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Alejandro JoseMexico · October 27, 2026

A great experience !!

I had a great experience here during my 6-month stay. I gained many new experiences and met wonderful people, like my teacher helena. Her teaching style is very easy to understand, and she did her best to teach me Chinese, even though my English wasn't the best. She did everything possible to help me learn, and I did. Honestly, these experiences were some of the best. I thank my teacher for everything she taught me and everything she did for me, both as a student and as a friend. Thank you!

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Wuxi Schönberg Education Technology Co.,Ltd responded to this reviewOctober 27, 2026

Hello Alejandro, we’re happy to hear that you had a positive experience with our team. Your feedback mean a lot to us and motivate our team to continue providing the best support. Please keep up your great work. 😊

Fănică ParaschivRomania · October 27, 2026

LTL Beihai este o alegere foarte bună

Școala este foarte bună cu profesorii foarte bine pregătiți într-un oraș turistic ,școala profesorii și orașul fac un mix foarte pozitiv. Am găsit în China un oraș foarte liniștit primitor cu oameni foarte buni , este vorba de orașul Beihai.

Eu și familia gazdă.
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Să joc badminton.
Meri GurgenidzeGeorgia · October 27, 2026

Happy To Be Here

My experience so far has been really good and interesting. The school is nice, classes are interesting and I can already see the improvement in terms of the language skills. Teachers are friendly and really nice and the city itself is beautiful and convenient.

Janelle MarksTurkey · October 27, 2026

Best Last-Minute Decision I’ve Ever Made

I only had about 3 weeks to plan my trip to Africa, so I honestly wasn't sure if I could make it happen. Almost immediately after applying online, I was connected with someone from the Go Elective team who was really friendly and helped me figure out which hospital departments would best suit my interests, especially with the limited time I had. They were also incredibly helpful with my visa application, vaccination requirements, packing checklist, and even flight suggestions. They made the whole process so much easier, and I went from being a little stressed to genuinely excited about the trip! The experience itself definitely exceeded my expectations. Spending time in the hospital and seeing the work doctors and nurses do every day made me appreciate just how much of an impact healthcare can have on people's lives. I learned so much in such a short time, and I honestly wish I could have stayed longer. I'm about to start my Master's in Clinical Neuroscience, and this experience has made me even more excited about the next chapter of my studies. Hopefully, I'll get the chance to come back again!

Maurizio BItaly · October 27, 2026

enjoyed LTL

The goal of my trip to China, beyond studying the language, was to get to know the small part of the country that I visited. Anya helped me a lot to manage the practical aspects, guided me in choosing places to see, and encouraged me to try new things in Xi'an(as street food f.e). Thank you.

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Jane MeisterUnited States · October 27, 2026

Great academic trip!

This was a great trip! I really appreciated Pooi, Pan, and Amber's planning and adaptability. It was very well organized and I couldn't believe they managed all 25 of us. They were great at answering our questions and helping us around the city. It went very smoothly and I had the best time ever.

Rock Climbing!At Dulabahtorn
Gepa Dr.Schwidurski-MaibGermany · October 27, 2026

Warmly welcome to the pupils

I visit this school the second time to learn more about chinese language and culture I like the warmly welcome the teachers and teammembers give to me The method to teach the pupils is different to the way other schools do teaching the combination of reading,listening,writing is very helpful to dig deeper into chinese language It is very inspiring to know different teachers. I want to mention that me as a pupil never had the feeling to be blamed

Pamela ErnstAustria · October 27, 2026

Mit Lehrerin Wu bei Null angefangen – Chinesisch in einem Monat

In Chengdu habe ich mit Sprachlehrerin Wu bei Null angefangen. Nach nur einem Monat konnte ich schon auf Chinesisch bestellen, einkaufen und zum Teil einfachen Gesprächen folgen. Lehrerin Wu ist absolut phänomenal, sie motiviert und spornt an ohne bei komplexen Themen zu überfordern. Ich bin extrem zufrieden mit ihr und That’s Mandarin!

Melanie LeeUnited States · October 27, 2026

A very eye opening experience

I enjoyed each activity that was planned for us! I appreciated how our group leaders listened to our needs and were flexible with our schedule so that we could participate in all of things that we wanted to do. Each guide was kind and cared about what we were doing. Translations were timely and accurate!

Eva BarrerasSpain · October 27, 2026

A Summer Full of Great Memories

One thing I particularly enjoyed was getting to experience everyday life in Mombasa alongside my hospital placement. We spent our mornings at the hospital, where I got to observe different cases and learn from the doctors, and still had plenty of time to explore in the afternoons. I also met some lovely students from the United States, and we became friends so quickly. It was really fun getting to know people from different backgrounds, sharing stories about our universities, and spending time together outside the hospital. I especially enjoyed visiting Old Town and learning more about the local culture. The Go Elective staff were also so kind and always made sure we were comfortable and had everything we needed. I honestly didn't expect to make so many friends during my time in Kenya, and saying goodbye was probably the hardest part!

Artion AmorosoItaly · October 27, 2026

missed Beijing

We joined the Beijing trip this spring, and i really miss the feeling there! Everyday's classes with friendly and funny teacher, chinese local food differed each day, cultural challenges with locals! I also bought a mini mahjong set back home!

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Wegner ValentinGermany · October 27, 2026

Great progress in a short time

I had a great experience at this language school! The teachers are friendly, professional, and very helpful. I highly recommend this school to anyone who wants to improve their language skills in a supportive and enjoyable environment.

Martina GItaly · October 27, 2026

Helen is great

I joined the school program for two weeks. Helen was our teacher, and she is so funny and good at translating local slang. We had five students in that group and all of us loved her. We didn't expect a young teacher could be very professional and patient but she was amazing.

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Andrei WRussia · October 27, 2026

Improving my spoken Chinese !

This school leaves a very positive impression. The learning process is well structured and strongly focused on practical usage, with particular attention to speaking skills, pronunciation, and real-life communication. The teachers are native speakers with solid teaching experience and are able to explain complex topics in a clear and systematic way. Thanks to everyone I was studying with!!

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Wuxi Schönberg Education Technology Co.,Ltd responded to this reviewOctober 27, 2026

We're so happy to hear that, andrei! Making Chinese learning simple and enjoyable is exactly what we strive for. 😊

M BItaly · October 27, 2026

I joined Beijing program

It was a great trip in Beijing evenif it was not my first time. Teachers were very patient and professional. I enjoyed the class very much. There are much more students from all other countries in LTL, there were also Spanish, German and other countries.

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Miguel CarreraSpain · October 27, 2026

5/5 for almost everything

Okay I’m impressed by this and happy to share my thoughts. I start with doubtful thoughts and finish with thoughts of how happy I am at the quality and elegance of the course. Now I can teach and have confidencia for my ambition.

Brian GrayUnited Kingdom · October 26, 2026

I got my certificate quickly

The TESOL course was as stated. I actually found it to be much better than I had it down in my head, if that makes sense? For 20 pounds I figured I’d get a pdf and a passable digicert…actually they give a fair amount of extras and the content is nicely dressed. The website could do with a bit more info, right enough but I don’t care now I have my cert!

Declan MarshallUnited Kingdom · October 26, 2026

Modern & Practical Chinese Learning with That’s Mandarin

That’s Mandarin being a modern and engaging approach to learning Chinese. Their digital platform makes it easy to review actual notes and vocabulary from class, which saves a ton of time. The teachers are flexible with scheduling, and they focus on real, everyday conversation rather than just drilling you out of a textbook.

Jonnas LimaBrazil · October 26, 2026

Uma experiência incrível estudando mandarim na China

Minha experiência estudando mandarim na LTL em Beihai tem sido excelente. Os professores são atenciosos, pacientes e dedicados. As aulas são dinâmicas e proporcionam uma verdadeira imersão na língua e na cultura chinesa. Recomendo a escola para quem deseja aprender mandarim e vivenciar a cultura chinesa de perto.

Um ambiente acolhedor que reúne a cultura chinesa e o aprendizado do mandarim.
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Momentos de diversão e integração por meio de atividades esportivas e culturais durante minha experiência na China.
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LTL Language School responded to this reviewOctober 27, 2026

Muito obrigado por compartilhar a sua experiência! Ficamos felizes em saber que as aulas dinâmicas e a imersão na cultura chinesa em Beihai fizeram tanta diferença para você. Continue com o ótimo trabalho nos estudos de mandarim e esperamos ver você novamente na LTL algum dia! LTL Team

Michael WolfGermany · October 26, 2026

Best decision

I only spent 5 days at the school, but even starting from zero, I learned some useful Chinese basics. The small classes with Stiles and especially the 1-on-1 lessons with Weiii were really helpful. There are also cultural activities to join, and Chengdu itself is an amazing city with lots to explore. Had a great time and would definitely recommend it!

Getting my certification
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LTL Language School responded to this reviewOctober 27, 2026

5 days goes sooo fast! But we still had a blast didn't we! Thanks so much for the 5 stars. Happy we made a great impression in a short amount of time. LTL Team

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