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Manhattan Mandarin UK
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Harry Keyte, the founder of Manhattan Mandarin UK, is a professional Mandarin tutor based in London with over 10,000 hours of Mandarin Chinese tutoring experience. Harry founded Manhattan Mandarin UK in 2022 after seven great years of teaching Mandarin in NYC. He has run the after school Mandarin programs and taught at St. Bernard's, Buckley, Chapin, Spence, and Allen-Stevenson. He grew up in New York City, where he attended St. Bernard’s and Trinity School. Since completing two intensive CET Mandarin language programs in Shanghai and Beijing, Harry has greatly enjoyed helping non-heritage and heritage Mandarin students of all ages and levels master a language that he too once was daunted by! Harry is greatly suited for helping beginner and non-native speakers tackle their early Mandarin challenges while making lessons fun.
Harry is available for in-person Mandarin tutoring in London; online Chinese lessons; YCT, HSK, GCSE Mandarin Chinese classes, and A-level Mandarin test prep; as well as general Mandarin lessons for students of all ages and levels. Harry teaches the HSK 1 and HSK 2 Adult Beginner Mandarin Chinese Classes.
Teaches In: London / Remote
Jamie Keyte
Founder and Mandarin Tutor
Jamie Keyte founded Manhattan Mandarin in 2012. A native New Yorker, Jamie attended The St. Bernard’s and Trinity Schools. He graduated from Kenyon College with a BA in Internationals Studies. In 2008, Jamie studied abroad where he completed an intensive Mandarin language program at CET in Shanghai. Upon graduating, Jamie ran high school educational tours in both China and the United States. In 2010, Jamie decided to further enhance his Mandarin skills and completed a second intensive language program in Beijing. This led him to a job at Thomson Reuters, where he became the China Project Manager for a Thomson Reuters’ subsidiary. During this time, Jamie developed the concept for Manhattan Mandarin and co-founded IvyGate, a Beijing-based SAT tutoring and high school/college application company. In 2019, Jamie returned to Trinity to run the Mandarin 1 program. He continues to run Manhattan Mandarin at its new New York headquarters at 153 E 70th. He has taught 10,000+ hours of private Mandarin lessons.
Teaches In: New York / Remote
Wenjie Wu
Mandarin Tutor
Wenjie is the head Mandarin teacher at a local secondary school in London. He finished his teacher training programme at UCL Institute of Education and holds a master’s degree in language teaching from King’s College London. As a native Mandarin speaker, Wenjie will help you to gain deep and connected knowledge and skills related to Mandarin while exploring the culture with a range of authentic materials selected, including Chinese classic and award-winning films and music. Your Mandarin language learning will progress in a natural way with logically sequenced and effectively implemented content. He makes sure your Mandarin learning experience at Manhattan Mandarin is super enjoyable because you’re in good hands! Wenjie is also highly experienced in GCSE Mandarin tutoring and mentorship.
Teaches In: London / Remote
Anqi La
Mandarin Tutor
Anqi is a CTCSOL certified Mandarin tutor who has been providing private Mandarin lessons in London and online for nearly 3 years. She is a native speaker with a BA in Media and Communication from University of Toronto. Her students range from 2 to 72 year olds, coming from various cultural and professional backgrounds. She enjoys cooking, traveling, yoga, swimming, tennis, art, philosophy, and watching F1. Whether you are a 3-year-old whose favourite song is “We Will Rock You”, or a 72-year-old who loves poetry from the Tang dynasty, be prepared to share your interests and experiences in life with her during lessons as well, because what else is language for?
Anqi is available for remote and in-person lessons in London. She is experienced in HSK, GCSE, IGCSE, A-level exam preparation. She is also available for general lessons.
Teaches In: London / Remote
Zhishang (Eve) Wang
Mandarin Tutor
Zhishang (Eve) Wang is a Mandarin tutor based in London. She is a Mongolian ethnic minority raised in Beijing, China. With her bilingual background, she is fluent in Mongolian and Mandarin. She is also sensitive to language nuances and developed a great interest in literature. Zhishang earned a BA degree in English and International Studies from China Foreign Affairs University. She spent her junior year at Barnard College, Columbia University studying Chinese and English comparative literature. After four years of hard work, she is fluent in English and has reached intermediate level French. Growing up in a multicultural community kindled her interest in language teaching and culture communicating. She also did a summer internship at Tangshan No. 46 Middle School during her senior year. After graduating from college, Zhishang pursued her MA degree in Comparative Literature at King's College London. In London, she started her Mandarin teaching as a private tutor. As a language learner, she can put herself into students' shoes. She believes everyone has a unique learning style, so she tailors sessions according to students' individual interests and needs. Language learning can't be separated from its culture. As a history lover and literature student, her classes are culturally rich. In her spare time, Zhishang loves traveling, reading, and boxing. She is also passionate about exploring different cultures.
Teaches In: London / Remote
Christine Liu
Mandarin Tutor
Christine speaks three languages (Mandarin, English and French) and holds an MA in Translation and Interpreting Studies (Chinese-English pathway) from the University of Manchester, which has helped her to gain a clear understanding of the structural and cultural differences between Chinese and English. Christine also works part-time as a translator and interpreter. For example, she provided interpreting services for the World Athletics and worked for the Commercial Press, one of the most well-known publishing houses in China, translating a Chinese idiom dictionary into English. In addition, Christine is passionate about Chinese culture. She is keen on explaining Chinese culture to non-native speakers and won first place in a national English writing contest in China, writing on the topic of Chinese culture. In terms of hobbies, she has been playing a traditional Chinese musical instrument, the Guqin, for 8 years. Her goal is to be a bridge between these two beautiful languages and cultures. Regardless of your age, learning requirements or cultural background, Christine always designs a tailored and fun Mandarin course to help you enjoy yourself, learn about Chinese culture and understand China.
Teaches In: Manchester / Remote
Carrie Liu
Mandarin Tutor
Carrie Liu is a Mandarin tutor based in London with a background in education and extensive teaching experience. Carrie has completed the PGCE Secondary Languages Programme (Mandarin) with QTS, and holds an MA in Intercultural Communication and Education from Durham University. She has taught Mandarin to students ranging from 6 to 50+ years old at various proficiency levels. She is available for both in-person and remote Mandarin tutoring, specializing in GCSE Mandarin Chinese classes, A-level Mandarin test preparation, and general Mandarin lessons (including HSK, YCT, and Jinbu). She strongly believes in the practical application of language learning, prioritizing conversation skills as part of lessons. She adapts her teaching methods to suit the diverse abilities of students and also organizes cultural activities while designing personalized learning plans. Carrie's ultimate goal is to help students overcome challenges in Mandarin while ensuring that the learning process is enjoyable. Additionally, she has achieved a Grade 9 level in piano and loves integrating music and Chinese songs into her teaching materials. Outside of teaching, she has a passion for swimming, frisbee, and various other sports. Building positive relationships with her students is of the utmost importance to Carrie, and she approaches teaching with patience, encouragement, and enthusiasm.
Teaches In: London / Remote
Tianyun Shi
Mandarin Tutor
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Tianyun is a native Mandarin speaker available for private Mandarin lessons in London. She has extensive experience teaching mandarin to children and adults from schools, universities and society through the Confucius institute. In 2018, she received her qualified certificate as a mandarin teacher to speakers of other languages (CTCSOL). Targeted students in her classes can be given a variety of emphases. She encourages classroom interaction and enjoyment for children through games and competitions while business groups focus on communication skills. She frequently introduces Chinese history and culture in her classes to pique students’ interests. By learning Mandarin with her, you will make significant progress not only in language but also in terms of your capability for thought and scope of vision.
Tianyun is available for both remote and in-person lessons in London. Her courses are designed for beginning, intermediate and advanced Chinese language students. She is also well-versed in HSK exam preparation.
Teaches In: London / Remote
Lei Zhang
Mandarin Tutor
Lei Zhang is a Mandarin tutor based in London. She has been offering Mandarin lessons in China and online for almost 7 years and has been an imperial teacher for Shell, Bosch and ITOCHU Japan. She is a native language teacher and holds a Master's degree in Education from the University of York, UK. Her students range from 4 years old to 70 years old and come from a variety of cultural and professional backgrounds. She is very sporty and loves Muay Thai, which she has been studying for 3 years, as well as surfing, rugby, etc. In her free time, she likes to make vlogs. She has filmed and posted nearly 50 Chinese learning videos and has over 1000 followers on her previous company Instagram. She has also organized various cultural events. Lei Zhang is available for remote and face-to-face Mandarin lessons in London. She is experienced in HSK, Business Chinese, AP and GCSE preparation. She is also available for daily Chinese learning courses.
Teaches In: London and Remote
Tsang Hoi Ting
Mandarin Tutor
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Katharine is a PSC certified Mandarin tutor based in London. She is a native speaker born and raised in Hong Kong. Her deep-rooted background in the arts is long-standing and is coupled with strong communication, research, analytical, leadership and teamwork skills. She studied at Central Saint Martins and Goldsmiths, University of London and has worked at institutions and galleries both in Hong Kong and London. She is patient and enjoys working with children across the age range. Previously, she attended Epsom College and was awarded an Art Scholarship. She has first hand experience of going through the A-Level exams and passing for selective boarding schools. In addition, she also holds the Putonghua Proficiency Test (PSC) certificate and achieved Grade 3 Level A*. Katharine is available for both remote and in-person Mandarin classes in London.
Teaches In: London / Remote
Ronnie Guo
Mandarin Tutor
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Jun Guo, aka Ronnie Guo, has 8 years teaching experience as a Mandarin Chinese teacher and drama teacher. His Mandarin students have ranged in age from 7 months to 70 years old, including students from MIT, Cambridge University, and UCL. In addition to his experience as a Mandarin tutor, Ronnie has also taught at schools in Derby, Peterborough and London. His flexible and fun way of teaching is always a favourite with students. Ronnie is available for Mandarin Chinese lessons and private Mandarin tutoring in London and online.
Teaches In: London / Remote
Our Community
Manhattan Mandarin loves to foster a community with our students, students' families, and schools. We host Mandarin-related cultural events and educational experiences in all of our locations. Studying with Manhattan Mandarin means you are joining our international family!
After School Mandarin Clubs
We love running our After School Mandarin Clubs! Each week we bring the language and culture of China to over 100 students at more than a dozen of the best private and public schools in NYC and beyond.
Our After School Mandarin Clubs are typically for students in K-6, broken down into K, 1-3, and 4-6; however, please be sure to contact the After School Director at your child's school as programs do vary.
Classes and curriculums remain flexible throughout the semester. Our youngest beginner students learn through games, songs, and activities, while our advanced students learn through more rigorous elements that involve reading, writing, and making more formal conversation. The ultimate goal of the program is to establish a solid language foundation upon which to build in the future, and to instill in our students a lifelong interest in Mandarin and Chinese culture.
We proudly conduct Mandarin programs at these schools...
New York
St. Bernard's
Chapin
PS 6
Trinity
Allen-Stevenson
Buckley
PS 180
St. Luke's
Hewitt
Tag School
Trevor Day
PS 198
L'Ecole
Weekday School
Brearley
Nord Anglia
Transfiguration
Washington D.C.
Beauvoir
Potomac
National Presbyterian
Stoddart
Georgetown Day
Basis DC
Pittsburg
St. Edmunds
Shady Side
River School
St. Patrick's
Community Day
Heath School - Brookline, MA
Dwight-Englewood - NJ
Brownell Talbot - Omaha
And...
Mandarin Chinese Tutoring
Private Mandarin tutoring sessions are conducted in-home, in-office, at our Wework location, or any location in London requested by the student. These lessons can serve to supplement in-school Mandarin, to provide Mandarin homework-help, to help with Mandarin A Levels or GCSE Chinese tuition, or to provide a student with a full, out-of-school Mandarin course. As founders Jamie and Harry Keyte know from their personal experiences of learning Chinese as a second language, there is no limit to what can be achieved with one-on-one lessons!
Adult Beginner Mandarin Classes
The Perfect Place to Start Your Path to Mandarin Fluency
North West House, London NW1 5PU, UK
If you're just starting to learn Mandarin, you've come to the right place!
Our founders know what it takes to learn Mandarin from scratch; founder Harry Keyte teaches our HSK 1 beginner classes.
If you're just brushing up on your HSK 2 or HSK 3 Mandarin (we're impressed), you've also come to the right place!
Our adult Mandarin classes are challenging, flexible, and fun.