Mandarin Home / Academics / Mandarin Why Mandarin? At The Rhoades School, we are proud to offer a Mandarin program for our private school students. This program immerses our learners in the rich culture and language of Mandarin in a creative and hands-on way. Mandarin is the most spoken language in the world. Learning it can help your child in school, future jobs, and cultural opportunities. At The Rhoades School, your child will learn Mandarin in a supportive space. Research shows that children who speak two languages are great at solving problems, multitasking, and thinking in new ways. Our program boosts academic performance while expanding our students’ awareness and knowledge about another culture. Program Highlights The Rhoades School students are fully immersed in the Mandarin language. They learn at their own pace while growing confident in speaking, reading, and writing Mandarin. They learn through games, songs, and stories that help them use the language in real life. They also enjoy dancing and listening to traditional Chinese music, discovering the beauty of Mandarin-speaking cultures. Hands-on crafts introduce our students to Chinese art while helping them develop new vocabulary. Meet the Mandarin-English Teacher Ms. Chingyuk Lam Ms. Chingyuk Lam (Lin Laoshi) is a kind and caring Chinese educator from Hong Kong. She has been teaching for over 20 years in public and private schools. She has a bachelor’s degree in Chinese Language and Literature, a Diploma in Education, and a Master’s degree in Teacher Education. Lin Laoshi is fluent in Mandarin, Cantonese, and Taiwanese, and specializes in K-12 Chinese curricula. She has a student-focused and engaging teaching style and is passionate about language education and lifelong learning. As a mother of three teenagers, she brings warmth and enthusiasm to her classroom. She enjoys traveling, trying new foods, and sharing her love of language with her students. 教师简介/教師簡介 / View in Mandarin
