We base a Chinese level on what it takes to get from a complete beginner level to HSK 1. Two levels are for a complete beginner to get to HSK 2.

Please keep in mind though that the steps between HSK levels get bigger the higher you to.

So for example getting from HSK 4 to 5 will take you longer than from 1 to 2.

For this reason, we advise students moving between higher levels like HSK4 to HSK5 to sign up for more classes.

Not much: a working internet connection, headphones and an internet enabled device.

It is possible to take classes on a mobile or a tablet too, but in our experience computers work best because of the bigger screen that allows you more easily to use the interactive white board, chat functions etc.

Also just like in any class, make sure you are in a quiet undisturbed environment where you can fully focus on your studying Mandarin. Because your screen will be used for the class, having a notebook and a pen ready to write things down also helps many students, though it is also possible to take notes on your PC too.

All LTL online classes last for 55 minutes.

Yes absolutely you do – both for yourself and your teacher.

To progress in Mandarin we need regular classes with a regular schedule. Just an hour here of there just doesn’t get enough revision and repetition in to really progress. At the same time of course all good professional teachers have full teaching schedules so it is important to stick to those.

The great thing is that you can schedule classes seven days of the week, including weekends at no extra cost.

No you do not. The teacher will use a webcam though you can ask him to switch it off too if you prefer that.

However, to make a class fun and interesting it is very helpful to see each other, so we would definitely suggest having your webcam open during the lesson.

Yes we also teach Japanese, Korean, Vietnamese and other dialects of Chinese (like Cantonese, Shanghainese and Taiwanese).

We love teaching languages and that passion is always shared with our students!

Yes of course you can. Our Director of Studies will organise the most suitable teacher for you, however if at a later point you want to change to another specific teacher, this can be arranged of course.

Please note that our teachers are professional Mandarin instructors who all have teaching schedules, so while it is usually no problem, any changes are still subject to availability.

Oh yes absolutely. You can upgrade your online classes to face to face classes at any LTL School in Singapore, Taipei, Beijing, Shanghai, Beihai, Xian, Chengde or Chengdu. Check all your options on the website here.

Just contact your student advisor.

Yes you can cancel up to 30% of your classes up to six hours beforehand during mainland Chinese working hours (9am – 6pm, Mon-Fri).

We want our students to actually learn Chinese and with any course shorter than 25 hours we just will not have enough time to help you to get there so we do not offer any package smaller than the Mini.

A real Chinese language course also needs to be planned, prepared and organised properly. All this plus the free study counselling session etc. are all included for free in the course already.

You can indeed. We recently launched our brand new Flexi Class program which is the most flexible way to learn Chinese online.

You can study, worldwide, 24/7. You can book, cancel and re-book classes at the click of a button and you still have access to China’s best language teachers.

Find out more on our Flexi Classes page.

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