We at Silk Mandarin believe that understanding each other’s language and culture unites people. It is our mission to teach Mandarin and Chinese culture to all who have an interest in it, whatever their ambition, background or age, and wherever they are. Since we opened our doors early 2015, our ground-breaking Slow Motion Technique has proven to be the key to learn Mandarin faster and with fun. Our high quality teaching and service has helped thousands of students to reach their learning goal and turned their dreams into reality. Silk Mandarin offers flexible learning with online and offline classes, intensives and part-time courses, and Chinese camps for kids in Shanghai and Suzhou. Experience our innovative Blended Learning, the perfect combination of video classes and face-to-face sessions.
Past reviewers overwhelmingly had a great experience with this company. Customers frequently state how friendly, exceptionally patient, and highly professional the entire teaching staff is, ensuring that every student receives personalized guidance, clear grammar explanations, and continuous encouragement throughout their studies.
People are also extremely pleased with the modern online learning platform and comprehensive study resources, which provide structured videos, helpful exercises, and great scheduling flexibility for daily practice. Reviewers consistently note that the well-organized curriculum, supportive environment, and engaging interactive classroom sessions transform the entire educational process into a remarkably smooth, rewarding, and enjoyable adventure.
Silk Mandarin in Shanghai is an excellent school for learning Chinese. From the first day I stepped in, the management team and teachers have been very professional in helping me choose the right level where to start my classes in. The school provides a variety of learning possibilities from offline/online group classes to offline/online private classes. The group classes are kept small (2-4 students) which is perfect for absorbing all the learning material and giving the opportunity for each student to practice reading and speaking. The private classes can be customized both in content and schedule to match the time availability and the learning development of the student. The teachers are very friendly and are most of the time available for quick support even outside of the class through messaging apps. This is very helpful if you have any questions when reviewing the lessons.
Furthermore, the school organizes many events for socializing with teachers and students from other groups.
All in all, I can say that my Chinese has improved a lot (HSK1 to HSK3) since joining Silk Mandarin, thanks to the applied learning methodology and the friendly environment.
I would absolutely recommend Silk Mandarin for anyone interested in learning Chinese.
I began learning with Silk Mandarin in July of 2022. I had been living and working in China for around 5 years, but had just been using apps to self study. After reaching a level slightly above HSK3, I found it very difficult to improve with self-study.
Taking the HSK4 course with my teacher, Jessica, I found that my reading, speaking, and listening abilities all improved quickly. Jessica was able to quickly identify my language level and then target learning needs within my zone of proximity to challenge me in ways that would push me to learn, while simultaiously maintaining my engagement and boosting my confidence.
My learning experience was done virtually, but I found the application and learning materials quite useful. Silk Mandarin provided me with a course textbook, workbook, and vocabulary flashcards. The learning app we used during class, Classin, never had any problems, was very user friendly, and the teacher was quite efficient in her abilities to use the technology. What's more, the school produces daily social media posts, as well as host many group events, so even though my courses were online, it was easy to feel as though I was part of the community.
Cannot overstate how happy I've been with my experience!
Having tried different schools and tuition approaches I find that Silk Mandarin offers a great approach, with experienced actual teachers, that provide not just a structured learning experience but also a wider context to help with the challenge
I just completed 100 online classes with Teacher Christina and had an amazing experience. Each class was both very entertaining and also covered exactly the knowledge I wanted to learn. I was able to see real progress in both my spoken and written Chinese skills and was pushed out of my comfort zone in a way that still allowed me to succeed. I definitely recommend this course, school and teacher to anyone who wants to improve their Chinese!
I have taken over 20 one and a half hour lessons with Silk Mandarin, and it has been a great experience. I came to Silk Mandarin having self studied Mandarin for about a year and a half, so I had some basics, but the teachers were quickly able to assess my strengths and weaknesses in the language and develop lesson plans to strengthen my language skill in all aspects including reading, speaking and listening! They offer a very flexible schedule and allow you to focus on whatever it may be that you want to learn. Only want to speak? They can help you speak more naturally and fluently. Want to focus on reading and writing? You can do that. I highly recommend Silk Mandarin to anyone wanting to learn, regardless of your level they can help you!
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