Having recently embarked upon several business ventures into China and without the necessary language skills, I decided to learn basic level Mandarin with the help of Temple at Macquarie Mandarin.

The course is challenging but very well structured, providing basic level principles before moving on too quickly.

Temple is a great teacher with the patience required to assist total novices taking their first steps. When I’m in China, people often comment when I speak Mandarin that I must have a very good teacher! For professional or personal reasons, Macquarie Mandarin would be my recommended starting point for anyone wanting to become proficient in Mandarin.

Executive General Manager, New Channels at Metcash

Having recently embarked upon several business ventures into China and without the necessary language skills, I decided to learn basic level Mandarin with the help of Temple at Macquarie Mandarin.

The course is challenging but very well structured, providing basic level principles before moving on too quickly.

Temple is a great teacher with the patience required to assist total novices taking their first steps. When I’m in China, people often comment when I speak Mandarin that I must have a very good teacher! For professional or personal reasons, Macquarie Mandarin would be my recommended starting point for anyone wanting to become proficient in Mandarin.

Executive General Manager, New Channels at Metcash

I have been studying at Macquarie Mandarin for about six months and I am becoming more confident and proficient with each lesson.  The school is conveniently located and the lessons are very enjoyable, with a strong focus on pronunciation, grammar and sentence structure.

I expected the language to be challenging to learn, which it is, but the real surprise is how much fun it is.

Stella is an excellent teacher. She is knowledgeable and professional but most importantly she is patient. Her classes are relaxed in structure yet we still manage to cover quite a lot of material without feeling overwhelmed.

I have no hesitation in recommending this class to anyone who wants to further their skills in this amazing language and I’m looking forward to continuing my studies with Macquarie Mandarin.

Analyst, a leading global fund manager

I have been studying at Macquarie Mandarin for about six months and I am becoming more confident and proficient with each lesson.  The school is conveniently located and the lessons are very enjoyable, with a strong focus on pronunciation, grammar and sentence structure.

I expected the language to be challenging to learn, which it is, but the real surprise is how much fun it is.

Stella is an excellent teacher. She is knowledgeable and professional but most importantly she is patient. Her classes are relaxed in structure yet we still manage to cover quite a lot of material without feeling overwhelmed.

I have no hesitation in recommending this class to anyone who wants to further their skills in this amazing language and I’m looking forward to continuing my studies with Macquarie Mandarin.

Analyst, a leading global fund manager

Having a company that has Chinese employees and which also imports from Chinese suppliers, I thought it might help my business if I knew at least some basic Mandarin.  In the longer term, I am hoping this can open up more options with different Chinese manufacturers; in the shorter term, boost morale with my current employees.

Only at Level One, I have a long way to go but am surprised at what I have learnt so far.  Even my basic knowledge has met with a positive response from my Chinese staff.  I am very time poor and Temple was able to work with my schedule and let me alter my class attendance to suit my timetable.

I am very impressed with my current teacher, Lei, for her ability to identify each class member’s strengths and weaknesses and focus on these.  Our classes have been enjoyable and have kept me wanting to come each week, even with my busy schedule.  The sky’s the limit.

Director, manufacturing and importing

I recommend Macquarie Mandarin to anyone wanting to study Mandarin in Sydney. I have been a student for two years, starting in the beginners’ class.

The aspects I like most about Macquarie Mandarin are the teachers and the environment. I have had four teachers at different levels and I have found them all to be of a high calibre. The teachers are well prepared and effective at maximising student engagement. The environment in the class room is friendly and fun.

Temple also organises social and cultural activities, including Mahjong and eating various Chinese foods.

Analyst, a fund manager

Learning Chinese here is fun, the classes have the right number of students to get appropriate guidance from the teacher. It is also good to be with students who are equally enthusiastic and who want to learn the language despite it being challenging.

All in all, the warm and friendly environment in Macquarie Mandarin makes it pleasurable go to class every week to study Chinese.

Business technology officer

The Sydney Morning Herald recently expressed concern that there are only 800 Australians studying Chinese at universities. Many people like myself want to study Chinese but cannot enroll at university because of work commitments, so Temple’s Chinese classes are not only good value but also ideally suited for busy people.

I really enjoy the classes and recommend them to eveyone who has to do business in China.

Lawyer, a leading investment bank

After some Mandarin training at another institution, I decided it was time to challenge myself to a whole new level of learning. I also wanted to learn Mandarin in a way such that it would assist me with a career in Hong Kong. Temple’s Advanced Business course was what I had searched for. The teaching is heavily business focused. Although the content of the course is challenging, Temple is able to create a fun and paced learning environment.

I have recently secured a position in a firm in Hong Kong and I knew Macquarie Mandarin was what made the difference. The HR representatives were truly impressed with my language skills at the interview. I would like to recommend this course to anyone intending to pursue a career in China or Hong Kong.

Commerce/Law Student

My class is at a good level for me. Class material is made a week before, which gives me the time to study it and maximizes the value of class time.

The teacher explains the fine points in English, which is good not only for understanding them, but also remembering them.

Lawyer

My class is at a good level for me. Class material is made a week before, which gives me the time to study it and maximizes the value of class time.

The teacher explains the fine points in English, which is good not only for understanding them, but also remembering them.

Lawyer

I have been going to the business mandarin class for several years and found it to be a particularly practical and helpful way to learn.  Mandarin is not an easy language to learn yet Temple’s classes are both interesting and informative, discussing issues of the day in a way that allows you to develop not vocabulary and grammar in a business setting.

Analyst, a leading global investment bank

I have been a student of the Advanced Business class of the Macquarie Mandarin School for about 1 year. Their knowledgeable teacher with their contemporary teaching methods has improved my Mandarin level.

我已经在MACQUARIE  MANDARIN 上了一年的高等商业中文班。该学校有经验的老师使用先进的中文教法来提高我的中文水准。

IT professional

I have been studying in the Advanced Business Chinese class at Macquarie Mandarin for the last 3 years and honestly believe it has greatly improved my Chinese language skills in speaking, reading and grammar. The classes are a great way to learn more about not only the Chinese language but also gain a deeper understanding of Chinese culture.

The teacher is passionate and cares about each individual’s learning plus the classroom experience is magnified by being around people who share the same purpose as you.

I would definitely (and have) recommend this class to anyone who wants to learn Chinese in a friendly and fun environment.

Research manager, Allard Partners Management

I have been studying Mandarin for almost 2 years at Macquarie Mandarin.   I have enjoyed the classes and the challenge of learning a new language.  I am a singer and have studied French, German and Italian and as I am now singing over 10 songs in Mandarin this course is helping me understand the finer points of the language, culture and pronunciation.  I have had several different teachers over the last 2 years who have all been very helpful, friendly and professional.

Singer

I enrolled at Macquarie Mandarin for the first time a few months ago. I have enjoyed picking up new language skills and also interacting with my fellow classmates.

The school is a stone’s throw away from my workplace in the city and lessons are well planned and on time.

I have also benefitted from the flexibility of doing make up lessons when I am unable to attend my usual evening classes.

Stella is an amazing teacher. She is well organised, patient and diligent in her efforts to ensure that everyone in the class is learning and improving their Chinese skills.

Senior commercial analyst, Lion Pty Ltd

I would recommend Macquarie Mandarin to anyone wishing to study Chinese. I started at Macquarie 2 years ago as totally beginner in Mandarin and now I am able to use the skills I have learnt when travelling to China for both work and pleasure. My language skills have improved through the great teachers and course structure. The classes are informal and flexible yet professional and focused. Highly recommended for anyone at any stage in their studies.

Director, Barros Laboratories Pty Ltd

With a solid grasp of the foundations of Mandarin, I have long wished to improve my Mandarin further for use in a business context. I believe that being able to engage in a meaningful business discussion in Mandarin is an important skill, and a necessary one, in the upcoming ‘Asian Century’.

Having studied at Macquarie Mandarin under Temple, I can confidently say that my Mandarin has improved dramatically. The Business Mandarin courses are well prepared, commercially relevant and highly engaging. The difficulty of the classes are pitched at the perfect level and I am able to increase my understanding of Mandarin vocabulary, grammar and sentence structure every lesson without feeling like I cannot keep up.

I strongly recommend Temple and Macquarie Mandarin.

Lawyer, Ashurst

Having an opportunity each week to inverse myself in two hours of Chinese speaking, listening, reading and writing manes I can continue to improve my language skills, even when I am busy with work and family.

Associate professor, Social Policy Research Centre UNSW

I have been studying Mandarin for almost 2 years at Macquarie Mandarin.   I have enjoyed the classes and the challenge of learning a new language.  I am a singer and have studied French, German and Italian and as I am now singing over 10 songs in Mandarin this course is helping me understand the finer points of the language, culture and pronunciation.  I have had several different teachers over the last 2 years who have all been very helpful, friendly and professional.

Singer

I have taken Advanced Business Mandarin for over half a year with remarkable results. The course has helped me substantially improve my speaking and grammar, but most notable is confidence in presentation. I have presented in a business teleconference in Mandarin attended by Chinese media, something I never expected I could do in such a short timeframe or thought feasible prior to joining. I am now going to Hong Kong to take up a full time position. Temple is flexible in her teaching approach and listens to our feedback. One example is introducing short presentations/debates during class. I believe she is a responsible teacher that cares about your learning needs. If you want Mandarin to take your career to the next level, this is the place to help you get there.

Business manager

Learning a new language is a long term commitment, and sticking with it requires dedication on everyone’s part, both children and parents.

I’m pleased with with the steady progress my children have made at Macquarie Mandarin learning Mandarin as well as learning about Chinese culture, which is also important.

Mother of Zac & Kaitlyn Francis

I have taken Advanced Business Mandarin for over half a year with remarkable results. The course has helped me substantially improve my speaking and grammar, but most notable is confidence in presentation. I have presented in a business teleconference in Mandarin attended by Chinese media, something I never expected I could do in such a short timeframe or thought feasible prior to joining. I am now going to Hong Kong to take up a full time position. Temple is flexible in her teaching approach and listens to our feedback. One example is introducing short presentations/debates during class. I believe she is a responsible teacher that cares about your learning needs. If you want Mandarin to take your career to the next level, this is the place to help you get there.

Business manager

My name is Anika Popovic. I am 12 years old and have been a student at Macquarie Mandarin for two and half years. Every Saturday, I travel to the city, ready for two hours of Chinese study. My teacher focuses on one topic for about two lessons, first telling us the English meaning. After that, she writes the Pinyin which helps us pronounce the words and, finally, it’s written in Chinese characters. To make sure we learn everything, we write everything into our exercise books, then we do some speaking exercises to get the proper pronunciation. Sometimes, we have a bit of fun with what we have learnt that lesson.

I believe I will be able to have a proper conversation with a native speaker soon. I love being a student at Macquarie Mandarin because I learn so much of the language spoken by a billion people in the world.

Year 9 student

I really like this school. The teachers are amazing, the school itself is amazing, the food in the school vendor is delicious! Each time I come here I learn something new, learning new characters and learning how to type Chinese on computer!

我很喜欢这个学校，这儿的老师很好。学校vending machine的零食很好吃。每次，我来这儿都学了很多东西。

Year 7 student

在中文学校，我学会了查字典，写字，用电脑打字。我喜欢这儿的老师。

Year 5 student

I am extremely grateful that Macquarie is able to help my boys master Mandarin. The intensity and personalisation of the course makes our regular flights from Queensland to Sydney for attendance so worthwhile.

When they start working in this Asian century of ours, the return on this investment will be immeasurable.

Father of Nicholas & Alexander Eshun-Wilson

I’m very glad that my son started going to Macquarie Mandarin. He is always excited to go this school to learn Chinese. The teacher makes a great effort keeping the kids engaged in learning new Chinese words.

I would like my son to keep going to this school so he can learn to have proper conversations using Mandarin.

Father of Xavier Yung