LTL Language School || Learn Chinese in China

LTL Language School || Learn Chinese in China

Location
Multiple Locations +3
  • China
    • Beijing
    • Shanghai
    • Xian
    • Chengdu
  • Taiwan
    • Taipei
    • Kaohsiung
  • Singapore
Length
1 to 52 weeks
Language
Chinese

Program Details

Language Level
BeginnerIntermediateAdvanced
Immersion Level
Intensive Standard
Certifications
HSK (Mandarin Chinese)
Specialized Courses
Business Medical Professional Specific Purposes
Class Size
Private Lessons Small Class (1-7)
Housing
Apartment Host Family

Pricing

Price Details
For all prices please visit the LTL website where you'll find a breakdown of program and accommodation costs.
What's Included
Accommodation Activities Classes Meals Wifi
Dec 22, 2025
Jun 05, 2026
30 travelers are looking at this program

About Program

LTL Language School is a perfect fit for students who looking to improve their Mandarin quickly.

Our comprehensive Chinese programs allow students maximum flexibility. You can study at LTL from a week up to a full year. We offer Mandarin language lessons in 9 cities across Asia, including Beijing, Shanghai, Taipei, Singapore and the jewel in the LTL crown - Chengde, home of our incredible immersion program.

1-on-1 or group classes are available and accommodation is also encouraged with carefully selected Chinese host-families to maximize each participants personal exposure to the language and culture.

Here at LTL we have welcomed thousands of students since 2007 and are one of Asia's most trusted and premier language schools.

COMMUNITY REVIEWS SUMMARY

Students consistently praise the program for its supportive and professional teachers who tailor lessons to individual needs, fostering significant language progress. The homestay option is highly valued for immersive cultural experiences and daily Mandarin practice, though some note variability in host family engagement. The school offers well-organized social activities and a welcoming, international community, with strong administrative support enhancing the overall experience.

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Program Highlights

  • Study Chinese across 8 different cities throughout Asia
  • Build a program from a week up to a whole year
  • Learn from the best Chinese teachers in China
  • Meet and make new friends from around the globe
  • Speak Mandarin 24/7 with a Chinese host family

Program Reviews

4.91 Rating
based on 280 reviews
  • 5 rating 91.07%
  • 4 rating 8.93%
  • 3 rating 0%
  • 2 rating 0%
  • 1 rating 0%
  • Academics 4.9
  • Support 4.85
  • Fun 4.75
  • Housing 4.8
  • Safety 4.95
  • Growth 5
  • Support 5
  • Fun 5
  • Housing 5
  • Safety 5
  • Instruction 4.95
  • Support 4.95
  • Fun 4.95
  • Housing 4.6
  • Value 4.65
Showing 57 - 64 of 280 reviews
Michael
5/5
Yes, I recommend this program

My LTL Taipei experience

My experience at LTL Taipei has been incredibly positive. The teachers and staff are patient, engaging, and very good at explaining Chinese in a clear and understandable way; especially my teacher, Alice, and the school manager, Riona. Classes are interactive and tailored to one's level, which helped me improve my speaking confidence quickly. The school environment is also friendly and welcoming. Studying Mandarin here has been both challenging and fun, and I’ve made noticeable progress in a short amount of time. I would definitely recommend LTL Taipei to anyone serious about improving their Chinese.

What is your advice to future travelers on this program?
If you’re considering studying at LTL Taipei my biggest advice is to fully commit to speaking Chinese every day. It can feel uncomfortable at first, but the more you push yourself outside your comfort zone, the faster you’ll improve. Don’t be afraid to make mistakes. Also, take advantage of being in Taipei. Practice Mandarin when ordering food, asking for directions, or chatting with locals. Explore night markets, cafes, and different neighborhoods to immerse yourself in the culture. Also, stay consistent with review and homework. The program moves quickly, so regular practice makes a huge difference. If you stay open-minded, curious, and proactive, you’ll get so much more out of the experience.
Pros
  • Rapid language improvement
  • Full cultural immersion
  • Supportive community
Cons
  • Fast pace learning
  • Cost of living
  • Language fatigue
16 people found this review helpful.
Christopher
5/5
Yes, I recommend this program

I can't wait to come back!

I came to LTL Taipei with a few very specific goals. For one, I wanted to finally commit to learning Mandarin seriously rather than treating it as a casual hobby. What I found at LTL was far more than a language school. It was an immersive, deeply human experience that made daily progress feel both achievable and genuinely enjoyable.

The quality of instruction was exceptional. My teachers were skilled not only in explaining grammar and vocabulary, but in adjusting lessons moment by moment to match how I actually learn. Classes never felt scripted. Instead, conversations grew naturally out of real life in Taipei, whether discussing food at night markets, navigating the MRT, or preparing stories to share in class. I was consistently pushed just beyond my comfort zone in exactly the right way.

Equally impressive was the support staff. From arrival logistics to housing coordination and everyday questions about life in Taiwan, the team made the transition effortless. Living with a host family turned out to be one of the highlights of the program. Sharing nightly dinners provided cultural immersion no classroom could replicate.

The social environment strikes a perfect balance. There are organized activities if you want them, but also plenty of freedom to explore independently. I quickly formed friendships with classmates from around the world, including one friend with whom I even commemorated our experience by getting tattoos together in Taipei. That probably says everything about how meaningful this experience became.

Taipei itself is an ideal learning environment: safe, welcoming, endlessly interesting, and incredibly food-focused. Every trip outside felt like an extension of class.

If you are serious about learning Chinese at any stage of life, whether student, professional, or retiree, LTL provides structure, encouragement, and community in equal measure. I arrived hoping to improve my Mandarin. I left feeling connected to a place, a language, and a group of people I fully intend to see again.

I absolutely recommend LTL and already plan to return.

What was the most surprising thing you saw or did?
I found Taipei to be a constant surprise. Nearly everywhere you go you will find older buildings mixed in with shiny new establishments, small but elaborate temples next to modern banks and stores. If I stayed for a decade I'd probably never find every hidden gem.
Pros
  • Small group and 1x1 classes provided a perfect balance of intense speaking/listening with relaxed exploration of the language.
  • Homestay allowed for a variety of different kinds of interactions.
  • Everyone involved in the program was super nice and supportive.
18 people found this review helpful.
Seela
5/5
Yes, I recommend this program

My 4 Week Mandarin Language Course with LTL Beijing

I spent four weeks studying Mandarin at LTL Beijing, and it was honestly one of the most memorable experiences of my life.

From the start, the school felt welcoming and supportive. My teacher, Sara, was exceptional — patient, encouraging, and genuinely invested in my progress. She pushed me to improve while making every lesson enjoyable, and I could feel my confidence in speaking grow week by week.

What made the experience even more special were the school activities. Chinese-style karaoke nights, hotpot dinners, cultural tours, and group sightseeing created such a strong sense of community. I met so many wonderful people through these activities. The school also helped organise a day trip to the Great Wall — visiting in winter while snow was falling was absolutely magical and something I’ll never forget.

Choosing the homestay option was the best decision I could have made. My host family welcomed me so warmly and made me feel at home. They were always introducing me to new foods and recommending places to explore in the afternoons. They also spoke Chinese with me whenever possible, which helped me adjust to the sounds and rhythm of the language much faster. Being immersed in Chinese language outside of class made a huge difference in my progress.

If you are serious about learning Mandarin and truly immersing yourself in Chinese life, I cannot recommend LTL Beijing enough.

20 people found this review helpful.
Yoram
5/5
Yes, I recommend this program

Thank you for a great experience.

From my experience LTL is the best. The teachers and staff are friendly helpful and accommodating, and the activities are fun and interesting.

Thank you for a great experience.

What was your funniest moment?
Had too many
Pros
  • Everything is as you would expect from a good school
Cons
  • None
18 people found this review helpful.
Isea
5/5
Yes, I recommend this program

Great experience at LTL school Beijing

I had a great experience at LTL school in Beijing. I highly recommend my teacher Ellie, as she really helped me to improve my level of spoken Chinese. She shared a lot of interesting insights about the local culture and we had a really good time.

I really learned a lot and feel more comfortable in speaking Chinese now.

Thanks to everyone from LTL in Bejing, also big thanks to Linda. I had a great time with all of you! Hope to see you again somewhere someday ❤️ It was really a very good experience.

35 people found this review helpful.
EKATERINA
5/5
Yes, I recommend this program

LTL CHENGDU SCHOOL

Hello everyone. I want to tell you about my learning experience at LTL language school Chengdu. I studied there in February 2026, and my ABSOLUTELY COOL AND WONDERFUL teacher was Pan Pan. I am very grateful to her for her patience and the most friendly approach to my training. It was really cool for me to study with her. She taught me very carefully and patiently. She corrected my mistakes (and I had a lot of them) and showed as much care and attention as a teacher can teach his student. She advised me on some really cool places to visit, where to go for lunch and what dishes to eat (it was really delicious), she also told me various cultural subtleties and peculiarities, I was very pleased to learn from her. Everyone who is going to learn Chinese in Chengdu, choose this school you will definitely not regret, all the school staff are very friendly and friendly, in general, the atmosphere is as comfortable and friendly as possible, as if you came to visit old friends. Respect to all of you guys)))) Pan Pan, you are a really cool teacher and a very very nice person. 谢谢 老师

20 people found this review helpful.
Alejandro Jose
5/5
Yes, I recommend this program

My great experience in CHENGDU LTL

I had a great experience at CHENGDU LTL during my 6-month stay. I gained many new experiences and met wonderful people, like my teacher Fang Ying. Her teaching style is very easy to understand, and she did her best to teach me Chinese, even though my English wasn't the best. She did everything possible to help me learn, and I did. Honestly, these experiences were some of the best. I thank my teacher for everything she taught me and everything she did for me, both as a student and as a friend. Thank you!

What was the most surprising thing you saw or did?
The day I went on a field trip with my teacher and another classmate, and for the first time I saw the largest Buddha in the world
38 people found this review helpful.
Jan
5/5
Yes, I recommend this program

great experience

the course was amazing, everyone at the school super professional and incredibly kind and helpful, I'd like to express special thanks to my laoshi, Anna and Lisa, who made my stay in Shanghai feel like home, their instruction was always clear and well presented, they were patient and took neccessary things slow while still teaching us a whole lot. the only issue I had was not with the school, but my appartment was a little cold, due to the fact most appartnent buildings were built without proper insulation, so heads up for that, but we solved the issue in no time with the owner of the appartment who gave me an extra heater for my room.

36 people found this review helpful.

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