Comfortable learning environment and fabulous teachers!

Reviewed by nborofka on Sun, 04/17/2022 - 22:25
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Joined: Jan 10, 2019
Posts: 2
Review of That's Mandarin
5

I was previosly a student at the Hutong School and my hours were transfered to That's Mandarin when the Hutong School closed up shop. I've taken an intro class and 2 full classes so far. The two teachers I've worked with, Momo and Li laoshi, are extremely professional, friendly, and knowledgeable! They appropriately assessed my chinese level and are mindful in what areas I am improving in and what areas need work. The school uses an excellent online service called Nihaocafe.com that holds all the content from your classes, supplies review words and sentences, videos, listening questionaires, and more. I am still finding new functions in the platform. The 1-on-1 classes are held in private rooms with plenty of natural lighting and a giant screen to show the lesson. Couldn't be more inspired and happier!

Great tech + teachers

Reviewed by hanmei831 on Wed, 03/16/2022 - 16:48
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Joined: Mar 16, 2022
Posts: 1
Review of That's Mandarin
5

That's Mandarin uses a very organized online platform that helps you track your materials + vocabulary, and I appreciate their flexibility with online vs offline classes.

The teachers are also very attentive to your needs, customizing the lessons for your goals.

Overall great value + experience.

Latina is fair at best

Reviewed by Mieke on Sat, 03/05/2022 - 15:19
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Joined: May 24, 2013
Posts: 1
Review of Latina
3

Too expensive for what you get. We had to keep asking for beef and ultimately walked out having eaten only two (admittedly delicious) slices of steak and some sides. Also, if it is all you can drink only for two hours then it shouldn't take 20 minutes to mix a drink. Not worth it, I've spent 400 RMB much more satisfyingly elsewhere in Beijing.

Not bad, not great

Reviewed by leftboy on Mon, 02/21/2022 - 14:32
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Joined: May 06, 2010
Posts: 91
Review of Molly Malone's
3

Went here for the first time last week, though I had often pass by. The interior is rather plush and attractive: it's not as sterile as a hotel bar, but warm, wood-panelled, and solidly furnished. I went at lunchtime and it was pretty dead. The food was good and the martini one of the better I've had in China (without ever threatening to actually be good). The exterior is oddly unwelcoming, with windows covered up so there's no hint of what lies within. Staff are courteous and efficient but no real human touch.

Alright

Reviewed by leftboy on Mon, 02/21/2022 - 14:04
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Posts: 91
Review of Khan Baba Restaurant
3

Went here for lunch for the first time in maybe 10 years recently. They no longer have the buffet lunch (50RMB back in the day, greal deal), but the food is still pretty good. There's no atmosphere, though, very few customers and the staff are efficient but not really welcoming. It's okay if you're in the neighborhood but I wouldn't travel to go there.

Great offline classes

Reviewed by Nastya Z on Sun, 02/13/2022 - 15:41
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Joined: Feb 09, 2022
Posts: 1
Review of That's Mandarin
5

I had a great experience taking offline classes in this school. The program is built thoughtfully, it is up to date and the knowledge you get could be used in daily life from the very beginning. The course runs smoothly, every lesson I learned more and more. The location is great, the teachers are competent, the atmosphere is friendly. Helpful online platform for self-study between classes, and for taking digital notes.
P.S. I appreciate the effort the school made to design the study material!

A comfortable place to learn Mandarin

Reviewed by Adken77 on Fri, 01/14/2022 - 14:50
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Joined: Jan 14, 2022
Posts: 1
Review of That's Mandarin
5

As someone starting to learn a new language in my middle years, I have not been looking forward to going back to school. However, That's Mandarin provides a bright, comfortable and very supportive atmosphere that takes a lot of the sting out of sitting in a classroom. The teachers are all very enthusiastic and encouraging, making it feel like your are learning, no matter how much you might have been drained by your working day.

Private and Group classes

Reviewed by wolfrapid on Mon, 01/10/2022 - 15:24
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Joined: Jun 02, 2021
Posts: 3
Review of Mandarin Zone
5

I have been attending both group classes (in-person) and private classes (mostly online) at the Mandarin Zone for ~6 months now. I very much appreciate the flexibility to move around between classes according to my personal needs. The teachers are very experienced and knowledgeable and they make learning Chinese a fun experience. I highly recommend this school for anyone wanting to learn or improve their Mandarin Chinese skills.

Sure to impress, the food is great

Reviewed by karlisr on Sun, 01/09/2022 - 15:09
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Joined: Sep 06, 2007
Posts: 17
Review of Bei 27 Hao
4

The place is slick. The food is simple and great, and the price is just right. Probably the only place in town where you can take guests from Shanghai, and they will be impressed while you spend less than 100 kuai per person. When they opened, the wait time was hours. Now on most work days you can get seats with no wait.

The only con for 27 is that they serve no alcohol. A selection of one Ningxia red and white would be perfect.