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    Contact LTL Shanghai

    Email: [email protected]
    Address: Xiangyang South Rd. Modern Mansion Bldg. A #910
    徐汇区襄阳南路218号现代大厦 A座 910室
    Tel: +86 (0) 21 3368 0866

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    LTL Mandarin School Director - Alexander Krasnov

    Hello my name is Alex. I am from Israel and currently based in China. Fancy coming to study with us in China?  I can help get your course booked up right away.

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    SEMESTER IN SHANGHAI

    Spend a full university-style semester in Shanghai studying Chinese at LTL Mandarin School.

    This intensive 18-week program will get you using the language from Day One.

    As part of a small group of no more than five other international students, you’ll cover all aspects of Mandarin Chinese: speaking, listening, reading and writing.

    You’ll be in the classroom for four hours per day, Monday to Friday, and get the help and support you need to immerse yourself in the Chinese language outside of the classroom too.

    All of our teachers are fully-qualified and experienced in teaching Chinese, having dedicated their career to dispelling the myth of Chinese being a difficult language to learn.

    Class in Shanghai
    • Chinese Semester in Shanghai
    • Full semester of study (18 weeks)
    • Small group classes (max 6 students)
    • LTL-designed, academic curriculum
    • Professional, experienced teachers
    • International social environment

    Thanks to the small size of the group classes, you will get the individual attention you need from your teacher to master the basics of tones, everyday vocabulary and the Chinese writing system.

    The course curriculum has been designed to get students from absolute beginner to at least HSK 3 after just one semester – and many hardworking, motivated LTL students have achieved well beyond that in so short a time. For those who return for a second semester of study, you could expect to reach functional fluency in under a year.

    Rapid Progress

    Small Class Sizes: A maximum of 6 students per class
    Professional teachers: AFully-qualified with years of experience
    Engaging: Interactive lessons centred around gaining fluency
    Personalised: You will be placed in the right class for your level

    Value For Money

    No Skipped Classes: You get all the classes you pay for
    No Hidden Fees: All textbooks are included
    No Wasted Time: High-intensity 55 minute classes
    Free Support: LTL staff will help you settle in China

    Friends and Community

    Diversity: Past students came from over 100 different countries!
    Family Atmosphere: Everyone spends time with everyone
    Online Community: Remain in touch long after leaving
    All Ages, All Levels: Everyone is welcome at LTL

    Experience Shanghai

    Convenient location: 5 min walk from Subway Lines 1, 10 & 12
    Historic Area: The French Concession is right on our doorstep
    Weekly Events: Join us for dinners and weekend day trips
    Expert Guides: Get insider tips on Shanghai from us

    Semester in Shanghai // Dates & Prices

    Starting DatePrice
    Fall Semester19 Sep. 2022 – 20 Jan 202332,130 CNY
    Spring Semester20 Feb. 2023 – 23 Jun. 202332,130 CNY
    Fall Semester25 Sep. 2023 – 26 Jan. 202432,130 CNY

    The Semester Program package includes:

    • All tuition, textbooks and learning materials
    • 24/7 Emergency Support and access to the LTL Social Program
    • Student visa support

    The Semester Program package does not include:

    • Accommodation in Shanghai
    • Flights

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    FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

    Do you have a class at my level?

    Many of the students who do the Semester program are complete beginners. 

    However, if you have studied Chinese before, then you will have a personal language assessment with our Director of Studies before your arrival. We will then place you in the appropriate Small Group class for your level.

    What are the accommodation options?

    There are two main options for accommodation in Shanghai – living in a Shared Apartment in central Shanghai, or staying with a local family.

    Please see the relevant pages for details:

    Shanghai Shared Apartments

    Shanghai Homestay

    What about the visa?

    Please see the Shanghai Visa page for more details on our visa support.

    Can I also study Chinese online with LTL?

    Yes, LTL offers online Mandarin classes online as well!

    How much Chinese will I learn?

    In the 18-week semester you will cover a lot of ground. But of course, the more effort you put in, both in and out of the classroom, the more progress you will make.

    From experience, students who stay in an LTL homestay with a local family will gain oral fluency more quickly than those who live with other English-speaking foreigners.

    It’s also important that you use what you have learned in the classroom when you are out and about in Shanghai, and resist the temptation to revert to English when it seems easier.

    As a general guideline, a motivated student on the Semester program arriving as a complete beginner could expect to reach at least HSK 3 level after 18 weeks, and their spoken language and listening comprehension should be well beyond that. See our Levels page for details.

    What is the social life like for students in Shanghai?

    Students on the Semester Program quickly get to know the other members of their Small Group, and many remain life-long friends well after the course has finished. It also won’t be long until you meet LTL Shanghai students on other programs, thanks to the weekly Social calendar.

    A typical week would include a ‘welcome breakfast’ for new students on Monday, a ‘school dinner and drinks’ in a local restaurant or bar on Wednesday, and a day trip to a local attraction at the weekend.

    Even when there’s no pre-organised event, everyone tends to meet in the common area after class to go for lunch together.

    As a smaller school we are proud of our family-atmosphere, where everyone knows each other’s names – and diverse student body, where there is no one dominant student type. Students who come to study abroad at LTL arrive from all over the world, from South America to Scandinavia, and at all different ages and life stages too.

    How can I apply?

    Simply click here to contact a Student Advisor directly!

    What Our Students Say

    Orion  Testimony for LTL
    Orion
    USA
    ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

    The staff and teachers were really welcoming and friendly. My overall experience here has been really positive. I'd definitely think about coming back to LTL. 

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    Aishwarya Testimony for LTL
    Aishwarya
    India
    ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

    Aishwarya has come to Shanghai for an 18 week Semester Program to learn Chinese with LTL. All the while living with a homestay family. Watch to find out all about her experience...

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    Tatjana Testimony for LTL
    Tatjana
    Germany
    ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

    I have had such a great experience with LTL. The staff and teachers were excellent. The atmosphere at school is very friendly and welcoming. It’s a highly professional environment.

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    Orion  Testimony for LTL
    Orion USA

    I found out about LTL from doing a google search. LTL  came up along with a few other schools. I emailed them all and just went from there, choosing the program I thought sounded the best.

    Orion with fellow LTL students
    Orion with fellow LTL students

    The school’s location is convenient and the classes were great. I liked the mix of writing and speaking classes, I think the structure helped me learn faster.

    The pace of the classes was good too, not to fast or slow. I really liked my teachers, they taught me a lot about Chinese culture as well as the language.

    The environment at LTL is great. The staff and teachers were really welcoming and friendly.

    My overall experience here has been really positive. I will continue studying Mandarin back home, and hopefully more in Shanghai if I have the chance. If I come back to China for an extended period, I’d definitely think about coming back to LTL.

     

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    Aishwarya Testimony for LTL
    Aishwarya India

    Aishwarya is a 23 year old from India. She has come to Shanghai for an 18 week Semester Program to learn Chinese with LTL. She’ll then be spending an intensive 6 weeks in Chengde on our immersion program and taking 1-on-1 classes. All the while Aishwarya is living with a homestay family to boost her language skills outside of class.

    Watch to find out all about her experience…

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    Tatjana Testimony for LTL
    Tatjana Germany

    I have had such a great experience with LTL. The staff and teachers were excellent. The atmosphere at school is very friendly and welcoming.

    It’s a highly professional and an encouraging learning environment.

    I haven’t been to China before and I have never learnt Chinese language.

    LTL helped me to reach a pretty good level of basic, everyday Chinese in a short period of time. The staff and teachers here are very flexible and helped me adjust the timetable. The teachers in classes are very attentive and help you reach your goals in learning the language.

    LTL Mandarin School

    LTL Shanghai believes that Chinese study should not just be limited to the classroom. When you study in China you can fully immerse yourself in Chinese culture, giving you a deeper understanding of the Chinese language.

     

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