Language Programs

Ive had classes in this site for almost 2 years and ehat i like the most is the range of schedule available with diferent teachers. Since one class is 45 minutes the teachers keep it eficient and concise. Another point i have to praise is the positive reinforcement i have in classes, mandarin is a hard lenguage to start learning, this has lead me in multiple ocasions to feel like im stuck but the teachers quickly made realize that was not the case with constructive critism. The quality-price is well balance, with dinamic, qualitative classes and trained profesionals i feel like the price of this course is fair.

I've been really happy with my experience at That's Mandarin. Communication and admin were excellent from the start, and everything was clear in the run-up to the course. I'd originally planned to take classes in person, but when my plans suddenly changed, the school was flexible and accommodating, and switching to online classes was no problem at all. The teaching is excellent. The materials, including the videos, are really well prepared, and the shared online notes are very useful. I've had two teachers and both have been outstanding. They've helped me understand how to actually use new vocabulary in everyday conversation. I'd definitely recommend That's Mandarin's online classes: they're flexible, efficient, friendly and effective.

I just finished my four week program in Chengdu and it exceeded my expectations by far! Before coming here I was worried about how to socialize with all the people and staff. Turns out they all were easy going and always in for a joke! By the time the first week had passed I already became friends with my Alex (my teacher), Pan Pan and Stiles. Later on I was also introduced to Wuyi. Alex is a great teacher with even better teaching skills. Whenever I didn‘t understand something or struggled following she’d always manage to explain it in a way I‘d understand. My chinese has progressed a lot in the past four weeks and time really flew by. Before coming to Chengdu I wouldn‘t have thought learning chinese could be such fun and easy. Alex, Pan Pan, Stiles and Wuyi are really funny and it motivated me to talk more to them using the chinese I had just been taught. Whenever we went out for lunch or having a safari day (lessons being taken outside) I made unforgettable experiences and learned more about Chengdu‘s culture and customs. Thus not only progressing my chinese skills but also my understanding of different habits. Chengdu‘s food is great and I enjoyed most of the dishes. However it might be a bit too spicy for foreigners as they tend to have a lower spice tolerance :P In my free time I got to discover local places thanks to Alex‘s tips! Pan Pan always had funny stories to tell which broadened my Vocabulary by quite a bit. Stiles talked to me about similar interest. Thus also helping with attaining a wider range of vocabularies. Wuyi was easy to talk to no matter the topic. In total I‘d rate my experience in Chengdu 5 out of 5 stars. There was nothing really that I could complain about. The food was yummy, my host family was welcoming and kind, my newly made friends were funny&easy going and my teacher had not only good teaching skills but also the same humor as me. Now thinking back it is sad I couldnt stay longer… I will definitely be coming back to LTL Chengdu if I get the opportunity!

I am so glad I signed up for Chinese lessons with That’s Mandarin. I have made so much progress already in just a couple of months. My teacher is outstanding. She is extremely professional - always organised for class and using different types of activities to teach me. But she is also very fun and I look forward to our lessons every week. I highly recommend That’s Mandarin if you want to upgrade your Chinese learning experience.

I had a wonderful experience studying at ELFI. The teachers and staff were incredibly supportive throughout my time there. Thanks to their guidance and excellent instruction, I was able to progress from having absolute zero knowledge of French to achieving a solid B1-B2 level, which most people now recognize in my daily conversations.

Absolutely brilliant: Excellent profesor within a great school. Very helpful with my whole stay in Quito and helped to progress my Spanish at a very fast rate. The administration was extremely helpful and efficient.

Estoy contento con todo: las clases de la maestra, el ambiente de la escuela, la ubicación de mi "homestay". Toda la gente aquí era muy amable y me ayuda cuando le necesita. Participé en la actividad de probar comida callejera y era muy divertida y bien organizada. La administración fue bien organizada y me gusta los cafés y los refrigerios durante las pausas. La escuela esta bien ubicada en uno de mis barrios favoritos, limpio y tiene un jardín bonito

I had an amazing time in the Ibero Spanish Course. I wish I had more time to continue for longer. I feel in just 2 weeks my Spanish improved dramatically and that's thanks to the great teachers I had in Sebastian and Luciana! They were both very engaging and made me feel comfortable in the learning experience. I am grateful for their teachings. Being able to stay at the school accomodation was great as well. I was lucky enough to have a private room so being able to have my own space was very important to me. I recommend this experience to anyone looking to improve their Spanish :)

After just two weeks of my intensive Chinese course, I can honestly say that my Chinese has improved significantly in a very short time. I highly recommend an intensive course to anyone who wants to make rapid progress. The classes are interactive, and you learn new vocabulary and sentence structures every day. The school also gave me the opportunity to make new friends from all over the world, including students from other classes, as everyone gathers in the lounge during breaks. I still have another month and a half of classes ahead of me, so I’m confident that by the end of the course, my Chinese will have reached a level I could hardly have imagined before starting! Overall, it’s a great environment for learning Chinese quickly while meeting new people!

**My Experience at XUK English** Before I came to XUK English, I was a little nervous because I didn’t know anyone and wasn’t sure what to expect. However, I settled in really quickly and ended up having one of the best summers ever! One of my favourite things about XUK English was meeting people from all over the world. I made friends with people from lots of different countries, and it was really interesting learning about their lives, cultures and traditions. Even though we spoke different languages at home, we all got along really well and had so much to talk about. The English lessons were also much more enjoyable than I expected. They weren’t just about sitting in a classroom and doing worksheets. We got involved in activities, worked together and had plenty of opportunities to practise speaking English. I feel much more confident speaking English now, especially with people I’ve only just met. There was always something fun to do outside lessons, too. I loved taking part in the activities, playing sports and spending time with my friends. The staff were really friendly and made sure everyone felt included. There was always someone to talk to if you needed help, which made me feel comfortable and safe. Another highlight was spending time with everyone in the evenings. We played games, laughed a lot and made memories that I know I’ll remember for a long time. It was also great having the chance to become more independent and do things for myself. Overall, I would definitely recommend XUK English to anyone who wants to improve their English, meet people from around the world and have an amazing summer. I arrived feeling a little nervous, but I left with better English, lots of new friends and so many brilliant memories. I would love to come back again!

I spent 2 weeks in Beihai （北海）this summer studying Chinese and it was one of the best classes I've ever had. The teacher and the school absolutely listened to what I wanted and needed - as I studied Chinese in university my level is high enough to qualify for single class only and my wish was to train my speaking ability again and to revise a lot! And that's what we did - 4h of speaking Chinese every day! In addition I really liked the overall atmosphere at the school, the staff are all very kind and fun, organizing activities for the students and helping them whenever they have any questions or needs. Additionally, I had a lovely homestay and got close to the family members in it. I feel very grateful for them and for how warmly they welcomed me into their home. In terms of location - the school is located conveniently in the city center. Beihai is not a big city, so public transportation is a bit of a hassle but it's still manageable even for those who don't dare to rent an e-Scooter (like me, lol). You will be able to enjoy a nice beach with seaside, seafood and other local specialities there. :-)

LTL Language School responded to this reviewOctober 19, 2026

So happy to hear you had a great time with us and thanks for sharing the great pictures too :) We loved having you in Beihai and you made some excellent progress in just two weeks! Keep it up. Best wishes, LTL Team

I had a great week of private classes and cultural immersion throughout jalisco and nayarit. I splurged for a few extras, but know I got the best price. I did one fishing trip and a couple of massages. I felt like it was really welcomed into the community.

My experience learning Chinese at That’s Mandarin has been extremely positive. The friendly atmosphere, highly capable teachers, and terrifically useful online resources has made the process of learning Chinese as straightforward and enjoyable as possible. Would most certainly recommend!

From September 21 to October 9 I attended a small Chinese class at LTL in Beijing. It was really a great experience! In the morning, in a small group, I learned about several topics. The grammar and the vocabulary were introduced by Summer Wang, our teacher. She did a truly outstanding job. She was well prepared, spoke excellent English, challenged us and encouraged us to speak. In the afternoon I had one-on-one lessons with Snow Yang. I talked a lot with her and learned a great deal, not only about the language but also about the culture. Thanks to her empathetic, flexible and funny personality, we had great conversations. And I even learned to write some Chinese characters. I would like to thank the whole LTL team in Beijing for a wonderful time!

LTL Language School responded to this reviewOctober 16, 2026

Thanks for your lovely words, Markus. We're delighted you had a great time studying with us in Beijing. Hope to see you back again someday soon! LTL Team

I never imagined I'd feel so at home in a place thousands of miles away! From the relaxed pace of life to the incredible hospitality of the locals, Mexico completely won me over. One of my favorite things was discovering all the little places around Cuernavaca that I would never have found on my own. There was always something interesting happening, whether it was a spontaneous outing, a delicious meal or simply enjoying an afternoon together. Iguana Abroad has created something really special here, and the personal touch makes all the difference. It's a fantastic way to experience a side of Mexico that most tourists never get to see.

Best summer of my life, can't thank the two Harry's and Fabi enough they really made this one so so special. Made some amazing friends I’ll stay in touch with forever, memories I'll keep forever, and my Spanish has improved a lot too... what else could I ask for?? Mexico is such a beautiful country, and Cuernavaca really impressed me as well. Would so much love to come back again! The food, the trips and all the incredible laughs made every day so unforgettable. Just loved experiencing Mexican culture and practising Spanish outside the classroom !

Really excellent course and exceeded my expectations. My host family were genuinely lovely people, the school was beautiful as well, the campus really impressed me. Cuernavaca is a really special place, and it was a pleasure getting to explore the beautiful surrounding area on the trips and events I did. There were a lot of memorable moments, but probably the highlight for me was playing chess in mornings at the school campus with my teacher Sebas. Would definitely recommend and hopefully I'll be able to return as well one day!!

If you're looking for a typical language school, this probably isn't it - and that's a good thing! Iguana Abroad seriously gave me the chance to actually experience Mexico - while learning Spanish... and Semana Santa was unlike anything I've ever seen. Incredible. Before arriving I was nervous about travelling alone, which I've done before but a long time ago, but within a day everyone felt like family. Everybody said the same - it's one of Iguana Abroad's amazing strengths as a course. My host family made me feel so welcome, and my teachers were so patient, encouraging and genuinely cared about helping me improve my Spanish. For me the highlight was visiting Ocotepec during Good Friday to see the Viacrucis parade. I'd never experienced anything like it before - if you are reading this - you need to see it! We also visited Tetela del Volcán on Easter Sunday. The streets were just filled with music, dancing, the incredible Chinelos costumes. It felt like we were experiencing traditions that most tourists never even hear about. I don't think I'd heard about "Semana Santa" until honestly recently. The cooking class, local markets, cultural workshops and excursions all helped us understand Mexico beyond what you could ever learn from a guidebook. An amazing course in an amazing country during an amazing time!

Joining the Iguana Abroad easter course was honestly great luck for me. I'd been travelling around Mexico for almost 2 months and was starting to feel really quite down and frustrated about my level of Spanish. I kept on feeling embarrassed when trying to talk to people, eventually shying away from conversations, and basically thinking, this is probably not going to be the trip I'd been getting ready for and dreaming about for so long. After spending a long time studying Spanish I started thinking I'd never learn. I actually arrived to Tepoztlán (about 30 minutes from Cuernavaca) less than a week before the course started, and knew nothing about it until someone in the hostel I was staying at mentioned it. I honestly wasn't planning on doing a course in Mexico, but after reading the reviews and talking with the guys who run the course, I signed up, and I am so glad I did. My main reason for joining was really about learning some Spanish. My plans were to spend the next few months in Latin America, but I didn't want to if I couldn't properly talk with anybody. Just two weeks with Iguana Abroad changed all of that, and I left speaking a far better level of Spanish. And more than that, I wasn't even aware that easter (Semana Santa) was such a big thing in Mexico, so that really blew my mind as well. Seeing the way it is celebrated in Mexico was fascinating, beautiful, and a lot of fun. Without question, this was the best part of my time in Mexico. Can't recommend it enough - and especially joining over Semana Santa.

From 9/13 to 9/25 2026 I attended the A2-class in a small gruop at LTL - four students in the first week, three in the second. Our teacher, Alice He, did a great job answering all our questions and focus on the skills we needed to improve the most. My Chinese speaking skills definitely improved. I also enjoyed the lighthearted atmosphere - the staff was always ready to help, ready for a chat concerning life and challenges in Beijing. Linda organized great events - the Ditan book market and the sketching lessons were highlights. Rita accompanied me on several afternoons: 798, the tea museum, and her home were great possibilites to learn about life in China. All in all a clear recommendation for anyone at any age who wants to learn Chinese in Beijing. Hugs and many thanks Roswitha

LTL Language School responded to this reviewOctober 15, 2026

Thanks so much for your kind words, Roswitha. We hope to see you again some day :) LTL Team