Chinese Programs in Shanghai&Suzhou with Silk Mandarin

Chinese Programs in Shanghai&Suzhou with Silk Mandarin

Location
  • China
    • Shanghai
Length
2 weeks
Language
Chinese

Program Details

Immersion Level
Intensive Standard
Class Size
Private Lessons Small Class (1-7) Medium Class (8-15)
Weekly Classroom Hours
20
Housing
Apartment Host Family Hostel Hotel

Pricing

Price Details
1 orientation + 32 Face2face classes
1 Course Instruction video
7 Pinyin videos
41 self-study videos for preview and review
12 extensive listening videos
12 bonus videos+12 recap videos
HSK 1 Standard Course Textbook & audios
HSK 1 Standard Course Workbook & audios & answers
2 pinyin quizzes
12 self-study quizzes
15 units and 5 combo Quizlet
Midterm Quiz
Final Exam
12 new words Handouts
12 character worksheets(downloadable)
4 vocabulary&grammar review checklist handout
Listening text pinyin version of
HSK 1 Standard Course Workbook
vocabulary&character flashcards
What's Included
Some Activities Classes Wifi
What's Not Included
Accommodation Airfare Airport Transfers Meals Travel Insurance Visa
May 20, 2026
Jul 03, 2026
40 travelers are looking at this program

About Program

Intensive Program: With 4 to 6 lessons a day you will feel immersed in Chinese language and culture. Listening, speaking, reading and writing, and will all be taught in a balanced way. It aims at acquiring the highest level of Conversational Chinese. The focus of the lessons will be on daily life and this, combined with the use of games and pair/group work, will give an optimal learning environment and a full Chinese experience.

Part-time Program: The part-time courses are the perfect solution for those people that have a busy agenda. Part-time 4 and 2 are both top choices of people that work during the day or that prefer to study Chinese in a less intensive way. With part-time 4 and 2 you also have the possibility to choose to have class on weekdays or weekends.

Our Private Chinese Lessons account for the utmost flexible and personalised lessons. With our 1-on-1 course your class is tailored to your personal schedule and needs, focusing on topics of your choice.

COMMUNITY REVIEWS SUMMARY

This program offers flexible scheduling and personalized lessons that adapt to individual needs, making it suitable for busy learners. Students appreciate the knowledgeable, patient teachers who use effective, innovative methods and provide helpful materials like flashcards and interactive tools. The welcoming, supportive community and cultural activities enhance the learning experience, though some note the pace can be demanding but rewarding.

Program Highlights

  • Full immersion in Chinese language and culture.
  • Full time teachers native to China and bilingual.
  • Slow Motion Technique to teach you Chinese with just one rule.
  • 2 in 1 curriculum to teach you Conversational Chinese and to prepare you to pass the HSK exam.
  • Group Class Starting Dates in 2026: Jan 12th, Feb 2nd, Mar 9th, Apr 13th, May 11th, Jun 15th, Jul 13th, Aug 10th, Sep 7th, Oct 12th, Nov 9th, Dec 7th

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Program Reviews

4.92 Rating
based on 307 reviews
  • 5 rating 91.86%
  • 4 rating 8.14%
  • 3 rating 0%
  • 2 rating 0%
  • 1 rating 0%
  • Instruction 4.95
  • Support 4.95
  • Fun 4.9
  • Housing 4.75
  • Value 4.65
Showing 209 - 216 of 307 reviews
Mauricio
5/5
Yes, I recommend this program

Very effective program, great teachers and nice environment

Learning Chinese is a huge challenge,  so you need to have the proper support and the adequate tools. Silk Mandarin has provided me numerous resources that have allowed me to be able to start understanding the language and after only three months I can have a basic conversation and I am also able to read many characters.    The teachers are very talented and professional; the system they use has a good balance of all the skills you need when learning a new language: listening, reading,  writing and speaking.    I believe Chinese language has a unique logic,  and Silk Mandarin's teachers have given me lots of support first to understand the forementioned logic,  and then to start using it when practicing the language.   Sharing the classroom with people  from many different countries has significantly enriched this experience. Learning at this school has also been a great opportunity to be introduced to Chinese culture,  which has so many fascinating aspects that I might have not learned about somewhere else. 

What was the most surprising thing you saw or did?
The effectiveness of passing from passive to active learners through a creative methodology that increased significantly my learning speed.
115 people found this review helpful.
belin
5/5
Yes, I recommend this program

Intensive Chinese

This was a perfect experince you can imagine. Your teachers immidiately become your sincere friends. You have the chance that learn Chinese while enjoying and you can always have the chance to chat with them and practise.It is never just learning Chinese but you can also go around Suzhou(we climbed for example ), learn how to play majiang, how to cook dumplings and enjoy the perfect moments of taichi. Also the materials that being used are really efficient and really help you learn deeply.Well, thanks for everyhing!

What was the most unfamiliar thing you ate?
My teacher ate chicken legs one day. I could not manage to get used to it and i still cannot. :))
95 people found this review helpful.
Richard
5/5
Yes, I recommend this program

finally

As a beginner, it was a relief to finally get down to learning Chinese properly - apps and videos could only scratch the surface. This school finally put me in touch with the language after 18 months of being in China, and the structured course, with selected language areas, all useful for daily use, means that I actually feel progress week to week, and more at home overall. The teachers are adaptable to the learners in that they use their excellent English as much as you might need, and using Chinese only as much as you can manage, so I feel very supported, and intend to continue. The approach resembles that found in EFL, with different areas covered: vocabulary and grammar in useful contexts with speaking practice. Besides, the school had a course which suited my limited timings, something unavailable elsewhere, and I needed something structured rather than a private tutor - that hasn't worked for me in the past. So, I'd recommend this if you want to make your Chinese real.

93 people found this review helpful.
Jane
5/5
Yes, I recommend this program

Come on

School has various programs, and it provides customized study to study necessary. My teachers and staffs is always with dialogue or practice in Chinese Mandarin skills to help you improve. Also outside of class teachers and staffs personally try to help and supported me. In addition, the five months after classes at school I Chinese ability has improved a lot. And their curriculum and content are excellent. I highly recommend the school. 🤗🇨🇳👩🏻‍🏫📝 I garranty!!!! I think whoever comes to this school can experience and learn many things about China as well as Chinese culture in this school.

What was the most surprising thing you saw or did?
The teachers and staff at this school helped me whenever I needed help outside of school, and I was surprised and grateful to the warm heart.
97 people found this review helpful.
Jacob
5/5
Yes, I recommend this program

Excellent Teachers

I went to Silk Mandarin with the specific goal of passing HSK 6, the one on one classes organized by Silk Mandarin and my teacher Liwen were excellent. After sitting down and going through a mock test together during our first session Liwen identified the areas where I needed to improve and focus the most. In subsequent sessions we focused on these areas and Liwen taught me strategies that helped me save time and score better.

Ive taken lots of Chinese classes at different universities and in different private settings and can honestly say that Silk Mandarin was the best. They understood my own specific goals and were able to provide the roadmap and materials necessary to achieve that goal in only 4 lessons.

What is your advice to future travelers on this program?
To achieve what you really want in a language class make sure you let the teacher know what your goal is. Im very confident Silk Mandarin could help any motivated student achieve that goal across a broad spectrum of topics and interests.
100 people found this review helpful.
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Sapna
5/5
Yes, I recommend this program

Best school for learning Chinese

Learning Chinese requires commitment and Silk Mandarin provides the right level of flexibility to fit your needs. As a busy corporate executive, the classes are tailor made for me with tangible results. I can clearly feel the progress I've made and I can now speak more often in daily situations. The teachers are professional and patient, and make learning practical. The Slow Motion Technique is a great tool to remember an important rule in the language. The best part of learning with Silk Mandarin is that they make it so much fun! Really such a great experience overall.

104 people found this review helpful.
Sabrina
5/5
Yes, I recommend this program

The one and only Chinese Language School

Silk Mandarin was recommended by a good friend of mine. I had tried various other language schools before, but the methodology (customized flashcards, the slow-motion process and the and THE pen) and qualifications of the teachers intrigued me. So after 15 days of private lessons I had HSK1 and HSK 2 done. What an achievement (admitting: I did know most of the words since I am in China for many years, but I could not read or write) - tick. I then approached HSK 3 within a daily course but quickly realized that I do not have the capacity to attend on a daily basis, so the school was flexible enough to swap my package to private lessons. And I am with my teacher Andy ever since (Andy has gotten me through HSK1 and 2 already in speed time). Andy is my favorite teacher (no offense to the others), but we really got on. Andy pays attention on what I would like to focus on, she is strict but forgiving in the same time. She accommodates my schedule and goes the extra mile of making tools that help me remember the characters (aside from the awesome stories I receive to characters). I truly value my time and progress at Silk Mandarin; I wish I could spend more time outside of the classroom reviewing what we have done, but nevertheless, I am at the early stages of HSK 4 now, and that is because of Andy and Silk Mandarin. Thank you for helping me with what I have achieved so far and for what I am still in the game for!

What is your advice to future travelers on this program?
I have done a lot of research before I signed up for a language school. I can wholeheartedly recommend Silk Mandarin as THE language school to go to if you would like to learn in an effective and harmonious environment with people that make this language more fun than it already is.
98 people found this review helpful.
Ana
5/5
Yes, I recommend this program

Best Chinese course in Shanghai

The lessons are very complete with plenty of audiovisual materials. The teachers are excellent, very encouraging and make classes very fun!
I took private lessons 1 on 1 which were done in my business office during lunchtime. It was great to have this flexibility and specially when I had business trips, I was able to reschedule without any problems. My teacher Masae is simply the best! She is so patient with me and very sweet and helpful all the time.
I totally recommend Silk Mandarin if you are interested in learning about Chinese and the culture of China.

If you did this all over again, what's one thing you would change?
I would study more in order to make the most of this experience
98 people found this review helpful.

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