From home to home!

I’ve just spent 2 weeks learning Mandarin with LTL language school in Taipei. I am a returning student having attended classes in Taipei as well as Shanghai. What I love about the school in Taipei is its ability to balance language classes with extra-curricular activities allowing students to experience the local culture. Riona Chen is very good at engaging with students and, among other things, organizing lunches in surrounding areas allowing us the opportunity to try the local delicacies. Meanwhile Greta is there to make sure that the registration process goes smoothly and is always ready to answer any emails promptly. Same with Alin, on site, who is always available to guide you to the right place. With such a team in place along with other members of staff, I always felt welcomed, acknowledged and well cared for. LTL manages to create a sense of belonging and, in offering opportunities to go out in groups, renders the process of connecting with other students easier. While in Taipei, I had two weeks of classes with different teachers: Wolfgang Wu and Shihwei Huang in the first week, Yawen wu and Jialin Wang in the second. In my view, this concept worked well and made the experience very enjoyable and diverse as every tutor would bring in their own style of teaching peppered with their own knowledge and experience of Taiwanese culture. That way, you don’t get bored and get a more rounded view of Taipei and more generally Taiwanese traditions. I really enjoyed my time in the school and feel my Mandarin skills have improved a lot. Being on site allows you to put into practice what you learn in class as soon as you step outside the school. It doesn’t get better than this !!!