Chris Lonsdale (entrepreneur)
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Chris Lonsdale | |
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Born | Christchurch, New Zealand | 18 November 1963
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 |
Chris Lonsdale is a psychologist, linguist and educator.
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
Childhood and family
Lonsdale was born in New Zealand.[7]
Career
Chris Lonsdale & Associates LTD.
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
Kung Fu English
In 2010, Lonsdales created the Kung Fu English learning system.[9]
References
- ^ "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
- 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)