Program Reviews

I stayed in Beijing for 8 weeks doing the Chinese program at LTL. I enjoyed the classes even though sometimes it was a bit difficult, but luckily there was enough room to ask questions. The school is located near the city center, so it is very convenient to do sightseeing after class! LTL also organises 3-4 activities every week, varying from Tai Chi class, visiting Tian'anmen Square or a dumpling making class. They also offer a trip to The Great Wall (Mutianyu part), very convenient and not that busy on a sunday!

Very well prepared lessons, patient teachers, all the staff is very friendly and helps if there is any question, small very personal school, students and teacher can meet during the lunchtime together and sometimes play games, convenient location of the school

Cours très bien préparés, professeurs patients, tout le personnel est très sympathique et aide en cas de question, petite école très personnelle, les élèves et les professeurs peuvent se rencontrer pendant la pause déjeuner et parfois jouer à des jeux, emplacement pratique de l'école

I stayed in Beijing LTL location for two months. I really enjoyed my stay. Any issues that I encountered where taken care of and you can reach the student advisor any time. I did encounter a problem with my first home stay, but the school handled the situation very professionally and I was able to switch. During my stay I met different people from all over the world and made lots of new friends as well. My teacher (Alice) did a great job as well. She is very patient and you can really tell that she loves her job! I can definitely recommend! ;)

The teachers, staff and other students were great. Everyone was really open and accommodating. Any small issue encountered from SIM card to getting around the city the staff quickly helped with, they provided assistance before, during and after the program. The student community was great and activities organized by the school aided in seeing the city. From exploring Beijing’s night life to learning how make dumplings. Teacher Alice was great! She made sure to explain everything super well and took time when any of us students were confused.

The lessons at LTL Chengdu are personalised, intensive and motivating. I was picked up where I was linguistically right from the start. I would particularly like to emphasise my teacher Presli: she is not only a top professional, but also a great person. Her ability to notice and celebrate even the smallest progress motivated me enormously. She helped me to overcome my weaknesses and at the same time encouraged my strengths. I learnt more in eight weeks than I had in months. A clear recommendation!

LTL Chengdu is more than just a language school. Here you are taken seriously, supported individually and seen as a person. I got to know four great teachers - first and foremost Presli, who teaches with clarity, humour and great empathy. Unicorn took us to great restaurants at lunchtime - a culinary adventure! And Mandy organises everything smoothly in the background. Thanks to the buddy programme, where friendly Chinese buddies help with practising, you immediately feel integrated. The school has state-of-the-art facilities and is located in a stylish building. And Chengdu? A fascinating city - big, but never anonymous. I felt at home from day one.

The experience here has been amazing. The teachers, the staff, the environment. I love how it feels like a family, and you don't feel judged. I have learned so much and made lifelong friends. My homestay was the best, we are even planning a visit to my home country. I loved everything, definitely recommend! Also, I enjoy how they always find ways to make fun activities to integrate everyone and get us to experience more of the Beijing culture. Special thanks to my Chinese teacher Lilia, the most patient, awesome, and wholesome Mandarin teacher I have ever had!

Studying Chinese with LTL in Beijing was absolutely wonderful! My teacher Carol was amazing - very smart, patient and well prepared at all times. 1-1 class with her was super fun and I made so much progress. My homestay was amazing as well. I lived with an auntie who cooked the best food every day and only spoke to me in Chinese - even more progress! The free time activities organized by Linda and the fabulous school team were great as well, from visiting temples to tai chi class and tasting tea, it really allowed me to discover Chinese culture from so many angles. I 10/10 recommend this program and really recommend the 1-1 class and homestay option.

I just concluded a two-week stay in Seoul with 40 hours of 1:1 Korean language instruction at LTL Korean Language School. My instructor was excellent: a clear communicator, well-prepared, adjusted to my personal learning style, and always positive and encouraging. She not only taught the language with an emphasis on speaking as I had requested, but also discussed the culture of Korea in which this language exists. This enriched the experience perfectly.

What I most appreciated about the school was the flexibility to meet my needs. With my husband in tow as we traveled and because we had made many plans, I did not participate in extra activities arranged by the school, although they looked like fun. The length of my stay, being able to learn 1:1, which is a priority for me as an older learner, and the ability to go my own way after class every day, was just the right situation for me. So, thanks to LTL for allowing these differences and providing options for students. I hope to return again to continue my journey in the Korean language.

Please Note: I cannot evaluate housing as I made my own hotel reservations in Seoul.

I was at the LTL Language School in Beijing for two weeks and it was great! The classes were both intensive and fun, the teachers were good and motivated, and after class, they offered some interesting activities. Almost everything went smoothly and if it didn’t, the super nice and helpful staff solved the problem very very quickly. So there was nothing to worry about and I was able to just enjoy my time there and focus on exploring the city and studying. The location of the school is also great for having lunch nearby after school and then doing some sightseeing.

Both your teacher and the administrator can attend to your learning needs personally here and you can help setup the program. My teacher, Summer, is knowledgeable, has a great attitude, and is easy to work with. The weather in Beihai is great. For those looking to get out of the huge cities this is an excellent option. They have a lounge and activities to make the experience more than just a class. The homestay has been very good as well, giving me a chance to sample Chinese home meals and discuss things with my host.