Study Abroad Programs in Shanghai, China

My time studying in Kunming so far has been one of the greatest experiences I have ever had. Especially with my great teacher. Everyone at Ltl has made me feel very welcome and I have been able to experience many amazing things.

LTL Language School responded to this reviewOctober 28, 2026

So glad you've had a great time in Kunming, Josephine :) We loved having you here with us and are happy your experience matched your expectations!! LTL Team

I’ve really enjoyed my experience with Silk Mandarin so far. Learning Mandarin can feel quite overwhelming at first, especially with the tones and pronunciation, but the way the lessons are structured makes everything feel much more approachable. One of the things I appreciate most is that the teaching goes beyond simply memorising vocabulary. The teachers explain things clearly and make sure you understand how to use what you learn in practice. The teaching methods are engaging and make the lessons feel interactive, which helps keep me motivated and interested. I’ve also found the teachers to be very supportive, creating an environment where I feel comfortable making mistakes and learning from them. I think this is especially important when learning a language as different from English as Chinese. Overall, Silk Mandarin has made learning Chinese a genuinely enjoyable experience. Progress takes time, of course, but having a good learning structure and supportive teachers makes a real difference. I’d happily recommend them to anyone looking to start learning Mandarin or improve their existing skills.

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.

LTL Language School responded to this reviewOctober 28, 2026

Two weeks just go too quick, Martina :) But we still had a great time! Keep up the great work. Thanks for your lovely words. LTL Team

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!

LTL Language School responded to this reviewOctober 28, 2026

Love to hear it, Artion, we miss you too. Come back and let's do it all again :) LTL Team

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.

LTL Language School responded to this reviewOctober 28, 2026

So glad to hear you had a great time in Beijing with us. Come back again soon and thanks for the 5 stars!! LTL Team

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.

LTL Language School responded to this reviewOctober 28, 2026

Thanks so much Maurizio :) We're so glad you had a blast with us. Hope to see you again and thanks for the lovely words. LTL Team

I booked a one-week intensive beginner’s course. It was really worth it and I do feel it did push me to improve a lot. My teachers (Sara in the morning and Lilia in the afternoon) were very supportive, made the class interesting and challenging. And this with a lot of humor and charm. The school has as well organized activities which you can join eg roasted duck dinner, and there is always someone to have a chat or ask for help to navigate Beijing.

LTL Language School responded to this reviewOctober 27, 2026

Love to hear it, Hector :) We equally had a blast teaching you as well. Come back again soon for more Beijing Duck!! LTL Team

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.

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

My Mandarin Immersion Journey, Deciding to pack up and spend three months ago immersing myself in Mandarin was a massive milestone. As a guy from the US looking to move past casual apps and textbook phrases into actual fluency, choosing the right destination and school was everything. After weighing my options, I settled on Beijing as my home base and LTL Mandarin School as my academic launching pad. Looking back at my time there from a couple of months removed, I can say without hesitation it was one of the best decisions I’ve ever made. If you are on the fence about where to study and which school to trust, here is an unfiltered look at why Beijing and LTL hit every single mark. Why Beijing? The Gold Standard for Mandarin. When people debate where to study Chinese in China, cities like Shanghai or Shenzhen often get pitched for their ultra-modern, Westernized vibes. But if your core goal is mastering the language, Beijing is the undisputed birthplace of standard Mandarin (Putonghua). Choosing Beijing meant that every time I stepped out of the classroom—whether ordering street food, chatting with a Didi driver, or navigating a park—I was surrounded by clear, crisp, standard pronunciation. There is no heavy southern dialect or alternate regional slang to muddle your learning curve here. The city speaks the textbook. Immersing yourself in Beijing forces your ear to adapt to authentic, correct Mandarin naturally, shortening your learning timeline dramatically. Location and Commuting. Dawanglu LTL Beijing is strategically situated right in the heart of the city’s Central Business District at Dawanglu metro station ). For a student, this location is an absolute game-changer. The Dawanglu transportation conveniences made my daily routine effortless. The school is just a short, second-long walk from the Dawanglu subway station, which sits on major intersecting lines. Getting across Beijing—whether heading to historic sites like the Forbidden City, meeting friends in Sanlitun, or exploring the hutongs—was seamless and fast. You never have to worry about getting stranded in a remote suburb; you are plugged straight into the pulse of the capital. Price-Friendly and Value Studying abroad can easily break the bank, but Beijing offers a surprisingly price-friendly structure relative to the immense value you receive. When you factor in professional, certified native teachers, small group dynamics (which ensure you actually get speaking time rather than sitting silently in a lecture hall of thirty), also found my Chinese name 李景龙, Chinese dragon represents noble personality and foresights, all-inclusive materials, the ROI is exceptional. Daily life in Beijing also scales to fit your budget—you can find high-end dining or incredible, cheap local noodle shops right outside the Dawanglu complex, making it easy to manage living expenses over a prolonged stay. My fav place is downstairs of skp shopping mall where I can find almost the cuisine all over the world. Staff Interaction and Community What truly sets LTL apart from a standard institutional academy is the human element. From day one, the staff Linda, and Alessandra , the interaction felt less like dealing with administration and more like joining a welcoming community. The teachers are rigorous, highly professional, and genuinely invested in your progress, pushing you just enough to break past your comfort zone while keeping classes fun and engaging. Outside of lessons, the school fosters an inclusive social environment with regular cultural activities, lunches, and events. As a foreigner landing in China, having a bilingual support team that helps you sort out local logistics—from mobile apps to setting up your routine—takes away all the initial friction. Two months at LTL Beijing completely transformed my relationship with the Chinese language. Between the unmatched linguistic purity of Beijing, the central, transit-friendly hub of Dawanglu, and a supportive, cost-effective framework, it provides an ideal ecosystem for any serious learner. If you want a school that challenges you, surrounds you with standard Mandarin, and feels like a community rather than a factory, LTL Beijing is the place to be.

LTL Language School responded to this reviewOctober 26, 2026

It sounds like Beijing really became home! We're thrilled the Dawanglu location, the standard Mandarin and the small classes all worked so well for you. Linda and Alessandra will love reading this. Thanks so much for taking the time to write such a detailed and helpful review for other learners. Keep up the great work studying Mandarin and we hope to see you again some day! LTL Team

I'd highly recommend LTL Chengdu for a Mandarin learning experience. I had three weeks of one-on-one learning at the intermediate level with teacher Guo Xinyue, and she was excellent. I learned a lot, and we also managed to have great conversations aabout society,history, social issues, families and so on, turning these conversations into opportunities to learn more vocabulary. The school is well-run, with a friendly atmosphere, and Chengdu is a very pleasant city, especially in October.

LTL Language School responded to this reviewOctober 26, 2026

Thanks so much for taking the time and keep up the great work studying Mandarin. Chengdu in October will be waiting if you come back some day! LTL Team

I am delighted to share with you my very positive impression of the quality ad professionalism of the teachers and staff here at Silk Mandarin. I took a two week course of intensive Chinese and, although i found the language very difficult the patience and good humour of the teachers have made it a very enjoyable and rewarding experience. I especially like to recommend to my readers my teacher ( laoshi) Evelyn who shepharded me through the awful pronunciation stages of my early online weeks and had enormous patience with by horrible short term memory.

I chose Beijing as my mandarin studying location which was one of the best decisions I made! Not justbecause of the transportation for every day courses and activities. Also, this city is very friendly to all kinds of foreigners no matter how fluently Mandarin you can speak with them or just gestures haha! Great arrangement for my classes where I studied new words, practice oral dialogues, or even chat with teacher to know local life’s…

LTL Language School responded to this reviewOctober 26, 2026

Getting by with Mandarin or just a few gestures and a smile, that's the Beijing spirit! We're thrilled you chose the city and enjoyed chatting with your teachers about local life. Thanks so much for taking the time and keep up the great work studying Chinese! LTL Team

I chose Beijing as my mandarin studying location which was one of the best decisions I made! Not justbecause of the transportation for every day courses and activities. Also, this city is very friendly to all kinds of foreigners no matter how fluently Mandarin you can speak with them or just gestures haha! Great arrangement for my classes where I studied new words, practice oral dialogues, or even chat with teacher to know local life’s…

LTL Language School responded to this reviewOctober 26, 2026

Getting by with Mandarin or just a few gestures and a smile, that's the Beijing spirit! We're thrilled you chose the city and enjoyed chatting with your teachers about local life. Thanks so much for taking the time and keep up the great work studying Chinese! LTL Team

总之，这一个半月在北京的学习对我意义非凡。这段经历让我受益匪浅，我的汉语口语进步很大，所以我很高兴能在北京遇到老师，也很高兴能在这里认识你们。我过得很开心，真的很满足。学校和老师们都很棒。衷心感谢大家。总之，这一个半月在北京的学习对我意义非凡。这段经历让我受益匪浅，我的汉语口语进步很大，所以我很高兴能在北京遇到老师，也很高兴能在这里认识你们。我过得很开心，真的很满足。学校和老师们都很棒。衷心感谢大家。

LTL Language School responded to this reviewOctober 26, 2026

A month and a half in Beijing and a big step forward in your spoken Chinese is what we love to hear!! Our teachers will be so happy to read your kind words. Thanks so much for taking the time and keep up the great work studying Chinese. We hope to see you again some day! LTL Team

Xiatan is our fav teacher. The class is much fun and we not only learn about language but also culture etc. And things about China. We interact and discuss a lot and also learn new vocabulary every day!!!

LTL Language School responded to this reviewOctober 26, 2026

Thanks so much Rahel, great picture too!! Come back again soon. LTL Team

I had such a wonderful experience at the LTL language school! I spent two weeks learning Mandarin, with group classes in the morning with Summer and private lessons with Alice afterwards. Summer and Alice were both amazing teachers, very kind, patient and encouraging. Summer made the group classes engaging and fun, while Alice always adapted the private lessons perfectly to my level and had a great way of explaining things and making them easy to understand. Both created such a warm and positive atmosphere. I learned so much in only two weeks and genuinely looked forward to class every day. Highly recommend this school to anyone wanting to learn Mandarin!

LTL Language School responded to this reviewOctober 26, 2026

Looking forward to class every single day after only two weeks is amazing!! We're thrilled to hear that! Summer and Alice will both love reading this, and we'll make sure they see your kind words. Thanks so much for taking the time and keep up the great work studying Mandarin! LTL Team

I spent four weeks at LTL school in Beihai. The school is very flexible according to your needs. They will teach HSK courses, just simple spoken language, or help you improve in the direction you choose. I have been learning mandarin for 3 years and wanted the opportunity to use the language and improve my listening skills. In my time at LTL, I was immersed in Chinese from the day I arrived. My fluency and listening skills improved a lot. I go home with a good understanding of where I need to focus next. I hope to return next year to solidify my further improvement.

LTL Language School responded to this reviewOctober 21, 2026

Thanks for your kind words, Pat. It was great to have you with us in Beihai :) Hope you keep improving back home! Come back some day. LTL Team

We came to Beijing for two weeks without the programs,And I have improved a lot, especially about practical Chinese on daily topics. A small group really helped us Discuss with other classmates and make friends./;)Love the welcoming lunch very much

LTL Language School responded to this reviewOctober 21, 2026

It was so much fun, Eva!! It was great having you in Beijing with us. Lunch is always better shared together, we agree!! Come back again :) LTL Team

I participated in a two week program at LTL Chengdu, and I had an amazing time while learning a lot! My instructor Wei was super friendly and dedicated, and I could not have imagined a better teacher. She tailored her instruction specifically to my goals and used real world situations to teach so I could have a more immersive and rich experience. Not only did my Chinese language skills improve, but I also learned a lot about the local culture, food, and lifestyle — things I could never get a chance to experience in a traditional classroom. I highly recommend LTL Chengdu and my teacher Wei!

LTL Language School responded to this reviewOctober 12, 2026

So happy to hear it, Alex :) You made some great progress in a short amount of time. Keep it up back home and thanks for the kind words. LTL Team

I had a really great experience at this Chinese learning school! The teachers, especially Ann and Jamie, were amazing and genuinely helped me improve my Chinese. They were patient, encouraging and always willing to explain things when I didn’t understand. Their teaching made learning Chinese much more enjoyable, and I became a lot more confident in my speaking and understanding. You can tell that they really care about their students and want everyone to do well. I’m really grateful for all their help and would definitely recommend this school to anyone looking to improve their Chinese!

LTL Language School responded to this reviewOctober 12, 2026

Thanks for your kind words, Brandon. We're delighted you had a blast studying Chinese with us and we hope you continue to make improvements :) Come back some time soon. LTL Team