Language Programs in Taiwan

This is my fourth summer studying at LTL Language School in Taipei, and each experience has been truly amazing. All of the teachers—including Sissy, Kate, Tammy Xu, Anqi and Francine, whom I’ve had the pleasure of getting to know—are incredibly dedicated and supportive, and they have helped me make great progress in my language skills. Although I don’t have many opportunities to practise during the rest of the year, I notice a clear improvement every time I return to LTL. It’s a wonderful place to learn, grow, and stay motivated! The class levels are well organised and I always felt well in my group. If your own language level doesn’t match that of the class, you can easily switch to a different level. The admin staff – Sunny, Riona and Alin – are very friendly and help with every little thing. This starts right from the preparation for the summer course. The social events are brilliant and give you the chance to get to know both Taiwanese culture and the other students better. Would I recommend the LTL School? ABSOLUTELY...

I spent six weeks at LTL Taipei taking a 1-on-1 Chinese course. From the beginning, everything was easy and well organized. Communication before my arrival was smooth, the classes were great, and there were plenty of activities outside of class. Even though I had 1-on-1 lessons, I still got to know other students and teachers quite easily. The atmosphere at the school is very friendly and relaxed. There are many international students speaking English, and many people in Taipei speak good English as well. But if you make an effort to meet locals and use Chinese in everyday life, there are still plenty of opportunities to practice. Taipei itself is also a great city to study in—very convenient, easy to get around, and there’s always something to do. Just be prepared for the VERY hot and rainy weather in June/July! I had Jessica 老師 as my teacher, and she quickly understood my level and asked what I wanted to achieve. Although I had learned Simplified Chinese before, that wasn’t a problem at all. LTL Taipei teaches both Simplified and Traditional Chinese, and I got used to Traditional much faster than I expected. Since my main goal was to refresh my Chinese and improve my speaking, Jessica adapted the lessons to me instead of just following the textbook. From day one, we spoke almost entirely in Chinese, which helped a lot with my listening and speaking. I had classes every morning from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m., but I never felt overwhelmed and the four hours always went by surprisingly quickly. Jessica was also very kind and supportive—she even brought me breakfast a few times! After six weeks, I could really feel that my Chinese had improved. There were different activities every week, such as Mahjong, karaoke, museums, cultural activities, and group lunches near the school. Sunny and Riona put so much effort into organizing everything. They were always friendly and approachable, and they definitely made the course more enjoyable! Alin organized my classes and found a teacher who was a really good match for me. Greta was also very helpful before and during my stay. I had some issues with my original homestay arrangement, and she took my concerns seriously and really tried to help find a solution, which I appreciated a lot. The only thing I think could be improved is the homestay program. From my own experience and from talking to other students, the quality of host families seems to vary quite a bit. It would be helpful to have more consistent standards regarding things like cleanliness, distance from the school, and how involved the host family is. I also think it would be better to get information about the homestay earlier. Considering the price, renting a private room or apartment nearby can sometimes be a better option. Of course, I’m sure there are also many great host families—it may just depend a little on luck. Overall, I’d definitely recommend LTL Taipei to anyone thinking about studying Chinese in Taiwan. I learned a lot in six weeks, met some really nice people, and had a great time. If I come back to Taipei, I’d definitely consider taking another course at LTL.

LTL Language School responded to this reviewAugust 10, 2026

Thanks for your kind words and feedback Jerry! We're so pleased you had a great 6 weeks with us in Taipei :) Hope you keep pushing forward with your Chinese. Come back and visit us soon!! LTL Team

I've had an exceptionally good stay in Dalian with Teacher Li N. She was truly an excellent teacher and had prepared everything perfectly. Also, her family (mother and son) were really nice and welcoming! I highly recommend her as a teacher and as a homestay. I can’t praise her enough! This is my 4th one week of Chinese immersion in the last 2 years, and this experience has been really the best!

I've had a wonderful three weeks here at LTL Taipei. They are very organized, the teachers are all skilled and enthusiastic, and the non-teaching staff (particularly Riona and Sunny) do such a great job creating a community out of a group of students from a diverse array of backgrounds and Chinese ability levels (organized lunches and cultural excursions/activities every week!!). I really might come back next year! I started off in a group class for one week and switched to 1-on-1 for the latter two, and I'm grateful LTL was flexible with me on this. This is a company, not a university, so there aren't any exams or a rigid pace. This is both good and bad; it means they're way more flexible with adult learners' schedules and the atmosphere is welcoming and non-stressful, but it also means students aren't as disciplined and the teachers are accustomed to giving very little homework, which means slow language progress. For motivated students I strongly recommend the 1-on-1 classes so that you can go at the fastest pace that feels comfortable to you; I would only recommend the group classes for complete beginners or those okay with a very slow pace.

LTL Language School responded to this reviewJuly 06, 2026

We are thrilled Riona, Sunny and the whole Taipei team made such a great impression and we will make sure they see your kind words! Thanks so much for taking the time to write such an honest and balanced review, feedback like this genuinely helps us improve. Keep up the great work studying Mandarin and we really hope to see you back next year! LTL Team

What I loved most about this programme was the unique experience of immersing myself in a different culture, livelihood, and language, which offered me a completely new way of knowing life. Simply by staying with a host family, I learned so much about the culture through the daily habits and wisdom shared by the community. I was made to feel extremely comfortable and treated with such pure kindness, which is why I would highly recommend Lingoinn to anyone looking to expand their horizons.

My stay in Taiwan was a great experience. The first time in my life I spoke Chinese for hours. It was great to see into two very different families and be part of their daily life, eat tasty meals and try new dishes which I never ate before. I feel I could really improve my listening and speaking skills and also got thaught some new valuable methods about how to study. From the first day when I wrote to Lingoinn everything went smooth, I can really recommend it.

I stayed at a teacher’s home in Taiwan for one week. My teacher was very kind, and her family was warm and friendly. I only spoke Chinese while staying there, and my progress has been remarkable after just one week. The most enriching part was the fact that we were just immersed in Chinese when we weren't in lessons. I would definitely recommend a homestay for my friends.

My trip to Taiwan was great. I also spent a week in Yilan studying Chinese. The personalized program was extremely helpful, and my vegetarian dietary requirements were fully accommodated. Thank you for everything.

I’ve been at LTL Language School in Taipei for two weeks and can wholeheartedly recommend it. Right from the start preparation and booking went smoothly and I was sorted into the right level for my Chinese proficiency- thanks to Greta, Riona and Alin. They offer different classes, optional accommodation and a few extras. I chose group class (4h) in the morning and one-on-one lessons in the afternoon (2h). Overall this was pretty intense and one could consider either reducing the hours or making it more playful with their safari classes where your teacher takes you to different places in the city. However, I learned a lot in my six hours per day and both my teachers Anqi and Vivian made sure that the lessons fit to my level. They really made it fun and engaging and encouraged interaction and conversation. The one-on-one classes were a great place to review specific grammar that I struggled with and to further practice talking and listening. I usually joined the lunch group - Riona took us to several restaurants and helped with ordering the right food. The school also offers different optional activities like Mahjong, traditional pottery or cooking. If you can, I would recommend staying for at least a month to really benefit from the immersion.

LTL Language School responded to this reviewMarch 13, 2026

Thanks for your lovely words, Jan. We're truly delighted you had a great two weeks in Taipei with us :) We saw you made great progress in a short amount of time and would love to see you continue! Best wishes, LTL Team

I had a wonderful week in Shenzhen. My teacher and her family were extremely accommodating, and I couldn’t thank them enough. I also learned a lot, both Mandarin and Cantonese. For anyone looking for a shortcut to improve their Chinese, I recommend this programme.

Lingoinn Teacher Homestay responded to this reviewMarch 13, 2026

Dear Kevin, thank you so much for sharing your experience. We're pleased that you've had a wonderful week in Shenzhen and that your Mandarin and Cantonese have improved. We look forward to welcoming you back to the programme in future.

My homestay was very good. I had the opportunity to speak a lot and practice my spoken language, Chinese. The lesson quality was high and also the high level that I needed to learn. So, we went very fast so that I could learn more and more. Lingoinn really was very good in organising everything. I didn't have any trouble. Everything was clear before, during, and after the trip. So I think the service was very, very good.

Lingoinn Teacher Homestay responded to this reviewMarch 13, 2026

Dear Giulia, thank you so much for sharing your experience. We're pleased that you've enjoyed your homestay in Chongqing and have improved your Chinese. We wish you all the best.

My 4-week full-immersion experience in Taiwan has been incredibly fun and engaging. It has vastly improved my Chinese language skills through all areas, but especially through my speaking. I am now able to converse at a more confident level than I was able to when I arrived. I found Lingoinn to be very organised and supportive of me throughout the whole process. The information I received before travelling was very clear and helpful, allowing me to feel comfortable throughout my entire journey.

Lingoinn Teacher Homestay responded to this reviewFebruary 13, 2026

Dear Claudia, thank you so much for sharing your experience. We're pleased that you've had a great time in Taiwan and have become a more confident Mandarin speaker. We wish you all the best.

It has been now four weeks that I started to learn Chinese with LTL Taipei and this is an incredible experience and adventure that offers me to meet new people from all around the world as well as discovering the Taiwanese culture throughout many different activities and lunch with other students. And at the same time The school found a homestay for me and I’m leaving with an old Taiwanese couple that allows me to practice my language skills every day. I strongly recommend for anyone who would like to leave an immersive experience in another culture, as well as intensely learning a new language !!!!

LTL Language School responded to this reviewDecember 08, 2025

We're so glad you are having an incredible experience with us Selmann! It's a pleasure to have you in Taipei with us and we hope you continue studying hard! Best wishes, LTL Team

LingoInn run a 50% discount scholarship twice a year and in 2023, I won! With only a few months to prepare for the trip, I was nervous as a first-time solo traveller to China (my partner and mother told me not to go). However, LingoInn answered my questions patiently and kindly, and I over-prepared (big-time). As it turned out, everything went really well. My teacher, Wang Laoshi 王老师, met me at Shijiazhuang train station the night I arrived, and from then on, I was treated as her VIP guest. Everything was taken care of, with humour, patience and kindness. For instance, I had an unexpected, horrid toothache develop a few days into the homestay, that my travel insurance would cover (actually, it only cost $5 AUD so the insurance wasn't needed), but 王老师 herself took me to the dentist and acted as interpreter. She also coped beautifully with my liquids and soft foods diet when making all the meals (part of the homestay fee), took me to a pharmacist, and reassured me when I felt ashamed of my wussiness (I've heard Chinese people go without anaesthetic during childbirth!). As I settled in and my nerves eased, I began to enjoy myself. One of the two big reasons that I selected 王老师 was because I had a photo on my bedroom wall at home, of a beautiful temple suspended on an ancient bridge in a chasm. It turned out to be part of the Cangyan Shan temple complex --- near Shijiazhuang! We had a full-day tour walking around the mountain (lots of exercise) and her husband was chaffeur. The other reason was that she teaches 古琴 guqin, an ancient, beautiful, 7-stringed horizontally-played zither. I had three guqin lessons, besides daily Chinese lessons for three hours a day. When I had enough of study, we did 八段锦 baduanjin (a kind of tai qi) or took her mini German Shepherd, 老连 Lao Lian, for walks around the gated apartment community. 刘先生 Liu Xiansheng，her husband, also showed me gongfu cha, which is another passion of mine. It was, in summary, a wonderful experience, and a great way for a nervous first-time visitor to experience China.

My week in Chengdu was an unforgettable experience. Being immersed in the Mandarin language, staying with a lovely host family and an amazing teacher, and learning so much about the culture at the same time, it was a fantastic way to improve my language skills. I would recommend this unique experience to anyone who is interested in improving their Mandarin - as a language teacher myself, I know how valuable this is, and the team at Lingoinn make the whole thing extremely smooth and stress-free. I’ll definitely be doing it again before too long!

Lingoinn Teacher Homestay responded to this reviewDecember 22, 2025

Dear Liz, thank you so much for your feedback. As a fellow language teacher, your positive reflections on your immersion experience mean a great deal to us. We look forward to welcoming you back to our programme in the near future.

One of my favourite things to do in life is connect and meet with different people. This experience provided all of that and much more. My teachers helped immensely with understanding the culture and being able to fully immerse myself within Taiwan.

Lingoinn Teacher Homestay responded to this reviewNovember 09, 2025

Dear Kyle, thank you so much for your feedback. We're pleased that you had a great immersive experience in Taiwan, and your teachers helped you understand the culture. We wish you all the best.

It was a great decision to spend my educational leave (Bildungsurlaub) at the LTL language school in Taipei. Here are the reasons: + very professional teachers (mine were Tammy, Francine, Yunni and Wolfgang) who + explained grammar and new vocabulary (and its differences to similar words) very understandably; + explained everything in Chinese (at my B1-Level course) which let me immerse myself into the language very well; + are proficient in English so that they can offer English translations, if necessary; - one teacher‘s pronounciation was a little bit unclear and another‘s Chinese characters’ handwriting sometimes a bit difficult to read; + the teachers adjusted the class content to my personal needs (e.g. not only sticking to the book but also taught me other vocabulary when I said that I would like to learn more about a certain other topic); + created an open learning environment that never made me feel bad when I couldn’t pronounce a word correctly or so; + only gave few homework; - once a teacher mixed up the schedule and came half an hour too late, but > + she made up for it by offering another additional class time; + in general, the teachers rather taught a few minutes longer than shorter, so in total I might have had more than one free extra hour of classes. Besides, there are additional reasons, why I recommend LTL in Taipei: + opportunity to book a course for only one week and different amounts of class hours, group and/or single classes makes LTL very flexible; / 6 hours per day is veeery intensive, next time I might switch to four hours per day; + nevertheless, the mix of group classes and private classes was awesome; + very small groups (in my group class was only one other student); - ca. 750€ per week is quite a lot of money (but worth it); + very helpful staff (e.g. Alin, always there for questions); + organised community events (such as a very fun Lasertag evening with teacher Alice and daily lunches with lovely Riona); + workshops about Chinese/Taiwanese culture (e.g. Mahjong with teacher Tammy). Recommended!

LTL Language School responded to this reviewNovember 02, 2025

Love to hear it, Nico :) We're delighted you've had a great couple of weeks with us in Taipei. Really happy you enjoyed all the activities too. Come back again some time. LTL Team

I’m impressed by how much I’ve learned in just a few weeks. You get to experience the learning styles, accents, idiosyncrasies of different teachers. There are many events organized by the school throughout the week which let you interact with other teachers and students from other levels. I highly recommend this program if you are willing to immerse yourself in the language and culture.

LTL Language School responded to this reviewOctober 31, 2025

Thanks for your lovely review, Aljandro! We're delighted to hear you've had a great experience in Taipei with us :) Hope to see you come back again! LTL Team

I’m having a great time at LTL Taipei. The teachers are very good, their teaching methods are excellent. I learned quite a lot in he last two weeks, I’m surprised how quick it’s possible to improve ones language ability at LTL. Learning chinese at LTL Taipei is fun and very effective. The administration ladies who are organising the program, cultural activities and having lunch together are doing a very good job! Everything is organized very well. Thank you a lot for everything!

LTL Language School responded to this reviewOctober 29, 2025

Thanks a lot for sharing your kind words, Sabrina. We're thrilled you've had a great time in Taipei with us! Come back soon :) LTL Team

My favourite part of the program has been getting to know the family. I had lots of conversations with them about the differences, culture, and what is like to live in China and my experience in the United States. The lessons were very structured, and everything was meticulously planned. I ended up coming away with far more knowledge and completing a semester’s worth of learning in just 4 weeks. Lingoinn has been very supportive and made the whole process super smooth. I couldn’t recommend them enough.

Lingoinn Teacher Homestay responded to this reviewOctober 22, 2025

Dear Leland, thank you very much for sharing your experience. We're pleased that the teacher helped you achieve your language learning goals, and you have gained deep cultural understanding during the programme. We wish you all the best with your university exchange programme in China!