Program Reviews

I took both HSK 2 and HSK 3 with Jane 老师 at Silk Mandarin.

Jane 老师 was not only incredibly knowledgeable (always had an answer to any grammar question, and her English is impeccable which helped with explanations of concepts and accurate translations).

Upon starting HSK3 I didn’t believe Jane when she said I’d know hundreds of Characters in about 2 months time, but here I am, I just finished my HSK3 exam. Thank you @Jane老师 and @SilkMandarin!

What sold me on SilkMandarin vs other schools I’ve been to, is that Silk doesn’t waste your time. You get perfectly structured preparation and review materials so that you can focus on PRACTICAL APPLICATION during class rather than reading a textbook. This is what sets Silk apart from many other schools and/or studying with online HSK videos.

Jane老师 created such a productive and fun classroom environment that made class so enjoyable and always something to look forward to despite having a full work schedule. Sometimes I doubted my abilities to make it through the challenging parts, and if ai had studied alone I’m almost certain I would’ve given up. But Jane老师 helped me succeed by being compassionate, motivating and encouraging. Having such a skilled teacher is absolutely priceless!

And the icing on the cake: Besides the classes there is also optional group outings and activities. We played Mahjong, ate Hotpot and shared many fun coffee breaks together. Jane老师 and other teachers would always be there to assist with real-life application of the language.

Thank you @Jane老师 and @SilkMandarin for bringing me to HSK 3 level in such a short time and which so many meaningful and memorable moments on the way. 100% worth it, 100% recommended.

I am so happy that I found the Silk Mandarin Language School! I have been studying Chinese for almost two years in the United States. For two years I have attended two different Chinese language courses. I quickly became frustrated with my Chinese learning progress, because after several courses, I was still unable to put together simple sentences. Before finding Silk Mandarin, I was going to quit learning Chinese. It is a very difficult language to learn. Even though I knew over 500 hundred Chinese words and characters, I still could not communicate with my wife and her family members.

I was very hesitant to take courses at Silk Mandarin, because I’m located in the USA and the school is located in China. I was really worried that their courses would not fit into my schedule (because of the time difference). Also, I was really worried about not being able to keep up with the lessons and fellow students. I am so glad that I was wrong! After my first demo class, I knew that this was the right place for me. Their blended learning structure is amazing! I was able to jump right in and finally understand how to put together basic sentences and my grammar is 10 times better! My only regret is that I did not start my learning journey at Silk Mandarin first!

My teacher Yanqin is also amazing! She is a great teacher! Because of her, I am more confident in speaking Chinese. Anytime that I had a question or struggled in a particular area, she would take the time to help me until I was able to understand. I couldn’t be happier with Yanqin and the Silk Mandarin Team!

My experience with Silk Mandarin was excellent from the start.
I started speaking to Amy first and she really took the time to understand my goals, assess my skill level, and patiently answered all my questions.
I took the intensive HSK3 course with Jane, an experienced teacher who structured the lessons well and was able to explain complicated grammar structures in a way that was easy to understand (also, her English was great which helped). The best part about the classes was all the practical speaking and listening exercises which I think is what really propelled my learning and confidence in the language.
Jane knows the HSK curriculum so well - it really helped that she could pick the right level of words and grammar to incorporate into conversations and give us the best opportunities to practice.
The teachers and staff created a fun and engaging learning environment. Breaks were great for practicing what we had learned with other students and teachers, and we often went out for lunch together after class, which allowed us to experience more local culture and food.

Helpful tutors and staff. Insightful course suitable for beginner or intermediate level students. Really helpful when it comes to solving or helping problems outside academic work. Superb clarity of teaching to improve your Mandarin proficiency. Located in city center very convenient to go by public transport. Easily to find foods nearby with walkable environment. Once every month Silk Mandarin held events for students and staff to join. Worth the time and money well spent for studying Mandarin.

I am glad that our roads cross with Silk Mandarin. Our Jane was very friendly and helpful during our whole learning Journey. She is always patient and willing to help. I was trying to do self study before Silk Mandarin and some of the basic learning concepts were missing and Jane helped me to have better understanding of the language. They have online metarials supported by videos, You can do self study back home. Now it is time to learn Chinese charachters. It will be more challanging but I will succeed with the help of Silk Mandarin. Thanks a lot.

The 1-on-1 online lessons allowed for personalized learning and allowed me to fit lessons around my work schedule. I have lived in China for several years and wanted to improve my Mandarin skills. Silk Mandarin offered what I needed to suit my learning style. They provided a very good framework, PPTS and additional videos/handouts. All the resources they offer are very clear and easy to follow. The lessons build on previous knowledge and key words learnt for homework, which helps it flow smoothly, building effectively on vocabulary and grammar. The teachers are friendly and helpful and are great at explaining the grammar and vocab. My teacher is able to tailor lessons to target my specific skills and adapting the content to my proficiency level and speed. The interactive exercises and real-life conversation practice has greatly enhanced my learning.

I would recommend Silk Mandarin for anyone of any level wanting to learn and practice.

I started from zero Chinese level and had low expectations on the possibility to progress in short time, but after having completed the HSK1 I can say it is a very effective approach. It is required high effort, to be honest. I have studied 2-3h per week for two months approx. This methodology based on preview (study before the class) and review (after the class) truly works in consolidating the learnings. I had Jane as teacher and I can highly recommend her. She is professional and easy going at the same time. Always willing to address my doubts and curiosity, not only on the language but also on the Chinese culture in general. Very positive experience!

After looking for several schools in SH i decided to go for SilkMandarin, first i had a session with Coco who explained me all the content of the course and the different modalities, then i started the HSK1 with Jane, at this point i never had any contact with the chinese language, so the first classes were very cool and interesting with Jane, i think 4 clases just concentrating on pronuntiation and hearing the tones 😂which in chinese is the difficult part for me, what i really liked is that Jane saw which words or tones we were speaking wrong and knew which mistakes we do so that we can focus on that. She is very patient so for us with zero knowledge is a great start also to get confident speaking in chinese. I almost finish hsk1 now but definitely will enroll for the level 2 - with Jane of course 😉
If you want to learn chinese in a fun way - definitely go for silk mandarin 😎

Silk mandarin is the best place so far to learn Chinese. They give you too many learning materials to study. As I’ve mentioned it to them before, “It is almost impossible to not learn from Silk Mandarin”. The way they teach Chinese is very good, very practical. The teachers are very professional and make it easy to learn. They make a study plan for their students and help their students to reach their goals in learning. All the staff are very nice and caring. They also have social activities, they are very friendly and very fun.

My first time experience with Silk Mandarin was great. I was concerned about the online platform and it's effectiveness, but my concerns were quickly eliminated. The platform provided all the necessary resources to help me to learn. The teacher was very knowledgeable and helpful, there was strong administrative support, and the classes were flexible to suit my schedule. All that was left up to me was to commit to attending the classes, doing assignments, and practising. I would recommend to anyone serious about learning Mandarin.