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I teach Chinese at undergraduate level.
Parallel to my teaching career, I have worked extensively as a performing artist. Originally from Jiangsu province, China, I was trained in traditional Chinese dance and music from an early age. I perform different styles of traditional Chinese dance as well as zheng, the Chinese zither.
In the past twelve years, I have continuously contributed to introducing Chinese culture into UK schools and public, and have delivered Chinese dance/music performance and workshops to over three hundred British schools. I was involved in the production of an educational DVD 'Reel Lives Shanghai' as presenter and musician. The DVD is now being used in many schools across the UK.
For my contribution in various arts and educational projects, I was short-listed for the 2009 Big Ben Award - the Ten Outstanding Chinese Young Persons in the UK Award. Now based in Manchester, I continue contribute to both education and arts through my work as a Chinese lector, performing artist and interpreter, including collaboration with Cornerhouse.
Mandarin Chinese
MA in Teaching Chinese as a Foreign Language (University of Sheffield);
MMus in Ethnomusicology (SOAS, University of London);
MA in Visual Anthropology (Goldsmiths, University of London).
I have taught Chinese for eleven years in the UK.
Chinese & English
Mandarin Chinese is the most widely-spoken language in the world. Learning to speak Mandarin will enable you to speak with millions of people around the world. Here are few more reasons to learn the language of the world's second largest economy:
• Business - Business people who speak Mandarin have a huge advantage in tapping into the Chinese market. It is much easier to develop all-important relationships if you can speak Mandarin.
• Travel - China and Taiwan offer exciting travel opportunities. Getting around is much easier if you can speak Mandarin.
• Culture - With thousands of years of history, Chinese culture is endlessly fascinating. Whether your interests are in history, architecture, music, or cuisine, a knowledge of Mandarin will enrich your understanding of Chinese culture.
At Manchester Metropolitan University we focus on developing your communication skills as well as your reading and writing skills. You will gain a good understanding of how the language works, as well as an appreciation of China and its culture. You will be taught and supported by enthusiastic staff who are experts in teaching this language.
Mandarin Chinese (Beginners to Advanced levels)
I was involved in the production of an educational DVD 'Reel Lives Shanghai' as presenter and musician. The DVD is now being used in many schools across the UK.
I will be giving talks at the following two conferences this July and September -
In the past twelve years, I have continuously contributed to introducing Chinese culture into UK schools and public, and have delivered Chinese dance/music performance and workshops to over three hundred British schools. I was involved in the production of an educational DVD 'Reel Lives Shanghai' as presenter and musician. The DVD is now being used in many schools across the UK.
Now based in Manchester, I continues contribute to both education and arts through my work as a Chinese lector, performing artist and interpreter, including collaboration with Cornerhouse.
I was short-listed for the 2006 Pearl Award, the 2009 Big Ben Award (the Ten Outstanding Chinese Young Persons in the UK Award) and the 2013 MMU Teaching Award.
BCLTS (British Chinese Language Teaching Society)