Fun place to learn Mandarin

I studied Mandarin on-and-off for many years and got to a level where I could comfortably have simple conversations. Having lived in Taipei & Shanghai for the last 8 years, I felt that I hadn’t advanced much on my own and so it was time to find a teacher. I tried online private classes but disliked the lack of personal interaction. I visited a few schools in Shanghai and decided on Silk Mandarin because the people I spoke to were genuinely welcoming and passionate about how they differentiated from other schools. I knew what type of teacher I was looking for and was matched perfectly with Lexie. She has a bright personality, encouraging, and thorough. Our classes are always full of laughter and I enjoy the flexibility of topics covered based on what I’m interested to learn.