Marco Gomez from Mexico (the Gentleman in the middle)

Mandarin Day Time class, from Lower Intermediate 4 to Upper Intermediate 2 (12/4 -17/6, 2011)

Switched to Evening class after started a Full Time Job (4/7- 19/9, 2011)

Mandarin Upper Intermediate Evening class (1/3, 2012 – Present )

1, Why did you choose Hong Kong Language School?

I decided to join HK Language School for various reasons.

First, they offered classes at various levels, including mine. It is not uncommon in language schools to have only either basic or advanced levels, with intermediate students left literally, “in the middle”. This was not the case, and I was immediately placed in a group adequate to my level.

The school is very conveniently located, with easy access by bus or MTR. The staff was very friendly and helpful when we enquired about the courses and they have a good schedule flexibility. The final (and not least important) reason was cost. Compared to other options, HK Language school is very budget friendly, which added to all the other advantages it has, made my decision to join very easy!

2, How’s the school environment?

Once I joined, I felt immediately welcomed. The school environment is indeed friendly, which confirmed my initial impression. They have a good supply of coffee, water and snacks for the students, they are always helpful and attentive, and the teachers are all very friendly. I can confidently say that in a very short time I made a few actual friends, which, as an expat living in a place very far away from home is important and not too easy.

3, How’s the class atmosphere?

Definitely going to class and continue learning that you want to do, not simply something you need to do. Learning must be interesting and fun, and in HK Language School they definitely succeed.

Classes are generally made up of 3-4 students, which makes it great for learning. Depending on your level that might be even smaller.

4, How’s your teacher? Was your class effective? Did you learn what you had expected?

Unlike other places, teachers actually prepare their classes according to each individual’s needs. This is priceless. The teachers actually like what they do, and they care about their students. And it shows. They promote learning the language while being as friendly as possible, within the boundaries of good teacher-student dynamics. This is good because after all, we go there to learn. If friendships are created, there is always time for fun after class.

Since I joined I’ve had two teachers, both being excellent. As I said, they enjoy teaching and sincerely seek that students learn. They understand mandarin is not an easy language to learn, and they are very patient and dedicated. It is very important that they are from Mainland China, not only because of the accent and pronunciation, but also for idiomatic expressions and way of speaking.

My classes have been very effective. I feel I have improved substantially since coming here, and people around me with whom I communicate in mandarin think likewise.

5. Will you recommend Hong Kong Language School to your friends? Why?

I strongly recommend people to come and try learning in the HK Language School, it will be very rewarding!

Mr. Andex Chan from Hong Kong

Russian Private Tuition (12/1 – 23/1, 2009)

French Private Tuition (13/7 – 12/8, 2010)

International Student – Switzerland

1, Why did you choose Hong Kong Language School?
— I heard about Hong Kong Language School from my friend, and I looked some information about this school on the internet so I decided to try it on.

2, How’s the school environment?

— The school environment is quite suprising me because the environment was over my expectation (which is SUPER!!!) simple and tidy, providing what you need.

3, How’s the class atmosphere?

–The class I had in Russian was 1 to 1 which is nice, more chances to speak and asking questions.

4, How’s your teacher? Was your class effective? Did you learn what you had expected?

–My French teacher was amazing, teaching with heart
I did learn what I expected.

5, Will you come back & take more lessons? Why?

–Of course I’m coming back, because this is my second time of learning here.

6, Will you recommend Hong Kong Language School to your friends? Why?

–I did recommend Hong Kong Language School to my friend already because here they provide good teacher and good education programs, lots of option (language) for you.

Jack from Britain & Femke from Netherlands

Mandarin Beginners Day Time class (5/7 -14/10, 2010)

” I would recommend HKLS as an excellent school to learn Chinese in a professional and friendly manner that result in a great learning environment. The teaching quality meet all my high expectations and I particularly liked it that the classes focused on developing my speaking ability for everyday situations. I would recommend HKLS for anyone who is serious about taking the plunge of learning mandarin!”

Lee Pechtl from Germany

Mandarin Beginner Level 1 & 2, Mandarin Reading & Writing Course (12/11, 2009 – 8/2, 2010)

1, Why did you choose Hong Kong Language School?

— Compared to other language schools, I found the website to be well-arranged and easy to understand. I thought the course fees were reasonable for Hong Kong and made use of the discount offer for early payment. The location of the school was also very important to me: it is very central.

2, How’s the school environment?

— The environment was very pleasant: clean (as was the rest of the building), the receptionists were very friendly, and there was always free tea, coffee, and little snacks for everyone in the entrance/leisure area. With the school being on one of the upper floors, the rooms are quite light. The outside environment, too, is very convenient, with lots of small places to have lunch at, a mall to have coffee down the road, and MTR as well as tram stops within a few minutes’ walking distance.

3, How’s the class atmosphere?

— The first course I took was for learning and practising speaking: my 4 other classmates were from places all over the world and we soon started meeting for lunch, etc. Altogether, the atmosphere was very friendly and also interesting as there was a noticable cultural exchange as well.

4, How’s your teacher? Was your class effective? Did you learn what you had expected?

— The teacher of the first course I attended tried to respond to everone’s particular needs, and was very attentive to help with individual difficulties (pronunciation, etc.) In the second course I took, I was on my own, to learn and practise writing characters. The teacher encouraged me a lot and contributed to?my lasting enthusiasm for Mandarin. The classes were both very effective and gave me a good start into learning Mandarin (I still take lessons now back in Europe).

5, Will you recommend Hong Kong Language School to your friends?

— I will recommend HKLS to anyone who wants to study Chinese in Hong Kong. For all the above reasons 😉