10 out of 10!
Before joining Silk Mandarin, I had studied up to HSK3 but had stopped for quite a while, so I felt a bit lost and unsure if I was ready to continue with HSK4. Luckily, I felt truly supported and motivated by the academy and my teacher, and even though my Chinese was a bit rusty, they encouraged me to join the HSK4 class — and it turned out to be the best decision! Thanks to the online resources and my teacher’s infinite patience, I quickly caught up with my classmates and learned an incredible amount of Chinese in just a few months. The atmosphere at the academy is super friendly, my classmates are lovely, and the group dynamic really helps everyone stay motivated. I also love the hybrid format — when I couldn’t attend in person, I could join online and follow the class in real time, seeing my teacher, the classroom, and the whiteboard through the computer as if I were there. I also took some individual, tailor-made lessons that helped me strengthen my level even more. I’ve improved more than ever and, most importantly, I’ve regained my motivation and confidence to keep learning Chinese :)