About DuMa Chinesisch & Dr. Phoebe Chiu
DuMa Chinesisch was founded by Dr. Hsiuchen Phoebe Chiu, a specialist in Mandarin language education, applied linguistics, and cross-cultural communication with over 30 years of international teaching experience.
Academic Excellence & Track Record
Doctorate
Ph.D. in Applied Linguistics
New York University (NYU)
Master's Degree
M.S. in Language Education
Indiana University Bloomington
Experience & Honors
Teaching Legacy
Former Mandarin instructor at NYU, Hunter College (CUNY), and the Fashion Institute of Technology (SUNY); awarded Outstanding Teacher in 2008.
Based in Switzerland, Dr. Chiu works with private students, corporate clients, and educational institutions worldwide. She provides bespoke Mandarin instruction, official exam preparation, professional interpreting, cross-cultural training, and curriculum consulting.