Program Reviews

I really enjoyed the experience with LTL.
First of all, the student advisor and the coordinator were always there, making sure I didn't have any problems and whenever I had a question they were ready to answer and help me.
The teachers are so friendly and welcoming, everyone is always ready to have a chat with each other. You can understand a lot of the culture and everyone is willing to help you whenever there is a problem. The activities are always fun and I found them really helpful because you can meet with the other students and make so many friends.

LTL Flexi Classes are a fantastic way to learn new languages. They offer the convenience of booking classes 24/7, making it easy to fit into any schedule. The professors are highly skilled and provide excellent instruction, ensuring a productive and enjoyable learning experience.
Whether you're a beginner or looking to advance your skills in language learning, LTL Flexi Classes cater to all levels and backgrounds. I personally highly recommend it for anyone serious about language learning and culture inmersion as well.

Learning Chinese in Beihai for two months was an enriching experience! In the first few weeks, I have learned the basics of Pinyin. Not only that, the structured lessons coupled with practical applications in daily interactions facilitated my rapid progress. Moreover, the welcoming and supportive community of friends and teachers fostered a nurturing environment where cultural exchange flourished, enhancing both my language skills and personal connections. Overall, my time in Beihai was not just about learning Chinese, but also a holistic immersion into the authentic China experience.

Highly recommend the LTL team; I have been taking both intensive individual and Safari classes for 6 weeks now and have greatly improved my vocabulary and comfort with the language. The instructors and staff are attentive and accommodating and mend the teaching style to beat fit your individual needs.
As an active duty Army Major, Foreign Area Officer, the curriculum was tailored to both my diplomatic requirements as well as daily living and practical application.
Exposure training has boosted my confidence in not only the language but in understanding of the culture and understanding of Vietnamese lifestyles.

This was my first time in China. I decided not to go to a hotspot place like Beijing or Shanghai. It was a good decision.
The places are very local and there are not many places for foreigners. That means that the population of Beihai speaks less english. This is important to know.
On the other hand the people of Beihai are very warmly and welcoming. The daily things like buying in a supermarket could be fun because the people help if you can not handle some things.
The language school is a small school. I had a 1 to 1 course. It is intensiv and in my opinion you learn in another intensity.
The director of the school, Savannah, organized some activities and she help always. If there is a technology problem or general questions.
In conclusion you have to decide on yourself if you want to go to a big city and in a big school. Of course, there are some reasons which speak in favour.
But learning the way of life of the Chinese people in a good way and not in overcrowded places you should visit this nice place in the south of China. Located directly on the beach.

I had a 6 week Shanghai experience of learning Chinese at LTL, staying in a homestay family, exploring one of the biggest cities in the world and meeting people from all over the world.

During class we used the book that is provided by LTL as a basis, but the teachers really go into depth reviewing difficult words, explaining the grammar and creating sentences. Besides the book you are constantly challenged to listen to what the teachers say, which enforces you to memorise the newly learned words and listening skills. I really want to thank my amazing teachers Jason and Winnie, because they made the lessons really fun and we chatted a lot about all kinds of topics and popular culture nowadays in Chinese.

Furthermore, the homestay family is a great way to experience what its like to be in a Chinese family. Lina was a great hostess together with her husband Ivan and his mother Ni, that cooked dinner twice a day and is a very welcoming woman who has treated me like I was family.

I already wanted to go to China for a few years, but learning the language gave me the extra benefit of having small conversations in places like Chinese restaurants and parks. Even though my level is still not sufficient to have conversations, people were interested in you which led to very unique moments. That is why I recommend anyone who is interested in the Chinese language and culture to experience this and see what Shanghai and China is really like!

Studying Chinese in China has been one of the best decisions I’ve ever made. The entire LTL team in Shanghai is super nice and caring. It was always fun to chat with Mojca, Alex, the teachers and other students during the breaks. Alex and Jason organised a lot of fun activities like ktv, archery, mahjong nights, etc. My teachers Lala, Anne and Evelyn not only helped me improve my Chinese a lot but also taught me a lot about Chinese culture. I can only recommend this program. Especially to anyone that is looking to learn Chinese and immerse themselves into the Chinese culture.

I signed up for LTL school per recommendation of my brother who took the online chinese language course. It was nothing short of amazing. The whole experience was positive, I learned a lot in a very short time. The administrative staff were so helpful and friendly, the teacher (LaLa) was one of the best, she had a great sense of humor and it's never boring to study with her, she is very knowledgeable in teaching and also very considerate, which made me ìmprove so fast. I highly recommend this place. If you need any more info contact Moja or Alex they are the best.

Coming to LTL Shanghai was the best decision I’ve ever made. I’ve truly enjoyed my time here and in the process of making plans again to do another program though the school. I definitely felt my Chinese improve with the help of Lina, Jason, and Winnie. I also was helped by Mojca and Alex with any questions I had and they gave great advice for getting around Shanghai and they knew all the coolest spots. The classes are always fun here and very informative. It also helps that I get to practice my Chinese at my home stay so I’m really getting a full immersive feel. I’d recommend to anyone who is thinking about traveling for the first time do it through LTL!!!

I studied just 2 week in Shanghai. The staffs were super friendly and willing to help for everything, Lina was my teacher when she was explaining everything she made every doubt clear. Everyone was so friendly and kind. The homestay was so kind and she was willing to give recommendations to go, every food she gave us was so good. She took us to do a lot of activities like going to karaoke.
I would definitely recommends this experience i had, to everyone who likes Chinese culture and Mandarin learners