Program Reviews

I spent two weeks studying Chinese at LTL Chengdu, and I honestly had an amazing time. It was my second time there, and I already know that I want to come back again.

I am still a beginner, and vocabulary is the hardest part for me. Sometimes I knew what I wanted to say but could not find the right words. Panpan was always very patient and made sure I never felt bad or embarrassed about it. She helped me express myself and made me feel like a real part of the class.

I also loved that our lessons were not only about Chinese. We talked about life in China, cultural differences, geography, food and many other things. These discussions were probably my favourite part because they helped me understand China in a much more personal way. Panpan is very kind, funny and definitely the right person to be a teacher!!!!!!

One of the best moments was our trip to a small mountain city with Panpan and my classmates. It was extremely fun, and seeing the Chinese countryside was something that had been on my bucket list for a long time.

I also really enjoyed spending time with Teacher Ying, Unicorn, Alex and Stiles. They were all super kind, and I felt like I could tell them anything. I loved talking, eating and spending time with them, and they made my experience at LTL much more special.

The whole school has a very friendly atmosphere. I met people from all over the world, made new connections and hopefully some friends for life. I especially enjoyed going for lunch or dinner together after school. I was on the group class plan, so I still had at least half of the day to explore Chengdu.

I learned a lot during these two weeks, but the friendships and memories are probably what I will remember the most. For me, learning Chinese in China is definitely the most effective and enjoyable way to do it.

I studied Mandarin for two months at LTL Singapore, and I absolutely loved my lessons. My teacher was Zhang Hui laoshi, and she was an amazing teacher who made our lessons a lot of fun while also making the language points and grammar super easy to understand. She made sure I felt confident when practicing my Mandarin, and also motivated me to keep studying and trying my best. My program was well-organised and flexible when I needed to make changes, and there were lots of opportunities provided to practice my Mandarin speaking in public when we went out to do activities together. I especially loved how we were able to study in different locations around the city, which gave me a chance to explore new areas I'd never been to before. I would highly recommend studying here!

My experience at LTL Chengdu has been excellent, thanks to my friendly and highly competent teacher, Meng. Over the past six weeks, my Chinese has improved significantly while I’ve enjoyed authentic experiences and met many interesting people. Meng created a relaxed, conversational classroom that focused on improving fluency while naturally introducing new vocabulary, grammar and cultural topics, which was perfectly tailored to my Chinese level. This approach strengthened my confidence in real conversations and made the intensive course enjoyable.

LTL Beihai is an immersion gem! The teachers are exceptional—patient, skilled, and genuinely invested in your progress. They tailor lessons to your goals and correct every mistake with kindness. The director goes above and beyond, organizing amazing weekend trips to beaches, night markets, and nearby villages, plus fun activities like martial arts and Mandarin Corner with locals. With very few foreigners in town, you're forced to speak Chinese daily—my listening and speaking skyrocketed in weeks. The homestay option adds deep cultural immersion; my host family was incredibly warm. Small classes, strong community, affordable pricing. If you want rapid progress away from expat bubbles, this is it!

I stumbled upon this place while visiting Taiwan and decided to spend a couple of weeks working on my Chinese (after getting frustrated that everyone seemed to speak English in and around the hotel I was staying at). It turned out to be a great decision; really welcoming staff (shout out to Greta, Alin and Riona), lots of social activities with friendly students of various ages, levels and backgrounds and an immersive teaching environment, which was absolutely what I needed to give my faltering Chinese a much-needed push. I'm really grateful to both of my teachers, Jessica and Jack, who were both knowledgeable and engaging and were able to adapt my one-to-one time with them to suit my specific language learning needs. I'll definitely pay the Taipei LTL school another visit next time I'm in the country!

In June, I was fortunate enough to spend two weeks in Chengdu attending an intensive Chinese language course at the LTL-School. Having previously lived in China for two and a half years, I wanted to refresh and improve my Chinese skills. LTL’s promise of an immersive learning experience, combined with the option of staying with a Chinese host family, immediately caught my attention.

Organization
Everything went very smoothly from start to finish. My initial contact with the school was excellent, and the staff were always patient and helpful when answering my questions. Airport pickup was well organized and completely hassle-free. While it would have been nice to receive the host family’s contact details and address a little earlier, this ultimately turned out not to be an issue at all.

Homestay
I stayed with a wonderful host who stopped by every day to prepare breakfast and dinner. She made me feel incredibly welcome from the very beginning, and I had plenty of opportunities to chat with her. She was very patient, and I really appreciated having someone to practice my Chinese with outside of the classroom. At the same time, I enjoyed having my own room and bathroom, which gave me enough privacy to relax and recharge after classes.

Location
I absolutely loved Chengdu. I know China quite well and have visited many major cities, but Chengdu ranks very high on my list. This is largely due to my overwhelmingly positive experiences with the local people. Everyone I met was warm, welcoming, and genuinely interested in talking to me. Whenever locals realized that I could hold a conversation in Chinese, they were delighted and often eager to chat. Being surrounded by people who are willing to engage with you in Chinese is incredibly motivating and helps build confidence.
One thing I would highly recommend is taking your study materials to one of Chengdu’s many teahouses after class. Immersing yourself in the city’s tea culture while reviewing what you have learned creates a unique and enjoyable learning environment—and I genuinely believe it helps.

The Chengdu School
My language course was very intensive. I booked two weeks of one-on-one lessons, four hours per day. In addition, I spent at least two hours each evening reviewing material and preparing for the next day’s lessons. It was demanding, but that was exactly what I was looking for. If you truly want to improve, there is no substitute for consistent study and actively using what you learn.
One minor challenge was the schedule. Occasionally, I had afternoon classes that finished at 6 p.m., followed by lessons starting between 8 and 9 a.m. the next morning. On those occasions, I sometimes felt a bit rushed when preparing for the following day. However, this was only a small issue and did not significantly affect my overall experience.
During my stay, I had three different teachers, each with their own teaching style, which I found refreshing. Most of my lessons were with LTL-Teacher Michael, who did an excellent job (foto below). He has a deep understanding of Chinese grammar, language learning, and Chinese culture. We had many interesting discussions, and his enthusiasm made the four hours of daily lessons pass surprisingly quickly.

Conclusion
If you are looking for a welcoming and immersive environment to improve your Chinese, I can highly recommend LTL Chengdu. The combination of dedicated teachers, a supportive homestay experience, and the friendly atmosphere of Chengdu creates an excellent setting for language learning.

Related to the housing, I can only express my gratitude to my host family. The communication went great, was easy to find, located in a beautiful place of shanghai, close to parks, and 1hr from school.
Related to school, the teachers were really nice. I took besides the group classes, individual clases, and it was worthy, more tailored to my interests ( talk and reading Hanzi)
Of course in one week you cannot expect much, but I have a pretty good conversational base.
The group classes are nice, but I would highly recommend the extra 1 to 1, to those that want to take it seriously.
If you go just for fun, the group is OK.
If you take it seriously and as an investment in your education, take 1 to 1 too.

I studied for approximately three months at the LTL program in Taipei, taking one-on-one lessons. My teacher, Wei Wei, was a fantastic teacher and would always tailor the lessons to my interests and learning goals. I learned so much from her and am very impressed by the quality of teaching overall.

LTL is special because of the amount of social activities organised by the team. Essentially every day, there was a lunch or social activity / excursion, which allowed students to get to know each other and form community bonds. The atmosphere of the school was very welcoming and happy!

My time at LTL was great!
I studied there for a brief time, but I found the lessons and the materials provided quite enriching;
Furthermore; The school's location was very convenient, as it was placed near the Taikoo-li epicentre, hence you had quite a lot of things to see//eat//or do.

Finally, my teacher Cora was a delight! she was very passionate and empathetic, yet she remained demanding and hard-working, which I believe is the perfect balance, lessons withher were very dynamic, and we progressed very fast.

I’ve just spent 2 weeks learning Mandarin with LTL language school in Taipei. I am a returning student having attended classes in Taipei as well as Shanghai. What I love about the school in Taipei is its ability to balance language classes with extra-curricular activities allowing students to experience the local culture. Riona Chen is very good at engaging with students and, among other things, organizing lunches in surrounding areas allowing us the opportunity to try the local delicacies. Meanwhile Greta is there to make sure that the registration process goes smoothly and is always ready to answer any emails promptly. Same with Alin, on site, who is always available to guide you to the right place. With such a team in place along with other members of staff, I always felt welcomed, acknowledged and well cared for. LTL manages to create a sense of belonging and, in offering opportunities to go out in groups, renders the process of connecting with other students easier. While in Taipei, I had two weeks of classes with different teachers: Wolfgang Wu and Shihwei Huang in the first week, Yawen wu and Jialin Wang in the second. In my view, this concept worked well and made the experience very enjoyable and diverse as every tutor would bring in their own style of teaching peppered with their own knowledge and experience of Taiwanese culture. That way, you don’t get bored and get a more rounded view of Taipei and more generally Taiwanese traditions. I really enjoyed my time in the school and feel my Mandarin skills have improved a lot. Being on site allows you to put into practice what you learn in class as soon as you step outside the school. It doesn’t get better than this !!!