Meet Amanda Hsiung “Miss Panda”
Amanda “Miss Panda” is a bilingual language instruction Consultant, world language teacher Trainer, and the producer of the “Let’s Learn Mandarin Chinese with Miss Panda!” audio album on Spotify and your favorite streaming platform.
She is the Chinese Language and Culture Consultant for the top educational program, Word Party on Netflix. She is also the host of the PLAYFUL CHINESE podcast, Miss Panda Chinese YouTube channel, and the author of the award-winning picture book – “Little Bun: A Bilingual Storybook About Feelings” and the beloved first word and Pinyin book that guides young learners to acquire Pinyin through Chinese words – “First Mandarin Sounds: An Awesome Chinese Word Book”.
“Miss Panda” has been presenting about second language acquisition topics at Conferences in the United States and worldwide. World language educators voted her presentation as the “Best of GWATFL” and Amanda received the “Best of GWATFL” Award. She was invited to NECTFL (Northeast Conference of Teachers of Foreign Languages) and presented in “The Best of” series as the representative of Washington DC.
Amanda is a dynamic world language educator, author, and the mother of one trilingual teen and one bilingual young adult. She is a native Chinese (Mandarin) speaker and a trained bilingual Language Instructor with over 30 years of teaching experience in ESL and the Chinese language. In addition to language instruction, she assists schools (private, public, and international schools) in establishing their Chinese Language & Culture Programs and guides them in setting up their Curriculum.
She was the co-host of The English Club show, the top-rated English language learning program on National Education Radio (NER) in Taiwan. Amanda co-hosted the program with award-winning American news anchors from ICRT, the only English radio station in Taiwan. “English Club” was a pioneer English language instruction program focusing on News and current events produced by Dr. Danny Chuang and NER, the equivalent of PBS/NPR in the U.S. “Miss Panda” has extensive bilingual teaching experience with children, business executives, celebrities, and the Foreign Service community. Currently, her students are located on five continents.
Amanda is registered with Hawai’i Careers With Young Children (PATCH) and is director-qualified. She received the highest possible score on the Chinese Proficiency exam administered by the prestigious Foreign Service Institute of the U.S. Department of State in Washington D.C. She is a member of the Chinese Language Teachers Association, the American Council on the Teaching of Foreign Languages (ACTFL), and the National Association for the Education of Young Children (NAEYC).
Her “Let’s Learn Mandarin Chinese with Miss Panda!” streaming album has introduced Mandarin Chinese to thousands of families new to the Chinese language worldwide. Learning the Mandarin Chinese language and Chinese culture is a lot of fun. Now, you can join her for a fantastic Mandarin Chinese learning journey anytime, anywhere with Big Smiles!
Amanda “Miss Panda” stands out in the fields of language instruction and second language acquisition consulting with her diverse international work experience. More importantly, she is a passionate language enthusiast who maintains a keen curiosity about the impact of languages and cultures on learning, communication, and empathy.
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U.S. and International Conference Presentation and Teacher Training Portfolio
The 14th International Conference on Chinese Langauge Instruction (2024) • Taiwan
NECTFL – Northeast Conference of Teaching of Foreign Languages (2024) • NYC (representing Washington DC)
The 13th International Conference on Chinese Language Instruction (2023) • Taiwan
GWATFL – Greater Washington DC Area Association of Teachers of World Language (2023) • DC (voted Best of GWATFL)
GWATFL – Greater Washington DC Area Association of Teachers of World Language (2022) • DC
Foreign Service AAFSW Lunar New Year Cultural and Language (2022) • DC
GWATFL – Greater Washington DC Area Association of Teachers of World Language (2021) • DC
Cornell Medical School Chinese Language and Culture Global Education Program (2022) • New York
GWATFL – Greater Washington DC Area Association of Teachers of World Language (2020) • DC
Foreign Service Children’s Bilingual English and Chinese Program, State Department (2020) • DC
GWATFL – Greater Washington DC Area Association of Teachers of World Language (2019) • DC
TECO Cultural Center – Chinese Cultural Festival Presentation (2018) • DC
MRS Library Global Education Program (2013, 2017 – 2024) • Virginia/DC
Cotopaxi American School, Alliance Academy International -Global Education Programs (2013-2015) • Quito
WES, NES, KOP School, Manoa Library with TECO – Global Education Programs (2008-2013) • Honolulu
St. Andrew School Global Education Programs (2005-2008) • Montreal
American School, British School -Language and Culture Programs (2001-2002) • Rabat
and many more…
Hi I am interested to teach with your CD. Can you guide me along. I will do purchase on line but could you let me know if there is any lesson plan with it. I am a certified and trained infant teacher and currently tutoring to 2 toddler (3.5 yrs and 16 mths boys) in their home. I like to use your Mandarin Miss Panda CD to prepare my teaching. Hope to hear from you soon.
The audio program works very well with toddlers. You can watch the YouTube videos of a few of my baby/tot classes and see how the program is presented to the very young children. The Learning Guide to the Miss Panda Chinese CD will be helpful with your lesson plan. It is available on the download tab. Please also join me on Miss Panda Chinese facebook page and Pinterest for more language/culture teaching ideas and activities. Thank you for your interest. Please feel free to let me know if you have any questions. ~ Miss Panda
Hi! Just wondering if you are still in Hawaii. We will be visiting my family there this summer and I would love for my kids to go to one of your classes!
Natalie, Thank you for your message. I have relocated to South America and now my program is in Ecuador. I will miss you and your kids. I would recommend you to check out the Mandarin Chinese program with Little Ambassadors (ages 0-9) in Honolulu. Please feel free to let me know if you need further information. Have an awesome time in Hawaii! Let’s Always Keep Learning Fun! ~Aloha, Miss Panda
I’m trying to find a mandarin program for my son who has taken it in school from kindergarten until second grade as well as paying for after school lessons. He is 9 and absolutely loves the language! Is your program right for him? If not do you have any other suggestions that aren’t outrageously priced?
Thanks,
Missy
Missy,
Was your son in a Mandarin Chinese immersion program or a dual language program? Would the previous school provide you the materials they used before and you can continue from there? Please check out the MPC pinterest Chinese learning resource boards https://www.pinterest.com/mspandachinese/ and you will find plenty of learning materials that might fit the needs of your boy. Please feel free to let me know if you need further assistance. Let’s Always Keep Learning Fun! ~Miss Panda
Po, Thank you for your kind words. I am delighted to connect with you and see such a good resource for parents who are helping their little ones learn Chinese. How wonderful! Be in touch and I am looking forward to exploring your blog. Let’s Always Keep Learning Fun! ~Miss Panda
Hello
I am teaching Chinese in Japan,I watched your website and I feel your lesson is very interesting. You have uploaded so many materials for teaching. it is very helpful.
Thank you for your kind words. Hope you are having a fantastic time teaching in Japan. If there is any resource you would like us to add please feel free to let us know.