Program Reviews

Silk Mandarin offers a welcoming environment to develop Chinese language skills regardless of level or ability. While you definitely get out what you are willing to put into the course, dedicated students will find that Silk implements a system for learning that, with practice, establishes a solid foundation for students to become increasingly self-reliant and confident with their Chinese. It has been a privilege to take lessons from Jasmine, who is clearly invested in her students and their growth.

I have been doing online lessons with Silk Mandarin and I am enjoying every moment. Yes their courses is not the cheapest but it's worth every cent. Not only do they have great teachers with alot of experience, passion and patience but they also have great material and programs. They don't over overload you with information and they give you extra information that makes understanding mandarin so much easier. Learning through Silk Mandarin is the best decision I made. And my teacher Marsha is amazing.

Learning Chinese is a huge challenge,  so you need to have the proper support and the adequate tools. Silk Mandarin has provided me numerous resources that have allowed me to be able to start understanding the language and after only three months I can have a basic conversation and I am also able to read many characters.    The teachers are very talented and professional; the system they use has a good balance of all the skills you need when learning a new language: listening, reading,  writing and speaking.    I believe Chinese language has a unique logic,  and Silk Mandarin's teachers have given me lots of support first to understand the forementioned logic,  and then to start using it when practicing the language.   Sharing the classroom with people  from many different countries has significantly enriched this experience. Learning at this school has also been a great opportunity to be introduced to Chinese culture,  which has so many fascinating aspects that I might have not learned about somewhere else. 

This was a perfect experince you can imagine. Your teachers immidiately become your sincere friends. You have the chance that learn Chinese while enjoying and you can always have the chance to chat with them and practise.It is never just learning Chinese but you can also go around Suzhou(we climbed for example ), learn how to play majiang, how to cook dumplings and enjoy the perfect moments of taichi. Also the materials that being used are really efficient and really help you learn deeply.Well, thanks for everyhing!

As a beginner, it was a relief to finally get down to learning Chinese properly - apps and videos could only scratch the surface. This school finally put me in touch with the language after 18 months of being in China, and the structured course, with selected language areas, all useful for daily use, means that I actually feel progress week to week, and more at home overall. The teachers are adaptable to the learners in that they use their excellent English as much as you might need, and using Chinese only as much as you can manage, so I feel very supported, and intend to continue. The approach resembles that found in EFL, with different areas covered: vocabulary and grammar in useful contexts with speaking practice. Besides, the school had a course which suited my limited timings, something unavailable elsewhere, and I needed something structured rather than a private tutor - that hasn't worked for me in the past. So, I'd recommend this if you want to make your Chinese real.

School has various programs, and it provides customized study to study necessary. My teachers and staffs is always with dialogue or practice in Chinese Mandarin skills to help you improve. Also outside of class teachers and staffs personally try to help and supported me. In addition, the five months after classes at school I Chinese ability has improved a lot. And their curriculum and content are excellent. I highly recommend the school. 🤗🇨🇳👩🏻‍🏫📝 I garranty!!!! I think whoever comes to this school can experience and learn many things about China as well as Chinese culture in this school.

I went to Silk Mandarin with the specific goal of passing HSK 6, the one on one classes organized by Silk Mandarin and my teacher Liwen were excellent. After sitting down and going through a mock test together during our first session Liwen identified the areas where I needed to improve and focus the most. In subsequent sessions we focused on these areas and Liwen taught me strategies that helped me save time and score better.

Ive taken lots of Chinese classes at different universities and in different private settings and can honestly say that Silk Mandarin was the best. They understood my own specific goals and were able to provide the roadmap and materials necessary to achieve that goal in only 4 lessons.

Learning Chinese requires commitment and Silk Mandarin provides the right level of flexibility to fit your needs. As a busy corporate executive, the classes are tailor made for me with tangible results. I can clearly feel the progress I've made and I can now speak more often in daily situations. The teachers are professional and patient, and make learning practical. The Slow Motion Technique is a great tool to remember an important rule in the language. The best part of learning with Silk Mandarin is that they make it so much fun! Really such a great experience overall.

Silk Mandarin was recommended by a good friend of mine. I had tried various other language schools before, but the methodology (customized flashcards, the slow-motion process and the and THE pen) and qualifications of the teachers intrigued me. So after 15 days of private lessons I had HSK1 and HSK 2 done. What an achievement (admitting: I did know most of the words since I am in China for many years, but I could not read or write) - tick. I then approached HSK 3 within a daily course but quickly realized that I do not have the capacity to attend on a daily basis, so the school was flexible enough to swap my package to private lessons. And I am with my teacher Andy ever since (Andy has gotten me through HSK1 and 2 already in speed time). Andy is my favorite teacher (no offense to the others), but we really got on. Andy pays attention on what I would like to focus on, she is strict but forgiving in the same time. She accommodates my schedule and goes the extra mile of making tools that help me remember the characters (aside from the awesome stories I receive to characters). I truly value my time and progress at Silk Mandarin; I wish I could spend more time outside of the classroom reviewing what we have done, but nevertheless, I am at the early stages of HSK 4 now, and that is because of Andy and Silk Mandarin. Thank you for helping me with what I have achieved so far and for what I am still in the game for!

The lessons are very complete with plenty of audiovisual materials. The teachers are excellent, very encouraging and make classes very fun!
I took private lessons 1 on 1 which were done in my business office during lunchtime. It was great to have this flexibility and specially when I had business trips, I was able to reschedule without any problems. My teacher Masae is simply the best! She is so patient with me and very sweet and helpful all the time.
I totally recommend Silk Mandarin if you are interested in learning about Chinese and the culture of China.