Silk Mandarin Language Tranining Institute Avaliações 

The classes with teacher Qiying are very helpful, she is a great teacher and the school has great materials to learn and improve Chinese. Highly recommend it!

I signed up for HSK2 with Silk Mandarin after struggling on my own for 3 years trying to teach myself Mandarin. I was learning from apps and even took some other Chinese courses online. I was frustrated. I found Silk Mandarin, did a free trial-course, and really liked what I experienced. I’m glad I did. I love the small class sizes, world-class teachers, and the methodical, consistent, and rigorous curriculum and approach they use to teach you everything you need to know to advance. Though the HSK2 book was the basis of the course I took, it was so much more. My teacher, Qiying was stellar. She was patient, knew how to assess my abilities and improve them, and held me accountable for performance and homework. She went above and beyond what you’d expect in a language course and taught me about the language, not just the mechanics. You can’t help but learn with Silk Mandarin’s approach and the experienced teachers they have. I don’t think there’s any other way you can really learn a language after my experience with Silk Mandarin. I felt like I was back in College, and that was a good thing. As difficult as it is to learn Chinese, Qiying and Silk Mandarin made learning achievable, and for the first time in over 3 years, I finally felt like I was making progress. My teacher and Silk Mandarin gave me hope and helped me realize that I can achieve my goals and learn Chinese with their help and by doing the work. I had one other student in my class so there was no hiding - I had to participate, which made me learn. I also learned from my classmate. My two classes per week became the high point of my week. I was very pleased with the 90 minute classes, small class size, and the teaching points, but above all, the pure experience and teaching abilities of Qiying were world class. She was my guide on this HSK2 journey, and her patience, experience, knowledge, and desire that I learn made all the difference in the world. I don’t know anywhere else that a person can find this kind of instruction and experience to help them, and the price is very reasonable considering what you get for the money. A semester college class in the USA cost more and doesn’t give you the value that Silk Mandarin does. I’m so happy with my experience that I’ve already signed up for HSK3 at Silk Mandarin and intend to follow with HSK4 - HSK6. I don’t know how long it will take me to achieve my goals, but it doesn’t matter because I know I’ll be learning. I’m so impressed with my teacher, Qiying; she’s fluent in English, knew what I struggled with, assessed my abilities, and helped me advance. She is a first-class teacher. I have a lot of work to do to achieve my final goals in Chinese fluency, but I now know it can be done after taking HSK2 with Silk Mandarin. I love Silk Mandarin and my teacher and truly appreciate their help. For the first time since I’ve begun my Chinese learning journey, I finally feel like I’m making progress because of the help I’m getting from them. They are awesome! This was an exciting, stellar, and amazing journey that prepared me for my continued learning adventure in Mandarin - and that adventure will be with Silk Mandarin. Daniel Bradford

When I arrived in China last September I knew only a few words and was an absolute beginner. I had had a couple of lessons with a native speaker but was unable to express even the most basic of sentences in a supermarket, coffee shop or at the market.
Silk Mandarin's course has made a difference as it offers a solid grounding in the language which meant I was quickly able to make myself understood in short exchanges and build some confidence. The fact that their online resources are available for revising and reviewing at any time also means students can manage independent study with stimulating audio-visual materials. The most surprising element of these are the 'real-life' dialogue videos which give the learner insight into daily life and tendencies in Shanghai.
The school was recommended to me by a colleague who had tried other schools previously and had particularly enjoyed Silk Mandarin's approach to teaching the tones.
The 1-to-1 course I was offered with Qiying when I needed to change the timetable was highly satisfying as she's a splendid, thoughtful and stimulating teacher who's always available with support and helpful feedback.
Overall, I would recommend the school to those who are committed 100% to learning and want to improve quickly.

Choosing Silk Mandarin school to improve my Chinese speaking skills was the best decision I could make. When I started the classes I had not spoken the language in a long time and felt very insecure, but after just two lessons (of the ten) my fluency and confidence were already improving thanks to my wonderful teacher. Classes often turned into moments of laughing and sharing stories, which made me feel very comfortable and improved my 'everyday Chinese' skills. My experiences with the organization and the lessons have been nothing but amazing. They were super flexible adapting to my schedule as well as my current Chinese level and fully accomodated my expectations from the classes and personal goals. Would highly recommend!

After a couple of months of learning Chinese informally through social media, I enrolled in a course through Silk Mandarin in Suzhou. From the beginning, the staff at Silk Mandarin have been remarkably friendly, as well flexible and responsive to my needs and interests as a learner. My teacher, Sisi, is a skilled language instructor and it is clear that she has extensive experience working with non-native learners—she is able to anticipate common challenges for learners of Chinese and understands how to explain them in terms that make sense to learners. She is also adept at continuously incorporating previous course content into new lessons, which allows me to reinforce the various concepts we have learned. During class, I always feel engaged and appropriately challenged; as such, I’ve felt both my proficiency and my confidence improve throughout my course at Silk Mandarin. As all of the above suggests, I’d highly recommend Silk Mandarin to learners!

Silk Mandarin has been wonderful - I can always count on a fabulous teacher each semester! Also, they are very quick to respond with any homework questions or general questions about the courses - highly recommend! Also, they have fun activities one can sign up for like learning Mahjong! 谢谢!!

Prior to Silk Mandarin I had no knowledge of Mandarin, but I had strong desire to learn.

I came to Shanghai for work in the beginning of 2023, and since I planned to stay in China for a while (more than 3 years), then of course learning Mandarin was a necessity as one cannot rely on phone translators forever. My first experience was with another school, however they lacked enough structure for my taste and the lessons felt very disorganised and structureless. However, my work colleague told me of another school nearby that they and their friend have had great experience with: quicker learning, structured lessons, friendly staff - the full package.

Firstly, the pricing and flexibility of Silk Mandarin gave a very positive first impression and it made the cumbersome non-language-learning part of the process much easier: easy to pay, to plan classes, a lot of flexibility and guidance. Additionally, if I had an emergency or preoccupied with work, switching to an online lesson was incredibly easy, although I preferred offline classes overall.

Secondly, I finally felt an astronomical increase in my perception of the Chinese language and characters. Mainly, the structure and professionalism of the lessons ignited an actual desire to practice outside of class, either with downloading Pleco to practice han-zi, or using DuChinese to practice listening and comprehension. However you feel about "studying by the book", sometimes it is warranted, and the last thing you want in your language learning is a lack of structure. Although Silk Mandarin don't go strictly by the book, i.e. chapter by chapter, they are able to streamline and compress the HSK books into a digestible, easy-to-revise format.

Thirdly, the main methods of revising/homework/practice provided by Silk Mandarin (ClassIn) proved to be the most efficient and easy to use. My only other experience with a Chinese learning school was lacklustre as it only provided a web portal. Having an application like ClassIn on my android phone and Mac made it so much easier to practice on the train/car/office/etc. without the difficulties of websites that sometimes glitch out on the phone.

Lastly, the positive vibes are paramount to a good learning experience. I have difficulties balancing my work obligations with extracurricular activities, being it language learning or just going out, but the positive atmosphere and personal contact from the teaching staff made me *want* to learn to balance these things and actually improve my Mandarin. It's one thing to translate on your phone, but a whole other feeling to speak the language of the land you are a guest in and fully immerse yourself.

I plan to not only continue studying at Silk Mandarin, but hope to return the favour by speaking fluently and fully appreciating their country and culture. Would recommend whole-heartedly.

Yanqin is WONDERFUL! She is a well-prepared teacher and is patient. I always leave the lessons with really useful language to practice and to use. Excellent Mandarin class.

Learning with Silk has been fantastic. Sisi (teacher) and Coco (sales) have been incredibly easy to work with and very helpful. Coco has been very thorough in explaining the different instructions options/pricing and consistently follows up. Sisi is great at clearly explaining language points I may be struggling with and is fun to work with.

My language skills have increased dramatically since beginning my study with Silk. When I speak with Chinese natives, they are frequently surprised at my progression and how much I have in such a short time.

I elected for 1-on-1 teaching sessions, which turned out to be a very good choice. The instruction that I receive is tailored to my specific needs (i.e. less pronunciation, more vocabulary). Also, the flexibility that the 1:1 sessions offer allows me to reschedule as conflicts come up.

Overall, the instruction is high quality and priced fairly.

During Shanghai lockdown at 2022 I was searching for a qualified Chinese online school and luckily I found Silkmandarin. I applied for the HSK1 course and it was an fantastic experience what Silkmandarin can provide on the platform with very professional structured online media components for the self learning, additional the online classroom on the ClassIn platform very well designed with tools for an professional interactive class session environment. Last but not least a big applause to the professional teachers where they very well align individual to the students which brings a very good motivated atmosphere and the outcomes and results for the students are accordingly at this level what Silkmandarin offer. Meanwhile I passed HSK2 and preparing now for HSK3. I highly can recommend Silkmandarin and wish you have fun 🤩!!! Best regards Joerg

Hello to all of you, 大家好

As a Ph.D. student in Shenzhen, China, I enrolled in Silk Mandarin's online HSK 1 course and was thoroughly impressed by their teaching methodology. Under the guidance of my instructor, Christiana, and with the support of CoCo, a dedicated staff member from Silk Mandarin, their "slow motion" technique simplified complex concepts, making Mandarin more accessible.
The flexibility of the online platform accommodated my research commitments, while Christiana's expertise and CoCo's assistance significantly enhanced my learning experience. I highly recommend Silk Mandarin to anyone looking to master Chinese effectively and efficiently.

谢谢你们 (Thank you!)

The tutor is very patient and ensures that tI understand everything. She also goes beyond what is inside the textbook! Even though it’s been a month, I feel that I am learning a lot!

I have been living in China for a couple of years but never had the chance to study Chinese in China, so it was like living lost in Translation most of the times.
My friend, whose level of Chinese is good and has been studying at Silk Mandarin for years, recommended me this school because it offers classes with customized schedules which made me to consider it, and since I started the classes I feel that I have been able to push myself to the next level.
The teacher is very kind and flexible, which means we can learn more practical things that only the ones that appear in the textbook. The course is well-designed, and the materials are updated and useful for the daily life tasks. I am really enjoying my experience and recommend it for ones who want to go to the next level as well.

I've been studying at Silk Mandarin for approximately two months, and as my time here concludes, I want to share my positive experience.
Silk Mandarin has been instrumental in organizing my journey to China, and their welcoming and supportive approach made the transition seamless.

The staff is genuinely welcoming, and the teachers' dedication, coupled with a well-structured curriculum, fostered a positive and effective learning environment.

I highly recommend Silk Mandarin for anyone considering language studies in China. It has been a rewarding experience, and I am grateful for the support they provided.

Highly professional teachers and approach how you are guided through the course. To high light also is the individualized approach which allows me to get most out of it in a very short time.

Christina has been a wonderful teacher! She has catered my HSK 5 lessons to suit my goals, and often includes discussions about current news or Chinese slang/internet language to supplement the textbook materials. She is always prepared for the lessons and gives interesting writing topics for homework, which she helps review at the beginning of the lesson. I’m very happy with Silk Mandarin’s Chinese lessons, especially since my Chinese level continues to improve!

Silk Mandarin is a very organised school. They use creative & engaging online materials and relevant offline activities to make Chinese easier to pick up.
SM staff were accommodating, they arranged HSK2 individual lessons and HSK3 group lessons for me. Hannah laoshi is caring and very patient with me when correcting my pronunciation and sentence structure. She makes the lessons enjoyable as she diligently covers every grammar point. I think this is essential, and it motivates me to continue learning.

I have experienced wonderful time with Mrs. Catherine - a very friendly and supportive teacher. Before having classes at Silk Mandarin, I only learned Chinese through reading social media contents which means my speaking skill was very poor. This drawback has concerned me for a while yet has been improved as I took the 1:1 course with Catherine. She has showed me a wide range of lexical resources, both formal (for writing) and informal (for daily life speaking) ones. She has also let me to read all articles out loud as well as fixed my pronunciation errors. I have to write article as my homework in order to foster my writing skill. Apart from these, she also gave me some advice on discovering life in China. I feel very grateful that my time in China has Silk Mandarin's accompany.

I cannot express enough how delighted I am with the outstanding service I've received from Silk Mandarin, particularly from Coco and my dedicated teacher, Qíyǐng. From the moment I initiated contact, Coco has been an unwavering guide, ensuring every step of my learning journey is seamless and tailored to my mobile lifestyle.

Coco's commitment to customer satisfaction is unparalleled. She expertly navigated the process of setting up a trial class, assessing my proficiency level, and personalizing a schedule that suits my needs perfectly. Her flexibility and responsiveness were evident, especially when I transitioned from group to private classes, a change she handled with remarkable smoothness.

I must extend my deepest gratitude to Qíyǐng, my exceptional teacher. Rather than following a generic textbook approach, she invested time in understanding my strengths and areas that required more focus. This personalized approach has significantly enhanced the efficiency of my Chinese language learning journey. Qíyǐng's ability to tailor homework assignments and our live video sessions has been instrumental in my rapid progress.

In essence, Silk Mandarin has exceeded my expectations, and I attribute much of this success to Coco's exceptional support and Qíyǐng's dedicated teaching. Their combined efforts have not only made my learning experience enjoyable but also maximized its effectiveness.

I wholeheartedly recommend Silk Mandarin to anyone seeking a personalized and effective Chinese language learning experience. Thank you, Coco and Qíyǐng, for your invaluable contributions to my language journey.

Excellent school. 100% worth it. I was find it when I lived in Shanghai and I need to improve my Chinese skills. Every teacher is great.