I only have fantastic things to say about LTL Taipei. Starting from my initial research of language programs in Taiwan, LTL was by far the most informative, flexible, and responsive. I was always responded to within two days which made the choice of choosing my program a no-brainer. Though on the pricey side, I feel it was very worth the investment.

LTL offers a mix of small group classes and 1-on-1 lessons. Students can choose to stay for as short or long as they would like, and in 1-on-1 classes, can focus on whatever skill they wish to improve on. In my three week experience, I was taught by Tammy X (MWF) and Francine (TR). Tammy was extremely strong in language principals, especially in grammar principals. As an english speaker, her ability to break down grammar concepts was surprisingly easy to understand. Francine was incredibly energetic and pushed students in class to speak more. The duo pairing worked really well for my class. 

In addition to the classes, organized lunches occurred at least twice a week, along with game nights, and external activities. Many solo travelers I met were able to find a niche within the school, and I myself found many folks to call forever friends through this program!

Special thanks to Riona and Alin, the two coordinators at LTL Taipei who are always warm and happy to help students with any and all challenges faced. They are not only kind, but resourceful, honest, and helpful. I know not everyone had the same experience with LTL, with one of the main comments being that the teachers all had different teaching styles. That being said, with enough communication, students are able to find a teacher who fits their needs. I absolutely loved LTL Taipei and hope to return my mandarin learning journey here in the near future! 

I stayed for 7 weeks at the LTL school in Beijing. It was an amazing experience! I took group classes in the class of teacher Alice. She was an amazing teacher with a lot of patience. She always explained new words very clearly and also talked about the local life of students. Apart from my teacher the other staff at the LTL were also great! They were very kind and supportive, especially when I felt homesick at times. I met amazing people there and did a lot of the cultural activities, further expanding my knowledge of Chinese culture. During those 7 weeks, I stayed at a host family, ms. Wang was an incredible host mother. Because their family did not speak any English, i was forced to communicate with them in Chinese, so i would even learn new words outside of school. Every single part about this program was just amazing. I am definitely returning sometime soon!

Thanks for all of it, the teachers were great in particular Anne that helps me a lot to improve my chinese level A0 to A2 in only 5 weeks.

My experience in LTL was a success, with many international people, the time i spend there was a very good moment in my life, i really enjoyed the event, the classes, and yeah just all that the school can provide. They are all very kind and very respectful.

Thanks a lot and i trully recommand this school, it's for all levels and you will improve very fast, i can tell you aha !

It was a great decision to spend my educational leave (Bildungsurlaub) at the LTL language school in Taipei. I had an 1 week intensive course with 4 hours of group class and 2 hours of one-to-one-class each day.

Teachers:
+ very professional teachers (mine were Tammy, Francine, Yunni and Wolfgang) who
+ explained grammar and new vocabulary (and its differences to similar words) very understandably
+ explained everything in Chinese (at my B1-Level course) which let me immerse myself into the language very well
+ are proficient in English so that they could offer English translations, if necessary
- one teacher‘s pronounciation was a little bit unclear and another‘s Chinese characters’ handwriting sometimes a bit difficult to read, but mostly no problem
+ adjusted the class content to my personal needs (e.g. not only sticking to the book but also taught me other vocabulary when I said that I would like to learn more about a certain other topic)
+ created an open learning environment that never made me feel bad when I couldn’t pronounce a word correctly or so
+ only gave few homework
- once a teacher mixed up the schedule and came half an hour too late, but > + she made up for it by offering another class time
+ in general, the teachers rather taught a few minutes longer than shorter, so in total I might have had one free extra hour of classes.

Schedule, class size etc.:
+ opportunity to book a course for only one week and different amounts of class hours, group and/or single classes makes LTL very flexible
/ 6 hours per day is veeery intensive, next time I might switch to four hours per day
+ nevertheless, the mix of group classes and private classes was awesome
+ very small groups (in my group class was only one other student)
- about 750€ per week is quite a lot of money (but worth it)

Staff and community events:
+ very helpful staff (e.g. Alin, always there for questions)
+ organised community events (such as a very fun Lasertag evening with teacher Alice and daily lunches with lovely Riona)
+ workshops on Chinese/Taiwanese culture (e.g. Mahjong with teacher Tammy).

I can fully recommend to take Chinese classes at LTL in Taipei.

I was so impressed by how the school is well-structured and the people are amazing. The teachers are extremely knowledgeable and kind. I can say those were the best Mandarin lessons I've ever had in my life. Sissi quickly understood what I needed and gave me an unforgettable lesson on business and legal Mandarin after she learned I was a lawyer. Thomas was also a great teacher; he taught me a lot about speaking everyday Mandarin, and I was surprised by how much we have in common. Pinwei has helped me a lot with my pronunciation, something I have a lot of difficulty with. Regarding the team, Alin and Riona made me feel super welcome and integrated me really well with the other students. I highly recommend LTL to anyone of any age and with any goal, because LTL will exceed your expectations.

I had a good experience studying with LTL Chengdu! My teacher Panpan is excellent, she always makes the classes interesting and listens to your wishes and preferred learning methods. She’s also extremely helpful and always ready to share her knowledge about Chinese culture and history! All the staff I met, like Mandy, Unicorn, and Ying were very helpful, fun and positive people! And the environment at the school is very warm and welcoming. And Chengdu as a location is fantastic with friendly and easygoing people and fantastic food! And many interesting places nearby you can explore on your free time!

I would definitely recommend it, with as many stars as you allow me.

They won me over in my first visit. A few minutes inside LTL Taipei was enough to feel the friendly and fun atmosphere. Both staff and students seemed to have a genuine bond. I was initially attracted by their vibe, and then had another pleasant surprise when I met my teacher, Ms. Tammy Cheng. Learning Mandarin with her is a pleasure, extremely fun and effective. The whole staff is brilliant, especially Riona, Alin and Greta. They are very passionate about what they do, and know how to engage the students. Almost everyday there are exciting cultural activities, group lunches, games, etc. I'm staying with the school for one year, at least.

I have just finished 3 weeks of learning chinese at LTL Taipei. I’m impressed how much I learned during this time. The teaching styles are very effective and individual. I have had 4 different teachers, everyone with a different teaching style. This helped me a lot, because of the variety it was never boring or tiring. I could choose what I want to improve especially, and the teachers responded to me individually. I loved the cultural activities, like playing Mahjiang and the organised lunch together. The staff is very friendly and passionate, entering the school it feels like coming home. There is a common room, where students do homework, play games, have breakfast or just have fun together. I really enjoyed my time here and like to come back next year.