Program Reviews

I attended a 2 week language course in Beijing and had an extremely wonderful, educational, and memorable time. The program and communication were already perfectly organized before classes even began.

I also couldn’t have imagined a better or more friendly teacher for the course than Lilia. Her teaching was of the highest quality, conveying not only linguistic knowledge but also cultural customs and interesting historical facts. At the same time, she made sure to involve every student and ensured that each individual was supported according to their needs.

I am committed to continuing to develop my Mandarin in the future, and if I ever have the opportunity to attend a language course in China again, I will certainly go to LTL School!

I would like to share my experience with LTL School, located in Taipei. This school, specialized in teaching Chinese, offers a high level of teaching quality. The classes are well-structured, tailored to individual needs, and the teachers are very skilled. In addition, the whole team fosters a great environment and offers engaging extracurricular activities. I especially appreciated the work of Sisi, whose pedagogical approach, combined with the supportive team and fun activities, really helped me progress. If you are looking for a reputable school to learn Chinese, LTL School is definitely worth considering.

I’ve been at lTL Language School in Taipei for two weeks and can wholeheartedly recommend it. Right from the start preparation and booking went smoothly and I was sorted into the right level for my Chinese proficiency- thanks to Greta, Riona and Alin. They offer different classes, optional accommodation and a few extras. I chose group class (4h) in the morning and one-on-one lessons in the afternoon (2h). Overall this was pretty intense and one could consider either reducing the hours or making it more playful with their safari classes where your teacher takes you to different places in the city. However, I learned a lot in my six hours per day and both my teachers Anqi and Vivian made sure that the lessons fit to my level. They really made it fun and engaging and encouraged interaction and conversation. The one-on-one classes were a great place to review specific grammar that I struggled with and to further practice talking and listening.

I usually joined the lunch group - Riona took us to several restaurants and helped with ordering the right food. The school also offers different optional activities like Mahjong, traditional pottery or cooking.

If you can, I would recommend staying for at least a month to really benefit from the immersion.

I stayed for 6 weeks in Beihai starting around HSK2-3.

About Beihai:
In January is the quietest period, the weather can get cold and stormy, with intermittent warm sunny days. The city is around 1 million people, with various small towns and old streets glued together with high rise districts. The food here is not spicy, with heavy seafood influences, although you can also find northern cuisines as well as some western restaurants.

The high speed train to nanning makes travelling around guangxi and further very convenient, and we were able to take sleeper trains from there all the way to Chongqing for a weekend able to be back in class by Monday morning.

The School:
The location is a little strange, at the top floor of a shopping centre, although that made it very convenient place to get coffee or food afterwards, and it is very central. Yang's teaching is very consistent, and she helped iron out the flaws in my mostly self taught chinese. When I arrived my vocabulary was reasonable but my grammar, listening and speaking were all quite awful. Within a few weeks I felt i had improved markedly, which made day to day life easier haha.

Savannah is the school coordinator, and she organised weekly+ events and hangouts with both locals and other students. Some of my favourite moments of my time in China were when we travelled to nearby towns for a local bbq or festival that I would never have found out about alone. It was moments like those that kept me engaged and wanting to learn the language.

My name is Sophia and I am from Australia. From December 2025-March 2026, I’ve completed around 180hrs of 1-1 study at LTL and I have found it to be a fantastic experience!

I studied under teachers Pinwei, Jane and Jia. I found all of them to be really engaging, inspiring and encouraging teachers. The 1-1 format worked quite well for me as I wanted to do lots of conversation practice, and I found all teachers were very helpful with this and were able to really tailor the lessons to my needs. In addition, we also did some cultural activities, such as calligraphy, playing mahjong and Chinese painting. I think this made the classes really enjoyable and also helped increase my cultural knowledge. I found that this sort of environment and setting really accelerated my Chinese learning journey, and it was also very relaxed and enjoyable. I liked how student-centric LTL was.

LTL in general is also a very comfortable environment. Alin and Riona in admin/ at the front desk were always very welcoming and helpful, and they are both very knowledgeable about Taipei and the local area. Overall, they help foster a comfortable environment for students to thrive. I would definitely recommend LTL to people interested in studying Chinese in Taipei! Thank you LTL!

I really loved my time at LTL. I originally signed up for group classes but ended up adding one-on-one lessons because I was enjoying it so much. Everyone there is genuinely kind and easy to be around, and the staff (especially Riona and Alin) were always super helpful with both school things and just life in Taiwan.

I also really appreciated the community side - things like group lunches, pineapple cake workshops, and movie nights made it easy to meet people and feel at home. I’m really grateful to my teachers Alice, Sabrina, and Juju too. I learned a lot and had a really positive experience overall.

Ltl is a great place, personally ive found their lessons fulfilling and comprehensive. You can tell that everyone there is enjoying their time while learning. The after school activities give a great environment to practice Chinese and learn the culture. The focus on speaking the language is a huge boon as well, perfect for people who wish to use Chinese to travel Taiwan. That doesn’t mean that the writing portions are lacking, in fact you can expect to learn how to write in Chinese for things like: slideshows and creative writing. Overall a great experience to have!

I have been studying at LTL Seoul for a long time now (over 4 months now and counting) and it has truly become one of the most meaningful experiences of my life. And I still have two months left!

When I first came here, I was both excited and nervous. Starting a new language in a different country is never easy, especially considering I’m above the average age of a typical student! However, from the very beginning, I felt welcomed and supported by everyone around me including the team, the teachers and my fellow students.

One of the best parts of this experience has been the friendships I made. I met so many international people from different countries, cultures, and backgrounds. German, fellow Americans, British, Dutch, German, Italian. LTL has every nationality you can imagine.

Even though we all spoke different native languages, we shared the same goal. Learning Korean and understanding Korean culture more deeply.

Through studying together, practicing conversations, and truggling with difficult grammar, we became close friends. These friendships mean so much to me, and I believe they will last for a long time.

I’ve also enjoyed taking salsa dance lessons whilst in Seoul and making friends through that too. It’s also another place to practice my Korean!

Korean can be quite difficult. The pronunciation, grammar structure, and honorific expressions require a lot of patience and practice. Sometimes I felt that memorizing vocabulary and understanding new concepts was not easy. There were moments when I doubted myself and wondered if I could really improve. But I kept reminding myself that learning has no age limit. I am still learning, still making mistakes, and still growing every day.

The teachers at LTL Seoul are truly wonderful. They are patient, kind, and professional. They always encourage us, no matter our level. They explain difficult points clearly and create a comfortable atmosphere in class so that we are not afraid to speak. Because of them, I gained confidence and motivation to continue studying. Their support made a huge difference in my journey. I studied with a few teachers including Jennifer, Yunjeong, Jeehyun and Minji.

I also love how LTL Korea allows us to experience the culture and the language in tandem. Through various activities and conversations, I learned more about Korean traditions, daily life, and social manners. It helped me understand Korea in a deeper and more personal way. We’ve done so many things like travel the city, partake in kimchi or mandu (dumpling) making, played Korean games, gone to Korean restaurants etc.

The staff also take students to lunch every week which is a great plus especially when you are new and unfamiliar with the language and what to eat!

I really like it here and will definitely come back again. This place is more than just a school; it feels like a second home to me.

Special thanks to Manuel, Max, Hailee, Lio, and Violet for the laughter, friendship, and unforgettable memories. And my deepest gratitude to my teachers for their dedication and warm hearts. You all made this experience truly special, and I will always cherish the time I spent here forever.

My experience at LTL Taipei has been incredibly positive. The teachers and staff are patient, engaging, and very good at explaining Chinese in a clear and understandable way; especially my teacher, Alice, and the school manager, Riona. Classes are interactive and tailored to one's level, which helped me improve my speaking confidence quickly. The school environment is also friendly and welcoming. Studying Mandarin here has been both challenging and fun, and I’ve made noticeable progress in a short amount of time. I would definitely recommend LTL Taipei to anyone serious about improving their Chinese.

I came to LTL Taipei with a few very specific goals. For one, I wanted to finally commit to learning Mandarin seriously rather than treating it as a casual hobby. What I found at LTL was far more than a language school. It was an immersive, deeply human experience that made daily progress feel both achievable and genuinely enjoyable.

The quality of instruction was exceptional. My teachers were skilled not only in explaining grammar and vocabulary, but in adjusting lessons moment by moment to match how I actually learn. Classes never felt scripted. Instead, conversations grew naturally out of real life in Taipei, whether discussing food at night markets, navigating the MRT, or preparing stories to share in class. I was consistently pushed just beyond my comfort zone in exactly the right way.

Equally impressive was the support staff. From arrival logistics to housing coordination and everyday questions about life in Taiwan, the team made the transition effortless. Living with a host family turned out to be one of the highlights of the program. Sharing nightly dinners provided cultural immersion no classroom could replicate.

The social environment strikes a perfect balance. There are organized activities if you want them, but also plenty of freedom to explore independently. I quickly formed friendships with classmates from around the world, including one friend with whom I even commemorated our experience by getting tattoos together in Taipei. That probably says everything about how meaningful this experience became.

Taipei itself is an ideal learning environment: safe, welcoming, endlessly interesting, and incredibly food-focused. Every trip outside felt like an extension of class.

If you are serious about learning Chinese at any stage of life, whether student, professional, or retiree, LTL provides structure, encouragement, and community in equal measure. I arrived hoping to improve my Mandarin. I left feeling connected to a place, a language, and a group of people I fully intend to see again.

I absolutely recommend LTL and already plan to return.