LTL Language School Shanghai, China
LTL is quite proud of the educators. LTL School only hires experienced, industry-leading teachers.
This is the rationale for the stringent hiring procedures for teaching staff at LTL Mandarin School. A bachelor's or master's degree in "Teaching Chinese as a Foreign Language" (对外汉语) is a prerequisite for all LTL teachers. They learn more about their own culture and how to teach the Chinese language to outsiders during this four-year program. They must also complete work experience internships and pass English language tests.
Teachers must also have completed at least two years of teaching experience at another school before beginning work at LTL. Before they sign the contract, they will next participate in a demonstration lesson and an interview.
LTL is proud of the deep ties between student and staff, teacher and student, and homestay and student. Students mean everything to LTL. Many students make lifelong friends in China.
Because students come from all backgrounds and speak different mother languages, they all want to learn about China and Mandarin Chinese.
School also have a weekly social calendar to help incoming students feel at home. LTL hosts Wednesday Night Social Dinners and weekend day trips, and everyone at the school has lunch together every day. You will definitely enjoy your education at LTL.
Numerous organizations have acknowledged LTL Language School as an outstanding provider of Chinese language instruction.
- LTL Language School is accredited by the International Association of Language Centres (IALC), the world's oldest private language school association. School follows the IALC Code of Ethics and is inspected regularly.
- The Chinese government recognizes LTL Language School as a ‘Accredited Provider of Cultural Programs’ and an accredited HSK Chinese Proficiency exam institution.
- The German Ministry of Education has certified LTL Language School as a provider of ‘Educational Holiday Trips’ (Bildungsurlaub).
- LTL Language School is now recognized as an approved "Education Provider" by the Swedish National Agency for Higher Education (Högskoleverket/CSN).
- Universities all across the world, including Michigan State University, accept LTL course credits.
Bright and roomy classrooms are available at Shanghai center. Tables, seats, and a whiteboard are all part of the standard amenities. In order to keep students comfortable during the hot summer months and the cold winter months, every classroom has air conditioning.
Courses
Standard Chinese Course - 20 lessons per week
Take advantage of first-rate group lessons taught by qualified professionals who know how to bring out the best in their students. On average, there are three kids in each group, and LTL never have more than six.
Have fun meeting people from all over the globe while you learn Mandarin.
All aspects of Mandarin will be covered in small group classes. School cover all the bases, including speaking, listening, reading, and writing.
Intensive Chinese Course - 30 lessons per week
Improving your Mandarin skills to the next level has never been easier than with highly sought-after small group courses.
Learning Mandarin in China will provide you with first-rate instruction and an amazing social scene.
Practice all four aspects of the Chinese language—reading, writing, speaking, and listening—to ensure your proficiency of language. At Shanghai Chinese class, LTL cover all the bases.
Intense course involves an additional two hours of individual instruction each day on top of the four hours of group instruction. After the group lesson, you can review what you learned.
Standard Individual Chinese Course - 20 lessons per week
Fast progress is the goal of individual Chinese classes, which use fully qualified instructors with individualized lesson programs. You get to pick the subjects you want to study.
Everything from public speaking to subtle differences in tone and accent falls under this category.
At Shanghai language School, you will learn the language in a dynamic environment where each class is unique and where you will get hands-on experience with the culture.
Join for as little as one month or as long as a year—LTL welcome all skill levels.
Intensive Individual Chinese Course - 30 lessons per week
If you want to improve your Mandarin as fast as possible, enroll in one of private, intense Chinese classes in China.
Director of Studies will evaluate you before you travel to China to study Mandarin.
This evaluation is more of a conversation than a test and can be conducted through messaging apps like Skype or Whatsapp. LTL may assess your current Chinese proficiency and create an appropriate course of action. Additionally, school will pay close attention to your wishes and objectives. After LTL go over your plan with you, school will pair you with the most qualified educators.
Housing
Host family (half board, single room)
Enjoy a once in a lifetime experience and live with a Chinese host family in Shanghai.
Experience authentic Chinese cuisine twice everyday, speak Mandarin 24/7 and experience being welcomed into a family who treat you as one of their own.
The LTL Shanghai Homestay program is a unique opportunity to form bonds with a Chinese family that wouldn’t be possible otherwise.
Your sole point of communication will be Mandarin. 80% of students opt this for this special opportunity.
You will experience Mandarin Immersion and your language skills will improve even quicker as you have no choice but to overcome any hurdles using your new found Chinese skills. Homestay’s are genuinely the quickest way to boost your Mandarin skills.
- All apartments have WiFi and a private bedroom.
- Kitchen facilities include a refrigerator and the apartments will be equipped with air conditioning and heating.
Shared Apartment (single room, shared bathroom)
One affordable alternative for residing in Shanghai while taking a Mandarin course in China with LTL is one of shared apartments.
You might share dorms with international students or local Chinese students.
You are still responsible for the daily upkeep of your room, even though a cleaning service comes through once a week for all shared units.
Every room has its own desk, bed, linens, and WiFi.
Transfer
Shanghai Hongqiao International Airport
Shanghai Pudong International Airport
Shanghai Railway Station
Shanghai Hongqiao Railway Station
Shanghai South Railway Station
Flights
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