Classes come around once a week, and in between there's school, sport, family, and everything else that fills a kid's week. So how did last Saturday's Mandarin stay with them until the next one? At...

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...

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)...

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...

At Pistachio Mandarin Language Centre, we introduce our students to cultural celebrations from around the world. Easter is a wonderful opportunity for them to explore traditions using the Mandarin...

At Pistachio Mandarin Language Centre, we were pleased to have launched our after-school Mandarin programme at Churchill Park School, Auckland, in Term 1. This marked our first collaboration with a...

At Pistachio Mandarin Language Centre, we love bringing Chinese culture to life for our students, and Chinese New Year is always one of the most exciting celebrations of the year. This year, we...

On 17 February, Pistachio Mandarin Language Centre was interviewed by Sarah and Adam from More FM to share insights about the Chinese New Year 2026 - the Year of the Fire Horse.  In the 3-minute...

We held our Pistachio Christmas Staff Lunch on December 6th, bringing together our tutors and marketing team for a relaxed and meaningful year-end gathering. It was a wonderful opportunity to share...

On 7 December, we gathered for a festive Christmas dinner with our adult online students, this time with a special twist. For the first time, our Pistachio team members joined the celebration,...