About
Journey Chinese
Our mission, services, team and journey.
We’RE ON A MISSION TO HELP AUSTRALIAN’S DISCOVER THE WONDER OF CHINA
Journey Chinese is an education company based in Brisbane Australia. We exist to make learning Chinese language and culture fun and easy for all ages. Australian’s love to travel and experience new cultures. With over 5,000 years of history, China has a rich past and exciting future worth discovering. Start your journey with us!
Our Services
Mandarin Tutoring
We provide private tutoring and group classes for adults and kids ages 8+.
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CULTURAL EXPERIENCES
We run monthly events in Brisbane and online that help people understand Chinese culture.
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China travel information
We create helpful travel guides and resources for Australians to discover China.
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Business consulting
We consult to businesses seeking language training or wanting help to do business in China.
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MEET THE FOUNDER LARITA NICOLSON
Larita Nicolson (Tian Jin) founded Journey Chinese in 2018 to help Australian’s learn Chinese with ease.
Larita’s deep experience in language and practical teaching methods is why she’s a highly sort-after tutor and regarded expert in Chinese culture.
Growing up in Kunming, Yunnan China, she now lives in Brisbane, Queensland alongside her husband Lachlan and their dog Frasier.
OUR TRAVEL PARTNER
Expedia is our recommended online travel partner for booking flights and hotels to China.
If you would like help with hotel or activity recommendations in China, speak to our team.
Jinmao Hotel Xi’an
ROADMAP
We’ve got an exciting journey ahead of us:
JUN 2018 — Journey Chinese BEGAN
Larita started Journey Chinese as a tutoring business from her apartment in South Bank Brisbane.
MAR 2021 — ONLINE ONLY TUTORING
During COVID-19, Larita switched to tutoring clients online and more people joined across Australia.
NOV 2024 - EXPANSION OF SERVICES
Journey Chinese expands beyond tutoring, with new travel content and online resources.
JAN 2025 - FIRST CULTURAL EXPERIENCE
Our first in-person cultural experience will take place Jan 14 2025. Book Tickets
FEB 2025 - ONLINE SCHOOL LAUNCH
Our team is working hard to develop Australia’s best online mandarin school for all ages.
LATER in 2025
We’ve got so much more in the pipeline! We’re just getting started here at JC HQ…
