Program Reviews

LTL Shanghai is a great program! I was looking for a place to be immersed in mandarin to improve my speaking ability for work. This was exactly what I needed. My teacher Anne, Evelyn, and Wei Wei understood my language level and challenged me to go beyond that. The rest of the staff is also incredible here and helped organize events to learn and explore! Each week I spent a lot of time in the classroom but we would normally have one to two optional group activities. This helped a lot to start applying some of the principles I was learning with the teachers close by to critique and help expand what I was trying to say. Overall great experience!

The time in Beihai (China) was amazing since the city itself is (for Chinese conditions) not too big and very well located at the sea. Old town and swimming can be perfectly combined with chats with locals and the intense single or group language sessions improving your Chinese up to the next level.
Courses are very flexible and can be designed by students as well as teachers depending on individual needs. Learning material is provided and topics follow either a course program or individual wishes, especially depending on the level of language skills

I have been with LTL Shanghai now since mid of 2020, when I was living in Shanghai. Starting with f2f with our teacher in 2 on 1 session. Since I continued on my own, I chose to have the 1 on 1 session, which I now have online due to I moved back to Germany in August 2022. Very satisfied with my teacher, which is the same one since day one and the staff at LTL is also great. Quick feedback if you have any question. Keep going like that, LTL!
Really appreciate your program and it really helped me a lot to improve my Chinese.

I am writing this review to express my heartfelt gratitude for the incredible experience I had at your Mandarin school and for the opportunity to immerse myself in the vibrant culture of your city.My time at LTLwas truly enriching. The dedication and expertise of the teachers, coupled with the engaging curriculum, made learning Mandarin a exciting journey. From mastering basic greetings to confidently holding conversations, I have acquired valuable language skills that will undoubtedly stay with me for a lifetime. The supportive environment made by the staff made my classes enjoyable and productive.

Beijing is a very beautiful city and the teachers and administrators at the Beijing campus were very professional and they helped me a lot. I was not used to Beijing at first, but Linda and Jane invited me to participate in all kinds of activities, which helped me to adapt to the life in Beijing. Beijing is definitely a city worth exploring, with many parks and attractions, all full of Beijing flavor. I especially recommend the Beijing roast duck, which is an absolute must-see when you go to Beijing.

Beyond the classroom, exploring Beihai’s beautiful scenery, savoring its delectable cuisine, and experiencing its rich history and traditions have left a mark on me. From the fascinating landmarks to the hidden gems tucked away in its alleys, every moment spent in Beihai was a delightful adventure. I am grateful for the warm hospitality extended to me throughout my stay. Your dedication to providing an amazing educational experience, combined with the warmth and friendliness of the local community, made my time in Beihai unforgettable. Please convey my deepest appreciation to the LTL team for their hard work and dedication. I am immensely grateful for the transformative experience I had, and I will cherish the memories of my time spent learning Mandarin and exploring Beihai. Thank you once again for everything.

P.S a special thank you to Savannah for all the help in Beihai.

My time with LTL's online course has exceeded all expectations! Not only were the classes engaging and well managed, but my teacher was and is amazing! When I started my Chinese learning journey from scratch in 2020, LTL arranged a teacher for me who could not only speak English, but was also extremely good at teaching Chinese as a secondary language, namely Shen laoshi (Anne Shen). I have learned so much because of how patiently Shen laoshi has taught me this oh so difficult language, and as a result my chinese has improved tremendously in the years i spent with my flexi online classes. I highly recommend the one-on-one classes for the best learning enhancement. My teacher Shen laoshi was and is an excellent teacher, going above and beyond for her students. She has been so extremely helpful in helping me prepare for my university exams as I am currently working on my BA in Chinese Language and Culture, and without Shen laoshi I probably wouldn't be able to keep up with my lectures.

I had a really great time studying at LTL Shanghai and learned a lot in a short period. Both my teachers Anne and Alice were amazing and helped me get a grasp of this complicated language. Next to explaining everything really well they also gave us feedback on pronunciation and useful phrases for the everyday life in China. The organisation was also great from start to finish and Alex and Brandon were there to answer all my questions and helped with navigating the not so easy burocracy in China. All in all I can only recommend the school.

A great school and super nice and supportive staff! Me and my teacher bonded over 1 year of lessons :) Anne was very flexible and always had an answer to my grammar questions 🤓 we always had laughs together. The course was online as Anne lives in Shanghai and I lived in Beijing, that did not make a difference though. We met once a week - and even on weekends she was free. We did the entire content of HSK 5 and also spoke about local language and culture- Anne has many stories about Shanghai to tell!

My time in Beihai was simply great. I would have loved to stay longer because it was so much fun. The language school looks after you really well and you always have someone to talk to if you have any problems. If unexpected situations do arise, you can always turn to someone from the team for help. No matter whether you are trying to cancel a Didi trip or need new accommodation. No matter what language level you have, the stay is absolutely recommendable. In 4 weeks, I feel that my Chinese has already improved and I am much less afraid to speak to locals. The only thing you should take in mind is that Chinese standards are different from western culture. But you can get used to that. You will meet a lot of awesome people and will share the best time of your life with them :)
I can only recommend LTL.

Although I only spent two weekends in Beihai, life here is really great. I was warmly welcomed by the Beihai team, thanks to Savannah for helping me when I needed it, and my host family brought me to meet very interesting people. I've met a lot of interesting people here and seen a lot of interesting new things.The food in Beihai was delicious and the Cantonese morning tea was very good, I loved it.I highly recommend the snacks in Beihai. Lastly, I love the beaches of Beihai, the sand is fine and soft!

LTL provides the possibility of having flexible classes in regard to time and also the content. I had a couple of Chinese and Japanese lessons and had a great experience. I highly recommend it to all language learners who need to improve not only their grammar but also their speaking and listening skills. My teachers were very professional and provided me with the confidence to try to speak in Japanese, which I really do appreciate. Regardless or in groups or 1-on-1 lessons, I can only encourage you to give it a try, especially since LTL gives the possibility to have some free classes.