Silk Mandarin - Language Training Institute

I’ve been studying Chinese on a one-to-one basis with Silk Mandarin for almost a year now. It’s been a great experience and my Chinese level has hugely improved: I now have the foundation to start Classical Chinese in parallel to HSK 5. 非常感谢 Qiying 老师 and Mia！ Being based in London, I find Silk Mandarin’s learning platform especially useful. It really enables Qiying 老师 and I to have very interactive lessons. Qiying 老师 does a great job contextualising standard HSK vocabulary and grammar using Silk’s own materials. Although it can sometimes be quite challenging, it is always a lot of fun. I highly recommend Silk Mandarin. Their seamless combination of platform, materials and teacher deliver a very comprehensive Chinese learning environment. This is quite different from the other Mandarin Schools I’ve used before.

Before joining Silk Mandarin, learning mandarin was something that I struggled with. Finding the right direction and more importantly the right pacing, was something I found difficult when tackling a language like mandarin on my own. Choosing Silk Mandarin helped me discover a better path forward and introduced me to a community of wonderful people. All of the team members have been very nice and helpful during my stay in Shanghai, and the teachers have been respectful and easy to understand. I've met a variety of interesting people from different parts of the world all seeking to learn mandarin. The course itself has been well structured and easy to follow as someone who enjoys both online learning and in-person instruction. Overall, my time at Silk Mandarin has been very memorable and has given me the motivation to further my education in mandarin.

I am truly grateful to have Christina Chong as my Chinese online tutor. She is incredibly friendly, patient, and always encouraging, which makes every lesson enjoyable and stress-free. Christina has a wonderful way of explaining things clearly and adapting her teaching to my pace, which has helped me build confidence in my Chinese step by step. Throughout my Chinese learning journey, she has been consistently supportive and motivating, and gently guiding me through challenges. Her positive attitude makes a real difference, and I always feel encouraged to keep improving. I deeply appreciate Silk Mandarin and all the time, effort, and dedication Christina puts into her teaching. She is not only an excellent tutor but also a kind and inspiring person, and I would highly recommend her to anyone looking to learn Chinese in a supportive and uplifting environment.