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    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
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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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    LEARN CHINESE IN CHINA // CHOOSE FROM 8 CITIES

    Learn Chinese in China in up to eight different cities, combining rapid language progress with experiencing Chinese culture.

    China is a vast country and the local culture in a modern and international city like Shanghai is very different to a small historic town like Chengde.

    With the LTL Multi City program you get to learn Mandarin in different parts of China within the same program.

    You will start at our Shanghai language school in the Old French Concession and then either move on to continue your studies in the Central Business District of Beijing, or move to China’s old summer capital Chengde (not Chengdu) in Hebei province for a taste of rural China and a complete immersion experience.

    Or alternatively you can combine all three cities into an epic journey from Shanghai, to Beijing and finally to Chengde.

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    • Study Chinese and explore China
    • Study at two or three different LTL language schools
    • Rapid language progress
    • Includes all transport, 24/7 support and full organisation
    • Flexible durations and course options
    • Complete control to pick your dream package
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    Our Multi-City programs know no boundaries, anything is possible, but to provide some form of structure we have a couple of set programs to give you examples of how our Multi-City programs work.

    METROPOLITAN CHINA

    Shanghai – Beijing

    Study Mandarin in China’s two main cities. Shanghai and Beijing are not only fierce rivals for the top spot as “China’s greatest city”, but also have very different local cultures and histories.

    While Shanghai is very outward-looking, modern and likes to compare itself to cities like New York or London, Beijing is the guardian of China’s ancient culture and heritage.

    While Shanghai is the centre of Southern China, Beijing dominates the North – and you will quickly discover that there are very big cultural and historic differences between those two parts of the country. The first half of your Chinese course will be in Shanghai, after which you will move on to Beijing.

    You can choose between three program options.

    Standard

    Includes 20 hours of small group Mandarin classes per week, first at our downtown Shanghai school in the old French Concessions and then at LTL Beijing, located in the heart of Beijing’s Central Business District. China’s two most famed cities!

    Intensive

    This is the program for you if you want to maximise your language progress and get ahead with your Mandarin as fast as possible. In both cities you will have 20 hours of small group classes, plus a further 10 hours of private Chinese classes per week.

    Individual

    Learn Mandarin at your pace and tailor your course to your needs. You will get 20 hours of private Chinese tuition in both Shanghai and Beijing. The package comes with a free personalised study plan, full language assessment and flexible curriculum.

    WeeksStandardIndividualIntensive
    4 wks12,95622,21521,972
    6 wks16,70829,92829,580
    8 wks20,07836,85636,414
    10 wks23,09443,05642,531
    12 wks25,78348,58347,983
    14 wks29,38355,98355,283
    16 wks32,98363,38362,583
    18-52 wks3,600 / 2 wks7,400 / 2 wks7,300 / 2 wks
    Prices are all in CNY (Chinese Yuan/Renminbi)

    You can choose any course from four to 52 weeks – please contact us at [email protected] for a full quotation.

    Prices include all textbooks, transport between the cities, airport pick up, a local SIM card with data plan, a bicycle, 24/7 support and full access to the LTL student community and support network.

    Accommodation

    You can combine your program with a homestay, shared apartment or organise your own accommodation. Prices for LTL accommodation options are the same in Shanghai and Beijing.

    THREE CITY COMBO

    Shanghai – Beijing – Chengde

    Split your Chinese program between Shanghai, Beijing and Chengde.

    You’ll start your program in ultra modern and cosmopolitan Shanghai, then move to the more traditional, but still dynamic and international Beijing and spend your final weeks in Chengde, where nobody speaks English and you’ll be fully immersed into Chinese culture.

    For anyone who truly wants to understand and experience China, whilst fast tracking their Mandarin, this program is ideal!

    Choose from the following three programs

    Standard

    You will study 20 hours of small group Chinese classes per week in both Shanghai and Beijing.

    However once you arrived in Chengde we do not want you to speak English anymore at all, and you will have 20 hours of private classes per week to make sure you’re not tempted to use English with classmates. This is the cheapest program of the three.

    Intensive

    Improve your Chinese at maximum speed with the Three City Intensive program. You will have 20 hours of small group and 10 hours of private Chinese classes per week in Shanghai and Beijing. In Chengde you will be studying 30 hours of individual classes every week with a private Chinese tutor. Of all the different options to study Mandarin in China, this is the one that will help you to improve your Chinese the fastest.

    Individual

    Tailor your course to your individual needs and preferences with the Three City Individual Chinese Program. In each one of the three cities you will study 20 hours of private Chinese classes per week. This program is most suitable for students who want to specifically focus on a certain topic like learning to write Chinese characters, improving their spoken Chinese or learning Chinese for travelling or for Business.

    WeeksStandardIndividualIntensive
    6 wks23,33032,14336,202
    9 wks29,98242,25847,912
    12 wks35,59850,79857,798
    15 wks42,89861,89870,648
    18 wks50,19872,99883,498
    21 wks57,49884,09896,348
    24-51 wks7,300 /3wks11,100 /3wks12,850 /3wks
    Prices are all in CNY (Chinese Yuan/Renminbi)

    Prices already include all course materials, transport between the three cities, airport pick up, 24/7 emergency support, access to the LTL student community and of course full LTL support in every city.

    FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

    When can I start?

    If you have a basis of Mandarin knowledge already, you can start any Monday of the year.

    If you are a complete beginner, we have set starting dates throughout the year. Contact us and we will discuss this with you.

    How do living costs vary?

    Except rent, living costs in China are in general very modest.

    Even at our Shanghai school, lunch only costs about 3 USD and our students get a lot of special drink deals with the local bars in the area.

    Overall however, Chengde is definitely the cheapest city to live in and most students spend very little money there.

    A taxi ride through the whole town costs only about 2 USD and a full dinner with plenty of beer usually about 4 USD – though in many cases you will be invited by your Chinese friends anyways and it end up being completely free!

    How can I prepare before coming to China?

    You will receive a full pre-course information pack from us before your arrival telling you all you need to know – from what kind of software you will need in China, to what to pack and how to best prepare.

    In general though, not too much special preparation is needed.

    There is almost nothing you cannot buy in Shanghai and we will do all the pre-course organisation for you here.

    How do I travel between cities?

    We will organize all transport for you.

    From Shanghai to Beijing this will either be via plane or high speed train and to Chengde via train, because the city does not have an airport.

    You will be of course be picked up at the train station or airport and brought to your accommodation after arrival.

    Can complete beginners join?

    Yes, absolutely.

    Almost half of our students know zero Chinese when they arrive at our school and this is not a problem at all.

    Can I learn online before coming to China?

    Yes, we offer online Chinese classes as well

    What Our Students Say

    Steph Testimony for LTL
    Steph
    Sienna's Mum
    ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

    LTL sounded like what Sienna was after. She acclimatised pretty easily, Shanghai was the easiest transition out of the three, I think because it fit her personality the best.

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    Emma Testimony for LTL
    Emma
    Switzerland
    ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

    I was warmly welcomed in both schools. The LTL school grounds in Beijing and Shanghai are very similar, in the sense that both are yellow, welcoming and have beer.

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    Will Testimony for LTL
    Will
    Canada
    ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

    I liked the teachers a lot, they helped me focus on pronunciation and the HSK exam, which I felt I managed to prepare for very thoroughly. Chengde can’t be beat!

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    Laura Testimony for LTL
    Laura
    Elaine's Mum
    ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

    Looking to take advantage of her Spring Break again this year to further improve her Mandarin, we decided she would try LTL’s new program in Shanghai.

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    Steph Testimony for LTL
    Steph Sienna's Mum

    Sienna stayed in Shanghai, Beijing and also Chengde with LTL Mandarin School. Her mother, Stephanie, spent plenty of time researching the best solution online before settling with LTL Mandarin School. Here are her thoughts on Sienna’s stay with LTL.

    I used Google to research different Chinese Language Schools. I originally found another program but it wasn’t a good fit. LTL sounded like what Sienna was after. She spent time in Shanghai, Beijing and Chengde.

    Settling In

    Sienna and Stephanie visit the Great Wall

    Sienna acclimatised pretty easily, Shanghai was the easiest transition out of the three, I think because it fit her personality the best. We were pretty well informed by LTL.

    The contrast between Chengde and Shanghai is stark, Sienna was quite anxious before going there, mainly because it was a step into the unexpected.

    Beijing was fine, we got to meet the homestay family in Beijing and they were lovely. The driver met us at the train station and took us straight to the address given.

    The connection packages really helped.

    LTL Shanghai

    Sienna connected very well with her homestay family in Shanghai.

    The host lady was very nice and the area was good.

    They’d watch Chinese soap opera’s together and shared the culture together. The room was comfortable during the month of March and Sienna liked the food, the inner community also was really pretty.

    Sienna’s teachers Fiona and Evelyn were really nice. Sienna connected very well with both of them.

    LTL Chengde

    Sienna’s homestay mother was incredibly hospitable.

    Sienna had a few issues with the food but the family were nice enough to take her out to supermarkets and get other food which is a lovely touch.

    Sienna was a bit nervous speaking to the family but there was a lot of care from the homestay.

    In terms of her teacher, she was really very nice. She worked very hard to find the right solutions for Sienna and she also allowed them to go on walks when Sienna didn’t want to meet in the coffee shop.

    LTL Beijing

    Sienna graduates from LTL Beijing
    Sienna graduates from LTL Beijing

    Once again, the homestay were nice and friendly and the space was very comfortable. Sienna did become a bit ill unfortunately during her stay in Beijing.

    I think her tummy became a bit sensitive to the change in food style.

    When it came to class Sienna did a number of field trips and had plenty of homework to keep her busy.

    She also went to visit the university with her teacher Stephanie and she gave Sienna a HSK 3 book to study.

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    Emma Testimony for LTL
    Emma Switzerland

    My mother did all the research and set up for my trip to China. She emphasized that the reason she chose LTL over any other school was you – your answers were prompt, detailed and enthusiastic. She says that you inspired confidence and made sending her first-born across to the other side of the world a lot easier.

    Emma, Sam, Tony, and Alex selfie on the LTL Shanghai rooftop
    Emma at our Shanghai rooftop.

    I had a shared apartment when I was in Beijing. The location of this apartment was very convenient as it took me less than 30 minutes to get to school by subway, and there was also a little supermarket just outside my block. The landlady was friendly enough considering that she speaks no English and at the time I spoke no Chinese. I was overall satisfied with that accommodation.

    All of my teachers in LTL have been absolutely fantastic. I especially enjoyed classes with my Shanghai teachers who were professional but eager to interact with me and to help me see more than just the inside of a classroom. Thanks to them I saw more of Shanghai than I possibly could have done by myself and I have learnt a surprising amount about Chinese culture through interesting and diverse conversations with each of them. I am very grateful for their dedication and for making learning Chinese so enjoyable.

    Emma and her class mate, with an old lady.
    Emma making new friends

    I was warmly welcomed in both schools. The LTL school grounds in Beijing and Shanghai are very similar, in the sense that both are yellow, welcoming and have a fridge full of beer. The classrooms are size-appropriate and clean and overall both schools are very nice to hang out in. The LTL social calendar in Beijing was varied and inclusive of all students but maybe lacked the ability to include and interact with Chinese peers. I was very impressed with Shanghai activities and very happy to meet more Chinese friends. Overall I think that LTL does a very good job making sure that students get to see more than just the inside of a classroom and experience a large part of what Chinese culture has to offer.

    I started from zero and my Chinese level has improved considerably. I left China on a high, having made countless exceptional friends, and with a desire to come back some day. The only improvement I can think of right now would be to initiate more interaction with Chinese locals to prompt students to use their skills, however basic.

    Considering how well my Shanghai experience went, I would certainly consider coming back to visit, and maybe eventually do another Chinese with LTL. I’m also thinking of speaking to my old high school about Shanghai and LTL; so if you feel like sending a paycheck my way let me know!

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    Will Testimony for LTL
    Will Canada

    When I first arrived to Beijing I was really anxious. I didn’t know what to expect and was afraid at the start. First day was great however.I was welcomed by everyone and quickly felt at home. I made lots of friends quickly and I loved all three of my teachers in Beijing. The school had a really nice community and I felt I was completely fitting in.

    Will, and his teacher Rachel inside a classroom
    Will, and his teacher Rachel.

    The homestay was great as well. The family was very helpful and the food was great. They also helped me a lot with practical matters, like navigating the subway, moving around Beijing and so on.

    After my stay in Beijing, I moved to the city of Chengde. Life in Chengde was very different. It is slower than Beijing and has less of a community. I did learn a lot of Chinese though due to the immersion aspect, and I absolutely loved my homestay there. It was only one lady, whose Chinese was very clear and easy to listen to. I could understand her perfectly. She was also an LTL teacher. There was good food, we have a bunch of good conversations, and it all felt very welcoming.

    The next step was Shanghai. Before coming to Shanghai, I did some backpacking in China on my own so I was more used to China, and could get around more easily. I wanted more freedom and independence so I opted for a shared apartment this time. The apartment was great, it was very big and it was in a convenient location. I also liked the teachers in Shanghai a lot, they helped me focus on pronunciation and the HSK exam, which I felt I managed to prepare for very thoroughly.

    Overall I was very satisfied. The big one for me was the social life, which was great in both Beijing and Shanghai. Chengde can’t be beat for actually learning Chinese though.

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    Laura Testimony for LTL
    Laura Elaine's Mum

    Last year, our daughter studied at LTL’s Beijing program during her 2 week Spring Break. We loved the program and the results – not only did her Mandarin improve as shown in an improved grade at school after her return, but also in the test score she received on the HSK Level 3, which she took last May.

    Looking to take advantage of her Spring Break again this year to further improve her Mandarin, we decided she would  try LTL’s new program in Shanghai – and, we all wanted to see more of China! We are very happy with the program.

    Again, she worked on conversational Mandarin, studied for the HSK Level 4 and took a week of Safari. She thought the teachers were excellent. And, she enjoyed the Safari’s immensely. Her first one was a trip to get a manicure.

    LTL has great teachers and the program is very flexible, so I could schedule for her a day off prior to attending so that we could visit Nanjing.

    Shanghai is very different from Beijing. It is a much more cosmopolitan city and we did encounter some English speakers here. Also, there was a lot more Western food.

    However, we did enjoy seeing sites around the city and took a very interesting noodles cooking class and also a dumpling food tour and cooking class. Shanghai is a vibrant, cultural city and we enjoyed our time there immensely.

    We would definitely recommend this program and would be happy to talk to anyone thinking of attending this program.

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