Teacher Biographies
Our teachers are graduates from leading Chinese universities, educated to at least degree level and often hold a master’s qualification in their chosen field. We ensure that our teachers hold a diverse range of degrees in subjects such as business, law, finance and Chinese culture, to name but a few, so that if required we can match you with a teacher who has specialist knowledge of your area of interest. Most of our teachers also have majors in teaching Chinese to non-native speakers and have at least one year’s teaching experience in addition to their native language skills. They receive ongoing training that is specifically tailored towards online Chinese courses, and we’re confident that, whatever your learning requirements, we have the right teacher for you.
A brief introduction to our team
Wu Dan
Degree:
International Economics and Trade
About me:
Come and take a look over here! What do you see? A school with passionate and enthusiastic teachers, the newest online teaching technology and stimulating study materials! Everything you need to succeed! Want to speak more fluent and idiomatic Chinese? Then come and join us at Chinese School Online, where everyone is always welcome!
Wan Xin 万欣
Degree:
Administration
About me:
Hi, my name is Wan Xin. In Chinese, Wan means 10,000, and Xin sounds like the word for heart. I hope I can bring the joy of learning Chinese to 10000 students. I look forward to beginning classes with you.
Wen Ying 温颖
Degree:
Teaching Chinese as a foreign language
About me:
My name’s Wen Ying, but you can call me “Lao Wen”! Today, I am going to give out some invitations to you all. The first invites you to be happy, to be happy in your studies and in your life. If you are happy, then your studies will be nothing but fun! The second invites you to be confident, to speak Chinese with confidence and to confidently show off your skills. If you are confident, then we will have wonderful discussions! When you are happy and confident, I can give you the third mysterious invitation! Life, economics，culture…we can talk about anything you want. Come along and join us!
Guo Xiao Cui 郭晓翠
Degree:
English
About me:
You learn fastest when you are interested in a subject. Because I enjoy learning languages, I decided to study English as my major at university. Because I like learning about different cultures, I decided to teach Chinese language and culture to foreign students. What about you? Do you like learning Chinese and about Chinese culture, just like me? In that case, come and study with us! We can teach you survival Chinese, discuss economics or explore Chinese culture together. It’s up to you!
Li Biao 李飚
Degree:
International Economics and Trade
About me:
Hello, I am Li Biao! I am a traditional Chinese girl with an outgoing and cheerful personality. I like to wear traditional Chinese dresses (qipao) and have long hair. China has a long history and a profound cultural heritage which we can explore together. Come with me and learn all about the mysterious world of Confucianism, Buddhism and other traditional culture. I not only want to share my knowledge of the ancient Chinese world with you, but also my knowledge of modern China, its rapidly developing economy and changing society. I hope that you enjoy your time studying at Chinese School Online and that you learn to love and understand China more and more every day!
Zhang Ying Shuai 张英帅
Degree:
English
About me:
Hello! I’m Zhang Ying Shuai! Ying means “hero” and Shuai means “handsome”. I am a typical Sagittarius girl. I’m optimistic and believe that happiness is all around us. You just have to look for it! My motto in life is “Everyone is good at something”. Every person on this earth is unique. You must believe in yourself! Come and study Chinese with us and you might be surprised at just how much you learn!
Shen Li Na 沈丽娜
Degree:
Japanese
About me:
Hello! I’m Shen Li Na. I love teaching Chinese and studying foreign languages. If you are interested in education, travelling and Chinese history and culture, and want to see more of China’s beauty and uniqueness, come and study with me! In the classroom, I will be your Chinese tour guide and take you on a journey, teaching you to speak clear and idiomatic Chinese along the way. I will help you to see a different face of China. Where can you learn about Chinese traditional culture? What is China like today? Do you want to know? Come and study with me and I can open your eyes to a whole new world!
Chen Tan 陈探
Degree:
Chinese Literature
About me:
So why do you want to study Chinese? I hear many different answers to that question. For work, because I live in China, for fun, to challenge my memory, understanding and logical thinking...Every language is a golden key, which you can use to open a mysterious and ancient door. Behind the door, there is a brand-new world.
There are so many wonderful things to see in the world of Chinese that I could not hope to introduce you to every one of them, but if you are interested in history, culture or film, then I can help you to begin to explore. We can compare the many differences between Chinese and Western cultures and share our different perspectives on the world. You might be surprised at how much you learn! You need to understand the cultural background of a country to truly get to grips with its language and I can help you to do that. Don’t hesitate! Come and join us today!
Ye Lan 叶岚
Degree:
Law
About me:
In the movie “Legally Blonde”, the main character, Elle Woods, says, “I have come to find that passion is a key ingredient to the study and practice of law and of life. It is with passion, courage of conviction and a strong sense of self that we take our next step into the world. Remembering that first impressions are not always correct, you must always have faith in people, and most importantly, you must always have faith in yourself.” Welcome to Chinese School Online! Culture, economics, law, politics…there is a fantastic world of Chinese study awaiting you! Trust us, and most of all, trust yourself!
Wang Ru 王茹
Degree:
Teaching Chinese as a foreign language
About me:
I am one of the education administrators at Chinese School Online. Because my students all come from different countries, I have always been interested in finding new ways to teach Chinese in a cross-cultural manner. I always strive to find better methods to teach students not only what they should say in Chinese, but the cultural reasons behind the way we express ourselves. At the same time, I want to ensure that all our students can learn Chinese in a happy and relaxed environment. I think that we have a common objective; to use the Chinese language as a tool for better communication with others!
Xing Li Ke 刑力钶
Degree:
English education
About me:
Hi everyone! I am Xing Li Ke. I can speak some English, a little bit of Spanish and I can understand some French, but my favourite language is still Chinese. During the year I spent studying at the National Confucius Institute, I not only learned many fantastic teaching methods, but also gained a deeper understanding of both Chinese and foreign cultures. Chinese spoken language is like a song and would I love to share this song with you. Chinese characters are like pictures and I would love to appreciate these together with you!
Hou Jin Xia 侯金霞
Degree:
Chinese language teaching
About me:
Language is a mysterious thing. It is a communication tool that enables us to make strangers our friends. If it is our eyes that allow us to see the beauty of the world, it is language that lets the rest of the world know that we are here…Come and study at Chinese School Online and I can assure you that every day of your journey with us will be new and exciting!
Deng Ying 邓莹
Degree:
English
About me:
My name is Deng Ying, but everyone calls me Deng Deng. I am cheerful and optimistic, I love life and I love my job. “Carve out your own path in life and don’t be influenced by others.” This is one of my favourite sayings, as I believe that you should always be your own person in everything that you do. I like shopping, watching films, gossiping…Of course, I like making new friends at Chinese School Online most of all! I invite you all to come and join us and have fun while you study!
Wu Ke Yong 武克勇
Degree:
Japanese
About me:
Want to learn the most idiomatic way to express yourself in Chinese? Join me on a journey of language learning! I will teach you all the best ways to talk about music, films, economics and much more in Chinese and help you to make many new Chinese friends along the way. Learning Chinese will open up a whole new world to you, an exciting world that you never imagined before!
Zhu Sha 朱沙
Degree:
English
About me:
Studying English can give you a better understanding of the world. Studying Chinese allows you to enter a whole new and mysterious world! Reading, traveling and watching films are all things that I could not live without. Come and study with me and I can give you an insight into culture and life in China. I’ll even be your tour guide if you make it over here!
Peng Rong 彭荣
Degree:
Education
About me:
Growing up with parents who enjoy reading has meant that I have had a passion for reading since I was a child. I particularly enjoy reading historical books and economics books written by Lang Xian Ping. In fact, in my life, reading is as important as breathing! I am a traditional Chinese girl, but always enjoy learning about culture in other countries. I have a wide range of interests and hobbies. I often try my hand at cooking (there is a traditional saying in China: “The people regard food as their heaven”), practice yoga, play badminton with my left hand…Many of my friends have jobs in the IT profession, so I have a good understanding of IT. I am currently taking online French classes and am really enjoying it so far. My classroom is always full of laughter, as I believe that the best way to learn is to have fun while you do it. I am patient, a good leader and like to make students think, rather than spoon feeding them all the answers! I hope that I will have the chance to share my knowledge and interests with you.
Wang Xiao Jiao 王晓娇
Degree:
English
About me:
Hello, I’m Wang Xiao Jiao! I can speak Chinese, English and Russian. I am good at analysis and writing and my classroom is always full of laughter. I try to live my life as if I were climbing a mountain, climbing slowly but surely, never giving up and remembering to enjoy every moment of the journey.
Wang Li Fei 王丽菲
Degree:
Teaching Chinese as a foreign language
About me:
I think that I am a typical Cancer girl, but sometimes I have the personality of a Leo. I really enjoy watching foreign films and TV series, as they give me some insight into different cultures. Comparing Chinese and Western culture and discovering the many differences between the two really interests me. If you also like learning about different cultures, come and share your thoughts with me! I specialize in economics and business courses, Chinese culture and current events. I’d love to discuss all these things with you and hear your opinions!
Xu Yan Bo 徐彦波
Degree:
Chinese Literature
About me:
Hi, I’m Xu Laoshi! I have taught many students from all over the world. Come and study with me and in no time at all you'll have the confidence to speak with Chinese people! I specialize in teaching beginner and lower intermediate students, as well as Business Chinese. As one of That’s Mandarin’s education administrators, I am familiar with all of our programs. I would love to share my knowledge of history, culture and economics with you!
Wang Nan 王楠
Degree:
Teaching Chinese as a foreign language
About me:
Hi everyone, I’m Wang Nan! I’m a typical Aquarius girl. I am good at calligraphy and art, love to perform and am willing to try anything new! In my classes, I always try to use my own strengths and interests to help my students learn more about Chinese language and culture. Do you like Chinese characters? Do you like Chinese painting? If you do, then come and study with me and we can discuss them together!
Huang Wen Ting 黄雯婷
Degree:
Teaching Chinese as a foreign language
About me:
My name is Huang Wen Ting. Because my skin is quite dark, I am known as “Xiao Hei” (“Little Black”). I like music and history. I am very glad that I decided to become a Chinese teacher for foreign students, as I am happy to have the chance to share Chinese language and culture with you. Let’s travel together through the world of Chinese and set out on our journey with confidence and happiness! Believe in me, believe in That’s Mandarin, but most of all, you must believe in yourself!
Yang Tao 杨涛
Degree:
English
About me:
Come and experience the world of Chinese with me! We can discuss politics and economics, chat about poetry and talk about all the ins and outs of life in China. In my classroom, there is always fun and laughter! I will help you to get a better understanding of China and get to grips with the Chinese language!
Wang Lei 王雷
Degree:
International Economics and Trade
About me:
I have many hobbies, including travelling, reading and listening to music. As my major was International Economics and Trade, I know a lot about trade, imports and exports and business. I can also speak English and Japanese. Languages are a way to communicate with others, so I believe that language classes should be relaxing, enjoyable and interactive.
Zhang Jie Qing 张杰卿
Degree:
About me:
I am a very trustworthy person, as I have the warm and caring nature of a mother, but the innocence of a child. I am kind, honest and welcoming and I have patience, perseverance and imagination, which help to make me a good teacher. I like travelling, thinking back on the past and love all kinds of social activities. My philosophy in life is to do everything possible to make myself and others around me happy. I can hope that I can share with you my knowledge about many aspects of life in China from food, drink and entertainment to Buddhism.
Wang Ye 王叶
Degree:
Financial Management
About me:
I love to go out and enjoy myself, love singing and love listening to music. I enjoy watching Korean TV series and listen to lots of Korean music. I was part of the Student Union throughout my time in middle school and university and helped to organize many social activities, such as dances, speech contests and Olympic parties. At university, I also learnt a form of tai chi using swords and learnt to speak some Korean. I strive to make my classes as interactive as possible and am always looking for new ways to improve my lessons and introduce new teaching methods to the classroom.
