Silk Mandarin Language School

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Tatiana
5/5
Yes, I recommend this program

I strongly recommend Silk Mandarin Suzhou!

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Mauro
5/5
Yes, I recommend this program

If you want to learn Chinese you absolutely must come here

I’ve been coming to China for work since 2007 but never had the chance to learn the language, which I felt ashamed of. Last year, I finally decided to start, first in Europe and now at Silk Mandarin. I chose the intensive course, and it’s truly boosting my learning!

Before arriving, Miss Mia provided excellent support, making everything clear and stress-free. The classes are challenging but fun, thanks to Evelyn LaoShi’s patience and teaching style. My only suggestion would be for the school to offer better support in finding accommodations, as securing a reasonable apartment in Suzhou was quite difficult.

I highly recommend Silk Mandarin!

If you did this all over again, what's one thing you would change?
If I come to make it again in the future I would not choose the intensive course. It's quite good if you are here just for studying but is quite hard if you still need to work after the classes
Pros
  • Amazing team and support. Mia and Evelyn are amazing. All the team is very good
  • The team is so fantastic that that helped me to got married in China
Cons
  • The school should have a better service for finding accommodation in Suzhou.
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Hye Ji
5/5
Yes, I recommend this program

Perfect Place to start Mandarin if you're serious

I've chosen Silk Mandarin to start my Mandarin classes - visited other Mandarin academies in Shanghai as a trial but ended up here because of its curriculum and proactiveness in teaching. The teachers are very true to the ways of teaching and quick to respond to feedback. Also I needed someone who can give honest feedback and not be a soft teacher. I really wanted to enhance my speaking, and to do that basic tones for Mandarin was something i couldn't manage on my own. Jane Wu, my teacher, helped me from the start to sharpen the edges for my tones and speaking with repeated consultation. She is resilient and ever willing to help out on whatever roadblocks that there is in understanding the complicated nature of Mandarin language!

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Laëtitia
5/5
Yes, I recommend this program

Very satisfied with Silk Mandarin

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Linda
5/5
Yes, I recommend this program

A great school to learn

I really enjoyed taking classes at Silk Mandarin. The staff were so welcoming and friendly and made me feel right at home. I think that their learning platform stands out from other schools I have been to. The grammar points are so well explained and easily understood. l also found the preview and review parts very helpful for my learning. My teacher Jane was absolutely wonderful and made the classes both educational and fun. I can highly recommend Silk Mandarin to anyone who wants to learn Mandarin.

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Jerene
5/5
Yes, I recommend this program

Silk Mandarin is really great!

I am pretty much what you would call a hopeless case when it comes to learning new languages, but SilkMandarin has challenged that notion. Their methodology and classes are distinctive from any other centres I've attended - structured, easy to follow, and fun. I find it quite easy to retain a lot of Mandarin words, something that I used to struggle with all the time prior, due to their unique but effective style of teaching. The staff are friendly and helpful, and Evelyn is an amazing teacher whose classes are fun and engaging, with a perfect balance of challenge and encouragement.

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Nate
5/5
Yes, I recommend this program

5 stars for Silk Mandarin & Jane Wu laoshi

I’d recommend Silk Mandarin and Jane Wu laoshi to anyone interested in raising their Chinese level. Their units are structured well and focus on learning relevant information to living and communicating in China. Jane laoshi provides clear and direct feedback in the classroom, allowing you to walk out of class each time feeling like you are better with Chinese than when you entered. This Chinese language school offers great teachers, fun activities, and interactive lessons. It’s a welcoming place to learn and improve your skills.

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Katrina
5/5
Yes, I recommend this program

Part-time study for professional in Suzhou

I spent a lot of time visiting different language schools and taking a test lesson before making my decision. I admit that from looking at schools online, they all seemed the same and I felt like doing a test lesson was maybe a waste of time. But I was very wrong. I was surprised and amazed how different the 4 schools in Suzhou were structured, priced, and how they taught. I was so glad I took trial lessons. In the end, while Silk Mandarin was a little more expensive than other schools, the quality of their teachers, engagement of their staff, and offerings of cultural experiences outside of the classroom really won me over. I am 3 months into lessons now, and I am still so glad that I picked Silk Mandarin for my language school. I highly recommend them to anyone looking for a language program.

Pros
  • Professional
  • Prioritizes students
  • Aimed at adults
Cons
  • Price (most expensive of the schools I reviewed, but also most value, we just always like cheaper)
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Nieke
5/5
Yes, I recommend this program

Fun and Engagin Way to Learn Mandarin!

Before joining Silk Mandarin I was learning Mandarin mostly through apps like Duolingo, as well as through daily conversations with Chinese-speaking people in my environment. Although my vocabulary progressed quite well this way, I noticed that in certain areas my grammar was still lacking.

I then found Silk Mandarin and took a trial lesson with teacher Sisi. I instantly found the teaching method very helpful and decided to start my Mandarin learning journey here. I began taking lessons with teacher Spencer (private one-to-one in-person course, 10-lesson Blended Learning), who is an extremely patient and motivating teacher.

Throughout the experience, I have noticed that the lessons have given me both the confidence and the ability to engage in daily conversations with whoever I meet. I am very satisfied with this experience, and will continue my Mandarin learning journey. I would gladly recommend Silk Mandarin to anyone looking to improve their Chinese language skills in a fun and engaging way!

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Birgit
5/5
Yes, I recommend this program

Joyful, interactive learning

Catherine is a really outstanding teacher. I see how she thoughtfully prepares every session, expanding the topics with meaningful and highly actual examples. It seems like she always brings up the exact saying or expression I need to know. What I learned is highly applicable. She also holds me accountable and I enjoy the homework. What I like most is that we can have very interesting, sometimes philosophical conversations, with her all the while keeping her eyes on my learning. I appreciate that she corrects me, even in the heaviest discussion.

What was your funniest moment?
we joke a lot together
Pros
  • fully customized
Cons
  • I would write that sometimes I like to be challenged more, but I know that this does not depend on my teacher, but on my better preparation and memorizing. When I will do that (hopefully), the level will increase