Meet Mandarin House’s Teachers, Li Ying

Name: Li ying (李莹)
Hometown: Anhui (安徽)
Started Teaching: 2006

What’s your name?

Li ying 李莹

What is the meaning of your Chinese name?

“李”是现在中国最常见的姓氏。“莹”的意思是一块半透明的白色石头，看起来像玉。Li is now the most commonly used family name in China. Ying means a white and half transparent rock, looks similar to a jade.

How long have you been working in Mandarin House?

One year and a half 一年半

Why did you join Mandarin House?

我学的专业就是对外汉语，我还有相关的硕士学位，所以我选择了上海最大的对外汉语机构——美和汉语。My major was Teaching Chinese as a Foreign Language and I also got a master’s degree on it, so I went in to Mandarin House, the biggest TCFL organization in Shanghai.

What do love about teaching Mandarin?

国际性、充满活力的氛围。The international and dynamic environment。

What study tip would you give to learners of Mandarin?

好好学习，天天说汉语。Learn hard and speak more.

What tip would you give to future Mandarin teachers?

专业一点，再专业一点。Be more professional.