Mr. Kini

Hey there, it's Kini here! Founder of Pick n' Talk Mandarin and your "All Things China" Expert.

Who am I?
I’m an entrepreneur and product manager, based in Beijing, China, for a little over a decade.

How is life in China?

I’ve been experiencing China to the fullest in all different aspects of life.

I studied, made friends, lost friends, graduated from university, fell in love, got heartbroken, struggled, got a job, lost a job, started a family, and started a business or two—some failed, some succeeded.

Why PnT Mandarin?

Because of my experience in "All Things China," I believe I’m the most suitable person to guide you through your Chinese learning journey and its practical application in life.

That’s why I founded Pick 'n Talk Mandarin: to assist you through the process of learning the language and transitioning into engaging with the culture and people—so you don’t make the mistakes I’ve made. And trust me, I made a few!

Is Mandarin Chinese hard to learn?

My answer is, "If I can speak Chinese, so can you." So, pick a course 'n let's talk Mandarin.