I Teach Chinese

Learned Mandarin at the Australian National University, on a slow journey using dictionaries to look up characters, and practiced speaking while traveling all over China. These days, technologies such as Google Translate and Youtube have made learning languages so much easier and more accessible, it's time more Australians gave it a try.

Previously, as Head of Languages at The Southport School on the Gold Coast, I designed experiential learning programs to make learning engaging, fun and easy. We visited local restaurants, hiked on the Great Wall, and explored Shanghai. During this time, I was awarded an Excellence in Teaching Award by the Queensland College of Teachers, for years of outstanding service to Chinese language education.

I’m a certified trainer and qualified teacher, and a passionate student of Sinology. Currently undertaking a PhD in Applied Linguistics at Monash University, I'm exploring the potential for virtual environments to be used for the teaching, learning and assessment of vocational competence in other languages, initially Mandarin Chinese.

If you are interested in learning Chinese for business, or family, or so you can explore the Chinese speaking world, we can design a course that suits your needs. Our classes are flexible, and affordable for individuals or groups. If your school is keen to develop a new program, or expand your existing offerings, please get in touch.