by admin | Sep 14, 2026 | Mandarin
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 Pistachio, it comes down to a small tradition we...
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 | 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 | Mar 31, 2026 | Mandarin
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 language in a fun and engaging environment. This year, we celebrated...
by admin | Mar 25, 2026 | 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 local school. As we near the end of the term, it has been wonderful to...
