Mrs Linda Bardo Nicholls, Chairman, Australia Post
"... The course was fun and lively. We came to appreciate the cultural differences and as a result saw and learned more on our trip. We were taught how to avoid awkward situations and how to ‘save face’ when we had made an inadvertent mistake. Whether the topic is eating or drinking or gifts or compliments or using the toilet, Evelyn is candid and practical. The lessons on eating and drinking with business associates were especially helpful and ensured we enjoyed Chinese hospitality while keeping alert for business negotiations...I have commended this course to many friends and colleagues both for first visits and for those who have visited and wished they had been better prepared. Evelyn is experienced, up to date and knows both Chinese and Australian business and social customs. Don’t visit China without her!..."
Greg Merrilees, Director, Studio One Pty Ltd
"Red Crane has an effective and simple approach to learning Mandarin quickly. With cultural tips and grammar, I have found it to be more beneficial to be taught this way. I find the teaching style fun and I am surprised at how fast I am learning this interesting language."
Dr Greg Gardiner, Senior Parliamentary Officer, Parliamentary Library, Parliament House
"Having studied a variety of languages, both at University and privately, it has to be said that Red Crane offers one of the most innovative language learning experiences I've had the pleasure to take part in. Evelyn Chen is a gifted teacher, and the course she has devised has meant that in a matter of weeks I was speaking simple Chinese expressions and phrases. Unlike some other courses, Evelyn's program teaches all aspects of the language, spoken and written. Best of all, these classes are fun to be in, which is surely one of the keys to learning, and the role of memory in learning another language as an adult. I can't recommend this course highly enough."
Lynn Johnson, Victorian Industry Participation Policy Consultant
"I am lucky to have found the Red Crane School of Chinese and to have Evelyn's teaching skills assist me in learning Mandarin. I have tried Chiese schools; in Melbourne, Interstate, Overseas, and find that Red Crane is the most conducive to my learning experience. Red Crane's syllabus is well thought out with reading, writing and speaking addressed in the right proportions and lessons conducted within a relaxed environment for learning. In addition, Evelyn has the ability to provide encouragement continually and retain my enthusiasm in a language that is sometime trying.
I would recommend potential students shortcut the long process I endured of finding the best Chinese course and enrol with Red Crane without delay."
Claire Robertson, Sourcing Development Manager, Pacific Brands
"I've been learning Mandarin from Evelyn for the past two years and can't recommend her highly enough. I was in a difficult position when I met her, of having a reasonable level of proficiency in spoken Mandarin, but no understanding of reading or writing. This meant that as a teacher she had to find a way of teaching me very basic written Chinese while at the same time challenging me to maintain my level of conversational Chinese. I've really enjoyed the classes and look forward to continuing them for some time to come."