Program Reviews

My experience at Silk Mandarin Language Training Institute has been truly exceptional, largely thanks to my teacher, Teacher Sisi.

Teacher Sisi has a rare talent for fully adapting to the needs of each of her students. She carefully adjusts her explanations to ensure that everyone, regardless of their level, can follow and truly understand. She shows great listening skills and empathy, always taking the time to hear her students' questions and difficulties, and responding with patience and clarity. What I particularly appreciate is that she never rushes through her lessons. She moves at a pace that matches the students' needs, making sure that everyone has properly understood before moving on.

The atmosphere she creates in class is also remarkable: positive, supportive, and full of energy. Teacher Sisi is funny, engaging, and knows how to make learning Chinese enjoyable and lively. In addition, she is highly professional and punctual, and she provides a wide variety of practical exercises to strengthen our understanding and consolidate what we have learned.

Thanks to her, learning Chinese is not just a linguistic challenge, but a joyful and motivational journey, making every class something to look forward to.

I would like to warmly thank the entire team at Silk Mandarin Language Training Institute for their dedication and the outstanding quality of their teaching. I sincerely recommend this school, and Teacher Sisi in particular, to anyone who wishes to learn Chinese in a serious, caring, and inspiring environment.

Before joining SILK Mandarin, I had never studied Chinese seriously. I had only used a few apps, but it was superficial, and I wasn’t making real progress. I lacked structure, consistency, and above all, real support.

What made me choose SILK Mandarin was the warm and personalized approach I felt from the start. Everyone was kind, professional, and truly willing to help.

Since starting classes, my learning journey has completely changed. The courses are intensive – that’s true – and it can be challenging at times, but our teacher Sisi is always there to encourage us. She is gentle, very patient, and truly listens. She explains clearly, gives us varied exercises, revisits difficult points, and always makes the classes engaging.

I was also amazed by the innovative teaching methods: the Slow Motion Technique, which makes grammar easier to understand, and the Magical Talking Cards, which help with memory.

A very important point for me: my son is also very well cared for by the staff and teachers. Their support means I can focus on my learning without worry. I’m truly touched by their kindness.

And of course, I must mention Coco, our consultant, who’s been with us since the beginning. She made every step of our move to Suzhou easier – from finding an apartment to solving daily issues. She’s always there for us.

I feel truly happy at SILK Mandarin. You’re not just a student here – you’re guided, supported, and part of a real community. I’m very grateful to be part of it.

Learning Chinese used to feel impossible—confusing grammar, hard-to-remember characters, and no idea where to start. But Silk Mandarin completely changed that for me.

Their Slow Motion Technique made sentence structure so clear, and the character cards and daily video previews were super helpful. I completed HSK1 to HSK4 and Business Chinese in just 6 months, thanks to the perfect mix of group and private classes.

What made it even better were the monthly activities like fun trips, cultural events, and school parties. The vibe at the school was always friendly and motivating. I met amazing people from all over the world, and the teachers were always supportive and passionate.

If you're serious about learning Mandarin in a fun, effective, and welcoming environment, Silk is the place to be!

I have had such a great experience learning at Silk Mandarin. I did a level 5 one-on-one and a group class with Catherine for 3 weeks, and now I am doing a level 5 one-on-one class online with Sisi. Going to class was and is super fun.

Silk Mandarin has been wonderful in my language learning so far. I have tried different schools and courses, but what stood out with Silk Mandarin is:
- Well-structured preparation.
- Fantastic teachers.

I highly recommend this school and encourage anyone to put in the hands-on work of studying. Silk Mandarin helps me to form a solid foundation on which I can build.

Learning before Silk Mandarin was a difficult task, as I did not know where to begin.
I tried applying the methods for learning English to Mandarin, and unfortunately did not succeed.

I heard of Silk Mandarin while browsing through WeChat channels, and was curios to join. I really liked the methods they used to make mandarin learning an interactive experience, such as their unique teahcing methodology, slow motion technique, talking cards and monthly school activities.

I've really learnt so much during my time here and look forward to becoming a fluent speaker.

Best investment I ever made, it really helped me to navigate through china without any troubles as I learned basic language skills and culture not only that I fell in love with me speaking the language. Teachers were excellent organized and always prepared. Management looks like they are loving what they do so I highly recommend it for kid’s adults and businesses. I think classroom setting is super good as some of us do like to go out. They also provide hybrid and online sessions so really you have no excuse

Christina and Sherley are amazing teachers and I have become fluent in Chinese thanks to them. It’s a pleasure studying everyday and i actually look forward to it.

The program is systematic and structured and you can learn very high level Chinese. We do reading, writing, speaking and listening and they make sure all skills are taken care of.

It is definitely worth going to this school.

欢迎大家！

对我来说中文很难，然后是越来越容易因为我有几个机会学习和两个那么专业的老师，

以前我自己学习，但是开始上课以后我发现我的水平提高了很快。如果你想认真学习几个学校是完美。

现在我讲中文，做生意和中国人， 都很兴趣！

I passed my HSK1 exam in around 2 months (2mornings /week) with teacher Jane. It was great, this school provide a platform with a set of videos and interactive exercises to do online before and after the classes, it is like having extra hours of lessons included in the program, it really helps. And during the classe we do a lot of practice, I really enjoy the way Jane teaches me Chinese. I addition the school organises a lot of events, lunches... To meet the other students, it feels like a family :)

I fell in love with Silk Mandarin since my first contact with Coco who is in charge of communication with the students. I found how professional they are and how seriously they take the goal of teaching and helping students to learn. I was amazed by the way they use the blended learning materials which can help so much with self-learning. I did the level 3 one-on-one class online learning with teacher Yanqin. She is so knowledgeable, experienced, professional, and very helpful. Going to class was always super fun. She uses a good mix of grammar, vocabulary, and conversational skills. So far, I feel my Chinese is improving a lot.

I would recommend this course and teacher Yanqin to any Chinese learner. Thanks a lot, Silk Mandarin!

Learning Chinese as a foreigner can feel daunting, but Silk Mandarin made the journey enjoyable, effective, and incredibly rewarding! I cannot recommend them enough, especially for their outstanding teachers and super helpful blended learning system.

The teachers at Silk Mandarin are truly one of a kind. My instructor was not only adept in English (which I found very helpful), but also deeply knowledgeable about Chinese language and culture. My teacher had a knack for breaking down complex grammar and tones into digestible, easy-to-understand lessons. Their patience, encouragement, and personalized feedback helped me progress faster than I ever thought possible. Every class felt engaging and tailored to my learning style, which made a huge difference in my confidence and fluency.

Already done HSK 1 - HSK 2, here we come!