My 8 year old daughter and I have been attending Pistachio Mandarin lessons for nearly a year now.
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. Everything is explained in a cultural context, where we learn about traditional and modern China. It is highly interactive where questions are welcomed, and enjoyable.
The school has dealt well with the 2020 COVID-19 lockdowns, transitioning seamlessly online for both adults and kids.
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.
NK from Auckland Central
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. Everything is explained in a cultural context, where we learn about traditional and modern China. It is highly interactive where questions are welcomed, and enjoyable.
The school has dealt well with the 2020 COVID-19 lockdowns, transitioning seamlessly online for both adults and kids.
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.
NK from Auckland Central