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SEASON 1, EPISODE 12
Redesigning Mandarin learning
How hihilulu connects pedagogy, technology, and classroom practice
With Jennifer Huang, hihilulu
In this episode of Chalk and Code, Jennifer Huang, Founder and CEO at hihilulu, joins us to explore why so many young learners struggle with Mandarin – and what changes when instruction is redesigned around the true structure of the language.
From character-first literacy to dualism pedagogy, Jennifer shares how hihilulu builds learning experiences that respect how children develop reading, writing, and pronunciation skills. She also reflects on her journey operating an international edtech company across France, China, the U.S., and emerging markets, and what it takes to align pedagogy with technology at scale.
If you care about creating meaningful language learning that reduces cognitive load, supports teachers, and adapts to diverse school environments, this conversation offers practical insight and inspiration for today’s EdTech and learning leaders.
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About the guest
Jennifer Huang
Founder & CEO, hihilulu
Jennifer Huang is the founder and CEO of hihilulu, a Chinese language immersion platform that teaches Mandarin to children through dualism pedagogy and the snowballing method, an approach developed with academic adviser Professor Joël Bellassen that separates tone and character learning to reduce cognitive overload. Drawing on more than 30 years of business experience across Asia, Europe, and North America, Jennifer has grown hihilulu into a platform used by Montessori and international schools.
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