Silk Mandarin Language School Reviews

I’ve had a really great experience learning Chinese with Silk Mandarin and would definitely recommend it to anyone looking to learn Mandarin.

Before starting, I found learning Chinese quite challenging, particularly when it came to pronunciation, tones and building confidence in speaking. This is something I struggled when learning independently in the past.

What I’ve really appreciated about Silk Mandarin is the teaching approach. The lessons are engaging, the teachers are supportive, and the methods they use make learning Chinese feel much more manageable.

Yanqin is a wonderful teacher and I am very grateful to be learning from her. She applies real world scenarios to help embed my learning based on things I experience such as travel and other life events.

I am delighted to share with you my very positive impression of the quality ad professionalism of the teachers and staff here at Silk Mandarin. I took a two week course of intensive Chinese and, although i found the language very difficult the patience and good humour of the teachers have made it a very enjoyable and rewarding experience.
I especially like to recommend to my readers my teacher ( laoshi) Evelyn who shepharded me through the awful pronunciation stages of my early online weeks and had enormous patience with by horrible short term memory.

We are very grateful to this Summer camp! This our daughter's second year attending and it was as smooth as the first time. All the teachers are extremely supportive and keen to support your child's learning. There's a good balance between classes and outings so that it doesn't feel like school. The teachers are accommodating and the management team will guide you through the process so nothing is overwhelming. The whole process is seamless, and everyone is happy to help!
If you are considering sending your child, please do! It will be an experience like no other : your child will get to experience Chinese culture, excel and grow their Chinese with peers their age. They will practice their Mandarin in a real-world setting, whilst being protected and encouraged by an amazing group of teachers.
If you are looking for a camp, Silk Mandarin is the way to go!

I have been taking the class for almost a year now. I only take it on weekends but it has been very good. The teachers never miss a lesson and the course is very structured. I would say I have greatly improved from HSK1 to HSK2 to 3 right now. I can understand most Chinese conversations and 80% of the words. My confidence in speaking chinese especially in restaurants and with my wife has greatly improved. I would recommend these classes to students who have extra money and want to spend time learning chinese for over a year.

My one-month HSK 2 Mandarin course at Silk Mandarin in Suzhou was an exceptional and highly efficient professional experience. The intensive curriculum seamlessly integrated advanced grammar structures with practical vocabulary. Utilizing their innovative "Slow Motion" teaching methodology, the instructors made complex linguistic concepts remarkably accessible, significantly accelerating my conversational proficiency and confidence. The faculty demonstrated a high level of expertise, and the small class size ensured tailored guidance. Additionally, Suzhou provided an ideal immersive environment to apply my skills daily within a professional context. I highly recommend Silk Mandarin for anyone seeking targeted, high-quality language training.

My experience at the Suzhou school has been a lot of fun! They are very patient and enthusiastic, particularly my teacher Sisi who always encourages and listens carefully to me.
It's helping me improve my spoken mandarin skills significantly. Even though I can speak some Chinese, this program has helped me improve my confidence and wider understanding of using Chinese in a deeper and meaningful way.
The location of the school is also fantastic! Located right in the heart of ancient Suzhou, giving it an overall great experience.
I would recommend it to anyone wanting to learn Chinese 😁

I’ve been studying HSK 1 at Silk Mandarin and would like to give a special thank you to my teacher, Jane. She was very kind and friendly, and I’ve enjoyed learning with her.

During the course, we practised everyday conversations alongside the vocabulary and grammar, from introducing ourselves to talking about food and making plans. I’ve used the homework and lesson quizzes to revise between classes, and I’ve appreciated having that structure while working through the basics.

Thank you, Jane, for making learning Chinese a positive experience!

Before joining Silk Mandarin, I was mostly learning Chinese by myself. I would Google new words and their pronunciation, ask Chinese friends for help, and pick up useful phrases here and there. While this worked for basic expressions, my learning lacked structure and progress was quite slow. Especially understanding the system behind Chinese pronunciation and grammar was difficult to achieve on my own while working full-time and having limited time to study.

Since my stay in China was relatively short, I wanted to make faster and more consistent progress, especially so that I could use Chinese in everyday situations, make small talk, and communicate more naturally with friends and people I met. I therefore looked at several language schools in Suzhou. Their offers were quite similar, but I particularly liked the facilities and atmosphere at Silk Mandarin, as well as the people I met there, which ultimately made me choose the school.

Taking lessons at Silk Mandarin with the teacher Sisi gave my learning the structure I had been missing. I quickly developed a better understanding of Chinese grammar and pronunciation while steadily expanding my vocabulary. Most importantly, I could actually see myself becoming more comfortable using Chinese in everyday life.

I also really appreciated not having to organize the entire learning process myself anymore. With two lessons each week, I had regular guidance and a clear path to follow, which made it much easier to keep progressing alongside my work without constantly having to decide what to study next.

Overall, Silk Mandarin made learning Chinese much more structured, efficient, and convenient for me. It helped me make considerably more progress during my limited time in China than I think I would have managed on my own, and I’m very grateful for the experience.

Sisi was a great teacher and friend: Not only did she competently and patiently explain everything, but she also educated me culturally on customs and mannerisms, traditions and celebrations, everyday life and useful apps, whenever appropriate in our lessons or whenever I would have questions of my own. All of this was very useful to not only learn the language but also to understand the chinese people and to integrate into their culture.

Thank you for everything and I wish you the best!

After taking demo classes at several schools, I chose the intensive Mandarin program at Silk Mandarin, and it has been a fantastic decision. Everything from the materials to the teachers is exceptionally professional. They do an excellent job helping you understand the core logic of the Chinese language. Additionally, their unique Learning Management System provides video lectures for previewing and reviewing material, making it easy to re-watch and solidify new concepts. I am delighted with my progress and look forward to continuing my Mandarin journey with them..

Learning at Silk Mandarin is a great experience! The teachers are very knowledgable, encouraging, and accomodating. The location is super convenient to get to and the building and classrooms are welcoming. I had learned some Mandarin from my coworkers but wanted to improve my listening and speaking so I joined for the part time class once a week class for HSK-1. Apart from the part-time lessons they also hosted a Mahjong session which was super fun. I'll definitely return for HSK-2. Highly recommend!