LTL Language School is a perfect fit for students looking to improve their Mandarin quickly.
Our comprehensive Chinese programs allow students maximum flexibility. You can study at LTL for a week up to a full year. We offer Mandarin language lessons in 10 cities across Asia including Beijing, Shang
Dive into complete linguistic and cultural immersion in this language study program abroad. Experience everyday Chinese life with your teacher in a comfortable home, helping you to truly immerse yourself in a 100% Mandarin-speaking environment.
The program includes private lessons in general and b
I’ve spent the past 6 months with LTL at their Chengdu branch location and have gotten so much more comfortable with my Chinese over the months. I wasn’t sure what to expect at first but all the staff and students kindly made me feel welcomed through interactions in the lobby or from social thursdays.
My goal for Chinese coming to Chengdu with some basic speaking fluency but no reading or writing capability was to even out my deficiencies and become able to function independently whenever going outside or having to get something done on my own. Without a doubt the biggest factor and help in my journey was my teacher Uni who is one of the strongest teachers I’ve ever had, not even just mentally but just like physically strong, so so strong, like breaking tables with her fists strong, but undoubtedly brilliant regardless. Headstrong literally she pushes you to the mental brink (positively) to enable you to learn and absorb more Chinese in a short period of time.
The location was great too, nearby is Chunxi Road which is a central downtown hub for shopping, nightlife, and city sights all around. No matter the time you can always find people and vendors active in this part of the city. I had plenty of opportunities to go out and explore restaurants and bars with the friends I made at LTL, sometimes en masse with teachers as well. I want to give a huge shoutout to all the teachers who are friends to me now, particularly Pan Pan, Alex, Stiles, Cora, Teacher Ying, Wu Yi(Alan), and so many more. When it comes to spending so much time in Chengdu I definitely cherished the charm the city had to offer that was felt through the pace and carefreeness in which people in the city lived. There’s also a great mix of nature and attractions around the city that are easily accessible through high speed rail or other transit methods. Also a big fan of biking around the city on the easily rentable bicycles.
When it comes to learning Chinese looking in hindsight I would definitely try to build habits for written Chinese much faster as it was a constant struggle to not only remember the characters, but also write them and then apply them in writing correctly. I still struggle with proper grammar in written Chinese if I don’t have a reference or internet access so this is something I have to continuously hone as I try to progress beyond just basic stories or anecdotes. Being more proactive with interactive methods also is a big boon, things like listening and breaking down music or podcasts / media content helps with the immersion factor even while being here.
Overall I’ll really miss the experience and moments I’ve had in Chengdu this past half year, hoping to stay in touch with the friends and come back and visit in the future. Lastly Chengdu is a great option for cost to value if you’re looking to save a little on spending compared to being in more upscale cities like Beijing and Shanghai, although I’m sure they’re all great places to stay and nurture yourself at the end of the day.
Ann is an incredible Chinese teacher! Her lessons are super engaging, clear, and fun. She makes learning Chinese feel so easy and always supports her students. I've learned so much thanks to her passion and patience
I’ve spent the past 6 months with LTL at their Chengdu branch location and have gotten so much more comfortable with my Chinese over the months. I wasn’t sure what to expect at first but all the staff and students kindly made me feel welcomed through interactions in the lobby or from social thursdays.
My goal for Chinese coming to Chengdu with some basic speaking fluency but no reading or writing capability was to even out my deficiencies and become able to function independently whenever going outside or having to get something done on my own. Without a doubt the biggest factor and help in my journey was my teacher Uni who is one of the strongest teachers I’ve ever had, not even just mentally but just like physically strong, so so strong, like breaking tables with her fists strong, but undoubtedly brilliant regardless. Headstrong literally she pushes you to the mental brink (positively) to enable you to learn and absorb more Chinese in a short period of time.
The location was great too, nearby is Chunxi Road which is a central downtown hub for shopping, nightlife, and city sights all around. No matter the time you can always find people and vendors active in this part of the city. I had plenty of opportunities to go out and explore restaurants and bars with the friends I made at LTL, sometimes en masse with teachers as well. I want to give a huge shoutout to all the teachers who are friends to me now, particularly Pan Pan, Alex, Stiles, Cora, Teacher Ying, Wu Yi(Alan), and so many more. When it comes to spending so much time in Chengdu I definitely cherished the charm the city had to offer that was felt through the pace and carefreeness in which people in the city lived. There’s also a great mix of nature and attractions around the city that are easily accessible through high speed rail or other transit methods. Also a big fan of biking around the city on the easily rentable bicycles.
When it comes to learning Chinese looking in hindsight I would definitely try to build habits for written Chinese much faster as it was a constant struggle to not only remember the characters, but also write them and then apply them in writing correctly. I still struggle with proper grammar in written Chinese if I don’t have a reference or internet access so this is something I have to continuously hone as I try to progress beyond just basic stories or anecdotes. Being more proactive with interactive methods also is a big boon, things like listening and breaking down music or podcasts / media content helps with the immersion factor even while being here.
Overall I’ll really miss the experience and moments I’ve had in Chengdu this past half year, hoping to stay in touch with the friends and come back and visit in the future. Lastly Chengdu is a great option for cost to value if you’re looking to save a little on spending compared to being in more upscale cities like Beijing and Shanghai, although I’m sure they’re all great places to stay and nurture yourself at the end of the day.
Ann is an incredible Chinese teacher! Her lessons are super engaging, clear, and fun. She makes learning Chinese feel so easy and always supports her students. I've learned so much thanks to her passion and patience
