Lisa Italian

I spent 3 weeks at LTL with 4 hours of group classes every day. I have done 2 semesters of language classes at my university in Germany before. The classes were really good and my two teachers highly motivated. Another big effect was my homestay family. My speaking and listening abilities improved dramatically in these 3 weeks. LTL is a great community and offers help and activities throughout your stay. Full recommendation!

Florian Germany

I am currently taking part in a programme at the school in Beijing, so I would like to give brief feedback on the overall situation. The school as such is fascinating well organized. The service of a-z is not only smooth and comfortable but at the same time friendly and highly qualified. The quality of teaching is unbeatable. Both 1 on 1 classes and group lessons are rich and incredibly well structured so that you can make an incredible amount of progress in the shortest possible time. I was amazed by how much Chinese I could actually learn in two weeks, and how much self-confidence and help the teachers and the entire team of LTL school show me.

I would like to thank every single person in the school team for this. You have been able to fulfil me with lots of love and happiness over the past few weeks, and I have made such gifts, both professionally and personally, which I have not experienced in any other place in the world in this form. Be it the host family or the pick-up at the airport, everything – everything – went smoothly and with a smile on the lips of the team of the school.

Thank you thank you and a huge recommendation to anyone who has an interest in the Chinese language. 5 Stars and if possible still a heart to it!

Emma France

My time with LTL was absolutely amazing. I was welcomed and looked after from the start, my teachers were competent and encouraging, and I was given the opportunity to experience authentic Chinese culture. LTL Mandarin School helps you integrate with local friends, appropriate local expressions and appreciate local customs. My experience with LTL could not have been better!

Daniel Australia

I was able to learn more Mandarin in four weeks than in six months back home. I absolutely loved my teachers and my homestay family. LTL is a highly professional and well-run organisation. I’ll be coming back 🙂

Susanna Sweden

Great school with amazing teachers! I have only been here for 6 weeks but under this time I’ve learnt more Chinese than I did in one year in Sweden. The people working here are the most friendly people you can find so you never feel alone. If you have any questions or wanna change anything, there will always be people there to help. I am gonna miss this place so bad when I go back in two weeks.

Phuntso Bhutan

Bruno Brazil

The experience of studying at LTL in Beijing was great. From the first contact with the school advisor till the last day, the LTL team gave me huge support, even for activities not related to the school, like booking a taxi to take me to Great Wall and other things. The homestay was really convenient, about 30 min from the school, and all of them were very kind to me, especially at Chinese New Year. The school also provides weekly activities, which is a nice way to know other students and have some fun. And finally, the most important point was the huge increase in my mandarin skills in only one month. 1 on 1 classes were awesome, once I was free to choose the way and the speed of learning.

Susanna Finland

LTL provided excellent support right from the first contact with the school until the end of the programme. Someone always answered my questions immediately, even when they weren’t urgent queries.

I had two great teachers for my one-on-one classes and the topics we covered in class were exactly those that I was interested in and my vocabulary expanded during the 6 weeks. I had good opportunities to improve speaking fluency and have grammar and pronunciation problems corrected. I enjoyed the fact that the course was challenging and that I also learned much about China today.

I opted for the serviced apartment accommodation. The living quarters were sunny and the area nice and quiet. There were many food options locally. For anyone thinking about this option, you need to remember that the standard of cleanliness may not be what you are used to at home. However, my landlady responded to any calls immediately. My time at LTL was very positive. I thought it was a little expensive, but on the other hand, it was money well spent.

Marcus Denmark

I have just completed my 3-week program at LTL Shanghai, and it has been fantastic. I am studying Chinese at my university in Copenhagen and did this to maintain my Chinese level during summer vacation. From the moment I arrived at Shanghai airport (my 1st time in China) everything went smooth. The airport pick-up, provided by the school, was there on time and took me directly to my homestay family. The homestay experience is optional, but was very interesting and allows you to really get the Chinese culture under your skin. And of course, it is the best way to improve your oral Chinese. The school is located in one of the most cool areas of Shanghai, and there are plenty of good restaurants, shops and bars nearby. But the best thing about LTL is the staff. They are so welcoming and friendly, and right away you’ll feel like a part of the LTL family. They plan weekly events such as; dinners at various Chinese restaurants, trips to cultural sites and karaoke nights etc. for both students and teachers which gives this a really cool social environment, that I have never experienced between teachers and students. Besides they are all really skilful, in whatever part of the Chinese language that you want to practice. I have probably learnt more here in these 3 weeks than I would in months back home. I will miss this place very much, but hopefully, I will come back again and again. And so should you. I can not recommend this place any higher.

Alexander Switzerland

Coming to Beijing in the coldest month of the year seems to be a bad idea? Spending Christmas and New Year in China doesn’t have your homeplace’s atmosphere? Not at all! I went to Beijing in December and January to study Chinese at LTL Mandarin School. It’s an unforgettable experience. From the first day you arrive, you get into Beijing’s everyday life.

I stayed with a homestay family, they are so kind people, let me participate in their everyday life, let me taste any kinds of great Chinese food, take me to see the place they live. The schedule at school is tight, but the faster the progress is. Every day when talking to Chinese people I felt that I could apply the things we learnt in class. The teachers here are very enthusiastic and you can choose your speed and way of learning. If you want to boost your Chinese from a very basic level to fluent everyday conversations, as I did during the time here, experience Beijing’s great lively atmosphere and make friends with people from all over the world, just try it out!

Joel USA

I have studied foreign languages abroad at schools in France, Italy, Brazil and Korea. I can say without a doubt that LTL is the best language school I have ever attended. From the very first moment you step inside the school, the administration makes you feel welcome and right at home. They go to great lengths to ensure your transition to Shanghai is a smooth one. The teachers at LTL are superb. They carefully explain the intricate nuances of the Chinese language – tonal pronunciation, sentence structures, grammatical rules, character writing – all the skills necessary to succeed in Chinese. But much more than that, the teachers are very friendly, approachable and always happy to help. There is always something going on at school – LTL plans daily lunches in the neighbourhood, weekly dinners, karaoke, weekend visits to interesting cultural sites within Shanghai or trips to other nearby cities (e.g. Suzhou, Nanjing). With so much going on, it is common to see students just hang around for a few hours after the class has ended. LTL puts so much thought and care into everything it does that it does feel like a family away from home, regardless of whether you are here for one week, one month or one year. I wholeheartedly recommend the school to others who are considering studying Chinese in Shanghai.

Hadijah Malaysia

For the 3 weeks of mandarin course, I was glad everything turned out epic. I got super-skilled teachers teaching me, helping me to be prepared for my HSK test. The learning materials are sufficient for me to study for the test. The teachers’ soul focus never leave me either. The environment of the school is welcoming thanks to the teachers and staff being super friendly and widely open-minded. Large diversity of people attended the school so I was lucky enough to meet some great people. Every week, there would be a small get together which is fun to bond with the other students. Overall, I got more than what I bargained for, which keep me wishing I don’t have to leave that school. Because it felt just like home.