LOVED my experience!

I can’t recommend Shanghai LTL enough. From start to finish, the staff and teachers made my time in Shanghai unforgettable and helped me make incredible progress with my Mandarin.

I first found LTL through a Google search and was initially unsure if it was legitimate, but those worries quickly disappeared. Mojca, the student director, was warm and welcoming from the start, helping me arrange all the details and answering my many logistical questions with patience and reassurance. Alex, the school director, was also very supportive, even allowing me to adjust my one-on-one hours and save the rest for future online classes.

Additionally, enough cannot be said about my teachers. In just six weeks, I learned more than I ever imagined possible:

Winnie, my group teacher, went far beyond textbook explanations. She broke down the nuances of each word, showing us how to use them naturally in daily life. I often walked out of class able to immediately apply what I’d learned with my host family. She also genuinely cared about her students (such as checking in on us when we weren’t feeling well and offering to help) and made class fun and engaging. I looked forward to every lesson with her.

QinQin, my other group teacher, was incredibly sweet and effective. She taught with such clarity that I left every class confident in new grammar structures and vocabulary. She always came prepared with extra notes and resources, and even gifted me a book she had written herself. Her thoughtfulness and dedication made a huge impact on my learning.

Katniss, my one-on-one teacher, was equally amazing. She tailored our lessons to my personal goals, focusing on speaking and real-life conversations rather than just reading. Thanks to her, I learned practical language for complex discussions with my family - the exact reason I wanted to study Mandarin in the first place.

All three teachers were patient, knowledgeable, and inspiring. They pushed me to improve while also making class a joy. Because of them, I now feel far more confident in my speaking abilities and can’t wait to use my Mandarin with my extended family.

Beyond the language, LTL gave me an incredible community. I made wonderful friends, learned about Chinese culture, and fell in love with Shanghai.
If you’re looking for a welcoming school with excellent teachers and staff, LTL is the place. Thank you to everyone who made this experience truly unforgettable.