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Meet Our Teaching Team

Each of our teachers brings unique experience and passion to make learning Mandarin enjoyable and effective.

Lillian Li

 

Lillian is a patient and friendly native Mandarin teacher who has taught learners from over 10 countries, including the US, Italy, Netherlands, Mongolia, and more. Her New HSK 1 class is designed for beginners and focuses on helping students start learning Chinese through:

 

Easy-to-follow explanations in English

Careful guidance on pronunciation and tones

Useful words and simple sentence patterns

A friendly and encouraging classroom atmosphere

Chloe Liu

 

Chloe is a qualified and experienced Mandarin teacher with a Master’s Degree in Teaching Chinese to Speakers of Other Languages (TCSOL) from Beijing Language and Culture University.  She holds official international Chinese teaching certificates and has rich experience teaching students worldwide. 

 

She has taught at the Confucius Institute and top institutions in Beijing, accumulating more than 600 official teaching hours.  She specializes in HSK exam preparation, oral Chinese, and precise tone correction. 

Alice Yang

 

Alice is an energetic and highly qualified Mandarin teacher with a Master’s Degree in International Chinese Education from the prestigious Beijing Language and Culture University (A+ program). She has extensive overseas teaching experience, having taught at the Confucius Institute at Lucian Blaga University of Sibiu in Romania.

Alice is also a true cultural ambassador! As the captain of the BLCU Dance Team, she brings traditional Chinese culture to life in her classes, integrating concepts like Tai Chi and Ba Duan Jin to help you experience the wellness wisdom of China.

Cathy Zhu

 

Cathy is a patient and highly experienced native Mandarin teacher with a Master’s Degree in International Chinese Education from Beijing Language and Culture University.  She has taught learners from dozens of countries, including the US, UK, Spain, France, and Mexico.  

As a dedicated problem-solver, Cathy stays calm and supportive no matter what, quickly finding ways to help you overcome high-level language difficulties.  With clear English explanations and a wealth of online and offline teaching experience, she guides you to speak naturally from day one. 

Shushan

 

Teacher Shushan holds a Bachelor’s degree in Education and the IMCPI International Chinese Teacher Certification. With over 10 years of teaching experience since 2010, she knows exactly how to capture children's attention.

As an experienced instructor in both Chinese and traditional physical arts (like martial arts and Tai Chi), she is an expert at incorporating movement and energy into her language classes. She also specializes in creating fun, festival-themed classes that kids absolutely adore!

Zeping

 

Teacher Zeping is a warm, patient, and passionate native Mandarin teacher specializing in youth YCT exam training.  She is currently pursuing her Master's degree in Teaching Chinese to Speakers of Other Languages at the prestigious Beijing Language and Culture University. 

 

With rich teaching experience, including serving as a Chinese volunteer teacher at Mahaprutaram Girls School in Bangkok, she excels at guiding teenagers.  She seamlessly blends exam preparation with enjoyable activities, helping young students build solid language abilities and absolute exam confidence! 

Rowan Zhang

Rowan is an elite Chinese instructor pursuing her Master's degree in International Chinese Language Education at Beijing Language and Culture University (BLCU) — China’s most prestigious institution for teaching Chinese as a second language.  

With an outstanding academic background and extensive teaching experience across South Korean international schools, Romanian Confucius Institutes, and leading universities in China, she knows exactly what it takes to succeed.  Rowan holds both Senior High School Chinese and English Teacher Qualification Certificates, allowing her to deliver structured, highly effective instruction for high-stakes exam preparation. 

👩‍🏫 Wendy Zhang

Mandarin Instructor | English Track

Wendy is an experienced Mandarin teacher who has taught learners from the U.S., New Zealand, Australia, France, Mexico, Indonesia, Thailand, and more. Her cross-cultural teaching background helps students feel understood and supported.

Her classes are interactive, lively, and easy to follow. She explains concepts clearly and blends language with culture to make learning enjoyable and practical.

Whether you're a beginner or improving your speaking skills, Wendy helps you build confidence and use Mandarin naturally in real-life situations.

Meili

 

Mandarin Instructor | Español Track

Meili teaches Mandarin through Spanish, helping learners connect Chinese expressions with familiar grammar and tone patterns.

Her warm and patient style makes students feel relaxed and supported, especially for beginners who are just starting their Mandarin journey.


She believes that learning a new language should be as natural as a daily conversation — with laughter, curiosity, and real-life moments.

Enseña chino en español, conectando la cultura y la vida real de una forma fácil y cálida.

👨‍🏫 Ben

Mandarin Instructor | English & Español Track

Ben teaches Mandarin in both English and Spanish, making complex ideas simple and relatable for learners from around the world.


With over 15 years of teaching experience, his practical and encouraging approach helps students build

confidence and real-life communication skills.

Whether you’re learning in English or Spanish, Ben ensures every lesson feels inspiring, interactive, and useful.

💙 Jiahui

Mandarin Instructor | Español Track

Jiahui specializes in teaching Mandarin to Spanish-speaking learners.


With her structured, bilingual approach, students not only understand the “how” of Chinese grammar, but also the “why” behind each phrase.


Her classes are clear, organized, and full of practical examples — perfect for those aiming for solid progress and confidence.

Especialista en enseñanza de chino para hispanohablantes, con una metodología clara y estructurada.

👩‍🏫 Megan

Mandarin Instructor | Beginners & Culture

Megan is the main instructor of the Easy Steps to Chinese course series — a structured, step-by-step program designed to help beginners build a strong foundation in Mandarin.

As a popular content creator with over one million followers, she brings her friendly teaching style and clear explanations to every lesson.

Her recorded courses combine cultural insights with practical expressions, allowing students to learn at their own pace while gaining real communication skills.

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