Yaxuan

Hello! I’m Heidi or Yaxuan Zhang. I spent the first 17 years of my life in Beijing. Now, I’m studying first year History, Anthropology and Spanish at the University of St Andrews, one of the oldest and best universities in the UK. Mandarin is my first language. I can also communicate fluently in English and am trying to learn Spanish and Tibetan. I think to study a language, it’s important to get to know the corresponding culture, so I teach Chinese by exploring Chinese literature (like The Dr...

Hello! I’m Heidi or Yaxuan Zhang. I spent the first 17 years of my life in Beijing. Now, I’m studying first year History, Anthropology and Spanish at the University of St Andrews, one of the oldest and best universities in the UK. Mandarin is my first language. I can also communicate fluently in English and am trying to learn Spanish and Tibetan. I think to study a language, it’s important to get to know the corresponding culture, so I teach Chinese by exploring Chinese literature (like The Dream of Red Mansion), films (such as Farewell My Concubine) and history. And of course, we’ll also learn this language through whatever topics you find interesting, using the methods that work most effectively for you! I can’t wait to help you achieve your goals!