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I’m Samridhi!

Founder of "The Mandarin Story”

My Goal? 

Changing the way people think about Mandarin.

If you think it’s the most difficult language in the world, I assure you, it’s as easy as peeling a mandarin. Well, once you know the right way 😉.

The Problem 😖 With Language Learning

Most language education uses a traditional approach. This includes teaching vocabulary, grammar and preparing you for exams.

It’s often dry, complex and you still can’t speak the language.

what you

really need

An array of activities which builds different skills like listening, speaking, reading & translation.

At the Mandarin Story you’ll spend only 60% with your books; the rest?

Activities that are so practical you’ll master the tonality just like the natives.

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How you’ll be acing Mandarin in no time.

if you struggle with —

(and this is important)
A structured approach to learn Mandarin

The Mandarin Story is perfect for you!

Let me explain…

Learning Mandarin to land a job, expand your clientele globally, or travel to a Mandarin speaking country with ease is not something I take for granted.

I’ve been through this journey myself.

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I’ve lived in China for 2 years with a Chinese family.

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I have solo-travelled across 14 provinces in China, 4 provinces in Taiwan without any difficulty.

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I’ve learned to appreciate everything this country has to offer - the food, the people and their culture.

As a learner and HSK level 5 certified trainer, I understand the struggles you face. It’s one of the main reasons I’ve developed a step-by-step framework on how to overcome it.

PRESENTING

The 360°
Immersion Method

(But what makes my system so good for you?)

My unique approach to mastering Mandarin revolves around strategic repetition across diverse learning modes.

You see…

True language integration happens when you encounter the same vocabulary and grammar in multiple contexts.

Here's how I make it happen

It’s a legal magic act 🪄 on your senses.

By exposing you to the same elements across 5 distinct channels, you will crush it in your learning journey.

Mandarin becomes
second nature (not just memorized information)

With The Mandarin Story, you're
not just learning Chinese: You're living it, hearing it, seeing it, and using it in ways that mirror real-life language acquisition.

As you accelerate your progress and deepen your understanding,
fluency becomes an achievable goal.


It’s
the exact same framework I’ve used to be a fluent speaker myself. 


A language isn’t simply about
learning vocabulary & grammar.


It’s also about applying and integrating into
your subconscious mind so that you never forget it. 

And My system ensures you
learn Mandarin the same way.

My Teaching Philosophy

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My journey from a
student to a teacher

Early Journey

2013 - 2015

I started learning Mandarin in 2013 during the second year of my college.

In 2015, I was awarded a scholarship to study Mandarin in China for a semester, and over those wonderful months, I fell in love with the people and culture of China, and with the history of Mandarin.

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Beginning to Teach

2016

Completed HSK 4 (B2 level) in Chinese and started teaching Mandarin to beginner-level students (HSK 1 & 2).

Had the opportunity to be trained for 6 months by a Beijing based, native Chinese speaker on how to teach Mandarin and develop effective teaching tools.

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Deep Immersion

2018

Went to China again for 2 years to pursue HSK 6 (C2 level).

During that time, I lived with a Chinese family which gave me a very immersive experience in Chinese culture, cuisine, and daily life.

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Digital Presence

2019

Started documenting my language journey through Instagram to motivate other learners.

Started a YouTube Channel and blog to bridge the gap between Indians and Chinese.

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Online Transformation

2020 - Present

Since 2016, taught over 1000+ Indian & foreign students, including corporate clients like Whirlpool.

Transitioned to online teaching in 2020, conducting workshops & courses with virtual language meetups.

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Education & Qualifications

Aug’ 13 - 14 : Completed 1 year certificate course from St. Stephens’s College, Delhi University

Oct’14 : Passed HSK 1 (200/200), HSK 2 (199/200) and HSKK 1 (76/100) 

Sept’15 : Jan’16 Received Confucius Institute scholarship for a Chinese language training program in Zhengzhou University, China for one semester

Mar’16 : Passed HSK 4 (251/300) & HSKK 2 (60/100) 

Aug ‘16 to June ‘18 : Was trained in teaching Mandarin, and taught Chinese language offline in Gurgaon to HSK1 and HSK 2 students, businessmen and corporates.

Sept ‘18 to Jan’20 : Went to Nanjing Normal University to pursue advanced level training in Mandarin Chinese for two years, and stayed with a Chinese family for a year.

Feb’20: Passed HSK 5 (276/300)

Mar’20 to Feb 21 : Taught Chinese language online. Finished 6 batches and conducted 15+ workshops in Chinese language.

Mar’21 : Founded The Mandarin Story 

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