Bridging the Gap Between Western Logic and Mandarin Chinese Mastery.

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Based in the heart of London, I help global professionals, expats, and ambitious students navigate the complexities of the Chinese language through the lens of Western logic. My approach moves beyond rote memorization and focuses on the high-value 'Small Talk'—the cultural nuances and linguistic precision that actually build relationships.

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Numbers 1-99, Date and Time
Numbers 1-99, Date and Time

In today's episode we dive straight into numbers and its basic applications in day to day conversations in Mandarin Chinese. Counting in Chinese is simple, straightforward and logical. 

Ask Questions to Get the Conversation Started
Ask Questions to Get the Conversation Started

Struggling to move past "hello" in your Mandarin conversations? In this episode of Smalltalk of China, Let’s break down the art of asking questions. From simple yes/no structures to open-ended opinion seekers, you'll learn how to take the pressure off yourself and keep the conversation flowing naturally with native speakers.

Tones in Mandarin, The How and The Why Bother
Tones in Mandarin, The How and The Why Bother

Many learners find themselves in a common predicament: you know the vocabulary and the grammar, but native speakers still struggle to understand you. The culprit is usually tonal pronunciation. In Mandarin, tones aren't just about "accent"—they carry the actual meaning of the word.

Western Logic

We decode Mandarin using frameworks that make sense to English speakers, focusing on structure over mystery

Cultural Intelligence

Language doesn't exist in a vacuum. We teach the 'why' behind the words, from business etiquette to social nuances.

Real World Fluency

Every lesson is designed to be used immediately—in your next meeting, podcast listen, or trip abroad.

  • Mandarin is better with friends. I’m currently curating small-group 'Logic Sprints' and social 'Weekend Teahouses' for those who want to learn, laugh, and level up together. From exam clinics to casual culture-chats, these sessions turn 'hard' grammar into shared discoveries.

  • Mandarin is better with friends. I’m currently curating small-group 'Logic Sprints' and social 'Weekend Teahouses' for those who want to learn, laugh, and level up together. From exam clinics to casual culture-chats, these sessions turn 'hard' grammar into shared discoveries.

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  • "Outstanding, super friendly, personable and brings a great energy to teaching. She knows just how to pitch the lessons, can quickly identify areas of strengths and opportunities for improvement, and most of all makes it fun. When I am not quite getting something right, she handles it with supreme tact and helps me to improve."

    —Joss, Former Student

  • "As an adult learner, taking lessons with her has been the best thing I have done this past year. Various Chinese friends have been shocked at my level of progression. 谢谢！"

    —John, Current Student

  • "Had no trouble building in particular interests and priorities that I requested into her teaching style. Very adept at explaining the more abstruse grammar points so that you can get to grips with them. Strongly recommended."

    —Stuart, Former Student

  • "We love her."

    —Harry, Former Client

  • "My 11-year-old daughter has been having Mandarin lessons with Anqi for the last two years. My daughter now wants to study for GCSE Mandarin. Anqi's skill at teaching is the reason."

    -David, Former Client

  • "Super friendly, really enjoyed my lesson with her - great balance of professionalism, chilled / informal and interactive with her using live stream of a white board. I feel I can really learn Chinese with her "

    -Anthony, Current Student