Program Reviews

I had always wanted to start learning Mandarin because it genuinely interested me. I already have lots of experience with European languages, but I wanted to branch out and challenge myself with something completely different, and Chinese had always tickled my fancy.

From the very first contact, my experience with Silk Mandarin has been excellent. Lily was incredibly helpful from the start, explaining everything clearly through messages and even arranging a Zoom call to go through the course structure. She was always available to answer questions and resolve any doubts, she is a truly fabulous member of the team.

My teacher, Evelyn, is absolutely amazing! I study one-to-one on the part-time online course, and she is patient, encouraging and extremely professional. Thanks to her teaching, I am already gaining confidence in speaking Mandarin, which I never expected so early on. I am currently studying for HSK1 and fully intend to continue with further courses at Silk Mandarin to keep progressing with my Chinese and HSK levels.

The online learning platform is very well designed and detailed, with clear videos that help you start practising Mandarin from day one. Apart from the fixed weekly class, I have complete flexibility to organise my self-study around my own schedule, which is ideal. The online materials, videos and examples complement the live classes perfectly and make the learning process much more effective.

Overall, I would definitely recommend Silk Mandarin. It is extremely beginner-friendly, fun and interactive, and you can really see your progress from lesson to lesson. It has been a brilliant experience so far, and I am very excited to continue my Mandarin journey with them.

I am doing online Chinese course with Silk Mandarin, The program is thoughtfully designed, highly interactive, and truly effective for practical language learning. The content seamlessly blends grammar, vocabulary, and real-life conversation practice, making learning both systematic and enjoyable. The platform is user-friendly, and the supplementary materials are incredibly helpful for review and self-study.

A huge thank you to my teacher, **Nina**! She is not only knowledgeable and patient but also genuinely passionate about teaching. Her energy and creativity in class kept me motivated, and she always provided clear explanations and personalized feedback.
I also want to give a special shout-out to Mia，my consultant. From the very beginning, she was attentive, responsive, and genuinely caring. Mia helped tailor the course to my goals, regularly checked in on my progress, and promptly addressed any questions or concerns. Her support made the entire learning journey smooth and stress-free.

Overall, I highly recommend Silk Mandarin to anyone looking to learn Chinese in an effective, engaging, and personalized way. Thanks to Nina’s excellent teaching and Mia’s outstanding support, I feel much more confident in my Chinese skills. Keep up the amazing work

I’ve been studying Chinese on a one-to-one basis with Silk Mandarin for almost a year now. It’s been a great experience and my Chinese level has hugely improved: I now have the foundation to start Classical Chinese in parallel to HSK 5. 非常感谢 Qiying 老师 and Mia！

Being based in London, I find Silk Mandarin’s learning platform especially useful. It really enables Qiying 老师 and I to have very interactive lessons. Qiying 老师 does a great job contextualising standard HSK vocabulary and grammar using Silk’s own materials. Although it can sometimes be quite challenging, it is always a lot of fun.

I highly recommend Silk Mandarin. Their seamless combination of platform, materials and teacher deliver a very comprehensive Chinese learning environment. This is quite different from the other Mandarin Schools I’ve used before.

Before joining Silk Mandarin, learning Mandarin was something that I struggled with. Finding the right direction and more importantly the right pacing, was something I found difficult when tackling a language like Mandarin on my own.

Choosing Silk Mandarin helped me discover a better path forward and introduced me to a community of wonderful people. All of the team members have been very nice and helpful during my stay in Shanghai, and the teachers have been respectful and easy to understand. I've met a variety of interesting people from different parts of the world all seeking to learn mandarin. The course itself has been well structured and easy to follow as someone who enjoys both online learning and in-person instruction.

Overall, my time at Silk Mandarin has been very memorable and has given me the motivation to further my education in mandarin.

I am truly grateful to have Christina Chong as my Chinese online tutor. She is incredibly friendly, patient, and always encouraging, which makes every lesson enjoyable and stress-free. Christina has a wonderful way of explaining things clearly and adapting her teaching to my pace, which has helped me build confidence in my Chinese step by step.

Throughout my Chinese learning journey, she has been consistently supportive and motivating, and gently guiding me through challenges. Her positive attitude makes a real difference, and I always feel encouraged to keep improving.

I appreciate Silk Mandarin and all the time, effort, and dedication Christina puts into her teaching. She is not only an excellent tutor but also a kind and inspiring person, and I would highly recommend her to anyone looking to learn Chinese in a supportive and uplifting environment.

I am currently studying Chinese at this academy and I am very satisfied with my experience. The student books are very well structured, clear, and easy to follow, which helps a lot when learning Chinese step by step.

The classes are very good and well organized. Each lesson combines speaking, listening, reading, and writing, so you can really feel your progress over time. The pace is appropriate and the explanations are clear, even for beginners.

The teacher is very nice, patient, and professional. She always encourages students to speak Chinese, corrects mistakes in a supportive way, and makes the class enjoyable and motivating.

I would definitely recommend this academy to anyone who wants to learn Chinese in a serious but friendly learning environment.

Basically I'm a returning student at Silk Mandarin Shanghai. Been with them for a significant part of the past 1 year and am currently on my second stint with the school. Long story short, this is one of the best places to learn Chinese in Shanghai.

When I first came to Shanghai and looking for a good school to learn Chinese, I was unsurprisingly overwhelmed due to the innumerable number of options available in the city. After having read through reviews and comments online, I came up with a top three shortlist, then attended trial classes with each of them and in the end, quite easily decided to go with Silk Mandarin.

What made this decision-making easy for me initially, was their unique (but very logical) Slow Motion Technique which I find is very practical and completely simplifies and rationalizes the process of understanding and mastering the unique and often-times, confusing grammar rules of Mandarin.

The other reason why I decided to signup with the school was the friendly and approachable support staff and teachers. As I needed a visa to study in Shanghai, the support given was very enthusiastic, detailed and thorough (Coco and her team, especially deserving mention here!). Their teachers are also very grounded and good at basically, making the technical process of learning Mandarin very accessible and easy to follow. A big thank you to teachers Nina, Bella, Nini, Catherine and Echo for making my Mandarin learning journey so far, less complicated (than necessary), exciting and fulfilling. I felt like I have come so far, yet there's still loads to learn and improve so Silk Mandarin, I feel like I'm going to be an eternal student here :-)

Before joining Silk Mandarin, my Chinese learning was quite unstructured. My biggest pain point was definitely pronunciation. It felt overwhelming and I wasn't sure if I was even getting close to the correct sounds. I knew it was important, but I didn't have a clear system to master it.

I chose Silk Mandarin because of their professional reputation. From the first inquiry, their approach seemed structured and supportive. They finally helped me understand that learning correct pronunciation from the start is inevitable for real progress. The school, and my teacher Evelyn in particular, are amazing. They have the perfect combination of professionalism and personal touch, adjusting each lesson to my specific pace and knowledge. We dedicate time to practice exactly the things I am unsure about, which is incredibly efficient.

What surprised me most was the richness of their learning methodology and aids (pdfs, repetitions, preview and review videos and so much more). The amount of materials and support is outstanding. Teachers always offer extra time to review or clarify concepts if needed.

Overall, it has been a perfect experience for my needs. The classes created a cycle. I was able to understand better, apply new knowledge, and then ask questions to reinforce my learning

I am really pleased about coming to this course. I would recommend it to everyone. It is one of the best courses in China. I thought learning Chinese would be very difficult at first, but since coming here, with the teaching methods and the supportive teachers, I am learning Chinese better every day. The perfect environment and dedicated teachers make this progressive a truly unique and rewarding experience. I highly recommend it to future travelers seeking a comprehensive and enriching cultural exchange.

I have started my Mandarin course in october this year with Nina laoshi and and truely enjoying it. She is able to keep motivation high and learning is super fun with her. Very much appreciated is the teaching method. It really meets my learning style. I will definitely be continuing with HSK2.

Nina uses a blended teaching style.she focuses on conversation and free speech but implementing foundational grammar and pronunciation. The courses are build very logical and follow a clear path. Very structured.