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Claire Wang

Language Teacher

Claire Wang is a London-based language education expert and the Founder of LingoClass, the city’s leading school for Chinese, Japanese, and Korean. Since founding LingoClass in 2018, she has helped hundreds of students develop a deep passion for Asian languages and cultures through her engaging, student-centered approach. With over a decade of international teaching experience in Taiwan, Canada, and the UK, Claire specializes in the Communicative Language Teaching (CLT) approach, which emphasizes real-world interaction and meaningful communication. Her classes are known for being dynamic, practical, and deeply culturally immersive. Claire holds a postgraduate degree in Teaching Chinese as a Foreign Language from SOAS University of London. In addition to leading LingoClass, she is also a Senior Lecturer in Chinese Language, Arts and Culture at the University of the Arts London, where she integrates language learning with broader cultural and artistic perspectives.

Education

  • PGDip, Teaching Chinese as a Foreign Language from SOAS, University of London

Professional Achievements

  • Appointed as Senior Lecturer in Chinese Language, Arts and Culture at University of the Arts London

Favorite Piece of Advice

Treat language learning as a lifestyle, not just a subject. Consistency and curiosity are more powerful than perfection—immerse yourself daily, even in small ways, and let the language become part of your everyday world.

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Co-authored Articles (8)

The Pinky Finger Isn’t the Middle Finger in China & Here’s Why

Learn why the middle finger is a rude gesture in ChinaYou’ve probably heard the rumor that holding up a pinky finger in China is the same as showing someone your middle finger in the United States. But is this rumor tr...

How to Tell the Difference Between Chinese and Japanese Cultures

All the etiquette, speech, food & beliefs that make each country uniqueTo Western eyes and ears, it may be difficult to tell Japanese and Chinese people, languages, and cultures apart. However, the two are as different a...

A Comprehensive List of 50+ Chinese Symbols and Their Meanings

Chinese zodiac symbols and other powerful charactersChinese symbols and meanings include the 12 signs of the Chinese Zodiac, as well as symbols that stand for love, peace, good luck, and strength. Keep reading to uncover...

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Speak Korean

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