Summary
Yu Lin is a Mandarin specialist and founder of Bubbletea Mandarin with eight years of experience designing tailored language programs from beginner survival Chinese to advanced business and news Mandarin. She has taught across Taiwan, Germany, the Caribbean and at institutions including National Taiwan Normal University and the International Cooperation and Development Fund, blending traditional and simplified characters, pinyin and Zhuyin in interactive, culturally informed lessons. A trained journalist with a master’s in Chinese Studies and background in German language education, she leverages current events and multimedia materials to make complex topics like finance and politics accessible to learners. Known for teaching children, migrants and professionals alike, she brings a global perspective—having lived in Germany and St. Lucia—that informs her pragmatic, conversation-driven approach.
8 years of coding experience
Master's degree Chinese Studies, Master's degree Chinese Studies at National Taiwan University
Bachelor's degree Journalism, Bachelor's degree Journalism at National Chengchi University
German Language Teacher Education, German Language Teacher Education at Heidelberg University
English, 德文, Chinese