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Mandarin Superstar Award

Paula Kasper
May 31, 2023

Tui Tuia | Learning Circle inspired Languages and Culture

by Paula Kasper, Facilitator, Tui Tuia | Learning Circle

What a language milestone thrill for me! This can be part of your pathway too.

Successfully attaining my HSK2 certificate recognition for Mandarin in 2021 was a follow on from completing a GROW programme with Future Learning Solutions (Business name prior to Tui Tuia | Learning Circle ) whereupon I completed HSK1. Having a previous Asian language, Japanese, enabled me to apply similar language learning strategies and transferral of skills alongside invaluable VUW Confucius Institute, external assistance.

It was a delight to be a recipient of the Mandarin Superstar award 2022, at the Beehive Grand Hall in Wellington to celebrate NZCLW (New Zealand Chinese Language Week). A momentous presentation ceremony to acknowledge the dedication, diligence and determination applied. This is a reward shared for all that played a part along the way towards Chinese language and culture life-long learning acquisition. I hope it will help to inspire others a desire to learn about Chinese language and culture too.


He taonga ngā reo katoa

All languages are to be treasured

Photos: (top) Paula Kasper with her award and (above) - (left) Lan Dai, Chinese National Language Adviser and (right) Paula Kasper, Facilitator, Tui Tuia | Learning Circle

Paula Kasper
Paula has a background across all sectors of language teaching in Primary and Intermediate levels.
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Mandarin Superstar Award

Tui Tuia | Learning Circle inspired Languages and Culture

by Paula Kasper, Facilitator, Tui Tuia | Learning Circle

What a language milestone thrill for me! This can be part of your pathway too.

Successfully attaining my HSK2 certificate recognition for Mandarin in 2021 was a follow on from completing a GROW programme with Future Learning Solutions (Business name prior to Tui Tuia | Learning Circle ) whereupon I completed HSK1. Having a previous Asian language, Japanese, enabled me to apply similar language learning strategies and transferral of skills alongside invaluable VUW Confucius Institute, external assistance.

It was a delight to be a recipient of the Mandarin Superstar award 2022, at the Beehive Grand Hall in Wellington to celebrate NZCLW (New Zealand Chinese Language Week). A momentous presentation ceremony to acknowledge the dedication, diligence and determination applied. This is a reward shared for all that played a part along the way towards Chinese language and culture life-long learning acquisition. I hope it will help to inspire others a desire to learn about Chinese language and culture too.


He taonga ngā reo katoa

All languages are to be treasured

Photos: (top) Paula Kasper with her award and (above) - (left) Lan Dai, Chinese National Language Adviser and (right) Paula Kasper, Facilitator, Tui Tuia | Learning Circle