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.
I had a great time learning Mandarin at LTL in Beijing. Our teacher was always helpful and patient, and encouraged us to speak a lot during classes, which I really enjoyed. The afternoon activities were also great to see more of Beijing, enjoy Chinese food and learn about Chinese culture.
LTL Language School 回复2025-04-30
Love to hear you had such a fun and productive 3 weeks with in learning Chinese in Beijing, Sophia.
Thanks for taking the time to share your review with the world!
Come back soon :)
LTL Team
I had such a great time over my 3 weeks in Seoul!! My teacher was lovely and really helpful, and there were only 2-3 people in my class so we could get very focused teaching. After classes we could go out for lunch together, which was a great opportunity to try new food and get to know students from different classes. I was paired with a really lovely homestay family about 30 minutes from the school who took care of me so well and cooked delicious meals. It's something a lot of people say, but I genuinely wish I could have stayed for longer than 3 weeks. All the staff and students were so kind, my homestay family truly became my friends, and overall it was such a welcoming environment. Thank you!!
LTL Language School 回复2025-04-27
Thanks so much for your kind words, Hattie. We really enjoyed hosting you in Seoul for 3 weeks and it's great to see all the progress you made.
Hope to see you again soon!
LTL Team
I had a great time at the LTL! Tri and Tram were very lovely teachers, super friendly and supportive. There were also lots of fun activities outside of class, and I felt really welcome from day one.
Even as a near native speaker, I learned a lot, especially in reading and writing. Everyone speaks excellent English, so communication was easy. Definitely recommend!
LTL Language School 回复2025-04-26
Thanks for your kind words, Huy :)
We're really happy you enjoyed studying Vietnamese in Saigon with us, and Teacher Tri!
Keep it up and see you again soon!
LTL Team
I started my Korean classes 6 weeks ago at LTL in Seoul, and I’ve had an amazing experience so far.
All the teachers I’ve had were amazing.
Grammar, writing, listening, speaking everything is designed to give you useful skills and confidence.
Classes are held in small groups, which allows you to easily ask question and speak.
Every day, the staff takes you out to lunch, so you can socialize with other students. They also organize some evening activities.
The staff is genuinely caring, they regularly check in with you and are always here to help if you need anything.
Considering everything they offer, the prices are more than fair.
I highly recommend this school to anyone learning Korean!
LTL Language School 回复2025-04-23
Thanks so much for your kind words, Laetitia :)
We've really enjoyed having you learn Korean in Seoul with us, and delighted to see the progress you've made.
Hope to see you again soon, keep up the studying!
LTL Team
I recently completed the 1 week 30 hour intensive course with LTL Beijing. I had a great teacher that tailored the program for my needs. Chinese is difficult to learn and the team was helpful, friendly and organized daily activities for students to immerse and converse in Chinese, making the learning fun.
LTL Language School 回复2025-04-22
Thanks for your kind review, Terrence. You made great progress with your intensive course. Hope to see you back again soon :)
LTL Team
TL Chengdu highly recommendable
I spent two months on a Chinese language course (intensive one-to-one lessons) at LTL Chengdu. My teacher was very strict and precise as regards pronunciation, translation and character writing (which helped me a lot, as an absolute beginner). She had a subtle understanding of semantic nuances, and she was very good at analysing and explaining syntactic structures. She had a rich knowledge of Chinese cultural contexts and backgrounds - and, last but not least, a fine sense of humour. Great! These two months provided me with a solid foundation for my further studies at home.
The administrative and organisational staff at LTL Chengdu are a rare combination of organisational efficiency, creative imagination in planning leisure as well as cultural activities and friendliness. Thank you so much! Chengdu as a (mega-)city is very stimulating, with a great variety of cultural attractions, furthermore providing multiple insights into everyday life in China. I can recommend Chengdu (and its LTL!) unreservedly in every respect.
Date of experience: April 17, 2025
LTL Language School 回复2025-04-18
Thank you for your kind 5 star review, Christoph. We are glad you enjoyed learning Chinese in Chengdu with us and had a productive two months of study.
We'll pass your thoughts onto the team. They'll be thrilled to hear it!
Best wishes,
LTL Team
personal and professional - and right in the heart of Chengdu
I spent eight weeks learning Chinese at LTL Chengdu - one of the best decisions of my life. The school thrives on the commitment of its teachers, who respond to each student individually. My teacher Presli was fantastic: she quickly adapted to my strengths and weaknesses, taught me with a lot of patience and prepared me perfectly for the HSK 3 exam. I was particularly impressed by her beautiful Chinese handwriting and her joy at every little step forward. The school is in a modern, stylish office building in a central location - perfectly accessible. I was also surprised by Chengdu itself: although it is a city of millions, you immediately feel at home. The people are open and welcoming, it's easy to strike up a conversation and there's always something to laugh about.
LTL Language School 回复2025-04-15
We're thrilled it was one of the best decisions of your life, Anja! So glad to hear your learn Chinese in Chengdu program was everything you hoped.
Awaiting your return eagerly!
Thanks so much for leaving us 5 stars.
LTL Team
The experience here has been amazing. The teachers, the staff, the environment. I love how it feels like a family and you dont feel judged. I have learned so much and made lifelong friends. My homestay was the best, we are even planning a visit to my home country. I loved everything, definitely recommend!
LTL Language School 回复2025-04-15
Thanks for your kind words, Nathalie. We're really happy to hear you had a good time studying Chinese with us :)
Come back again soon.
Best wishes,
LTL Team
I’ve been taking Chinese Mandarin classes at LTL for years (4 years) now and I am 100% satisfied and 100% recommend it to every single learners or Chinese mandarin. The teachers are the best, they support our studying and focus on the acquisition and production of the language. The classes are 100% in Chinese which create the perfect environment for immersion, allowing the student to have a feel of what it is to be in a 100% chinese-speaking environment. There are course materials available on the website for free (script+audio) to prepare before class and also review everything afterwards. I bought a 12hours/month subscription and thinking about leveling up to 24 hours/month at some point. It fits my schedule as I am working and barely have enough time to focus on my language studies.
Thank you LTL for such and amazing opportunity, this platform makes everything possible for us learners who don’t live in China (yet 😉)
LTL Language School 回复2025-04-12
Thanks for your review and kind words, Anien. We're really happy to have you as such a valued and long-term customer with us :)
You've made significant progress with us and we can't wait to see you make more!
Keep it up, and best wishes,
LTL Team
The staff, teachers and students at LTL were great.
I believe that people make or break and experience and they really helped elevate my experience in Seoul.
You can tell the staff here genuinely care about you as an individual. My favorite part of the experience was that they would take us to lunches and would sometimes also host activities in the afternoon/evening (usually 1/week).
My class size was small enough that I got to ask questions and get 1:1 attention from the teacher. Even though other university language classes say they keep their class size small, there are usually over 10 people. I think that would've been too much. My teacher was very attentive, understanding, patient, and fun. She answered all my questions, and I really appreciated her focus on what is useful to know about speaking the language and not just what is "academic" to know about it.
LTL Language School 回复2025-04-08
Thanks so much for your kind words, Maria. We were so happy to host you in Seoul and assist your Korean learning journey.
We're thrilled you enjoyed your 4-week stay and had a great time with staff, students and teachers alike :)
Hope to see you again soon!
LTL Team
I was at the ltl language school in Beijing for two weeks and it was great! The classes were both intensive and fun, the teachers good and motivated, and after class, they offered some interesting activities. Almost everything went smoothly and if it didn’t, the super nice and helpful staff solved the problem very very quickly. So there was nothing to worry about and I was able to just enjoy my time there and focus on exploring the city and studying. The location of the school is also great for having lunch nearby after school and then doing some sightseeing.
LTL Language School 回复2025-03-25
Great to hear you enjoyed your Beijing language program, Niklas. We loved having you in Beijing and hope to see you again soon.
Best wishes,
LTL Team
Really good choice! I enjoyed my time there and had a good time. The team was so helpful with any request I had. 5 days Korean (A1) was definetely just a start- but I enjoyed the course in a small group. There was plenty of time for our questions.
LTL Language School 回复2025-03-25
Thanks so much for your kind review, Anna. We're delighted you enjoyed your time with us in Seoul.
Keep up your Korean studies :)
Best wishes,
LTL Team
I've just finished my short course in Beijing and I'm absolutely delighted with my experience. The school managed my arrival smoothly, I was placed in a small group according to my level of chinese. I loved my classes time, which were fun and challenging at the same time. Our teacher Lilia was just perfect and very energetic. Our director of studies Linda handled all questions very smoothly.
The classes were held from 8 AM to 12 PM, followed by after-school activities, including sightseeing and cultural discoveries. The school office is cool place to be, it's also well located, a lot of restaurants and food stalls just downstairs. A very special word to my host family, a real cultural immersion and a lot of kindest. Can't wait to come back!
LTL Language School 回复2025-03-20
Thanks a lot for writing such a super review, Daria.
We're delighted to hear you had a great time studying Mandarin in Beijing with us.
We'll be sure to pass your kind words onto all the team and your teachers.
Come back soon!
LTL Team
Our 8 year old son Gordon has been doing daily 1 hour Chinese lessons (Mon-Thurs) with Wei Wei (Fiona) through the Beijing office of LTL for about 5 months and is making good progress. She is a great teacher, always enthusiastic, and following a clear curriculum to build his foundation in Mandarin. LTL has been easy to deal with and transparent.
LTL Language School 回复2025-03-17
Thanks for your kind words and your 5-star review, Brandon. It's a pleasure to hear Gordon is enjoying his classes with Wei Wei :)
Hope he continues to enjoy the lessons.
Best wishes,
LTL Team
I chose LTL because it had a number of different locations and also offered online classes. I chose Chengdu because it was going to be my first time in China and I was nervous about going to a massive city like Beijing or Shanghai. I was also attracted by the Sichuan cuisine and the more comfortable climate. I was very happy with my choice. Chengdu, though a very big city, is an easy place to get around and the metro never seems to be absolutely full.
I have been very happy with the school. It is a small but very comfortable, convenient location. All teachers speak to all students, creating a very warm, friendly atmosphere. It is also a good opportunity to meet other students, especially if you’re arriving by yourself and studying alone. One teacher has been accompanying us to a restaurant for lunch almost every day, helping us with choosing and ordering. On the days that she hasn’t been there, we have had enough knowledge and familiarity to go somewhere and manage by ourselves.
I have also been happy with the classes. I had a strong idea about what and how I wanted to study, and my teacher was flexible enough to accommodate me and also adapt her schedule.
When choosing this trip, my anticipation was that this would be the first of several and that I would go elsewhere next time. I will definitely be coming back to LTL, and would be very tempted to return here as the experience has been so good.
LTL Language School 回复2025-03-12
Super happy to hear you had a blast in Chengdu learning Chinese with us :)
Thanks so much for sharing your experience with us.
We're already excited to welcome you back to this beautiful city! Keep up the Mandarin studies.
LTL Team
I have just returned from 2 weeks at Beihai LTL Language School and I loved my time there. My teacher provided me with exactly what I asked for - comprehensible input with appropriate correction of my frequent and persistent mistakes. As a mature student with many years of studying Mandarin on and off, I was able to consolidate what I already knew and learn more day-to-day practical language, which included short trips to the pharmacy and supermarket, and booking trains etc online. The 1-to-1 lessons made a huge difference to my listening ability, and I feel more confident after only two weeks. I would have loved to have stayed longer. The additional social activities were fun and were a good way to meet the other students and have the opportunity to share our experiences. This small school had a very friendly atmosphere where any questions/issues were promptly addressed by the teacher or the manager. In addition to the excellent input provided by the teacher, the homestay experience was also really enjoyable. I felt spoilt by their kindness, patience, care and consideration, wonderful home-cooked meals and trips around Beihai to see the beaches and some resturants. When you think of China, Beihai doesn't immediately come to mind. However, if you want a truly immersive experience with good support from the school and the homestay family, in a small city with lots of natural beauty and tons of character, then go to Beihai.
LTL Language School 回复2025-03-05
We're so happy you enjoyed your experience with us!
Beihai is a place few people know, but we are so happy to share it with you. We hope we left you with some great memories and that you keep up your Chinese studies :)
Best wishes,
LTL Team
Excellent Education, Service, and Accommodations. LTL Chengdu is a Must for Anyone Interested in Studying Chinese Abroad!
I studied Chinese for 3 years in undergrad, but my skill increased exponentially while in China. This is partially due to being in China and organically interacting with people, but the quality of LTL’s accommodations coupled with an excellent host family and school environment has provided me with both abundant and quality opportunities to develop my skills and cultural understanding.
LTL is the most flexible program I encountered while researching study abroad options in China. It was the only one that could adjust to my unique and restrictive time-frame for traveling. The affordability was another big factor. 1 on 1 lessons, housing, advising, airport pickup, sim/transport card and more, as well as no unexpected costs or fees, made my experience in Chengdu possible.
My host family treats me like one of their own, and I’ve even met the extended family. They’ve shown me the city and China’s famous hospitality. As with the unique time-flexibility, no other independent program (at least those identified while conducting exhaustive research prior to committing to a program) offers the opportunity to LIVE, not just live, with a host family.
To conclude, Chengdu is an excellent city for those looking to immerse themselves in authentic Chinese culture. There are plenty of cultural and historic sites, modern attractions, community events, operas, parks, and most importantly, pandas. My host father even managed to find an entirely Chinese flag football league. There aren’t as many foreigners, meaning the immersion isn’t broken like it would be in Shanghai, Beijing, or Hong Kong. Regardless of who you decide to study abroad with, Chengdu is an excellent location.
But as someone who was in Chengdu with LTL for an extended period of time, I can’t recommend them enough.
LTL Language School 回复2025-03-05
Thanks a lot for sharing your experience learning Chinese in Chengdu with us, Cal.
It's a pleasure to hear you had the best time living the language with us, at school and your homestay.
We'd love to see you continue your path to fluency in Mandarin.
Keep it up and hopefully see you again soon.
Best wishes,
LTL Team
