The Mango Method

(and why it works)

Mango Computer Tuition has been providing computer training in the Redlands area of Brisbane since 2002. Repeat customers make up the majority of our business.

Larry Walker, our founder and head instructor, has a unique advantage over most computer instructors. Involved with computers since 1980; his formal IT education did not take place until he was in his 40s. This gives him a perspective of learning "computing as a second language" . He knows what it is to be a middle age person in a classroom filed with 19 year old geeks*. 

* (The term geeks is used endearingly. Meaning someone that really knows their computing)

Over The Years We have developed a learning method that works.

We speak plain English.

When we explain a procedure, you will understand it.

It is not your job to struggle to understand.

It is our job to make understanding easy

 

If you were an IT expert and knew all the jargon you would not have called us.

We explain things using language that you will understand.

Where necessary we will explain “geek talk” in a way that you will understand

We take your learning seriously.

We understand that you are paying money for our service and we strive to ensure that you get value for your money.

It is our desire that once you learn how to do something you will be able to do it tomorrow, next week, next month, next year, and as long as you are computing

We realize that if you do something once a month you might not remember the exact steps. To help we have developed our “Mango Tip Sheets”

Mango “Tip Sheets” solve this problem.

A “Tip Sheet” is a step by step guide that allows you to see results.

A “ Tip Sheet” is customized to work your way.

It is rare when one size fits all.

If needed we will customize the “Tip Sheet” to fit your situation.  

Download a sample tip sheet

Photos from Camera to XP

Right click on above link and select "save link as"  or "save target as" . 

The above Tip Sheet is in Adobe PDF format. You will need Adobe Acrobat to view it.

We understand that you may have not been born to computers. Teaching a 12 year old is easy. They have been exposed to computers from an early age. They have come to accept the computer world. When they hear the word mouse the image that pops to mind is a pointing/clicking device that plugs into the computer; not a fuzzy little rodent.

Those aged 30 and over have a different view of the world. They know what a cassette tape is, but may wonder about an MP3. We understand this and use our understanding to make learning fun and easy.

You may feel that learning is impossible but we know that this is a false assumption. If you can read and understand this paragraph you can learn to perform any task your computer is capable of.

We Take Our Mission Statement To Heart

At Mango Computer Tuition we feel that a computer can open the horizons for many.  A computer can enhance life, and make things easier. We will strive to make computing accessible to all. 

We believe in "doing it simply, but doing it well"