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Teacher Jie BIan, points to China on a world map

卞老师
Jie Bian

Hi, I am the founder of Little Mandarin Talkers, a native speaker, who has been living in England for 25 years.

Having studied early years education for my degree, I then qualified as a Mandarin teacher. With over 14 years of teaching experience, I currently teach Mandarin at the Immanuel College Junior School in Bushey, in addition to managing and teaching at Little Mandarin Talkers.

I have always been passionate about language teaching to children and believe they learn quickly in a positive environment. Because of this we have combined Western and Chinese teaching methods to encourage children to explore the language through culture. We tailor-make every lesson to fit the needs of the specific class. Our goal is to make learning fun, so that our students learn without realising.  

Teacher Heather Salthouse putting images on a whiteboard

Heather Salthouse

Ni hao! My name is Heather and I have been working at Little Mandarin Talkers since 2019.

I have been involved in language learning and teaching throughout my entire career, working with children from ages 2 to 18. I hold a PGCE in Secondary School Languages, and my degree is in French and Russian.

I have been learning Mandarin Chinese since 2014. I believe that children do not learn well if they feel bored, shy or unsafe so my priority is to settle the children into the classroom and to encourage close bonds between the classmates; my goal is to instil a sense of curiosity and wonder for different languages and cultures, and for the children to feel that language learning is an innate ability that we all possess.

I am meticulous in my lesson planning and tailor make each lesson according to the progress made each week and pay special attention to the classroom dynamics. 

Mak Kai Yu(Steven)
麥棨譽

“gok3 wai2 tung4 hok6，zou2 san4 !” This is the Cantonese phonetic spelling for “Good morning! students.”

I am Mr. Mak, and I have been teaching in Hong Kong schools for 14 years, bringing extensive teaching experience to the classroom.

I believe that fostering student motivation is crucial for effective learning. To achieve this, I design diverse and multi-sensory activities that actively engage students and connect learning content to real-life experiences, ensuring that students find their learning meaningful and relevant.

Furthermore, I understand that consistent practice is vital for students to master knowledge and reinforce their learning outcomes.

In addition to my teaching expertise, I have studied Chinese calligraphy for over 20 years, which has provided me with a profound understanding of character structure and strokes. I aspire to help students make significant progress in writing traditional Chinese characters, enhancing both their skills and appreciation for this art form.

王少芳老師


畢業於香港中文大學中文系，擁有豐富的中文教學經驗，現於本地中文社區學校任教，已有兩年時間。課堂設計靈活多元，善於運用遊戲、故事及實用主題引導學生，提升他們對學習中文的興趣與信心。
曾在香港博物館體系從事文字及展覽策劃工作超過十年，具備深厚的文化素養與文字功底。熱愛閱讀歷史書籍，也喜歡與學生分享有趣的文化知識與故事，讓學習更有深度與趣味。
相信愉快學習的重要性，鼓勵學生主動思考、大膽表達，培養語言能力與自我信心。

I hold a degree in Chinese Language and Literature from The Chinese University of Hong Kong.
With strong teaching experience in Chinese language education, I have been teaching at a local Chinese community school for the past two years. My lessons are engaging and interactive, often incorporating games, storytelling, and practical topics to spark students’ interest and build their confidence in learning Chinese.
Before that, I worked for over ten years in the museum sector in Hong Kong, focusing on curatorial writing and exhibition planning—an experience that enriches my teaching with a deep appreciation for Chinese culture and history.
I am passionate about creating a joyful and supportive learning environment where students are encouraged to think independently and express themselves freely.

梁建鹏老师（Janice Liang）

梁建鹏老师是一位深受孩子与家长信赖的普通话教师，拥有18年的国际中文教学经验，长期专注于 5岁以上儿童的中文学习与语言发展，同时也为来自外交、法律、银行及财会领域的成人学习者提供定制化中文课程。

在伦敦多所学校任教期间，梁老师曾担任中文语言研究项目的代理负责人（Acting Head of Chinese Language Studies），参与中文课程的整体设计，并协助中文教师的培训与指导，对儿童语言学习规律及课程体系建设具有深入理解。

在教学实践中，梁老师将 中国文化 TDR「天地人」语言结构法 与 蒙特梭利教育理念中的“因材施教” 相结合，根据每位孩子的年龄、性格、学习节奏与认知特点，设计适合其发展的学习路径。

课堂上，梁老师通过文化、引导孩子理解汉语句子的自然顺序；同时借鉴蒙特梭利教育中“由具体到抽象、由体验到表达”的方式，让孩子在操作、思考与表达中逐步建立中文能力，而非依赖机械记忆或母语翻译。

在这一融合教学体系下，梁老师所指导的学生在 HSK（汉语水平考试） 中表现稳定，通过率长期保持在 94% 以上。更重要的是，孩子不仅能应对考试，更能自信、自然地使用中文进行表达，形成长期可持续的学习能力。

Ms Janice Liang is a trusted and experienced Mandarin teacher with over 18 years of international teaching experience. She specialises in teaching children aged 5 and above, helping them develop confidence and fluency in Chinese through engaging and well-structured lessons.

With experience as Acting Head of Chinese Language Studies in London schools, Ms Liang adopts a child-centred approach inspired by Chinese culture and Montessori principles. Her lessons focus on real communication rather than rote learning, and her students consistently achieve excellent results, with a HSK pass rate of over 94%.

The teacher is very good at explaining Chinese culture and traditions. My children are gaining a very good insight in to China and its people which inspires them to learn more. My wife (and children) highly recommend them.

Greg, Hatfield

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