Program Reviews

I have been studying at Silk Mandarin Institute since two months. Before I came to know Silk Mandarin I studied HSK 1 in Dhaka and then HSK 2 at home during the lockdown period. After a short time I understood that I made the right choice. Silk Mandarin offers a very efficient study method and at the same time the opportunity to be in the hands of real professionals in this field. My teacher has the capacity to make the lessons pleasant and highly productive thus helping me not only with my studies but also in keeping my motivation up. Besides an excellent study program the school allows you to fully emerge into the daily life and the culture of this wonderful country.

Sono veramente felice di avere scelto il Silk Mandarin .

Sono uno studente del Silk Mandarin da due mesi. Prima di conoscere questo istituto ho studiato Hsk 1 a Dhaka e poi Hsk2 a casa durante il periodo di lockdown da solo. Dopo poco tempo ho capito che ho fatto la scelta giusta. Il Silk Mandarin offre non solo un metodo di studio molto efficace, ma anche la possibilità di essere seguiti da veri professionisti del settore. La mia insegnante rende le lezioni piacevoli e allo stesso tempo altamente produttive aiutandomi non solo nello studio, ma anche a tenere alte le mie motivazioni. Inoltre la scuola con un programma di studio eccellente permette una full immersion nella vita quotidiana e nella cultura di questo meraviglioso paese.

I have been taking private classes since moving to China in 2016 and I started attending Silk Mandarin in person (in Shanghai) in 2021, at friends' recommendation, and it's been a great decision. I have classmates and a regular schedule that is not easy to modify (as it happens with private classes) and that gave me the extra push I needed to study chinese more regularly and consistently. Consistency is key. The pace of the class is also adequate to really learn and assimilate the content. I personally would recommend small groups learning over private class anytime. The resources are great and the teachers pay attention to the individual students' needs. Also very accommodating with the schedule, which is very important for us working people. See you there!

Silk Mandarin is a great choice and provided me with the support and encouragement I need to continue with my language learning. I enjoy the blended learning system, which fits into my schedule and provides multiple avenues for review, and the online classes are engaging and encouraging. If you're worried about learning Chinese, this a great way to start - the teachers are encouraging and patient and there is a support network from learning with other students of the same level. The online classes also means that you can be in a city and still attending weekly classes easily. The Teachable platform is user friendly and easily accessible for learning on the go.

I’m very happy with the welcoming environment at Silk Mandarin. The teachers and staff are personable and always engaging. I have been taking the classes with my teacher for almost three months, twice a week and I am pleased with my improvement. Ms. Hannah has a knack for sparking interest by making the content relatable. Another great thing about the program is that it is completely customized and I’m grateful for their ability to seamlessly switch from offline to online at a moment’s notice.

My goal is to communicate smoothly and naturally and to immerge myself in Chinese and Silk Mandarin is without a doubt helping getting there.

First things first I would like to say how Silk Mandarin is excellent for those wanting to start out in learning Chinese.

I was apprehensive in studying anywhere, everything I knew was self taught. Buying a years online tuition here for HSK1 and HSK2 was one of the best things I could’ve done.

If you ever felt like you had more to say in a conversation, or felt shy about speaking Chinese in case you looked bad, you should consider joining Silk Mandarin. These were fears of mine but now I feel much better about them because of the teacher providing ways to grow in our classes.
The teaching is engaging and support in between classes is constant.

The course I chose was blended Learning. One 90 minutes class on the weekend and homework to complete during the week. There is an amazing platform with videos and quizzes to practice on too for self study.

My experience was that of a total beginner in the start but now I feel like I can start conversations more and listen to more of what my kids say in class which I love.

I am 100% confident in saying my Chinese has never been better!

Silk Mandarin is a great school for those that want to learn Chinese. I am doing private online courses and they have tailored the course according to my needs (lack of time, require only basic day to day chinese language knowledge, etc.). I have been learning for a month now and can clearly see my Chinese improving. The teacher is excellent and patient. She clearly explains the material and understands the difficultities foreigners face when learning Chinese and is able to find suggestions to overcome them. The school provides excellent support whenever there are any issues.

Having stayed in China for already a few years, I have never really gotten into learning Chinese seriously. I took a few trial classes from other schools before, but never really went too far. Finally, for my new job I had to improve my skills, so I tried Silks 1o1 classes and never looked back. They are well structure, highly flexible and the teacher is beyond patient. The platform they are using is very easy to use, with apps for Win and Android., support is great, so far, no complaints. Highly recommended!

I found this course is very useful for me. I'd recommend for the learners who want to learn Chinese or improve their Chinese . Thanks to my classmates and my teacher. They made this journey an easy one . We did it together. The class is presented in an interesting and understandable way. The teacher gave us homework and in class activities to make sure we understand well. I have improved my Chinese skills through this course, and I am very grateful for such a platform and such a valuable learning experience. The teachers teach very well. I sincerely recommend this course.

Learning with motivational teacher affect a lot , this is what helped me more, she was so patient, kind, cleaver, like her job. The right person In the right place. In addition, I have application that helped me to practice more whenever I want. The applications include videos and games to have fun while you are learning chinese. In silk mandarin they are Making the hardest language so easy to learn. The most important thing that was is the quiz that we had every week. It makes you sure that you really understand everything and if not so you can go over it again and again. In my course I got book and notebook online so I can practice also and understand more.

I’ve been with this school for nearly 2 years and it’s been a great journey.

The school location is really convenient, building is nice, and the teachers staff are so knowledgeable and kind.

They also have many activities throughout the year so there are multiple chances to meet other students with similar or different backgrounds from the school.

Although they teach using the HSK books (which may be perfect if you’re going to take the exams), their method of teaching is easy to pick up and you’ll learn essential phrases to get you started. They also make short videos that are entertaining and teach you some core essentials / local language that you wouldn’t find in traditional teaching materials.

I’ve tried classes from other schools but I chose Silk Mandarin because their teaching style and staff just resonated with me.

All the private Chinese schools offer a trial lesson so try that first because making a commitment.

But I wouldn’t be surprised if you chose Silk Mandarin in the end.