I’m a native speaker with a background in Linguistics and Phonetics, teaching Mandarin through the lens of how it’s actually spoken today. We’ll master the "Big Five"—listening, speaking, reading, writing, and grammar, with a focus on the "whys" to make it stick. We won't stop at the fundamentals. We’ll dive into internet subcultures, memes, and social trends to make the courses more grounded. Whether you're decoding a classical idiom or navigating a social media thread, you’ll gain the cultural context and linguistic tools to speak with genuine confidence. Let’s get started.