Program Reviews

Visited the Beihai School to study and it was such a wonderful experience! The school made sure I was picked up safely from the airport and taken to my stay. On my first day of classes, Savannah one of the awesome teachers also helped my order lunch when my app wasn’t working - nothing is too much trouble. The whole school feels like a family, with everyone eating lunch together and the school organised lots of activities together. I wish I’d arranged a longer stay! The teachers are extremely good at what they do, tailoring each lessons to your level and making the learning fun and interactive. Teacher summer is also amazing, her ability to write and translate new words quickly is awesome to see in action and she’s extremely patient and kind.
Beihai is also an awesome seaside city and has an extremely low cost of living! It was great to visit the beach when it was sunny, and eating out was cheap and convenient!

I stayed at LTL Beijing for a month in summer 2024 to study Mandarin

-The school was helpful throughout our experience with them, including the Visa application process, where we got a lot of support, including the Visa type and application time
-Contact with the school was very good starting from enrolment
-A lot of information was provided regarding what I should bring to China, and what apps I should install, prior to my arrival in China.
-I was able to contact LTL staff through Wechat before my trip

-Airport pickup was clear, quick and convenient
(same for Airport drop-off)

-I was informed about my accommodation address and details before my arrival

-Accommodation was very good, with a large room with a lock, a comfortable bed, Air Conditioning and a beautiful view of some of Beijing's tallest skyscrapers

-My host family was very friendly and helpful, and was able to accommodate my vegan diet

-The food, unsurprisingly for China, was delicious, both at my host family, where I had breakfast and dinner, and at the school, where food was ordered for lunch every day

-On my first day, I was shown how to get to school by my host family

-Distance from school was half an hour either by foot or by bus

-We were provided with a Beijing public transport card, with more than enough money on it for the duration of my trip

-The learning environment is really good: professional and modern-looking, with water as well as hot drinks available at all times to students

-The school is in an office building, which means there are plenty of places to get food at break, which I found convenient. However, the corridor, which I took when the elevator waiting times were too long, which is quite often, smells of cigarette smoke and is not the cleanest, but of course this is outside the school's control

-I found the lessons both challenging and rewarding, and my teacher knew well how to achieve this. She also understood the importance of speaking, and committed at least an hour a day to allow me to practise expressing myself in Chinese

-I found the after-school and Saturday trips really fun and varied, as we went to everywhere from a Hot Pot restaurant to the summer palace

-At no point in my trip did I feel unsafe- Beijing is safer than most Western cities in terms of crime- and we were accompanied by teachers on our trips

-Staff was really helpful in resolving unexpected issued, and spoke very good English

LTL is one of the best Chinese schools at Beijing, because first they will give you a huge selection of programs from simple classes one by one or a group to summer camps for all seasons. Second is the very cool teachers who can teach you Chinese language in few months ( by my own experience I learned Chinese from level A1 to B1 in 6 weeks , it’s incredible) Third is the classrooms and school itself, LTL is located at business center in big office. It has around 13 classes and big dining room and chill zone . Fourth is that you will 100% find friends from all over the world, like I’m now having many friends from Indonesia, America, UK , Spain, China and Russia . Fifth , if you go to summer camp , you will learn Chinese for four hours and after do activities ( it can be visiting different attractions like Great Wall or Lama temple , also you will play different Chinese games and practice calligraphy) and after all this you will have a very tasty lunch for EVERYDAY !!

So if you want to learn Chinese quickly and spend a great time you will definitely go to LTL

Linda and Manuel, just a quick message to share with you how the twins really appreciated this experience, from the very beginning till the last minute. Grateful for the professional academic team, the welcoming homestay, the international friends they met, the place they visited, the culture, the food, the whole lifestyle. They fell in love with the experience. Thanks to all the support the team gave them since the very beginning.Alex and Facundo will talk about on line classes for their next steps of the learning process.

I really enjoyed my time in Beijing. It was a pleasure to learn together. We were a small group of five people from all age. Our teacher had always an eye on our needs and supported us in a great way. Also exploring Beijing together was great. The school was organizing events in the afternoon and on weekends to get along with Chinese colulture and history. We visited a temple and ha afterwards Lunch in a typical Chinese restaurant. It was so great. I can highly recommend LTL for everybody who want learn Mandarin!

Located in the vibrant Hongdae district, LTL impressed me from the very beginning with its exceptional service. Their prompt, personalized responses to my emails, online phone calls, and chats addressed all of my questions and concerns before I even enrolled. This attentiveness was one of the main reasons I chose to join. The second reason was the location. Easily accessible by metro or bus, LTL is surrounded by a wide variety of affordable, delicious restaurants, all nestled in the lively and beautiful Hongdae area—making the location itself a significant draw.

During the month I studied there, I participated in an intensive 4-hour-per-day course with outstanding teachers. These instructors not only guided me through my learning process, addressing any difficulties and doubts I had, but they also fostered a supportive atmosphere where I quickly gained confidence and improved my language skills. I left LTL with a strong sense of accomplishment and progress, thanks to the dedicated efforts of the teachers. Moreover, they provided a solid learning foundation that has made it easier for me to continue building my knowledge independently.

One important point to mention is that I have very strict dietary requirements. The staff at LTL went above and beyond to help me navigate these challenges when dining out, even assisting me in selecting appropriate menu items. This level of care exceeded my expectations, and I am deeply grateful for their support.

Additionally, both the teachers and administrative staff went out of their way to help me explore the city, find and enjoy fun activities, and make the most of my time in South Korea.

In summary, I highly recommend LTL not only for learning Korean but also as a place to meet great friends and enjoy your time in Seoul.

Without a doubt, my stay at LTL has been my most enriching experience abroad. Not only have I improved my chinese through a highly productive course, but I've also made new and meaningful friendship. The teaching is extraordinary in every aspect. Teachers are extremely engaging, have a thorough understanding of the language, and thanks to their indispensable support I have massively boosted my confidence and fluency in mandarin. Moreover, they are always willing to help and correct student's mistakes.

In conclusion, if you want to improve your mandarin, explore one of the world's most alluring metropolis and immerse yourself in the chinese culture, LTL is the place for you.

I approached LTL long before I actually booked the course, no pressure at all. The team answered all questions beforehand and gave a lot of advice.
Once I booked it continued to go very easy: all student information are available in one place. Plenty of additional details for how to prepare (eg wechat and AliPay)
The team gave me the opportunity to talk to the learning coordinator and my teacher beforehand to align on my learning objectives.
Mandy stayed in touch also through arrival to see if I checked in successfully with my family.
I booked 1:1 classes which allowed very flexible attention to special topics.
My teacher unicorn is great in explaining grammar points and new vocab, gives plenty of room to practice.
I chose Chengdu as I was in Beijing and Shanghai before (just tourism). The choice was excellent: very few other foreigners around, evey single person both in school and around are soo amazingly welcoming and helpful. In terms of the local accent I don’t know how it would actually different in Beijing but I get around. The summer is hot but the school just as basically every other place has air condition.
The city is amazingly green and has nice parks. Definately a place to enjoy.

I approached LTL long before I actually booked the course, no pressure at all. The team answered all questions beforehand and gave a lot of advice.
Once I booked it continued to go very easy: all student information are available in one place. Plenty of additional details for how to prepare (eg wechat and AliPay)
The team gave me the opportunity to talk to the learning coordinator and my teacher beforehand to align on my learning objectives.
Mandy stayed in touch also through arrival to see if I checked in successfully with my family.
I booked 1:1 classes which allowed very flexible attention to special topics.
My teacher unicorn is great in explaining grammar points and new vocab, gives plenty of room to practice.
I chose Chengdu as I was in Beijing and Shanghai before (just tourism). The choice was excellent: very few other foreigners around, evey single person both in school and around are soo amazingly welcoming and helpful. In terms of the local accent I don’t know how it would actually different in Beijing but I get around. The summer is hot but the school just as basically every other place has air condition.
The city is amazingly green and has nice parks. Definately a place to enjoy.

Really nice people at the school and fun activities! The ppl here are always super kind to help if i have any question! Love the Korean barbecue night the school arranged! The teachers here are very thoughtful and the classes are fun. Even if I only stay here for a week but I feel like I learned quite a lot from both of my teachers, Eunjin and Seonyong! Manuel and Esther here are super friendly. Will definitely come back again and suggest to my friends if they consider coming to Seoul to learn Korean!