Helpful and tailored preparation for HSK5
I took lessons with That's Mandarin to improve my speaking skills and prepare for the HSK 5 exam. My main teacher was Meng Laoshi, though I also had some lessons with Li Laoshi. I am very satisfied with the help I received from my teachers at That's Mandarin towards achieving both goals. By the end of my lessons, I felt that I was able to speak much more confidently. My teachers also helped me to prepare for the HSK5 exam, which I have now passed successfully. Meng Laoshi was particularly good at explaining the differences between similar words on the HSK5 syllabus, while balancing the HSK5 preparation with speaking practice. She was also kind, positive and encouraging in every lesson. The main challenge I had with the course was finding the right lesson format, as I was told that That's Mandarin don't have pre-made lessons above HSK4. Although it took some time to find the right approach, my course coordinators were responsive and quick to share my feedback with my teachers, who always adapted to my requirements. In short, I would recommend That's Mandarin for its skilled and professional teachers, and for its flexible approach, though I would also recommend that students have a clear idea of what their objectives and preferred approach are before they begin lessons, in order to make the most of the course.