LTL Language School offers Small Group, Individual and Online courses as well a unique and specialised immersion programs that allow students to completely immerse themselves into the language and improve at rapid speed.At LTL Language School we teach Mandarin Chinese, Korean, Japanese, and Vietnamese as well as other dialects of Chinese like Cantonese, Shanghainese and Taiwanese. Students can come and study Mandarin with LTL in 11 cities across Asia - Beijing, Shanghai, Taipei, Beihai, Xi'an, Chengdu, Singapore, Chengde, Tainan, Taichung, and KaohsiungWe also offer Japanese courses in Tokyo, Korean courses in Seoul and, Vietnamese courses in Hanoi and Saigon (Ho Chi Minh City).Our online courses run 24/7 with certified, native-speaking teachers using our Flexi Classes program. All lessons are live, and students can pick and choose whenever they study.Whether you study with us online using Flexi Classes, or come and meet us in Asia, we are here for you 24/7, to help you reach your language goals.
Written by the business, not verified by us.LTL Language School (ltl-school.com) has a 4.8 out of 5 rating on OK.one, based on 225 user reviews collected here. It is listed under Education & Training and its reputation is excellent. Praise is nearly unanimous, with 96% rating it 4 stars or higher; The business has replied to 88% of negative reviews; 119 of them were added in the last 12 months. Last updated 2026-10-24.
Everything starting from the beginning went really smooth. Communication with the company and with my teacher Hien was flawless. Highly recommended!
Thanks, Minh :) We're so pleased you had a smooth experience and enjoyed classes with Hien! Come back again. LTL Team
I studied in Hanoi for a month and in that time my teacher Jasmine has been incredibly kind, patient and attentive in teaching me Vietnamese. After one month I had noticed real progress and am more confident in speaking.
Thanks for your kind words, Kailee. We're delighted to hear you enjoyed your Vietnamese course in Hanoi with us :) Keep up the great work! LTL Team
I had an amazing experience studying at LTL Mandarin School in Beijing. Not only did I get to know this fascinating city, but the school itself exceeded all my expectations. My classes with Lilia were an absolute highlight. She wasn’t just friendly and fun — she was genuinely curious about our cultures and often shared Chinese customs with us, which made lessons feel like real cultural exchanges. She constantly encouraged us to create sentences in Mandarin while making the classes lively and engaging. On top of that, she was excellent at understanding my “broken” Chinese and patiently helping me correct it, which gave me the confidence to keep trying and improving. Her friendliness, curiosity, and dedication made learning both enjoyable and effective, and I can honestly say she played a huge role in my progress. The program itself is well-structured and effective, and my classmates were all great people, which made the learning environment even more positive. Even during the breaks, the atmosphere at school was fantastic — the staff were kind, attentive, and fun to hang out with. We ended up playing a lot of mahjong during those moments, and I quickly became addicted to it. The school staff also deserve a big compliment: they were always ready to help with anything, whether it was buying tickets, answering questions, or even solving issues with Chinese apps that can be tricky for newcomers. That kind of support made a huge difference in daily life and gave me peace of mind throughout my stay. The activities organized by the Director of Studies, Linda, were excellent. They were fun, engaging, and well thought out, giving me a genuine glimpse into Chinese culture and daily life. They also created great opportunities to socialize with other students and discover things I wouldn’t have found on my own. The evening activities run by Ilaria complemented this perfectly — her choices were always creative, thoughtful, and fun. They often turned into social gatherings where we would have a drink during or after the event, which made them not only cultural highlights but also fantastic bonding experiences. Both Linda and Ilaria put a lot of care into their activities, and together they made my time at LTL even more memorable. I also had the chance to do a homestay for four weeks with Mary, and it was an unforgettable experience. She was incredibly kind and always went out of her way to help me, whether with daily life or practicing Mandarin. Since she didn’t speak fluent English (you can actually choose the English level of your homestay family), we ended up speaking a lot of Mandarin, which was a huge benefit for my learning. Whenever my Mandarin wasn’t enough, she was patient and creative, using gestures or apps to make sure we understood each other. The school also offers some really useful extra packages. I chose the Survival Kit, which included airport pick-up, a metro card, and a SIM card with data — a real lifesaver for someone new to China. I also tried the Connection Kit, where a Chinese person takes you out to experience local life. In my case, it was teacher Tara, and I really liked it. She showed me places that felt authentically local rather than touristy, and it was a fun way to both enjoy Beijing and practice my Chinese in real-life situations. Tara was a lot of fun to hang out with, and she made the whole experience even better. On top of all this, Beijing itself is a truly fascinating city. Walking through it, you’re always bound to find something new and interesting — from hidden streets to lively markets and cultural gems around every corner. And the people in China are incredibly welcoming; they are kind, receptive, and always ready to help, even if there’s a language barrier. This made my stay even more special. Overall, my time at LTL was incredible from start to finish. The school, the teachers (especially Lilia!), the activities (thanks to both Linda and Ilaria), the staff, the homestay, the city itself, and the people all came together to create an experience I’ll never forget. I can wholeheartedly recommend LTL to anyone who wants to learn Mandarin and experience China in a truly immersive way.
Wow, Otávio! We're so thrilled you had such a great time with us, your teacher, the staff and your fellow students. It brings us such joy to see you have such a positive trip to China. We'll be sure to pass all your kind words on to the team who will no doubt be over the moon! Come back soon!! LTL Team
I'm happy to write a few words about my experience with LTS Beijing, especially since I can only report positive things. I've resumed my online Chinese lessons at home, and the young teacher who lives in Beijing is delighted with the progress I've made after the two-week course at LTS Beijing. That's the greatest compliment for the school and for our teacher, Alice. In class, she answered all the students' questions, but on the other hand—and this is only to be welcomed—she insisted that we pronounce Chinese vowels and consonants correctly and practiced the most important sentence structures by repeatedly constructing our own sentences. I also found the social support provided by Ilaria and you to be reliable and thoughtful. Overall, a big "bravo!" I will come back and stay with you for four weeks as soon as I've saved enough money, but no later than 2027. Today, I wish you all the best!
Thanks for such a lovely review, Kunde :) We're delighted you enjoyed your lessons with Teacher Alice and had a great time in general. Can't wait to welcome you back! LTL Team
Hello. I live in the middle of the USA. I have been self-studying Japanese for the past 8 years as an older adult. However, there are almost zero Japanese people that live around me and even if there are Japanese people around, I really doubt they want to be my speaking partner. That's where LTL Flexiclasses fits in. I am so happy I found this program on line. They make it easy to first trial the lessons for free and then you can decide if you want to stick with the program or not. I felt so relieved after my first lesson, it was effortless. At this point , I have done around 100 x 1 hour lessons. The online teachers are super supportive and friendly and they are native speakers. The group online courses can hold up to 5 students, but I found that 99% of the time the class turned out to be just me and the instructor - awesome. There was so much speaking practice! I also thought the learning materials were really well done, thoughtful, and practical. They really drilled into the grammar point and the nuances. After studying for 8 years on my own, much of it is review for me, but adding ltl flexiclasses makes it all come to life. Also, built in to each level is an unstructured 'free talk' lesson over a certain topic, such as Japanese martial arts, holidays, desserts, etc. Those lessons are super enjoyable as well. I cannot recommend this LTL Flexiclass program enough. To anybody that's on the fence about it, please try it. It's legit, fun, and educational. Great teachers and a great platform. Excellent value!
Jim, we're delighted you've enjoyed studying Japanese with us. It's great to see how much progress you've made and we hope you continue further :) Keep it up and thanks for the lovely words! LTL Team
Needless to say I had a really wonderful experience at LTL Beijing; I was very far from home so I couldn't have immagined I'd have found kind of a second home there, other than the beautiful city and kind people the school itself is very well made and managed, the lessons are never boring and interactive, I didn't have the time to be distracted and learnt a lot! The teachers and other students are also a great company and I got to bond eith a lot of them during the afternoon cultural activities (whic were also a lot of fun); lastly the host family I was staying at was so welcoming and enjoyable to be with that I whish I could see tham again soon. I've traveld many places but this will always have the number one spot in my heart, I absolutely recommend it
Wow, we're so honoured your trip to LTL was the best travel of your life, Runa!! It's great to see how much progress you made and we hope you come back soon :) LTL Team
LTL language in Beihai is the best! In most language schools, after class you just go home or go to do your own business, but here it was different. Savannah ( works with students) worked very hard to make every day fulfilling and full of emotions. She always asked what I wanted to do after class, she was always there for me, supported me, introduced me to many people, showed me many new things, and taught me a lot. I didn't feel lonely; I felt like part of a community, like part of this country. She always took an interest in what I wanted to do. It's very important that the school takes students' preferences into account. As for the lessons, they were also relaxed and fun. My teacher's name was Summer. We had two-hour one-on-one lessons with her every day. We discussed a lot of things in class. I really enjoyed when we talked about Chinese traditions and culture during the lessons, because I believe that just learning the language is not enough – you also need to know more about people and country. This helps you integrate into society better and understand the county. The school has a nice location, you can find different restaurants, tea places , shops and etc.
Love to hear it, Vera! We're thrilled you had a great experience learning Chinese with us in Beihai. We'll be sure to pass your kind words onto Savannah and the teaching team. Hope to see you come back again! LTL Team
Studying at LTL was a great experience. Thank you so much for all the effort and help. I was everyday greeted by 현영, Manuel and Leo with so much warmth and joy. It made me feel super welcomed. 현영 made always sure I was okay and was interested in my progress. She is really going out of her way to make everyone feel safe and included, even when you come alone. My teachers 민지 and Kyle were so supportive! Thank you so much again! You helped me overcoming my fear of speaking and gave me already so much more confidence and knowledge in just two weeks! I hope if I come again I can study with you again. LTL also has always great freetime activities planned by Leo. So, you are able to meet wonderful people from all around the world and of course Korea.
Love to hear it, Ida :) Thrilled you had a blast with 민지 and Kyle. You made super progress with your Korean and we hope it continues back home! Best wishes and come back. LTL Team
I spent three weeks studying at LTL Language School in Beijing, and it was truly a fantastic and memorable experience. From the very beginning, the atmosphere was warm, welcoming, and supportive. The school is well-organized, with a strong focus not only on effective language learning, but also on building a real sense of community among students from all over the world. A special thank you to my teacher Carol, who made my learning experience so enjoyable and effective. She was always patient, clear, and encouraging helping me build confidence and make steady progress in Chinese. Her teaching style was both structured and fun, and I’m truly grateful for her guidance. I also want to thank Ilaria, the International Student Advisor, who was incredibly kind and supportive throughout my time at LTL whose warmth and availability made everyone feel at home. And of course, a big thank you to Linda Liu, the school director. Whether it was answering questions, organizing activities, or checking in with students, she was always available 7 days a week, 24 hours a day and truly dedicated to making sure everyone felt supported and at home. One of the highlights of studying at LTL was the international student community. It was easy to connect with others and build friendships through group lunches, cultural activities, and exploring Beijing together. Overall, I highly recommend LTL Beijing to anyone looking for a meaningful, immersive, and people focused way to learn Chinese in China. Thank you to all the staff, teachers, and fellow students who made my experience so special.
So happy you had a blast with us in Beijing, Quim :) We're delighted you enjoyed your classes and the community feel of LTL Beijing too! Come back again soon. LTL Team
I had a fantastic experience at LTL Language School. The program is well-structured, the atmosphere is welcoming, and it’s clear the team genuinely cares about helping students progress. A special mention goes to my teacher Dayoung, who made all the difference. She combines deep knowledge of Korean with patience, clarity, and just the right amount of challenge to push you forward.
Thanks so much for your kind review. We're delighted you enjoyed lessons with Dayoung in Seoul :) Come back again soon! LTL Team
I spent 3 weeks with LTL in Beijing and it was a truly enjoyable experience. The atmosphere was warm and welcoming from the very beginning. The teachers are not only professional and patient, but also genuinely kind and supportive, always ready to help you improve your Chinese step by step. I especially appreciated how adaptable and friendly my teacher Lilia was in class. A special thank you to Linda Liu, the school director, who was always available and incredibly kind. She really made everyone feel at home. Another highlight was the international student community: most of the people I met were open-minded, respectful, and came from all over the world. It was easy to connect with others and share not only learning moments, but also life experiences in Beijing. Overall, I highly recommend LTL if you’re looking for a meaningful and human-centered way to improve your Chinese in China.
Thanks so much, Alexandra! We're delighted you enjoyed your time in Beijing and we'll be sure to inform Linda of your well-wishes! Come back again :) LTL Team
The one on one class was great because you are able to really focus on what you wanna learn. Besides that if you have any problems with certain things the teachers are always willing to help you out. 👍
Love to hear it Leo :) Really pleased you enjoyed your time in Chengdu. Come back soon! LTL Team
Teacher very hepfull and experience. Very good organization for class and visit. Class are nice and I really improve my Chinese during the lesson. Thanks to teacher Lilia
Thanks for your kind words, Pat :) Hope to see you in China again! LTL Team
The school is well structured, focusing not only on language learning but also on building a real community. Students come from all over the world and even in a short time, you create connections through group lunches, cultural activities, karaoke nights, and even a night bus tour of Seoul. A shoutout to Lio for organizing the activities! The Director, 현영, was incredibly supportive, and my teacher, 카일, made every class fun and engaging with language and culture tips that helped me so much during my solo stay in Seoul. I left with better Korean skills and unforgettable memories. Highly recommend LTL Korea!
Thanks so much for sharing your experience in Seoul with us Eleni :) We're happy to hear your lessons with Teacher Kyle were great and you enjoyed activities with Lio too! Come back soon! LTL Team
I can't say enough how my confidence has grown since starting lessons with LTL School in Korea. I have never had lessons before and have only self studied Korean so my speaking was very lacking and I was very shy. Teacher Dayoung (다영 선생님) is an incredible teacher, she is so kind and encouraging. She is very easy to talk to and has created a wonderful classroom environment. It is a low pressure class but everyone is encouraged to speak which is exactly the type of environment I need. I am so grateful to have Dayoung as my teacher and I am very excited to continue my lessons and improve my Korean even more. Thank you LTL Korea and Teacher Dayoung! 💗
Love to hear it Lauren! We'll pass yor kind words onto Dayoung and the rest of the team. We're glad to be able to aid your Korean learning and boost your confidence! Come back again :) LTL Team
LTL Language Chengdu exceeded my expectations! Although I only had two weeks in Chengdu, my Chinese improved noticeably in that short time. I studied four hours a day—it was intense, but incredibly rewarding. Teacher Ying was phenomenal. Her teaching style fit me perfectly and genuinely helped me progress. Beyond that, she’s a wonderful person—kind, thoughtful, and flexible. She even adjusted her schedule to accommodate my travel plans, which meant a lot. I think the world of her. Mandy, the Director of Studies, was always available and made everything run smoothly. She’s warm, organized, and responsive—you can tell her leadership is a big reason the Chengdu school operates so well. The entire staff was fantastic. I enjoyed spending time with them and even had the chance to meet LTL team members from Beijing and Tokyo, which added to the richness of the experience. I highly recommend LTL Chengdu to anyone serious about improving their Mandarin. I’d love to return and do it all again!
Thanks for sharing your experience in Chengdu, Nick. We're delighted you had a great time with us. Come back again soon! Best wishes, LTL Team
I recently finished taking online classes with Fab (Zhipeng) through LTL, and I had an excellent time. He was amazingly patient with me, helping me to improve my pronunciation in a way that, even after many years of Mandarin study, I had not yet achieved. I highly recommend.
Thanks for taking the time to review us, Conor. We're happy to hear you've enjoyed your online Chinese classes with us :) Keep studying hard! LTL Team
Thank you to the amazing teachers Ms Yunjeong Chae and Ms Joohee Lee. Great atmosphere! I learned so much! 감사합니다 ~
Thanks for your kind words, Weronika. We're happy you enjoyed your time at LTL Seoul and we hope to see you again sometime soon :) LTL Team
A fantastic learning experience at LTL Beihai I recently completed a two-week summer study program at LTL Beihai, where I took one-on-one Mandarin classes for four hours a day with a native Chinese teacher. The lessons were engaging, well-structured, and helped me review the HSK5 curriculum in a clear and effective way. Everyone at the school was incredibly welcoming and made me feel at ease from day one. They also arranged airport taxi transfers for me (at my expense), both upon arrival and departure, which made the logistics very smooth. The apartment they selected for me was conveniently located near the school and hosted by a lovely local couple. They were warm, helpful, and gave me great advice for navigating daily life in China. Compared to metropolitan cities like Shanghai or Beijing, Beihai offers a different kind of experience. It’s a quieter, more local environment that I feel is especially suited to learners who already have some familiarity with the Chinese language and culture. Being there gave me the chance to explore aspects of everyday life that I might not have encountered in larger cities. Overall, it was a meaningful and enriching experience that supported both my language learning and cultural immersion.
Thanks for your kind words about LTL Beihai and your experience there, Laura. Happy to hear you had a meaningful and enriching experience with us :) Hope you manage to keep the Chinese up back home! LTL Team
I would like to thank you for the excellent training i received at your language institute. The class was simulating, and the teatcher Sarah Liu, her patience, support, and guidance have helped me tremenously. She is an exeptional teacher, and i am lucky to have had her as my instructor.
Thanks for sharing these kind words, Eltaweel. We're happy to hear you had a great time with Teacher Sarah :) Keep up the great work! LTL Team
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