About Jenny LIN | JL Mandarin School

About Jenny

Jenny LIN is a Mandarin teacher based in Taiwan, specializing in teaching Chinese to francophone and international professionals.

She is the founder of JL Mandarin School and has over eight years of experience teaching Mandarin to CEOs, diplomats, public figures, and business professionals.

Her teaching focuses on Traditional Chinese, clear pronunciation, and practical Chinese for real-life and professional contexts.

My Background

I was born and raised in Taiwan and majored in French language. Studying French opened many doors for me and allowed me to spend a full year in France as an exchange student.

After graduating from university, I worked in several international companies in Taiwan as a direct assistant to CEOs. These roles gave me hands-on experience in both Taiwanese and international business environments.

I later worked for a Chinese fine arts company, acting as a liaison between Chinese and Taiwanese art dealers and international auction houses such as Sotheby’s Paris and Christie’s Paris.

My final position before changing careers was with a Taiwanese cosmetics company working with partners and factories in China. Through these experiences, I developed a deep understanding of the differences between Taiwanese and Chinese business communication, which now shapes my Business Chinese courses.

From Business to Teaching Mandarin

In 2013, I began helping a friend learn Mandarin. Seeing his remarkable progress over two years made me realize how powerful personalized language learning could be.

This experience led me to pursue formal training in teaching Chinese as a second language. I completed multiple international certifications, including:

Teaching Chinese for Speakers of Other Languages (TCSOL)
Teaching Chinese to Young Learners
Teaching Chinese for Business

I officially entered the field of Mandarin teaching in 2016.

In 2017, I founded JL Mandarin School

In 2019, I launched the first YouTube channel teaching Traditional Chinese in French.

Since the end of 2023, I have also been a writer for Inside Taiwan – Anecdotes and Vocabulary.

In 2025, I began a new project with a friend from the Taipei European School: a bilingual French–Chinese bedtime story project for children.

This project is designed for children growing up in bilingual or multicultural environments, and reflects my long-standing belief that language is best learned naturally—through stories, sound, and human connection.

This project complements my work with adult learners and reflects the same educational values.

My Teaching Philosophy

I see the relationship between my students and myself as a Jazz Jam Session, not a symphony orchestra.

I am not a conductor; we are all musicians. Learning happens through listening, interaction, and collaboration. I value an equal and trusting relationship, where communication flows naturally and students feel confident expressing themselves.

Rather than following textbooks from the first lesson to the last, I focus on helping my students see the forest before the trees. I want them to experience the joy and logic of Mandarin first, and then build their skills based on their real needs.

In practice, I am not only a teacher, but also a language consultant, cultural guide, and study partner, helping my students integrate Chinese seamlessly into their professional and personal lives.

Languages & Certifications

Native Mandarin speaker (Taiwan)
Conversational English and French
Certified in Teaching Chinese as a Second Language (TCSOL)
Teaching Chinese to Young Learners
Teaching Chinese for Business