"After class, you will develop your own Chinese thinking abilities and linguistic sensibilities."
With over 10 years of teaching experience at the worlds most prestigious Mandarin learning universities , Valeria excels in rapidly customizing courses to meet diverse needs. Her classes feature thematic and discussion-based teaching methods complemented by effective linguistic explanations. Each course is tailored to reflect current international political and economic trends, enriched with local cultural insights and Chinese historical contexts.
Valeria emphasizes an interactive and flexible learning approach that moves beyond traditional methods. She specializes in high-efficiency instruction and delivers results under tight timelines, such as guiding students from B1 to B2 within 30 hours. Her professional offerings extend to sinology research, classical Chinese, and contemporary Chinese literature, guiding students to understand Chinese language logic and literary aesthetics from a multicultural perspective—fostering creativity, interpretation, and deeper engagement.
Educational Background:
- Master's Degree in Teaching Chinese as a Second Language, National Taiwan University
- Bachelor's Degree in Chinese Literature, National Chengchi University
Teaching Experience:
- Language Instructor, German Institute Taipei, DBS Bank, Mitsubishi Electric, etc.
- Language Instructor, Mandarin Training Center, National Taiwan Normal University
- Lecturer, General Education Chinese Language Course, National Taiwan Normal University
- Language Instructor, Taiwan Center, National Yang Ming Chiao Tung University USA Flagship Program
- Adjunct Lecturer, Spring+ Chinese Program, Office of International Affairs, National Taiwan University
- Language Course Instructor, Department of Chinese Studies, University of Trier, Germany
- Language Teaching Assistant, Department of Chinese and Korean Studies, University of Tübingen, Germany
Iris is dedicated to creating a supportive and enjoyable classroom atmosphere where students engage with Mandarin in authentic contexts. Her goal is to help learners gradually develop the ability to think in Chinese, enabling them to use the language naturally beyond the classroom.
She takes a learner’s perspective in designing lessons that are practical, empathetic, and personalized. Beyond daily conversation, Iris also guides students through reading materials such as news, business, and social topics—helping them build confidence and continue learning independently beyond class.
Educational Background：
- Master's Degree in Teaching Chinese as a Second Language, National Taiwan University
- Bachelor's Degree in European Languages and Cultures, National Chengchi University
Teaching Experience：
- Adjunct Lecturer, General Chinese Language Course, National Taiwan University
- Language Instructor, Chinese Language Division(CLD), Language Center, National Taiwan University
- Visiting Instructor, Chinese Flagship Program, University of Hawaiʻi at Mānoa, Hawaii, U.S.
- Language Instructor, Critical Language Scholarship Program (CLS) and Taiwan Intensive Summer Language Program (TISLP), National Cheng Kung University
- Language Teaching Assistant, International Montebello Senior High School, Lille, France
Dolly brings warmth and energy into every learning space. She believes language learning becomes meaningful when it connects to real life through local traditions, observations of the natural world, and conversations about social issues.
By encouraging students to express their own thoughts in Mandarin, she helps them build confidence, curiosity, and a growing sense of independence, making Mandarin Chinese a living part of their everyday world.
Educational Background：
- Master’s candidate in Teaching Chinese as a Second Language, National Taiwan University
- Bachelor's Degree in Sociology, National Chengchi University
Minor: Japanese
Teaching Experience：
- Co-learning Counselor, Digital and Humanitarian Caring Association.
- Teaching Assistant, Independent Language Tutorials, Harvard University.
- Language Instructor, Chinese Flagship Program, International Chinese Language Program