Testimonials
What our students are saying about us
The most important asset for any organisation is the people. We found the people we interacted with to be welcoming, patient, understanding and most knowledgeable, we immediately connected with Yatchun and felt a sense of family.
We have absolutely no hesitation in recommending Pistachio Mandarin to anyone wishing to learn to Mandarin and highly recommend their syllabus which can be tailor made to each client!
The kids class is a fun mix of songs, craft activities and games combined with conversational and written language skills. The homework is manageable. The adult class covers both written and oral language, mixing conversational stills with grammar and syntax. It is highly interactive where questions are welcomed, and enjoyable.
Overall, I highly recommend Pistachio Mandarin to adults wanting to learn Mandarin themselves and parents wanting to help their children learn this valuable skill. We are a New Zealand Pakeha family and the skills we have learned so far have already helped us in our daily lives living and working in Auckland.
The teachers are friendly and really help explain the language points that are vital to understanding this language. We have loved the mix of customs, cuisine and language that has made it come alive for us.
I would recommend Pistachio Mandarin to people who want to do more than just learn words, but to understand Chinese as a whole and to appreciate the rich culture, heritage and beauty that the Chinese language has to offer. Wo men xi huan xue xi putong hua!