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Chris Lonsdale is a psychologist, linguist and educator.[1] His adopted Chinese name, Dragon Tiger, is 龙飞虎 (Traditional Chinese: 龍飛虎; pinyin: lóng fēi hǔ).[2] Lonsdale created the Kung fu English learning system and is also the author of The Third Ear.
Chris Lonsdale | |
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 Lonsdale in 2016 | |
| Born | 18 November 1963 Christchurch, New Zealand |
| Alma mater | University of Canterbury |
| Occupation(s) | Entrepreneur, life coach, author, philanthropist, media proprietor |
| Years active | 1980–present |
| Known for | Founder of Chris Lonsdale and associate, Founding Kung Fu English, Writing The Third Ear : Learn any language in 6 months |
| Website | chrislonsdale |
Lonsdale graduated from the University of Canterbury in 1980 with first-class honors.[3] He was accepted to Harvard University to do a PhD in hypnosis, however he ultimately decided to explore China as it began opening to the world.
After graduation, he moved to China.[4]
While in Sichuan he translated the book 少林寺民间故事 (Tales of the Shaolin Monastery).[5]
In 1984, Lonsdale moved to Hong Kong, where he learned Cantonese. He authored a book, The Third Ear.[6]
Early life
editChildhood and family
editLonsdale was born in New Zealand.[7]
Career
editChris Lonsdale & Associates LTD.
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Based out of Hong Kong, and operating in the Asia Pacific and Mainland China, Lonsdales’ practice is focused on catalyzing breakthrough performance for leaders and senior teams. He has worked on more than 20 projects that have led to breakthrough results for his clients, including Coca-Cola's Olympics Project for the Beijing 2008 Olympics.[8]
Kung Fu English
editIn 2010, Lonsdale created the Kung Fu English learning system.[9]
In a TEDx talk, How to learn any language in 6 months, he shared his pedagogy for the process of second language acquisition applying Cognitive Science and NLP (Neuro-Linguistic Programming). As of September, 2024 it has over 34 million views.
References
edit- ^ "龙飞虎讲英语自学法-自学成才-搜狐教育". learning.sohu.com. Retrieved 2 November 2021.
- ^ "hktdc.com - Hong Kong Means Business". www.hktdc.com. Retrieved 2 November 2021.
- ^ "Graduate Search - Alumni Association | University of Canterbury". The University of Canterbury. Retrieved 2 November 2021.
- ^ "Chris Lonsdale". South China Morning Post. 8 November 2019. Retrieved 2 November 2021.
- ^ Jeffs, Angela (21 January 2006). "DNAm, 'Third Ear' offer change and learning". The Japan Times. Retrieved 2 November 2021.
- ^ "Third Ear - You Can Learn Any Language - Chris Lonsdale - Book Review". 200words-a-day.com. Retrieved 2 November 2021.
- ^ "Educator condemns Western media's hypocritical reporting|HK-Macao|chinadaily.com.cn". www.chinadaily.com.cn. Retrieved 2 November 2021.
- ^ "Coca-Cola to Present Beijing 2008 Olympic Torch Relay As Olympic Flame Travels Global Journey of Harmony". The Coca-Cola Company. 26 April 2007. Retrieved 2 November 2021.
- ^ "hktdc.com - Hong Kong Means Business". www.hktdc.com. Retrieved 2 November 2021.
External links
edit- How to learn any language in six months, Chris Lonsdale, TEDx Lingnan University on YouTube (20 Nov 2013)
- "Dragon Tiger (Chris Lonsdale)" (Podcast) (in Chinese and English). iTunes.
- Dragon Tiger (Chris Lonsdale) on Sina Weibo
- "Chris Lonsdale interview" (video). Phoenix Satellite Television. October 2013. (Cantonese Chinese)