Hi, I’m John Fotheringham, a linguist, teacher, and the author of Master Mandarin.

Like most Chinese learners, I really struggled to learn Chinese through formal classes. But once I realized that I could learn faster and have more fun by creating my own immersion environment, my progress took off.

I now teach others how to learn through the same immersion-based approach, no matter where in the world you are.

I’ve been learning and teaching languages for over two decades, including studying Linguistics at Western Washington University, teaching adults in the U.S., Japan, and Taiwan, presenting at multinational companies, working as a translator and interpreter for the Japanese government, and now blogging, podcasting, and publishing books on independent language learning.

I have dedicated my life to empowering language learners, making language acquisition more fun and effective, and helping others avoid some of the mistakes I made along the way.

Introducing:

Master Mandarin 

How to Learn Mandarin Chinese Anywhere in the World

 

A Navigation System for Independent Language Learners

Master Mandarin is NOT a grammar textbook or a formal Chinese course.

It’s a navigation system for independent learners that shows you:

• How to learn Chinese through Anywhere Immersion.
• What methods and resources to use.
• What mistakes and pitfalls to avoid.

How?

• You will select the right learning strategy that fits YOUR schedule, interests, and learning style.
• You will pick fun materials you genuinely enjoy, which will keep you showing up every day for more.
• You will learn how to create a personalized immersion environment in your own home that accelerates your fluency.

And this immersion environment will be your teacher. It will be your textbook.

The end result?

Being able to speak Chinese for the rest of your life and deeply engage with this fascinating culture.