Chinese Classes in Shanghai – Group

FAQs

How many students per class?

The number can range from two to six students per class.

We never go above six and the average is under three students per class.

Do I learn Chinese characters?

You certainly will.

The main focus on the course is speaking and listening but roughly 30% of the course will focus on reading characters and writing them. As our syllabus is modern we focus a lot of our character classes on recognition via reading.

100 Most Common Chinese Characters

The need to actually handwrite Chinese characters isn’t what it was before given the nature of technology today.

Can I request a certain teacher?

Our Director of Studies will aim to place you in the best possible class which includes the right teacher(s) and the right classmates based on your current level.

That said, if you have a certain preference of teacher please speak to us and we can see if this is possible.

Where is the School located?

Our Shanghai Centre is right in the heart of the former French Concession.

Our nearest Metro stop is South Shaanxi Road Exit 7. From there it is a short walk to the centre.

Location

What will my class schedule be?

You will receive a schedule from our Director of Studies before the course begins.

Generally small group classes in Beijing, Shanghai, and Taipei run from 10am-12pm, a one-hour lunch break and then 1pm-3pm.

How fast can my Chinese language skills really progress?

It can progress as fast as you want it to progress.

Ultimately a lot depends on what you do outside of the classroom. As a general guideline, a complete beginner can reach HSK1 in two to four weeks. HSK2 can take roughly two months and this will involve basic conversation. Five to Seven months for HSK4 which will include more in depth conversations and fluency can be achieved in a year.

TIPS – Living in a Homestay, speaking Chinese after class and making Chinese friends also play huge factors in the ultimately speed of fluency.

What are the classrooms like?

Our classrooms are a comfortable and modern place to study Mandarin in China.

Our Shanghai centre can boast bright and spacious classrooms. All facilities you’d expect are included such as tables, chairs and whiteboard. Air Conditioning is included in all classrooms for the warmer summer months and heating for the cooler winter months.

Can I switch a class?

Yes. We will speak to our Director of Studies to fit you into a more suitable class if this is necessary.

Do I receive homework?

You will yes but this only speeds up progression.

Ultimately students at LTL are here because they want to be. Students are driven and want to learn Chinese in China, therefore they understand this only helps progression when studying Mandarin.

What is there to do in Shanghai?

A city with over 25 million people, it’s not exactly somewhere you get bored!

We put together a short guide on some alternative things to do besides the obvious:

3 Days in Shanghai