Program Reviews

I was coming into the process with three central goals in mind: 1. to have a refresher on the basic fundamentals of the language and grammar, 2. to have a tangible result at the end of my learning in the form of passing my HSK exams and 3. to develop an ability to read and write characters. From the very first trial class I was engaged and inspired by the highly interactive and less scholastic approach of Silk Mandarin, but also how each class and stage is highly focused around building upon as well as perfecting the basics of the language. Through this process, I have also reignited my passion and curiosity for Chinese culture, which has inspired me personally to immerse myself in other areas beyond the HSK syllabus. I would thoroughly recommend Silk Mandarin to anyone looking to press reset on their Mandarin language skills, and learn from some of the best teachers in China.

Since the outbreak of the covid 19, I have taken online classes. Personally, I think there are more benefits than face to face classes. First, it is more flexible to adjust the class schedule. Also, the platform is quite a user friendly that the student improves their Chinese skills by writing Chinese characters themselves and sharing the screen with teachers. Even communication with the teacher is good because of a good internet connection. I am really satisfied with the online class. I would definitely recommend the online class to my friends.

I started my journey at silk mandarin just over a year ago. A friend of mine recommended the school so I went for a trial class and I loved it. I signed up for three private classes a week. Due to circumstances I already had three different teachers, but all three of them where really professional and adjusted the classes to my needs. I am really impressed by their way of teaching and the knowledge they all have. As I said before, I take three classes a week, and just over a year I almost finished HSK4. This is definitely because the teachers are very motivating and you feel they just love their job. Not only do they provide theoretical classes, but once in a while they also provide Chinese corners to learn more about the Chinese culture. This is such a good way to learn things about China and its culture you didn’t knew yet, but it also gives you the chance to get to know other students. So, I would definitely recommend Silk Madarin to everybody who wants to start their Mandarin journey. Dont hesitate if you are not sure, just go and find out their amazing school for yourself!

She provides a wonderful experience for Mandarin learning. When I face some troubles, she gives me excellent examples to solve the problems. Also, she chat about some dairy topic in the introduction, so I can concentrate on the learning. After the class, she gives me the moderate amount of homework and feedback to each lecture, that enable me to understand the content. Overall, she is adept at teaching non-mandarin student in good way, so I recommend the student to learn Chinese by teacher Gemini.

Silk Mandarin is a highly organised and professional Mandarin Chinese language learning centre. I have experienced both one on one and group learning methods and the teachers cater specifically for my learning needs. My teacher, Shirley, is an expert in being able to assess my learning needs, provide simple instructions to follow and makes every single lesson an enjoyable experience. She also ensures I progress through the HSK curriculum with an understanding of grammar, tones and Chinese culture

From my first visit to Silk Mandarin I was impressed by the professionalism, care, and courtesy extended by the staff. Thanks to their instruction I have seen my language abilities (in the fields of reading writing, speaking, and listening) improve exponentially. Not only is the instruction high-quality, the materials provided are both useful and accessible. In addition, my teacher has always been attentive to my particular needs and difficulties as a student. I heartily recommend Silk Mandarin to anybody looking to improve their Chinese abilities.

I've been studying at Silk Mandarin for two weeks now and I can honestly say that their teaching method it's incredible theirnmethod it's unique and the classes feel are very interactive and fun, my teacher Christina it's outstanding and it's a really nice person all of my classes go incredibly fast because I'm enjoying them so much, she is a really good teacher, If you are coming to China to learn some Mandarin I definitely recommend you to try Silk Mandarin, I promise you will have an amazing experience learning this beautiful language.

Very good and modern school in Shanghai (China). They have excellent teachers. They are centrally located in Jing'an area, and in a very modern building with air conditioning, touchscreen, convenience store in the ground floor so you can get your lunch onsite.

They offer tea, coffee, and have a microwave so you can heat your lunch/snacks.

The learning method is very modern and the teacher very friendly and competent.

I don't see any bad point about about this school, only positive things

Highly recommended!

The best way for me to recommend Silk Mandarin is to say that there are 2 Mandarin schools within a 15 minute walk from my home (1 is just across the street), but I chose Silk Mandarin, which, door to door, takes me an hour to reach. That’s 2 hours of commuting, 5 days a week, for a 3 hour class. And it’s worth every minute of the commute, even in the middle of a hot Shanghai summer. I had researched and talked with representatives of several Mandarin schools and chose Silk Mandarin because it was clearly the best. The teachers are exceptional, and 6 weeks into intensive courses I am amazed at how much I can speak, read, and write. The courses move quickly, but the teachers are accommodating, patient, and supportive, and I can’t say enough good things about them. I don’t think I’ve ever bumped into a teacher or other staff member in the school who did not stop to talk with me (they all even know my name, which speaks to the professional collaboration and caring nature of the school). After living in China for 7 years and never studying the language, Silk Mandarin has helped open my adopted home to me in a whole new way. Mandarin schools are a dime a dozen in Shanghai, and choosing 1 is overwhelming, but I have already been recommending Silk Mandarin to friends and colleagues, and I will continue to do so.

I love Silk Mandarin!!! Such a good company! I learnt so much in such a short space of time. The lessons are fun, interesting and interactive. Groups are small and the teachers are brilliant. The support you have from the whole team is amazing and I think it's such a lovely thing to be a part of. I have not only improved my Chinese massively but also made lovely friends. I'm so happy I joined to do HSK2, I've already signed up for HSK3 with Silk Mandarin. I have recommended this to so many of my friends because it's great for all levels and so much fun!