Power Team: Silvia and Amelie Laoshi!

I’ve been living in China for 2 years and finally decided to take my Chinese instruction seriously. I searched different classes and tutors in Shanghai, but was thrilled to find Silk Mandarin! I knew from my first interaction that I had chosen the best program available. Silvia quickly responded to my online inquiry and offered information about Silk Mandarin’s methodology, class structure, course options and more. During my trial lesson and assessment, I felt understood and encouraged... they listened carefully to my personal goals and helped to develop a plan for me to achieve them. I was paired with Amelie Laoshi and instantly felt at ease in her classroom. She is very good at what she does, using humor and multi-modal techniques that support my learning. The visual aids like the Hanzi cards, “Magic Pen” for auditory feedback, PPT’s and physical cues make learning engaging and motivating. Amelie’s patience is to be commended... carefully reviewing lesson content and homework so I can optimize my time and reach my goals. Amelie also shared a variety of additional tools, like online classes and an APP that make it possible to continue learning beyond my scheduled class. I can’t say enough about the people I’ve met! For the first time in years, I’m completing what I started... it’s all due to Silk Mandarin.