Ni hao! If you’re ready to start studying Mandarin, you’re about to go live in China for a few years, or anything in between, I’m here to help! I’ve been studying Mandarin Chinese for more than 20 years, including a BA in East Asian Studies and an MA in the History of Asian Religions (specialization in Neo-Confucianism). I studied for a semester in Beijing and lived in Taibei for eight years, including a summer at the Stanford Center. Native speakers often say they can’t tell I’m not a native.