The Sing In Chinese Team: Meet Our Founder, Lynn Tien
At Sing In Chinese Preschool, our mission to make bilingual education engaging and effective for children has been shaped by the vision and passion of our founder, Lynn Tien. Lynn's innovative approach to teaching Mandarin, combined with her deep love for music and education, has revolutionized how children learn this beautiful and increasingly important language.
Lynn Tien: The Visionary Behind Sing In Chinese
Lynn Tien is not just the founder of Sing In Chinese Preschool and Language School that started over 10 years ago; she is also the creative force behind over 100 original songs that form the core of our teaching curriculum. These songs are not your typical children's tunes; they are meticulously crafted using a patent-pending method that incorporates the four basic tones of Mandarin directly into the melody. This unique approach ensures that children not only learn Mandarin but also retain the correct tones in their long-term memory, a crucial aspect of mastering the language.
A Journey Rooted in Education and Music
Lynn’s journey began in Taiwan, where she first embarked on her teaching career, instructing students in English. Her passion for education followed her to the United States, where she transitioned to teaching Mandarin. Fluent in both Mandarin and English, Lynn has always been dedicated to making language learning accessible and enjoyable for all children. Her background in music provided the perfect foundation for developing her innovative teaching methods, combining her expertise in language with her love for music.
The Birth of a Revolutionary Method
In 2014, Lynn recognized a significant challenge faced by many families: maintaining consistent Mandarin exposure for children living in an English-speaking environment. She understood that traditional classroom settings, with limited hours of Mandarin instruction, were not enough to foster true language retention. This realization sparked the idea that would eventually lead to the creation of Sing In Chinese.
Lynn began writing songs that incorporated Mandarin tones into the melodies with usefuly daily phrases, making it easier for children to absorb and retain the language. The success of her first three songs, which yielded remarkable results in language retention among new learners, inspired her to expand her repertoire. Over the next several years, Lynn wrote over 100 songs, structuring them into a comprehensive curriculum divided into twenty levels. Each level is paired with standardized lesson plans, ensuring that instruction is both effective and engaging.
A Growing Legacy
By 2015, Lynn had established the Sing In Chinese Language School, where her innovative methods quickly gained popularity. Within just three years, the school grew from a small group of students to over 150, a testament to the effectiveness and appeal of her teaching approach. Lynn’s dedication to constantly refining her curriculum has resulted in a program that consistently delivers accelerated learning outcomes. Children who immerse themselves in this curriculum can begin speaking short Mandarin phrases within just three months, with continued progress over time.
Recognizing the importance of early language exposure, Lynn founded the Sing In Chinese Bilingual Mandarin Immersion Preschool in 2021. Her belief in the critical nature of brain development during the first six years of life has driven her to create an environment where children can immerse themselves in Mandarin from an early age, laying a strong foundation for future language learning.
Expanding the Reach: The Sing In Chinese APP
Lynn’s dedication to making Mandarin accessible to all children doesn’t stop at the classroom door. In December 2023, the Sing In Chinese APP made a successful Kickstarter debut, supported by almost 200 backers. The APP was subsequently launched in the APP Store and Play Store, bringing Lynn’s proven curriculum to families and schools across the globe. This APP features her 100+ original songs, along with interactive teaching methods designed to make learning Mandarin a fun and engaging experience for children everywhere.
What’s more, school districts are beginning to recognize the value of this innovative tool, integrating the Sing In Chinese APP into their own language programs. This expansion into digital learning platforms means that even more children will have the opportunity to learn Mandarin in a way that is both enjoyable and effective, whether they are at home or in a school setting.
A Legacy of Learning
Lynn Tien’s passion for education, her innovative use of music, and her commitment to making Mandarin accessible to all have created a legacy that continues to grow. Through her work at Sing In Chinese Preschool, Language School and the Sing In Chinese APP, Lynn is helping to shape the future of bilingual education, one child at a time.
As we look forward to the future, we are excited to see how Lynn’s vision will continue to transform the way children learn Mandarin, empowering them with the language skills they need to thrive in a globalized world. Whether in the classroom or through the app, Sing In Chinese is committed to making Mandarin learning a joyful and rewarding experience for every child.
