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In June, I was fortunate enough to spend two weeks in Chengdu attending an intensive Chinese language course at the LTL-School. Having previously lived in China for two and a half years, I wanted to refresh and improve my Chinese skills. LTL’s promise of an immersive learning experience, combined with the option of staying with a Chinese host family, immediately caught my attention.
Organization
Everything went very smoothly from start to finish. My initial contact with the school was excellent, and the staff were always patient and helpful when answering my questions. Airport pickup was well organized and completely hassle-free. While it would have been nice to receive the host family’s contact details and address a little earlier, this ultimately turned out not to be an issue at all.
Homestay
I stayed with a wonderful host who stopped by every day to prepare breakfast and dinner. She made me feel incredibly welcome from the very beginning, and I had plenty of opportunities to chat with her. She was very patient, and I really appreciated having someone to practice my Chinese with outside of the classroom. At the same time, I enjoyed having my own room and bathroom, which gave me enough privacy to relax and recharge after classes.
Location
I absolutely loved Chengdu. I know China quite well and have visited many major cities, but Chengdu ranks very high on my list. This is largely due to my overwhelmingly positive experiences with the local people. Everyone I met was warm, welcoming, and genuinely interested in talking to me. Whenever locals realized that I could hold a conversation in Chinese, they were delighted and often eager to chat. Being surrounded by people who are willing to engage with you in Chinese is incredibly motivating and helps build confidence.
One thing I would highly recommend is taking your study materials to one of Chengdu’s many teahouses after class. Immersing yourself in the city’s tea culture while reviewing what you have learned creates a unique and enjoyable learning environment—and I genuinely believe it helps.
The Chengdu School
My language course was very intensive. I booked two weeks of one-on-one lessons, four hours per day. In addition, I spent at least two hours each evening reviewing material and preparing for the next day’s lessons. It was demanding, but that was exactly what I was looking for. If you truly want to improve, there is no substitute for consistent study and actively using what you learn.
One minor challenge was the schedule. Occasionally, I had afternoon classes that finished at 6 p.m., followed by lessons starting between 8 and 9 a.m. the next morning. On those occasions, I sometimes felt a bit rushed when preparing for the following day. However, this was only a small issue and did not significantly affect my overall experience.
During my stay, I had three different teachers, each with their own teaching style, which I found refreshing. Most of my lessons were with LTL-Teacher Michael, who did an excellent job (foto below). He has a deep understanding of Chinese grammar, language learning, and Chinese culture. We had many interesting discussions, and his enthusiasm made the four hours of daily lessons pass surprisingly quickly.
Conclusion
If you are looking for a welcoming and immersive environment to improve your Chinese, I can highly recommend LTL Chengdu. The combination of dedicated teachers, a supportive homestay experience, and the friendly atmosphere of Chengdu creates an excellent setting for language learning.
TL;DR: I had an incredible time at LTL Chengdu.
Background
With little to no prior experience in learning Mandarin, I have decided to participate in the 18-weeks-program offered by LTL. With various cities to choose from (e.g. Beijing, Shanghai, Chengde, Chengdu, Beihai, etc.), the choice fell on Chengdu. Why? Because after a bit of research I felt that this city would be the most suitable place for what I am looking for: a developed city which doesn’t see too many foreigners around, which enables me to have a more immersive experience in my daily life.
Class
While originally having booked 4 hours of group class per day, this got adjusted to 2 hours of one-on-one class due to the lack of students on a similar level as mine. In retrospective: a wonderful choice. The daily one-on-one classes allowed us to fully focus on my needs and pace when it comes to learning new material or when talking about new grammatical concepts. The class covers all major aspects when it comes to learning a new language: writing, reading, listening and speaking – all points in which I feel I heavenly improved during my stay.
The class also comes with daily homework to prepare for the next session, which further utilizes the importance of continuous learning even outside of the classroom.
Teacher
My stay at LTL Chengdu wouldn’t have been successful without my teacher PanPan. She makes sure to establish a wonderful learning environment, in which tackling the task of learning a new language does not only feel rewarding but also fun. She makes sure to understand where you are coming from and what your goals during the stay will be to ensure a smooth experience. It has been an incredible time having PanPan as a teacher.
Further I’d like to mention that the teachers Unicorn and Alex also do an amazing job at LTL Chengdu!
LTL Chengdu
Located on the 9th floor close to the busy Chunxi street in the city centre, the office is easy to reach via subway or any other means of transport. The air-conditioned rooms at LTL Chengdu are offering a quiet learning experience, but at times with many students being present at once they might opt to move to another floor inside the building as the space on the 9th floor can be too limited at times – this only happened a few times during my stay, so it didn’t influence my learning journey.
Being in the city centre, LTL Chengdu is surrounded by countless food and shopping possibilities – additionally, there is a small gym on the 6th floor to use free of charge.
Everyone I have met that is associated with LTL Chengdu has been incredible kind and pleasant to be around – additional shoutout to: Mandy, Ilaria, Giulia and 颖老师.
An additional aspect to mention: The opportunity to get in touch with locals through the social Thursday event. This is organized by LTL and often includes inviting some local people from Chengdu that are trying to improve their English, while the LTL students can improve their Chinese. I have made some good friends through that activity so I definitely recommend to join it, especially in the beginning as starting a new chapter in a life without knowing anyone in a city far away can be a bit overwhelming – it’s good to have some friends that can help you manoeuvre through it.
City
Chengdu is an amazing city if you are looking for: amazing food, amazing people, fun nightlife and a relaxed atmosphere throughout the day. Whether going for some spicy hotpot, seeing the pandas, watching the Sichuan opera or relaxing in one of the many parks – this city has it all!
Accommodation
During my stay I have decided to rent my own apartment and didn’t choose the homestay alternative. The rental process was very smooth, and I managed to find a suitable apartment within 3 days of arriving in this city.
In June, I was fortunate enough to spend two weeks in Chengdu attending an intensive Chinese language course at the LTL-School. Having previously lived in China for two and a half years, I wanted to refresh and improve my Chinese skills. LTL’s promise of an immersive learning experience, combined with the option of staying with a Chinese host family, immediately caught my attention.
Organization
Everything went very smoothly from start to finish. My initial contact with the school was excellent, and the staff were always patient and helpful when answering my questions. Airport pickup was well organized and completely hassle-free. While it would have been nice to receive the host family’s contact details and address a little earlier, this ultimately turned out not to be an issue at all.
Homestay
I stayed with a wonderful host who stopped by every day to prepare breakfast and dinner. She made me feel incredibly welcome from the very beginning, and I had plenty of opportunities to chat with her. She was very patient, and I really appreciated having someone to practice my Chinese with outside of the classroom. At the same time, I enjoyed having my own room and bathroom, which gave me enough privacy to relax and recharge after classes.
Location
I absolutely loved Chengdu. I know China quite well and have visited many major cities, but Chengdu ranks very high on my list. This is largely due to my overwhelmingly positive experiences with the local people. Everyone I met was warm, welcoming, and genuinely interested in talking to me. Whenever locals realized that I could hold a conversation in Chinese, they were delighted and often eager to chat. Being surrounded by people who are willing to engage with you in Chinese is incredibly motivating and helps build confidence.
One thing I would highly recommend is taking your study materials to one of Chengdu’s many teahouses after class. Immersing yourself in the city’s tea culture while reviewing what you have learned creates a unique and enjoyable learning environment—and I genuinely believe it helps.
The Chengdu School
My language course was very intensive. I booked two weeks of one-on-one lessons, four hours per day. In addition, I spent at least two hours each evening reviewing material and preparing for the next day’s lessons. It was demanding, but that was exactly what I was looking for. If you truly want to improve, there is no substitute for consistent study and actively using what you learn.
One minor challenge was the schedule. Occasionally, I had afternoon classes that finished at 6 p.m., followed by lessons starting between 8 and 9 a.m. the next morning. On those occasions, I sometimes felt a bit rushed when preparing for the following day. However, this was only a small issue and did not significantly affect my overall experience.
During my stay, I had three different teachers, each with their own teaching style, which I found refreshing. Most of my lessons were with LTL-Teacher Michael, who did an excellent job (foto below). He has a deep understanding of Chinese grammar, language learning, and Chinese culture. We had many interesting discussions, and his enthusiasm made the four hours of daily lessons pass surprisingly quickly.
Conclusion
If you are looking for a welcoming and immersive environment to improve your Chinese, I can highly recommend LTL Chengdu. The combination of dedicated teachers, a supportive homestay experience, and the friendly atmosphere of Chengdu creates an excellent setting for language learning.
TL;DR: I had an incredible time at LTL Chengdu.
Background
With little to no prior experience in learning Mandarin, I have decided to participate in the 18-weeks-program offered by LTL. With various cities to choose from (e.g. Beijing, Shanghai, Chengde, Chengdu, Beihai, etc.), the choice fell on Chengdu. Why? Because after a bit of research I felt that this city would be the most suitable place for what I am looking for: a developed city which doesn’t see too many foreigners around, which enables me to have a more immersive experience in my daily life.
Class
While originally having booked 4 hours of group class per day, this got adjusted to 2 hours of one-on-one class due to the lack of students on a similar level as mine. In retrospective: a wonderful choice. The daily one-on-one classes allowed us to fully focus on my needs and pace when it comes to learning new material or when talking about new grammatical concepts. The class covers all major aspects when it comes to learning a new language: writing, reading, listening and speaking – all points in which I feel I heavenly improved during my stay.
The class also comes with daily homework to prepare for the next session, which further utilizes the importance of continuous learning even outside of the classroom.
Teacher
My stay at LTL Chengdu wouldn’t have been successful without my teacher PanPan. She makes sure to establish a wonderful learning environment, in which tackling the task of learning a new language does not only feel rewarding but also fun. She makes sure to understand where you are coming from and what your goals during the stay will be to ensure a smooth experience. It has been an incredible time having PanPan as a teacher.
Further I’d like to mention that the teachers Unicorn and Alex also do an amazing job at LTL Chengdu!
LTL Chengdu
Located on the 9th floor close to the busy Chunxi street in the city centre, the office is easy to reach via subway or any other means of transport. The air-conditioned rooms at LTL Chengdu are offering a quiet learning experience, but at times with many students being present at once they might opt to move to another floor inside the building as the space on the 9th floor can be too limited at times – this only happened a few times during my stay, so it didn’t influence my learning journey.
Being in the city centre, LTL Chengdu is surrounded by countless food and shopping possibilities – additionally, there is a small gym on the 6th floor to use free of charge.
Everyone I have met that is associated with LTL Chengdu has been incredible kind and pleasant to be around – additional shoutout to: Mandy, Ilaria, Giulia and 颖老师.
An additional aspect to mention: The opportunity to get in touch with locals through the social Thursday event. This is organized by LTL and often includes inviting some local people from Chengdu that are trying to improve their English, while the LTL students can improve their Chinese. I have made some good friends through that activity so I definitely recommend to join it, especially in the beginning as starting a new chapter in a life without knowing anyone in a city far away can be a bit overwhelming – it’s good to have some friends that can help you manoeuvre through it.
City
Chengdu is an amazing city if you are looking for: amazing food, amazing people, fun nightlife and a relaxed atmosphere throughout the day. Whether going for some spicy hotpot, seeing the pandas, watching the Sichuan opera or relaxing in one of the many parks – this city has it all!
Accommodation
During my stay I have decided to rent my own apartment and didn’t choose the homestay alternative. The rental process was very smooth, and I managed to find a suitable apartment within 3 days of arriving in this city.
