Ying Z.

A child is starting Mandarin and wants lessons that feel genuine and alive. A teenager who grew up hearing Chinese at home now wants to speak it elegantly and read it clearly. A college student or working adult starting now, worried it's too late, but eager to connect with China, a fast-growing global power. I've spent twenty years teaching these learners, ranging from age 7 to age 70. I hold a Master's in Bilingual/Bicultural Education from Columbia University, and I've taught Chinese at both…