Temple is Manager, Senior Teacher and a translator at Macquarie Mandarin. She specializes in Business Mandarin and cultural training for corporate clients.

She has a Bachelor of Arts in Chinese Literature from Peking University, a Master of Arts in Chinese Studies from the University of Sydney, and a Graduate Diploma in Education from Macquarie University. She is a long-standing freelance writer and has contributed to Australia’s most significant Chinese language newspapers as well as other publications.

Teaching, writing and cooking are my lifelong passions. – Temple

Vincent has taught Mandarin in China, Indonesia and Australia.

His qualifications include a Bachelor of Arts in Teaching Chinese as a Second Language from Jinan University, Guangzhou, a Master of Education from the University of Sydney, and a Diploma in Education from the University of New South Wales.

I always cater to the needs of individual students. I like to develop my students’ speaking and listening skills using a range of methods, such as conversation, discussion and debate. – Vincent

Ally teaches children and adults at Macquarie Mandarin.

She holds a Bachelor Degree in English Language Teaching from Nanjing Institute of International Studies, a Master Degree in Linguistics and Applied Linguistics from Guangdong University of Foreign Studies, and a PhD in Linguistics and Applied Linguistics from Macquarie University. She is an accredited NAATI Level 3 Professional Interpreter for Mandarin and English in both directions.

I’m very interested in the study of languages and second language acquisition. Teaching Mandarin to speakers of English has helped me to notice and appreciate characteristics of the Chinese language. – Ally

Franny has many years’ experience teaching Mandarin at all levels. She has taught in Shanghai as well as in Sydney.

Her qualifications include a Bachelor of Arts (majoring in Chinese Language and Literature) from East China Normal University, Shanghai, a Master of Translation and Interpreting from Macquarie University, and a Graduate Diploma in TESOL from the University of Technology, Sydney.

Trust in your own ability to learn Mandarin with its many challenges and rewards – it’s fun. – Franny

Bonnie is a native Mandarin and Cantonese speaker who has taught adults and children across Australia and New Zealand.

She holds a Graduate Diploma in Translating and Interpreting from Macquarie University, Sydney. She also holds a Bachelor of Business Studies from the Eastern Institute of Technology in New Zealand, and a certificate of Adult Tutor Training from the Auckland Schools Community Education Association.

Her experience includes teaching Mandarin classes and private tutoring to students of varying ages, providing translation services to schools and individuals, and being a Teacher Aide for international students.

I am passionate about bringing the joy of learning to my students. I believe that learning another language can broaden your horizons and deepen your understanding of the world. – Bonnie

Gloria is a native speaker from Beijing, China. She has several years of experience teaching Chinese to adults and children in Beijing. Currently she has relocated and started teaching mandarin in Brisbane.

Gloria has a Bachelor of Communication degree from the University of Queensland and is currently undertaking her Masters degree in Interaction Design at the University of Queensland.

Teaching is about exploring, sharing and excitement. –Gloria

With 30 years of teaching Mandarin, Lily Liu has extensive experience teaching in both China and Australia.

Lily has a Bachelor Degree in Education from China Youth University of Political Studies in Beijing, China and a number of qualifications including a Certificate IV in Education Support at Swinburne University (2019) and a Certificate IV in Community Language Teaching (2017). Additionally, she has obtained a Certificate in LOTE Methodology Training Course Phase I and II for Chinese (2015).

Education is not preparation for life; education is life itself. – Lily

Sue has over twenty years’ Chinese teaching experience, spanning a wide range of student backgrounds and ages in both Australia and China.

Sue holds a Bachelor of Arts Degree in teaching Chinese language from the Capital Normal University, Beijing China; a Master of Education Degree in TESOL and a Postgraduate Diploma in TEFL from the University of Sydney.

I believe teaching is one of the most rewarding and enjoyable jobs, especially when I see my students benefit from China’s magnificent cultural and linguistic resources. – Sue

Ying teaches children’s classes at Macquarie Mandarin. She also teaches Mandarin at a selective high school.

She graduated with a Bachelor of Arts (Music Performance) from Shenyang Conservatory of Music, China. She also holds a Master of Business Administration from the University of Technology, Sydney, and is currently undertaking a Master of Music (Musicology) at the Sydney Conservatorium of Music, University of Sydney.

Teaching is an art; learning should be fun. – Ying

Cathy speaks Mandarin and Cantonese. She has taught Chinese in community language schools in Sydney.

She has a Diploma of Primary English Education from Guangdong Teachers College of Foreign Language and Arts, and a Certificate in Language Teaching from the University of Sydney.

I enjoy teaching. I try to make my Mandarin classes interesting and fun. My students enjoy my flexible teaching style and have been successful in achieving their goals. – Cathy

Kelly is a native Mandarin speaker from Taiwan. Before moving to Australia she taught Mandarin to foreign students at the Language Center of the National Taiwan University.

Her qualifications include a Bachelor of Arts in English Language and Literature from Soochow University (Taiwan), a Master of Literature in Linguistics and Applied Linguistics from Jinan University (Guangzhou), and a Certificate IV in Training and Assessment from TAFE (NSW).

I love teaching Mandarin. My greatest achievement has been to see my students speak Mandarin with confidence. – Kelly

Milly is a native mandarin speaker of Hangzhou, China who has helped many students learning Mandarin. She is very patient, friendly and good at interacting with students.

Milly holds a bachelor of Financial Management from China Jiliang University and a Master of Commerce from the University of Queensland.

Teaching is my passion. I am keen to arise students’ interest in learning mandarin and Chinese culture in an interesting atmosphere. – Milly

Tricia is a native mandarin speaker from Harbin, China with many years’ experience teaching mandarin at all levels in both China and Australia.

Her qualifications include a Bachelor of Professional Foreign Language (majoring in Education and Psychology) from Northeast Agricultural University, China and a Master of Modern Language of Education from the University of Melbourne.

Language is only a tool but communication is the core. – Tricia