled with vibrant Chinese characteristics. In the mornings, elderly residents and children gather for exercise, while throughout the day, locals engage in lively games of Chinese chess and mahjong or simply enjoy conversation. The transportation here is well-developed. You can find the subway and supermarkets all within 15 minutes ‘ walking distance. There is a nearby river park where you can go fishing and camping, and a traditional market, which is dwindling as supermarkets take over, provides an authentic cultural experience. Market days fall on dates ending in 2, 5, and 8, offering visitors unique souvenirs.