LTL Language School Reviews

Student advisors Mojca Godec & Savannah Feng were wonderful & truly helpful. I got more hours’ education than I deserved! Teacher Summer did a great job too! I logged 4 weeks’ 20hrs/week in a group of 2 + 2 weeks’ 10 hrs/week individual study, completing HSK 1 & most of HSK 2. I intend to continue next month with 4 weeks’ LTL Osaka small group study of Japanese, for which they gave me a 10% off coupon for successful Chinese language completion. Thank you so much for your kind attention & I expect to continue later in life with LTL education

I only spent 5 short days at the school, but starting completely from zero, I learned a surprisingly useful foundation of Chinese basics. The intimate classes with Stiles and especially the tailored 1-on-1 lessons with Weiii were incredibly helpful and accelerated my progress rapidly. Beyond studying, there are fantastic cultural activities like Opera and food tours to join. Chengdu itself is a vibrant, amazing city with endless sights. I had an unforgettable time, met cool people, and strongly recommend it!

I've been at LTL for about 6 weeks so far, and I have nothing but good things to say about it. LTL as a whole is a very welcoming environment. All of the staff are super friendly, whether it's Alin and Riona, who you can usually find at the front desk helping students with logistical things, or Sunny, who creates and leads the social events.

Speaking of social events, LTL is also a really great social environment. To foster connections between classes, LTL usually has about 2 social events per week, along with lots of social lunches, which helps build community among the students. Through this, I've made a lot of friends and feel very connected, even though I'm so far from my home country.

As for the classes, I feel my Chinese has improved a lot since coming here, thanks in large part to my teacher, Sissi. She's done a great job of making my 4 hours of daily classes fun and engaging, while also making sure I gain a deep understanding of the grammar structures and vocabulary we cover.

All in all, I'd highly recommend LTL to anyone looking to travel abroad and study a language. Not only will LTL's intensive courses ensure you make progress, but the friendly environment will also let you form connections and have experiences you'll remember long after you return home.

I had a really great experience at LTL Taipei! Everyone is super friendly, and the lessons are fun, helpful, and well organised. A big thank you to Jia Laoshi, Wei Wei Laoshi, Pinwei Laoshi, and Sabrina Laoshi for being such great teachers and making learning Chinese enjoyable. They are all very patient and supportive, and I always felt comfortable asking questions and practising my Chinese.

I’ve really enjoyed my time here and feel like it’s been a great way to improve my Chinese while experiencing life in Taipei. I would highly recommend LTL to anyone thinking of learning Chinese in Taipei. If you’re looking for a school with great teachers and a friendly atmosphere, this is definitely the place to go. Definitely worth it!

Beihai is a beautiful coastal city; it is surrounded by the sea on three sides, and the weather in the summer is very pleasant. It is November now, and it is no longer as hot as it was in the summer, making it an excellent choice for anyone who dislikes overly hot weather. Everything here is inexpensive, and the scenery is beautiful; you can ride an electric scooter around the city, which is very relaxing. I stayed here for four months with a host family that included three generations—the grandparents, the parents, and a baby under a year old. They were very kind to me, preparing different dishes for me every day and taking excellent care of me.

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Beihai e un oraș frumos de litoral, e înconjurat de mare pe trei laturi, iar vara vremea e foarte plăcută. Acum e noiembrie și nu mai e așa cald ca vara, așa că pentru cineva căruia nu-i place vremea prea caldă e o alegere foarte bună. Totul e ieftin aici și peisajele sunt frumoase; poți să te plimbi cu scuterul electric prin oraș, e foarte relaxant. Am stat aici patru luni și am locuit într-o familie gazdă cu trei generații, bunicii, părinții și un bebeluș de mai puțin de un an. Au fost foarte amabili cu mine, îmi găteau zilnic feluri diferite de mâncare și au avut grijă de mine foarte bine.

I spent only a week in the school in Beijing, but my teachers were soooo amazing (Sara and Lilia)! Both of them very patient , supportive and quite funny. That made the class much more enjoyable. At the end of the week I was able to say already some short sentences to people. Really worth it!!! In addition, some of the people you meet in the school are amazing , both staff, teachers and other students you always find a partner for conversation and practice what you just learnt. Don’t forget to join the organized activities, there are plenty of them.

I just finished my four week program in Chengdu and it exceeded my expectations by far! Before coming here I was worried about how to socialize with all the people and staff. Turns out they all were easy going and always in for a joke! By the time the first week had passed I already became friends with my Alex (my teacher), Pan Pan and Stiles. Later on I was also introduced to Wuyi. Alex is a great teacher with even better teaching skills. Whenever I didn‘t understand something or struggled following she’d always manage to explain it in a way I‘d understand. My chinese has progressed a lot in the past four weeks and time really flew by. Before coming to Chengdu I wouldn‘t have thought learning chinese could be such fun and easy. Alex, Pan Pan, Stiles and Wuyi are really funny and it motivated me to talk more to them using the chinese I had just been taught. Whenever we went out for lunch or having a safari day (lessons being taken outside) I made unforgettable experiences and learned more about Chengdu‘s culture and customs. Thus not only progressing my chinese skills but also my understanding of different habits. Chengdu‘s food is great and I enjoyed most of the dishes. However it might be a bit too spicy for foreigners as they tend to have a lower spice tolerance :P In my free time I got to discover local places thanks to Alex‘s tips! Pan Pan always had funny stories to tell which broadened my Vocabulary by quite a bit. Stiles talked to me about similar interest. Thus also helping with attaining a wider range of vocabularies. Wuyi was easy to talk to no matter the topic. In total I‘d rate my experience in Chengdu 5 out of 5 stars. There was nothing really that I could complain about. The food was yummy, my host family was welcoming and kind, my newly made friends were funny&easy going and my teacher had not only good teaching skills but also the same humor as me. Now thinking back it is sad I couldnt stay longer… I will definitely be coming back to LTL Chengdu if I get the opportunity!

Amazing teachers and good people, that makes the classes entertaining and useful.
The city is very comfortable and people use to be very kind and even if they don't know english they try to help you.
Foreign people is very welcomed and if you are able to learn som mandarin they will appreciate it a lot.
Very interesting culture and a different point of view that makes more entertaining the experience.
It is a very green place and have a lot of nature, perfect for people that loves hikings and the peacful from the mountains and a very clean environment.

I spent four weeks at LTL school in Beihai. The school is very flexible according to your needs. They will teach HSK courses, just simple spoken language, or help you improve in the direction you choose.

I have been learning mandarin for 3 years and wanted the opportunity to use the language and improve my listening skills. In my time at LTL, I was immersed in Chinese from the day I arrived. My fluency and listening skills improved a lot.

I go home with a good understanding of where I need to focus next. I hope to return next year to solidify my further improvement.

I spent 2 weeks in Beihai （北海）this summer studying Chinese and it was one of the best classes I've ever had. The teacher and the school absolutely listened to what I wanted and needed - as I studied Chinese in university my level is high enough to qualify for single class only and my wish was to train my speaking ability again and to revise a lot! And that's what we did - 4h of speaking Chinese every day! In addition I really liked the overall atmosphere at the school, the staff are all very kind and fun, organizing activities for the students and helping them whenever they have any questions or needs. Additionally, I had a lovely homestay and got close to the family members in it. I feel very grateful for them and for how warmly they welcomed me into their home. In terms of location - the school is located conveniently in the city center. Beihai is not a big city, so public transportation is a bit of a hassle but it's still manageable even for those who don't dare to rent an e-Scooter (like me, lol). You will be able to enjoy a nice beach with seaside, seafood and other local specialities there. :-)