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Miss Yang
Mandarin & Chinese Humanities
Originally from Chengdu. BA in Chinese Literature (Fudan University), MA in Education (University of Edinburgh). Has taught Mandarin and Chinese Humanities at a renowned K-12 international school in Hong Kong for 9 years. Uniquely placed between two education worlds — mainland rigour and international breadth — she helps families raise truly bilingual and bicultural children.
HSK for Children: Is the Mandarin Proficiency Exam Worth Pursuing in Hong Kong?
A Mandarin teacher gives her honest assessment of whether pursuing HSK certification is worth the time and cost for children in Hong Kong's international schools.
Chinese Calligraphy for Children: Educational Benefits Beyond Beautiful Characters
A Chinese teacher makes the case for introducing children to calligraphy — not as a cultural performance, but as a genuinely valuable educational practice.
How to Prepare Your Child for Mandarin Class at Home (Even If You Don't Speak It)
Practical strategies for parents who don't speak Mandarin to meaningfully support their child's Mandarin learning at home before and after class.
Chinese Festival Learning Activities: Making Cultural Heritage Part of Family Life
A Chinese Humanities teacher shows how Dragon Boat Festival and Double Ninth Festival can become rich family learning experiences beyond the surface-level crafts.
Mandarin Media for Children: Shows, Apps, and Podcasts Worth Your Time
A Mandarin teacher reviews the actual quality of popular Mandarin media for children — what works linguistically, what doesn't, and what's genuinely worth the time.
Mid-Autumn Festival Learning Activities: Turning Mooncakes into a Language and Culture Lesson
A Chinese Humanities teacher shares rich learning activities for Mid-Autumn Festival that build language, cultural knowledge, and family connection.
Hong Kong Chinese Curriculum vs Mainland: Key Differences Parents Navigate
A teacher who knows both systems maps the specific differences between HK and mainland Chinese language curricula and what they mean for international school families.
Mandarin Immersion at Home: A Practical Guide for Non-Mandarin-Speaking Families
Practical strategies for creating meaningful Mandarin immersion at home, even if neither parent speaks the language.
Chinese New Year as a Learning Opportunity: Activities That Build Language and Cultural Roots
Turn Chinese New Year celebrations into meaningful language and cultural learning with activities that connect children to living traditions.
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