by admin | Sep 3, 2026 | Mandarin
What does a cartoon have to do with learning Mandarin? For our young learners, quite a lot. The moment a familiar face pops up on screen — Judy Hopps, Dory or Elmo, a phrase that feels foreign turns into something they’ll actually remember. That’s exactly...
by admin | Jul 14, 2026 | Newsletter
Welcome to our second newsletter for the year. We want to share the exciting things that have happened recently and what we have coming up! Enjoy the read! Dragon Boat Festival Duānwǔ Jié or Dragon Boat Festival refers to “Double Fifth Festival”. In the...
by admin | Jun 23, 2026 | Mandarin
How do you bring a festival with over 2,000 years of history to life for young Mandarin learners in Auckland? Last week, our students at Kohia Terrace School (KTS) and Churchill Park School (CPS) celebrated Duānwǔ Jié (Dragon Boat Festival) through hands-on learning,...
by admin | Jun 12, 2026 | Mandarin
What happens when children are trusted with a real responsibility in the classroom? At Pistachio Mandarin Language Centre, we believe that children learn best when they feel trusted, valued and given a real role to play. That is why every children’s class begins...
by admin | Apr 29, 2026 | Newsletter
Message from Yatchun Wong Welcome everyone to our newsletter for 2026. I’m thrilled to see our existing students return, and to meet our new students and parents. We’re seeing all our students thrive in our classes — children have been telling parents what they’re...
