🍁🧸 Our special 2025 Thanksgiving Teddy Bears Picnic is coming to New York! 🍁🧸
Mentoring Mandarin Educators. Training Teachers. Inspiring Young Learners.
At the heart of our work is a commitment to supporting Mandarin teachers through high-impact webinars, pedagogical training, and culturally responsive curriculum development. Designed by experienced educators, our offerings prioritize classroom relevance, community building, and ongoing professional growth.
We also offer immersive learning opportunities for adults and children — because we believe great language education starts with an engaged, lifelong learning community.
Check out our Upcoming Events
As the go-to resource for Mandarin educators and learners, Mandarin Teachers Institute offers a robust calendar of online and NYC-based programming.
Explore professional development webinars, teacher mentoring sessions, beginner courses for adults, and immersive Mandarin classes for children — all designed to support confident teaching and joyful learning at every level.
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WEBINAR — Bluey and Peppa Pig: Building Vocabulary
DATE: Friday, November 14th
TIME: 7-8pm (ET-US)
Discover how short clips of children’s shows can become powerful tools for language learning! Learn how to scaffold listening, spark conversations, and create fun, student-centered language experiences.
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Thanksgiving Teddy Bears Picnic
DATE: Sunday, November 23rd
TIME: 10-11am (ET-US)
Celebrate the season with songs, stories, and play - in English and Mandarin! Join us for a bilingual Thanksgiving-themed playgroup designed for children ages 2–7. This fun event blends movement, music, and language exploration in a playful, low-pressure setting. Whether you're raising a bilingual child or simply curious about language learning, this is a fun and welcoming space to connect, learn, and celebrate together.
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Weekend Mandarin Learning Pods
Our Saturday and Sunday Mandarin Learning Pods immerse your child in language-rich sessions designed to accelerate speaking and reading skills. Our pods are held year-round in Queens, NY and open to children aged 3-10.
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NYC Mandarin Language Boost: Tues & Thur
Join us Tuesdays and Thursdays from 6–7pm for small-group Mandarin tutoring in NYC. This program is designed for children ages 5–10 and focuses on accelerating speaking and reading skills through immersive, language-rich instruction.
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Coffee & Mandarin: Adult Immersion Sessions
Join us for small-group Mandarin sessions designed just for adults. These friendly, no-pressure classes focus on real conversation and practical skills.
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Explore our curated video series featuring expert insights into Mandarin pedagogy, classroom management, and instructional design — created by educators, for educators.