About Us
Mandarin Language Discovery is located at 92 Virginia Road in White Plains, NY, with a second location at the YWCA of White Plains. We proudly offer Mandarin classes for both children and adults.
Our small class sizes and dedicated teachers create an engaging, supportive learning environment where students can truly enjoy mastering the Mandarin language. Each program develops all four key skills—speaking, listening, reading, and writing with a special focus on speaking. We also integrate Chinese culture throughout our curriculum, giving students a deeper, more meaningful understanding of the language.
In addition to language classes, we offer tutoring, exam preparation, and translation services for learners of all ages.
(Please note: Mandarin Language Discovery does not provide daycare services.)
Contact our office to learn more about our programs and services!
Founder's Note
I was born and raised in northeastern China. Before immigrating to America, I worked as a licensed nurse in a women's and children's hospital in Beijing. I spoke little English. As China's nursing industry grew, however, more English speakers were needed. Thus, I decided to move to the United States to study English.
I found learning English in an immersive environment extremely beneficial to my studies. Being surrounded by American culture allowed me to learn the language at an accelerated rate simply through daily interactions. This experience showed me the practicality and effectiveness of immersive language programs, and inspired me to open Mandarin Language Discovery.
Here, we aim to introduce you and/or your children to the world of Chinese, both as a language and a culture. The only prerequisite for our classes is a passion for learning. We hope to see you there.
- Shanshan Li