Program Reviews

Before joining Silk Mandarin, I was really struggling with motivation and structure in my Chinese learning. It was hard to access the right materials, and speaking felt overwhelming—especially because I couldn’t fully understand the grammar rules with previous teachers.

Since joining Silk Mandarin, everything has changed. The platform is super easy to use and accessible anytime, which is a huge plus for someone like me with a busy schedule. Their flexibility with timing has also been incredibly helpful.

What’s made the biggest difference is the Slow Motion Technique—it breaks down grammar in a way that finally makes sense and sticks in my memory. Now, even though I’m still at the beginning of my journey, I already feel much more comfortable speaking Chinese. Silk Mandarin made learning fun and effective, and I’m excited to keep going!

Currently working in Shanghai for a Chinese company, I’ve decided to sign up at Silk Mandarin after comparing several institutes. I have no regret with my decision as the follow-up at this school is great. The teaching tools are created by the school, and everything is really well organised. I am having group classes with teacher Jane for my HSK1 and HSK2. Really happy with the overall learning experience. I strongly recommend SilkMandarin for anyone who wishes to learn Chinese, whatever your level.

I've really enjoyed my time with Silk Mandarin and plan to continue my Chinese learning journey with them to reach HSK Level 2. I chose them due to the teacher profiles and the wonderful location, which is central and appropriate. I constantly use what ive learned, many thanks to the slow motion technique of memorising what comes first and what to describe after. I find myself only thinking and speaking in Chinese most of the time.

Essentially I'm a lot more confident due to understanding my own level of expertise and fluency, and what and how to improve. It's thanks to the wonderful teachers and support at Silk Mandarin.

Silk Mandarin is an awesome place to learn Chinese! Their teaching style is quite effective, making it easy to pick up the language. The 1-on-1 classes are perfect if you’ve got a packed schedule, with flexible timings to fit professionals’ needs. On top of that, they organize fun events where you can meet other students and dive into Chinese culture. Whether you want to master Mandarin or just enjoy the culture, this school is a great choice! Especially recommend to professionals given the option of having 1-1 classes.

I had a wonderful experience studying at Silk Mandarin in China. The atmosphere at the school is incredibly warm and welcoming, making it a great place to learn and grow. From the very beginning, I felt supported and motivated thanks to the friendly staff and excellent teachers.

One of the things I appreciated the most was how quickly I was able to improve my Chinese. The teaching methods at Silk Mandarin are very effective, and the instructors are not only knowledgeable but also truly passionate about helping students succeed. Their patience and encouragement made a big difference in my learning journey.

I have attend Mandarin HSK course at Silk Mandarin Suzhou for almost a year. I have taken both intensive and regular weekly courses. Both teachers I have had have been incredibly patient, demonstrated incredible knowledge of the language and language teaching skills. They have a set curriculum for all HSK levels, but are happy to go at your pace, and adjust their teaching for your needs. Also, I have needed to change my class schedule several times throughout the year, because of work, and they have been incredibly accommodating and understanding. 10/10 would recommend, whether you are a beginner or advanced!

I have bin taking classes around 7 months and I’m still doing it. I like it even it is tough studying Chinese. It is very difficult for me to study a foreign language in a foreign language but I have a very patient teacher. To get familiar with al the grammar rules, they don’t have, is very hard. But I’m trying to not give up and to move on. Let’s see how far it will take me and what HSK level I can reach in the next few years as long as I stay in Shanghai. It is a lovely place but you need at least to know a few basic words.

Great school! The staff are very friendly and helpful, and my teacher Christina is great, she shares lots of interesting anecdotes about Chinese culture in class.

The school itself is in a very convenient location, it’s housed in one of the most famous buildings in Suzhou, and is right next to a metro station, so you can travel to it easily.

The course provides lots of extra study materials. There’s a whole set of preview and review materials for each section, such as videos and quizzes, so that really helps with the learning.

Before I joined Silk Mandarin, I had spent a lot of time studying Mandarin on my own. While I managed to pick up vocabulary and some basic grammar, there were always parts of the language that felt confusing or incomplete, and I struggled to apply what I’d learned in conversation. I knew I needed a more guided and immersive approach to really make progress.

Silk Mandarin provided exactly that. Their teaching methods helped fill in the gaps and complete my understanding of the language. My teacher, Yanqin, was fantastic — incredibly patient and skilled at explaining difficult concepts in a way that made them click. Thanks to her and the school’s supportive learning environment, I now feel much more confident and capable in my Mandarin journey.

It has been a great learning experience at Silk Mandarin. I chose this school through a friend that recommend it to me. It has been my first Chinese learning experience so far. They have a great staff that helps you all the way in your learning journey. The online platform is fantastic and easy to use. Complementary with the person to person sessions makes a really effective learning. The environment at the school is so friendly and the atmosphere around it is great. It was very challenging experience, because of the difficulty of the language. But at the end after studying and doing my part I think I finally was able to understand most of the grammar concepts.