About Us

mandarin classes and lessons in New York

Our Mandarin program focuses on relatable lessons and encourages curiosity through creative teaching methods. By incorporating Chinese culture, we make learning the language an exciting journey of discovery and appreciation for the world.

Anastasia Lew is a mandarin teacher and tutor in New York

Anastasia Lew is the founder of M For Mandarin. She believes that creative education sparks a lifelong love for learning. With a vision to make Mandarin Chinese more accessible and engaging, she creates programs where learners of all ages not only develop language skills but also explore Chinese culture through art, hands-on activities, and interactive lessons.

Anastasia’s bilingual journey began at the age of ten at the Moscow Chinese International School, which sparked her passion for language learning. She earned a Bachelor’s degree in Education and later moved to Shanghai to pursue a Master’s degree in Teaching Chinese as a Foreign Language at Shanghai University. With over ten years of teaching experience in China, Russia, and the United States, she has dedicated herself to inspiring learners through creative and engaging educational methods.

At M for Mandarin, the programs are designed to make learning Chinese relatable and enjoyable. Students are offered an immersive and enriching way to master Mandarin while igniting their curiosity about the world.