Lillian Okoye

August 18, 2018

A tribute to Kofi Annan

Lillian Okoye

August 18, 2018

Kofi Annan's spirit of connecting communities and countries in times of war and peace was legendary, and his story inspired me to follow my own path.

Lillian Okoye

February 18, 2018

When I Was A Chinese/English Interpreter in New York City

Lillian Okoye

February 18, 2018

My favorite memories of being an interpreter were those magical moments when both parties no longer feel like there's an interpreter between them. They feel like they're talking directly to each other.

Lillian Okoye

February 18, 2018

What I Know For Sure: Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Would Have Wanted You Fluent

Lillian Okoye

February 18, 2018

For our dreams to come true and for the dream of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. to come true, we need to challenge ourselves, learn new skills and take ourselves to a higher level.

Lillian Okoye

January 7, 2018

How I Went From Zero To Fluent

Lillian Okoye

January 7, 2018

There’s a best kept secret behind getting fluent in a foreign language. In fact, in my opinion, it’s the single most important thing you must do if you really want to get fluent in a foreign language.

Lillian Okoye

November 18, 2016

What Everyone Can Learn From Hollywood’s Favorite Star, Jackie Chan

Lillian Okoye

November 18, 2016

What Everyone Can Learn From Hollywood’s Favorite Star, Jackie Chan

More than 10 years ago, I decided to learn Chinese with the goal of reaching near-native fluency. I knew it would be hard, since I had no family or relatives to practice with or learn from. However, I knew I wanted to accomplish this goal. It took patience and hard work, but I eventually reached my goal.

Lillian Okoye

September 18, 2016

6 Lessons I Learned From Starting A Business Abroad

Lillian Okoye

September 18, 2016

6 Lessons I Learned From Starting A Business Abroad

With no ties to China, I knew that my dream of starting a business in Beijing would be full of challenges and surprises, but I still stepped up to the plate.