Lens Talk Education

I had the opportunity to study Chinese for 3 weeks with Lens Talk in Kunming, and it was a truly wonderful experience, both humanly and academically enriching.

I sincerely want to thank the whole team for their kindness, warm welcome, and constant support throughout my stay. Everyone contributed to making this experience smooth, enjoyable, and very motivating.

The classes were clear, well structured, and adapted to my level. The atmosphere was always positive and supportive, which helped me feel comfortable from the very first day. I regained confidence in myself and made real progress in a short amount of time.

Studying in Kunming is also very inspiring. It is a beautiful and peaceful city, perfect for learning Chinese while discovering local culture. After classes, I had the chance to practice Chinese in real life situations, explore the city, and fully enjoy the immersion experience.

Everything was well organized by Lens Talk, including accommodation and daily support, which made the whole experience stress-free and reassuring.

Even with a basic level of English, everything went smoothly. The teachers and staff always made an effort to communicate and help us understand.

I highly recommend this program to anyone looking for a simple, immersive, and human way to learn Chinese !!

Our family first moved to Kunming in 2017, and quickly realized we needed to learn Chinese. LensTalk has been an excellent fit for our family! The teachers are fun and engaging, and find creative ways to help us use our Chinese in real-life situations. Not only are we learning the language, they have also provided us with culture classes which help us understand the rich Chinese culture even more. Their beautiful school is located right in the heart of Kunming, and easily accessible by subway. We cannot recommend this school enough! Whether you are a beginner learner, looking to advance your Chinese language skills, or make a short-term visit, this school can provide what you need. Our children (ages 17 to 9) have all benefitted greatly from classes at LensTalk as well!

I’ve tried a few ways to learn Chinese – apps, online tutors, even self-study – but nothing came close to the offline, one-on-one course I just finished at Lens Talk. I chose their Business Chinese program, and it turned out to be one of the best decisions I’ve made.

The course is fully customized. My teacher sat down with me first, asked about my goals (business negotiations, emails, and workplace communication), and built a three-week plan just for me. The most recommended format is five hours of immersive learning per day – and honestly, it sounds intense, but it never felt tiring because of how well it was structured.

Every morning, I had three hours of indoor class. We focused on vocabulary, sentence patterns, and business scenarios. Then in the afternoon, two hours of real-world practice based exactly on what we learned in the morning. That’s where the magic happened.

For example, one day we studied how to handle a cooperation negotiation with another company. My teacher prepared all the useful phrases and cultural tips. But what really shocked me was the afternoon session – she actually brought in a friend of hers who works at a local company, and we did a full simulated negotiation. I had to introduce my company, discuss terms, and handle counteroffers. It was real, a little stressful, and incredibly useful. That’s true “learn and apply” in action.

The location made everything easy too. The school is right in the city center, so getting there was never a problem. Tons of food options around – different cuisines every day. And my accommodation was really comfortable, only about five minutes’ walk from the classroom. I could go back for a quick rest or grab my notes anytime.

Over three weeks, I learned so much more than textbook Chinese. My teacher taught me how people actually talk in business settings – the polite refusals, the indirect suggestions, the small talk before a meeting. And because it was one-on-one, the schedule was super flexible. If I needed to start later one day, we just adjusted.

Oh, and I discovered a Yunnan snack called *zha yang yu* – fried potatoes. It comes in different flavors, spicy, minty, cheesy… I got addicted.

I honestly recommend Lens Talk’s Business Chinese program to anyone who wants more than just grammar drills. If you need real, usable Chinese and enjoy learning through doing, give it a try. You might just forget you’re learning too.

I'm not someone who enjoys writing reviews, but this experience really made me want to share it. The learning experience at Lenstalk was very enjoyable for me. The teacher is very professional. They can understand my needs and quickly resolve my questions.

I have four hours of classes every day. Two of them are in the morning. In the afternoon, the teacher will take me to explore the city of Kunming and practice the Chinese I learned in the morning. This arrangement is very reasonable. At the same time, I also really enjoyed the Chinese culture class. I made some very beautiful tie-dye designs and learned to play mahjong. Although I'm not very good at it, haha.

Regarding accommodation, the facilities at the school are excellent and it takes about five minutes to walk to the school. What I have to say is that the location of the school is truly in the city center and very convenient. I can find a wide variety of Chinese cuisine there.

Finally, I would like to say that every teacher in this team truly enjoys their work. One can sense their genuine love for this job, and they also receive respect and self-worth. I hope I will have the chance to come back again soon.