Program Reviews

Very good Mandarin course. Home staying was extremely good because it was a mix of homestay and shared appartment, it took both of two words to have a lot of place and privacy and still have a host family to ask questions and have diner together everyday. The Taipei city is very international and surprisingly a lot of people could speak good English as second language. People are very friendly and the food is affordable and delicious. The teachers in the course adapt very well to the requests of each student and group.

The first time I knew about LTL is when I was looking for a tutor class to prepare for my TOCFL test in 1 month. When I arrived on the first day, I was still unable to speak mandarin fluently. I only know the basic but because of my lack of experience in communicating with other people, it was very hard for me to get used to speak mandarin. However, the teacher and the students beside me are very helpful on how to speak clearly, learn new vocabulary, as well as know how to use the proper grammar structure. I am grateful to be here as a learning experience to know a lot about mandarin as well as meeting with a lot of foreign friends from all around the world.

Starting from zero, and already a lot of improvement in only three weeks! I still have 8 weeks to do, so I can't wait to see my new skills thanks to my great teachers!

I have three teachers. Each teacher has his/her own way to teach, so it's nice: 1 main teacher for vocabulary, reading and grammar; another for more grammar and exercises; a third one to consolidate what the two other just taught! And they communicate to each others so all of them know where to start every day, without going backwards or going skipping things.

The LTL school in Shanghai leaves a very positive impression. The learning process is well structured and strongly focused on practical usage, with particular attention to speaking skills, pronunciation, and real-life communication. The teachers are native speakers with solid teaching experience and are able to explain complex topics in a clear and systematic way. The international environment and convenient location also contribute to a comfortable and immersive learning experience. Thanks to everyone I was studying with!!

The LTL school in Taipei has proved itself to be an excellent language school with high quality programs, flexibility, reasonable cost, and great social and cultural experiences. I have now been studying at the school while working full time for one month. At first, I wasnt sure if I wanted to organise my own tutor or find a school like LTL, but the team here (Alin, Reona, Greta, and others!) have enabled me to get the absolute most out of my time here learning Mandarin by helping me schedule private classes that fit my work schedule, organising social & cultural events like hot pot, and helping me change class times when I needed. On top of this, my teachers (Pinwei & Yujing) have provided an excellent & dynamic learning experience tailored to my learning style and preferences. As a result of my positive experience, I have decided to stay longer and book another month of classes.

I started to learn Chinese in Germany without contact to anyone speaking the language. I could learn in small groups and by myself, but speaking with native speakers is a different story.

The program was really great to speak with the teacher, school staff and classmates. It improved my pronunciation was well as listening comprehension a lot - and also my confidence speaking with others. The teaching method is great and fun! It does not feel like sitting at school at all. The Safari addition was a great experience to go outside, explore local markets and discuss products and offers with vendors. I would recommend it for language students who already can speak and understand a bit.

I chose the homestay - which was different from what I expected but great! I lived with a few other students together in a different apartment in the same building. I just had dinner with the family and could practice my Chinese. The good thing about the setting is to have both - freedom to go out and discover the city or join friends for dinner as well as having the family connection to learn about the family live without being a third wheel.

I would recommend the school and program for everyone who wants to take his language learning to the next level. I definitively would do it again!

I thouroughly enjoyed my month year in Beihai with LTL. This was my second time attending a Chinese language program like this, and I think the homestay makes the experience more uniqe. Not only was I able to learn in the classroom, but I was also able to learn about Chinese culture and experience what it was like living with a Chinese family. My homestay treated me extremely well and gave me lots of great food. My teacher (林老师) was energetic and helped me improve very quickly. Savannah also helped me immensely before and during my stay here. Beihai is a small town and isn't quite as developed as China's tier 1 cities, but the people here are very friendly and excited to meet foreigners.

I just finished my 4 weeks of school at LTL and I am extremely happy with my time there. The teachers are very nice and happy to answer all your questions, from language to culture or good restaurants and leisure activities. (Shout-out to my teachers: the most fashionable teacher Winnie and confusian-grandmaster Ray for all the lessons and talks we had).

The teaching style is very informative. Although the pace can feel quite fast at times, there’s a good balance between speaking, grammar, and vocabulary practice. I only had group classes, usually with 2 to 4 people. From what I experienced, if you combine both 1-on-1 and group classes the workload might become a bit too much. With 6 hours of lessons per day, it can be difficult to also review properly, focus on characters, and still make time to explore the city. Maybe only chose both classes if you have a short time to learn (1 to 2 weeks) or are just a very avid student.
That said, the balance in the group classes kept the lessons engaging rather than overwhelming, and by the end I learned more than I initially expected.

The management / administration staff are very helpful (Thank you for all the help Alex). You can go to them with any complaint or concern, whether it’s about changing classes, apartments or dates and they will very likely provide a satisfactory solution. I haven’t heard of any student who had an issue that wasn’t resolved in a timely manner.

The student community at school are a pretty tight group. Almost everyone is very sociable and welcoming. Most people are open to making new friends and finding things to do after class. Every week new students arrive from all over the world, so there’s no need to worry about fitting in.

I personally stayed in a shared apartment, in which 2 other LTL students also stayed. Nice rooms with good AC and had no problems sharing the bathroom. The Host familiy nice, but didnt see them often. Location was a bit far (50 minutes by metro) it was a nice neighbourhood where I otherwise would never have come. Honestly didn’t mind the commute.

If I had to choose a language school again, I would without a doubt choose LTL again.

10/10 would recommend

I would recommend LTL to anyone who wants a more friendly and supportive learning environment. The admin, Riona, Alin, and Greta are so friendly and flexible. They do a great job to make everyone feel included and I love the group lunches. My teachers Helen and Wolfgang have also helped me understand cultural context which can be difficult to lean without expert help! There are even opportunities for trips on the weekend. My favorite was playing laser tag. The classes move quick but if you need extra support it is also available! Thank you everyone!

The staff are one of the friendliest I’ve ever came across and they’re all super helpful and nice - especially when I needed support in some areas. The tutors are also understanding and all great people too.

My two tutors I’ve had have shown a genuine care for me in both my Chinese learning and growth and also for my personal self.

You receive tailored lessons which can be flexible for how you want to learn which I believe was very nice for me provided my current Mandarin level and also goals for the fuyure