Chinese Programs in Shanghai&Suzhou with Silk Mandarin

I’ve been studying HSK 1 at Silk Mandarin and would like to give a special thank you to my teacher, Jane. She was very kind and friendly, and I’ve enjoyed learning with her. During the course, we practised everyday conversations alongside the vocabulary and grammar, from introducing ourselves to talking about food and making plans. I’ve used the homework and lesson quizzes to revise between classes, and I’ve appreciated having that structure while working through the basics. Thank you, Jane, for making learning Chinese a positive experience!

Before joining Silk Mandarin, I was mostly learning Chinese by myself. I would Google new words and their pronunciation, ask Chinese friends for help, and pick up useful phrases here and there. While this worked for basic expressions, my learning lacked structure and progress was quite slow. Especially understanding the system behind Chinese pronunciation and grammar was difficult to achieve on my own while working full-time and having limited time to study. Since my stay in China was relatively short, I wanted to make faster and more consistent progress, especially so that I could use Chinese in everyday situations, make small talk, and communicate more naturally with friends and people I met. I therefore looked at several language schools in Suzhou. Their offers were quite similar, but I particularly liked the facilities and atmosphere at Silk Mandarin, as well as the people I met there, which ultimately made me choose the school. Taking lessons at Silk Mandarin with the teacher Sisi gave my learning the structure I had been missing. I quickly developed a better understanding of Chinese grammar and pronunciation while steadily expanding my vocabulary. Most importantly, I could actually see myself becoming more comfortable using Chinese in everyday life. I also really appreciated not having to organize the entire learning process myself anymore. With two lessons each week, I had regular guidance and a clear path to follow, which made it much easier to keep progressing alongside my work without constantly having to decide what to study next. Overall, Silk Mandarin made learning Chinese much more structured, efficient, and convenient for me. It helped me make considerably more progress during my limited time in China than I think I would have managed on my own, and I’m very grateful for the experience. Sisi was a great teacher and friend: Not only did she competently and patiently explain everything, but she also educated me culturally on customs and mannerisms, traditions and celebrations, everyday life and useful apps, whenever appropriate in our lessons or whenever I would have questions of my own. All of this was very useful to not only learn the language but also to understand the chinese people and to integrate into their culture. Thank you for everything and I wish you the best!

When I found out that I would be transferred to China, I felt nervous because I couldn’t speak any Chinese at all. However, since I started attending this language school, I’ve overcome my fear of speaking Chinese and improved a lot thanks to the friendly, supportive, and fun teachers! I took group lessons, where I had the opportunity to study with people from many different countries, which was a very inspiring experience. I highly recommend this school to beginners because you can enjoy learning Chinese while building a solid foundation!

After taking demo classes at several schools, I chose the intensive Mandarin program at Silk Mandarin, and it has been a fantastic decision. Everything from the materials to the teachers is exceptionally professional. They do an excellent job helping you understand the core logic of the Chinese language. Additionally, their unique Learning Management System provides video lectures for previewing and reviewing material, making it easy to re-watch and solidify new concepts. I am delighted with my progress and look forward to continuing my Mandarin journey with them..

Before Silk Mandarin, I had zero experience with Mandarin, no vocabulary, no sense of tones. I wanted a structured way to actually learn, not just pick up scattered phrases. Silk Mandarin has made a real difference. After just the first monthbof lessons, I feel comfortablewith the basics. The blended learning style, with preview and review built into each lesson, keeps things focused on speaking, sentence formation, and pronunciation, exactly what I needed to actually use the language day to day. What surprised me most was how patient and effective the teaching was. My teacher, Sisi, worked with me through every challenge and adjusted to where I was at. Going from total beginner to having a real foundation this quickly wasn't something I expected. Highly recommend Silk Mandarin

One child and I have just completed HSK 3 level, my husband and 2 other kids are beginner. 3 did Intensive classes 30h a week, 2 summer camp. I can highly recommend this language school as especially their blended learning concept with online self-studying modules is ideal for preparing the online classes. The teachers are patient and very kind. A big thank you for CoCo who supported the whole family with any problems (mobile broke down, driver was needey...). And thank you to Echo who was improving my spoken Chinese a lot.

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I originally planned to take advantage of the summer break to send my child to Suzhou for a week of Chinese language study, so I searched online and found information about SilkMandarin. After some preliminary communication with them, they provided a professional language consultation. This time, I enrolled in their Youth Chinese Intensive Private Course after the demo class. Christina is very professional teacher. During the first class with my child, she conducted a more detailed language proficiency assessment and initially confirmed that his level was between HSK 2 and HSK 3. Right after the first lesson, she provided a detailed evaluation report of the proficiency test results along with a subsequent study plan. Their courses are also flexibly adjusted during the teaching process based on the child's receptiveness. We initially signed up for 24 lessons and later added 6 more. After this intensive study, my child's Chinese proficiency improved very quickly. I am extremely satisfied with the results of this course! Highly recommended!

What I enjoyed most about this program was the homestay element. I believe that it gave me insight into how Chinese people live on a day to day basis and it also gave me a very authentic environment to put my Chinese to the test. I also really liked how the hosts spoke Chinese the entire time, something I would have liked the staff/teachers to try to do a tiny bit more of. Overall, the lessons were very organized and the activities very structured, which was great! Overall, a fantastic first exposure to Chinese language and culture.

Fun and interactive lessons. I started in January with HSK 1 and liked from the get go. I was with three students and we were studying in a social dynamic of Mandarin. I found that I was using lots of the mandarin that I had learned in the classroom in real life. The sentence strucuture starts simple and then slowly gets harder which is very useful It's a lot of fun and the classes have giving me the confidence to continue my studying into HSK2 and the learning of Hanzi! I Definitely would recommend!

Learning Chinese has always been a challenge for me, especially because I have a busy work schedule and often struggled to stay consistent. I was looking for a school with a structured learning method that could help me make steady progress while keeping the classes engaging. Choosing Silk Mandarin was definitely the right decision. The school’s teaching methodology is very well organized, making it easier to build a strong foundation and continuously improve. I also really appreciate the frequent activities and events organized by the school, which create opportunities to practice Chinese in real-life situations and make the learning experience much more enjoyable. The biggest difference, however, has been my teacher, Catherine. She has an incredible ability to make every class feel light, interactive, and enjoyable. She creates a welcoming and encouraging environment where I feel comfortable speaking, asking questions, and making mistakes, which is essential when learning a new language. Her patience, enthusiasm, and positive attitude make every lesson something I genuinely look forward to. Overall, my experience at Silk Mandarin has been excellent. I would highly recommend it to anyone looking for a professional, well-structured Chinese language school with dedicated teachers who truly care about their students’ progress.

この学校に通い始めてから、私の中国語力は確実に向上しました。最初は簡単な挨拶すらぎこちなかったのですが、今では自分の気持ちや考えをある程度まとめて話せるようになりました。自分で知っている単語の数が増えただけでなく、中国語を話すことに以前よりずっと自信を持てるようになりました。 特に嬉しいのは、以前と比べて聞き取りや表現の幅が大きく広がったことです。授業の中で先生が話すスピードにも次第に慣れ、最初は聞き取れなかった会話の内容も、今ではだいたい把握できるようになりました。また、自分の伝えたいことをどう言えばいいか、すぐに言葉が出てこなかった頃と比べると、日常会話の中で「伝えたい」という気持ちが自然に言葉にできるようになったと実感しています。たとえば、買い物やレストランでの簡単なやり取りだけでなく、趣味や仕事の話など、少し深い内容でも中国語で話そうという気持ちが湧くようになりました。 授業の進め方もとても良かったです。新しい単語や文法をただ暗記するのではなく、実際の会話の中で何度も使う機会を設けてくださったので、自然と体で覚えられました。また、発音についても丁寧に指摘していただき、特に声調の違いを意識することで、以前よりも通じやすくなったと感じています。 先生方はいつも丁寧に指導してくださり、質問しやすい雰囲気を作ってくれていたので、継続的に頑張ることができました。わからないことがあっても、恥ずかしがらずにその場で質問できる環境があったのは、私にとってとても大きかったです。クラスメートともお互いに励まし合いながら学べたことも、良い刺激になりました。 今では、中国語で話すことが怖くなくなり、むしろ楽しくなっています。中国語を話す自分の姿に驚くこともありますが、それもすべてこの学校での学びのおかげです。 この学校を選んで、本当に後悔していません。もし迷っている方がいれば、ぜひ一度体験してみてほしいと思います。中国語を本気で学びたい方には、自信を持っておすすめできる学校です。これからも自分のペースで続けていきながら、さらに上のレベルを目指していきたいと思っています。

I’m a very pleased about my experience learning Mandarin at Silk Mandarin Shanghai. I chose to learn Mandarin, in the intensive (in-person) course at Silk Mandarin Shanghai while travelling in China. Before beginning, my only goal was to learn a bit of Mandarin for fun (as a HSK1 beginner), but straight away I felt so encouraged by the teachers at Silk - that now I am motivated to continue learning! The teachers Nina and Chunyan were wonderful - very clear, encouraging and promoted a positive learning atmosphere for our group. My group had 6 students, all of whom were given ample care and attention and we had many opportunities to speak and practice during class. The intensive course was fast-paced, but felt very well-structured and organised. The class-in material in the app was a very helpful supplement to what we had learnt during lessons. The support received from Coco throughout sign-up and duration of course was also very lovely and helpful. I am so excited to continue learning with Silk Mandarin over the coming months (online), and then also returning to the Shanghai school next year!

この学校に通い始めてから、私の中国語力は確実に向上しました。最初は簡単な挨拶すらぎこちなかったのですが、今では自分の気持ちや考えをある程度まとめて話せるようになりました。自分で知っている単語の数が増えただけでなく、中国語を話すことに以前よりずっと自信を持てるようになりました。 特に嬉しいのは、以前と比べて聞き取りや表現の幅が大きく広がったことです。授業の中で先生が話すスピードにも次第に慣れ、最初は聞き取れなかった会話の内容も、今ではだいたい把握できるようになりました。また、自分の伝えたいことをどう言えばいいか、すぐに言葉が出てこなかった頃と比べると、日常会話の中で「伝えたい」という気持ちが自然に言葉にできるようになったと実感しています。たとえば、買い物やレストランでの簡単なやり取りだけでなく、趣味や仕事の話など、少し深い内容でも中国語で話そうという気持ちが湧くようになりました。 授業の進め方もとても良かったです。新しい単語や文法をただ暗記するのではなく、実際の会話の中で何度も使う機会を設けてくださったので、自然と体で覚えられました。また、発音についても丁寧に指摘していただき、特に声調の違いを意識することで、以前よりも通じやすくなったと感じています。 先生方はいつも丁寧に指導してくださり、質問しやすい雰囲気を作ってくれていたので、継続的に頑張ることができました。わからないことがあっても、恥ずかしがらずにその場で質問できる環境があったのは、私にとってとても大きかったです。クラスメートともお互いに励まし合いながら学べたことも、良い刺激になりました。 今では、中国語で話すことが怖くなくなり、むしろ楽しくなっています。中国語を話す自分の姿に驚くこともありますが、それもすべてこの学校での学びのおかげです。 この学校を選んで、本当に後悔していません。もし迷っている方がいれば、ぜひ一度体験してみてほしいと思います。中国語を本気で学びたい方には、自信を持っておすすめできる学校です。これからも自分のペースで続けていきながら、さらに上のレベルを目指していきたいと思っています。

The teachers are not just incredibly friendly, but true professionals. Instead of mindlessly grinding through textbooks, they bring the language to life: grammar is made clear through perfect real-world examples, vocabulary becomes instantly accessible, and fascinating cultural insights spark genuinely engaging discussions during class. My experience with the in-person classes in Shanghai was so fantastic that I booked online lessons to continue after returning home to Europe. The digital learning platform is well-organized and is ideal for self-study in addition to in-person or online classes.

The teachers are not just incredibly friendly, but true professionals. Instead of mindlessly grinding through textbooks, they bring the language to life: grammar is made clear through perfect real-world examples, vocabulary becomes instantly accessible, and fascinating cultural insights spark genuinely engaging discussions during class. My experience with the in-person classes in Shanghai was so fantastic that I booked online lessons to continue after returning home to Europe. The digital learning platform is well-organized and is ideal for self-study in addition to in-person or online classes.

“I am incredibly excited to start my second course at this Mandarin school. The quality of teaching and the dedication of the teachers have inspired me so much, and I feel ready to take my fluency to the next level. I can’t wait to begin this new chapter.” THANK YOU COCO, QIYING

I’m finishing HSK1 with Silk Mandarin and I will continue with HSK2. The classes are well-structured, effective, and above all very engaging. The teachers are patient, encouraging, and truly know how to adapt to each student’s pace while maintaining high standards and real progress. The atmosphere is both professional and welcoming, which makes you want to study consistently without unnecessary pressure. An excellent school for learning Chinese seriously while still enjoying the process. Don’t hesitate!

Before joining Silk Mandarin, I had tried learning Chinese in different ways, but I often felt stuck when it came to speaking naturally and remembering what I learned. I wanted a school that focused on real communication and could help me build confidence step by step. Choosing Silk Mandarin Suzhou was honestly one of the best decisions for my Chinese learning journey. The teaching style is very different from traditional language classes, especially the Slow Motion Technique and the way lessons are structured to make speaking feel much more manageable and natural. What surprised me most was how quickly I became more comfortable using Chinese in everyday situations. My teacher, Sisi, has been absolutely wonderful — patient, encouraging, and very skilled at explaining things clearly. The classes are engaging, supportive, and genuinely enjoyable, and the school activities also make the whole experience feel welcoming and motivating. I would highly recommend Silk Mandarin Suzhou to anyone serious about improving their Chinese in a practical and enjoyable way.

I can’t say enough good things about Silk Mandarin. The teachers are incredibly helpful, always taking the time to make sure you truly understand the material. They’re also so encouraging — even when I made mistakes, I felt supported and motivated to keep going. The range of materials and resources provided is impressive, and everything is well-organized for effective learning. I especially loved the physical classes in Suzhou — the in-person experience was engaging and immersive. At the same time, the virtual classes are just as enjoyable and interactive, which makes balancing a busy schedule much easier. Whether you’re learning in person or online, Silk Mandarin creates a positive, productive environment. I’m so glad I found this school!

Before I started learning Chinese, I was quite intimidated by the language and worried whether I’d be able to manage it. Thanks to my teacher Jane, those worries quickly vanished. The lessons never felt like a chore; instead, they were a lot of fun. Jane is very patient, but also laid-back and very flexible, so we were able to have online lessons when it wasn’t possible at the institute. The videos and materials on Classin are also well-structured, interesting, and helpful. I’m already looking forward to my next course, because I feel well taken care of here.🥰