About Audrey
Hi, I’m Audrey Li
Founder of Beyond Mandarin
Originally from Liaoning, China.
Currently based in Belgium, teaching Chinese and developing language and cross-cultural education projects.
Background
Teaching Chinese Around the World
15Around 15 years of Chinese language teaching experience
- China
- South Korea
- United States
- Thailand
- Belgium
- Education
- Bachelor’s degree in History
- Master’s degree in Teaching Chinese to Speakers of Other Languages (MTCSOL)
- Certification
- Certificate for Teachers of Chinese to Speakers of Other Languages (CTCSOL)
- Teaching
- Universities, international schools, language programmes and cultural institutions, working with learners from beginner to advanced levels.
- Experience
- HSK preparation, Chinese language competitions, cultural programmes and educational trips to China.
Languages
Five Languages
- Mandarin ChineseNative
- EnglishProfessional
- FrenchUpper-intermediate
- KoreanIntermediate
- DutchBeginner
Partners
Collaborations & Institutions
- KU Leuven – Group TPre-departure Chinese language & cultural training for students travelling to China
- Suzhou Hongen Chinese苏州洪恩汉语Tailor-made study programmes in Suzhou
- Xi’an International Studies University西安外国语大学Summer Chinese study programme
- Soochow University苏州大学Summer Chinese study programme
- Xi’an Jiaotong-Liverpool University西交利物浦大学Summer Chinese study programme
- Confucius Institute Liège列日孔子学院HSK examinations
- Confucius Institute Leuven鲁汶孔子学院Cultural activities
Why Beyond Mandarin?
After nearly 15 years of teaching, I’ve come to believe that learning Chinese should go beyond vocabulary, grammar and exams.
Language opens the door, but understanding China also means discovering its culture, history, people and everyday life.
That’s why I created Beyond Mandarin — to bring language learning, cultural discovery and real experiences of China together.
Learn the language. Discover the culture. Experience China.
Let’s Start Your Journey
Feel free to contact us to learn more about our programmes or to discuss your tailored needs. We look forward to hearing from you.
- Online via Zoom · In person in Brussels
以语言连接世界