TLI Taipei Language Institute

What it actually is

TLI has taught Mandarin to foreigners since 1956 and now runs one-to-one and small-group classes both in Taipei and over video, in traditional characters. Being a school rather than a product, the pace and syllabus are negotiated with your teacher, which suits people who already know what they need and badly suits people who want a path laid out for them. Paid, priced per hour, with a free trial lesson.

What it covers

• Speaking
• Listening
• Reading
• Writing

Listed for

• Chinese (Mandarin)

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