LTL Language School

LTL Language School is an international language centre founded in Beijing in September 2007, offering immersive courses in Chinese, Japanese, Korean, Vietnamese, and other Asian languages across multiple cities including Beijing, Shanghai, Chengdu, Taipei, Seoul, Tokyo, Osaka, Kyoto, Fukuoka, Hanoi, and Saigon.

The school targets students seeking rapid Mandarin improvement or cultural immersion, offering programs ranging from one-week summer camps for ages 7-17 to full-year gap year experiences and intensive 18-week semester programs for heritage speakers and adults over 50.

Booking begins by submitting a form on the website or contacting the school directly; prices are estimates rather than exact final costs, and the school offers a 20% discount for Chengde and a 40% discount for Beihai locations.

LTL operates 24/7 support channels, with specific contact details including the Beijing office at +86 (010) 6512 9057 and the Taipei office at +886 02-27555007, alongside dedicated email addresses for each regional branch.

Reviewers consistently praise the warm, welcoming atmosphere and the four main teachers in Chengdu who work in harmony to create a relaxed environment that helps students overcome their fear of speaking.

Some users on Reddit mention that the registration process can be slightly cumbersome, though they note that staff are very helpful in resolving any issues.

The school guarantees a reply to the first message within a working day and offers a 'lunch is on us' policy for the first day if the guarantee is not met.

Students can cancel up to two weeks before the start of their course to receive a full refund, minus bank fees and a 150 USD processing fee, with no processing fee applied for South Korea.

The school provides accommodation through carefully selected Chinese host-families to maximize personal exposure to the language and culture, and offers social events every week.

LTL prepares students for specific language exams such as the HSK for Chinese, JLPT for Japanese, and TOPIK for Korean through personalized exam preparation programs.

A news article from 2026 mentions that LTL Language School conducted research revealing Spanish is the most interesting language in New York City, highlighting their global reach.

The school's history includes a name change from 'Spaghetti Chinese' to LTL (Live The Language) in 2007, and Tina became the first Director of Studies in January 2008.

Some users on Reddit describe the Chengdu school as having a 'cool and wonderful' teacher named Pan Pan who taught carefully and patiently, while others in Saigon praised the positive energy and welcoming atmosphere.

The school offers a 'Club 50+' program for adventurers over 50 years old and a 'Descent Speakers' program to help people reconnect with their roots.

LTL Language School is based in Beijing, Beijing.