Program Reviews

I studied HSK2 and 3 with Silk Mandarin online from the US, then came to Shanghai in person for HSK4. I am currently taking HSK5 with them in Shanghai. They are a really great school, and my language skills have improved tremendously. I studied Mandarin previously at an American university and found that Silk's methods of teaching grammar are far better. The teachers are all really nice and encouraging. This is so helpful for a language course, as I can practice speaking without being afraid to make mistakes. The school also prepares students really well for taking the official HSK exams; I just passed HSK4 on my first try.

In addition, the experience abroad itself has been amazing. Silk set up housing for me, helped me get a Chinese visa and even picked me up at the airport. They've offered many fun cultural opportunities to meet with students from other language classes, including mahjong lessons, karaoke, and trips to hotpot restaurants.

Most importantly for me, having a motivating and friendly teacher - Qíying did a great job.

Besides that, I like the learning platform and materials provided. Support for homework is always provided by my private group chat with the institute. The slow motion technique helped me a lot to understand sentence structures.

Overall I can recommend Silk Mandarin to anyone who's looking to start their Chinese language journey. I'd choose it again - also to continue one day on my language skills.

I have tried two Chinese learning schools and subscribed to 3 chinese apps before Silk Mandarin. My Mandarin skills I say did not improve significantly. Although I am still a long way from being fluent in Mandarin (because it is really a difficult language to learn), I must say that my knowledge has expanded through Silk Mandarin. The organized curriculum of Silk Mandarin suited me well. The videos and materials available prior to each online class helped me to focus more on my Mandarin learning. The online classes were so engaging and interesting. Teacher Qiying is a good teacher. She is patient and very supportive. Even the staff are very accommodating. I intend to continue my learning with Silk Mandarin until I become fluent in Mandarin.

I began my Chinese language learning journey in 2019 at Silk Mandarin in Shanghai and was initially impressed by the school’s professionalism. When I had to leave China due to the COVID-19 pandemic, Silk Mandarin offered me the flexibility to continue my studies either online or by returning to the school later.

Even though I’m now based in London, I was able to complete my course in a month, thanks to their thoughtful approach and dedication. The combination of expert teachers, flexible scheduling, and personalized lessons made my Chinese learning journey both efficient and enjoyable. Whether you’re learning in Shanghai or studying remotely, I would highly recommend Silk Mandarin for anyone looking to learn Chinese in a fun, interactive, and professional environment.

A big thank you to Amy, Joyce, Christina老师, Hannah老师, Spencer老师, Evelyn老师, and all the other teachers who made this experience so memorable! ❤️

Our teacher is awesome. Yanqin is professional and very supportive. I’ve always been, and still am, struggling with Chinese grammar, but now it starts to look like I’m getting there. Can recommend this school wholeheartedly.

Almost completed my HSK2, and so far everything is great. It’s only two of us in the class, so we get enough time to practice and ask questions.
Before the class, we’re assigned to preview the upcoming lesson, so that we don’t spend too much time learning the new vocabulary and structures during the class, and I find it very efficient.

We also have review lessons to consolidate the target language and grammar.

Silk Mandarin is an excellent chinese language school from all the standpoints. From the study plan to the amazing teachers. The study plan is tailored on the single person and the teacher focus on your capabilities helping you to go through learning difficulties increasing your strenghts. Plus they provide a very good package of multimedial materials that is very helpful for learning such a difficult langhage. If you choose Silk Mandarin you are going to learn from the best in the fastest way with a lot of fun!

I am currently at HSK 2 and the guidance from my teacher is extremely commendable, she is patient with all my doubts and helps me in every step with the best possible ways. I am really glad I got to know about this school. I would really recommend it to beginners for building a solid foundation with all the structured grammar that is delivered in class. It is flexible and also interesting to learn with the videos and audios that are recorded for the lessons. It only makes the study more engaging.

Silk Mandarin has been an outstanding institution for improving my Mandarin skills. When I first reached out in March, a friendly consultant contacted me to discuss my specific needs and language learning goals, ensuring they could recommend the best course and approach for me. My Mandarin background is somewhat complex—while my listening skills were relatively advanced, my reading and writing were basic. After taking a competency test, they tailored my learning experience, allowing me to fast-track into a more advanced class after a couple of private sessions.

I’m currently enrolled in the HSK 3 blended learning course, and my teacher, QiYing, has been fantastic. The course provides pre- and post-learning materials, helping you familiarise yourself with the content before each lesson. The online learning platform is user-friendly, allowing easy interaction and application of what you’ve learned. QiYing has also been very proactive outside of lessons, making communication seamless. Additionally, Silk Mandarin is flexible and accommodating if your learning priorities change.

I highly recommend Silk Mandarin to anyone looking to dedicate time and effort to improving their Mandarin. The value is exceptional, especially considering how involved the team is in ensuring a great learning experience. I’ve seen noticeable improvements over the past few months.

I had tried learning Mandarin for many years with very slow progress until I found Silk Mandarin. It was recommended to me by my son who is a teacher and is also doing private lessons. I find the Slow Motion Technique used by Silk Mandarin, the many interesting and fun videos, the reading material and the professional teachers and staff very helpful and enjoyable. I am learning online but have also visited the Shanghai school for in person lessons. I have made more progress and quicker than ever before!

From June to the end of November, I attended an online HSK1 course. The course was held once a week. We started with three students, but due to health reasons, one of the students could no longer attend, so in the end, there were only two of us left. This made the course very intensive.

The organization of the school was perfect. They managed to quickly set up a Sunday course. Additionally, the staff was always available to answer any questions.

I studied with Jane 老师 . I had an excellent experience because we studied in a relaxed and very friendly atmosphere. Moreover, Jane 老师 is very kind and extremely competent. With great patience, she guided us through learning pinyin and always answered our questions with kindness.

In a short time, I was able to construct simple but very useful sentences for everyday conversations.
谢谢 , Jane 老师!