I did two weeks of classes at LTL in Taipei and had an extremely positive experience. I stayed with a host mother and daughter and found that, compared to a previous school I'd been to without a homestay, it helped a huge amount with language progress – living with them and travelling in by train to school each day, I was surprised by how quickly I felt that I was living a real life there. I did 4-hour group classes each morning, and had lovely teachers – Chienyi, Thomas and Tammy. The class was small too (three other students, and on some days only two), so I got a lot out of these. Then I did two hours of 1-to-1 tuition each afternoon with Jessica, and these were some of the very best classes I’ve ever had: the time flew by because the conversations were always so stimulating, and yet used very little English. Jessica was clearly skilled at gauging a student’s level and then tailoring to suit that. Alin set everything up smoothly and professionally in the weeks before arrival. And in Taipei, Riona was fun and generous – always setting up activities and outings, and escorting students to a different eatery for lunch almost every day of the week. Highly recommend this school. And it’s a breeze to jump on the train after class and head to nearby Elephant Mountain to see the sunset!

You know it’s often stressful doing these kinds of things overseas, finding accomodation and wondering about whether you’ll fit into the social scene. But all my fears were forgotten immediately! What a fun experience I’ve had in China — made possible through the people and education I’ve met and received at LTL. The biggest of thanks to my main teacher Anne in Shanghai, she was incredible and I certainly hope to visit again soon for more lessons, and of course to Katniss as well. Both were just incredible. Of course, it wasn’t long before I started meeting people from other classes - especially the other staff who were lovely (and Jason, many thanks for taking the students out to different spots). I wasn’t in a homestay, but I wouldn’t hesitate to do it considering what I’ve heard, just convenient that I had a friend in Shanghai. The community at LTL is super healthy, I’ve made so many new friends who I really miss already. So I guess it’s not a question of if I’ll be back — but when?…

I sent my daughter to LTL Taipei for 5 weeks of intensive one-on-one Mandarin training. While researching schools, Greta, Riona and Alin did a great job of answering all of my questions. Their clear communication gave me confidence that we made a good choice. My daughter's teachers, Pinwei and Jia were enthusiastic, kind and attentive. Between the Safari upgrade and the community-oriented atmosphere, (students eat lunch together everyday and there are plenty of scheduled activities) LTL has allowed my daughter to have a well-rounded experience learning Mandarin while also gaining an understanding of the culture and history of Taiwan.

Very good Mandarin course. Home staying was extremely good because it was a mix of homestay and shared appartment, it took both of two words to have a lot of place and privacy and still have a host family to ask questions and have diner together everyday. The Taipei city is very international and surprisingly a lot of people could speak good English as second language. People are very friendly and the food is affordable and delicious. The teachers in the course adapt very well to the requests of each student and group.

The first time I knew about LTL is when I was looking for a tutor class to prepare for my TOCFL test in 1 month. When I arrived on the first day, I was still unable to speak mandarin fluently. I only know the basic but because of my lack of experience in communicating with other people, it was very hard for me to get used to speak mandarin. However, the teacher and the students beside me are very helpful on how to speak clearly, learn new vocabulary, as well as know how to use the proper grammar structure. I am grateful to be here as a learning experience to know a lot about mandarin as well as meeting with a lot of foreign friends from all around the world.

Starting from zero, and already a lot of improvement in only three weeks! I still have 8 weeks to do, so I can't wait to see my new skills thanks to my great teachers!

I have three teachers. Each teacher has his/her own way to teach, so it's nice: 1 main teacher for vocabulary, reading and grammar; another for more grammar and exercises; a third one to consolidate what the two other just taught! And they communicate to each others so all of them know where to start every day, without going backwards or going skipping things.

The LTL school in Shanghai leaves a very positive impression. The learning process is well structured and strongly focused on practical usage, with particular attention to speaking skills, pronunciation, and real-life communication. The teachers are native speakers with solid teaching experience and are able to explain complex topics in a clear and systematic way. The international environment and convenient location also contribute to a comfortable and immersive learning experience. Thanks to everyone I was studying with!!

The LTL school in Taipei has proved itself to be an excellent language school with high quality programs, flexibility, reasonable cost, and great social and cultural experiences. I have now been studying at the school while working full time for one month. At first, I wasnt sure if I wanted to organise my own tutor or find a school like LTL, but the team here (Alin, Reona, Greta, and others!) have enabled me to get the absolute most out of my time here learning Mandarin by helping me schedule private classes that fit my work schedule, organising social & cultural events like hot pot, and helping me change class times when I needed. On top of this, my teachers (Pinwei & Yujing) have provided an excellent & dynamic learning experience tailored to my learning style and preferences. As a result of my positive experience, I have decided to stay longer and book another month of classes.