Dee is an amazing instructor hands-down, the amount of knowledge this man retains is insane. His…read morelevel of intelligence is like no other, he will go above and beyond to ensure you learn the material and grasp concepts. His partner Jay was great too. I would totally recommend Dee as an instructor to anyone who wants to pass the R.E. exam. Had a fun time learning the rigor of R.E.. Thank you to all of the Host Group staff!

I heard about Dee through a friend, and decided to take my salesperson class with him. I loved it,…read morehe was great - brought coffee, candy and lots of sugar to keep us alert. He also gave frequent breaks which kept everyone alert and awake. Not sure how he did it, but he kept my attention the whole time and I actually enjoyed myself. Dee really knows his stuff and tells you what you need to know to pass the test. I took my exam 5 days after I completed my course and passed without a problem. Yes it's a "24 hour" course, I think I had two 10 hour days with a lunch break...but who wants to be there for 24 hours if you learn everything you need to know..not me! Overall it was a great experience and he got me really excited about working in real estate!

We feel so grateful to have our son at The Goddard School, Framingham. Jenna has been an amazing…read moreteacher for our 3-year-old--she is caring, attentive, and truly dedicated to the children. We really appreciate how she takes great care of him and also listens to our feedback and incorporates it thoughtfully. Miss Jadin has also been wonderful--kind, supportive, and always creating a positive environment for the kids. I also want to mention Miss Vona and Meghan --they are always so warm and welcoming. Their friendly smiles every day make drop-offs so much easier, and our son feels very comfortable walking in, which means a lot to us. We're truly thankful for such a caring and supportive team and feel lucky to be part of The Goddard School community.

We had the worst experience with the manager of Mathnasium in Sudbury. I have nothing against the…read moretutors themselves but the manager was awful! After taking lessons during the summer, we signed up for 10 private lessons (because that was the package) and then we could sign up for more at the end of the 10 pack. They never asked us if we wanted to renew however. They just gave away our weekly time slot without consulting us or asking us if we wanted additional lessons. My daughter showed up for her weekly class today and they told her that she did not have any lessons left. That was it! Never did they ask us if we were interested in another package of 10 and I frankly assumed they would so I wasn't keeping track of the number of lessons. Who doesn't ask the person in a time slot if they'd like to renew?! When I asked her why she did that, she responded by saying that she had three new students interested (in my daughter's time slot) so why should she change the date for the three new students for the one that had the time slot???? I had never heard anything like this before and was shocked by her response. What she didn't say was that the three students collectively paying than the one student was in her best interest. It was about the money. She offered us a later, less attractive time for a young girl who has been going there since July. If I could give zero stars I would. This is not how to treat a customer who has been paying since July. Be careful about this place; it's evident that you get tossed if they find an opportunity to make more money by edging you out and then telling you they can give your young child a later spot.

I found Mathnasium when my Freshman was struggling with geometry. They've been great! Easy…read morescheduling and the time spent with them haS improved his geometry confidence AND his grades! WIN WIN. He's always positive when he's done which says a lot for teenagers. I've very happy we decided on Mathnasium.

tl;dr - Japanese Language Class Boston is amazing! I already recommend it to my friends and…read morecoworkers. I took Japanese through college; however, I had not had much opportunity to practice or maintain my language abilities in the years since graduation. Here's where Japanese Language Class Boston (JLCB) came in. Sachiko-sensei and Mari-sensei have been incredible resources helping me prepare for JLPT N-4 and prepare my language abilities for working in Japan. Since beginning with JLCB in July 2018, I've taken a variety of intermediate classes (Intermediate Conversation, N-4 Preparatory Class, Genki-2, and more), all have which broadened my vocabulary, grammar, and conversation skills. With JLCB's help, I successfully interviewed in Japanese and received a job offer in Japan! I move to Tokyo in August! :) Additional things to consider: the location, Post Office square, has been incredibly convenient. It is in the heart of downtown Boston easily accessible by all four T lines plus a ~5min walk. The students here are very friendly, a mix of levels (in a good way) and all looking to improve their language skills. The teachers are always looking for ways to tailor the course to the students' wants and needs. Whether your starting learn for the first time or looking for that extra push toward fluency, I'm confident that JLCB can help you accomplish your goals.

When I first started my lessons here, I had already passed N4 on the JLPT and was looking for more…read moreopportunities to continue my Japanese language studies. Unfortunately there are not many options in the Downtown Boston area that are easily accessible for working individuals. Luckily I came across Japanese Language Class Boston and decided to give it a try. I am now in my second year here and still plan on taking as many lessons as I can. There is a lot to learn and the instructors here have so much to offer and are very patient. They do want to make sure that you are getting the most out of the lessons and it shows in the way that they plan their curriculum. You will be asked what you want to learn in the lessons. Jump at the chance and let them know. You won't regret it. That said, no matter what skill level you're at or what industrial background you're from, there is bound to be a class here that is right for you. I am learning for personal interest, some are learning for business purposes. Group lessons available on most days of the week so you will be able to make it to one or two of the classes. Private lessons are also available. I definitely recommend starting your Japanese learning experience here!

I took a test with Bill Rehill back in 2018, and I failed it. I thought I deserved my license then,…read morebecause I thought I should already have a license at 18, all the kids I went to school with did. Except I failed 3 more tests after that, the other 3 being at official RMV locations, and aside from the last one they were all right about me. I was missing stop signs, making weird lefts, messing up my parallel parking etc. I took my test again today with Bill Rehill, and after waiting for so long, I finally got it. My time taking the test was super pleasant, my examiner (who I unfortunately failed to catch the name of) was super friendly and encouraging, and Bill was having a grand time in the back making jokes and easing the tension of the test. Finally, I have to give my graces to Kevin, who not only helped me this time on fixing my left turns and minor mistakes I would have made, but had actually given me my lessons back in 2018 that taught me the fundamentals of driving that I use so well today to drive. And the best part of all of this? Both Kevin and Bill remembered me, and were happy to see me pass. Kevin and I even caught up about what had happened in our lives since the last time I was there. If anyone were ever to find themself in the position I was in, lacking in a car that would work for a traditional road test, and not able to afford the 600+ for standard TDA lessons, I wouldn't just recommend you take it here, I'd urge you to. Thanks again guys, I wouldn't have gotten here without your help.

Bill did an awesome job with the practice run In order to prepare me for the road test. Would…read morehighly recommend. Goes over exactly what the RMV test administrators are looking for with lots of detail. If you can nail what he teaches you during the practice run, you'll knock it out of the park during the road test. Thank you Bill!

Creative Learning Academy in Harvard is an exceptional educational program for children. The…read moreteachers are compassionate, attentive, and highly supportive. My daughter looks forward to attending school everyday! There is such a wonderful, loving, and caring atmosphere there. We love CLA Harvard!!

Very cool and knowledgeable instructors made sure I understood all content before taking my test…read morewitch I passed ....and will be returning to take on more certifications

In my profession, and particularly as a graduate student, I work closely with a lot of native…read moreChinese speakers. Even my advisor is Chinese. At the place I work here in Boston, the majority of my group is native Chinese or Chinese American, including one of my bosses. Thus, I decided that it was about time that I learn how to speak Mandarin, so that I could understand better the language and culture of my fellow students and co-workers, and so that I could help those who have difficulty or are reluctant to speak in English. I looked at the Boston Language Institute, but their high prices suggested I look elsewhere. Thanks to Lauren S.'s review, I found this place, the Chinese Institute of Language and Arts. Their prices are more than reasonable - I paid $220 for 20 hours of class in beginning Mandarin, as well as the workbook and CDs. The owner/manager, Peter, is very friendly and welcoming. Classes are amazingly small - I think the most I saw from any one class was 5, and my average was about 3. This means that you get plenty of individual attention and practice with the language, including drills on character recognition, help with pronunciation of words and tones, and conversation practice. The teachers are typically native Chinese or Chinese American college students or recent graduates, which is more than enough to teach beginning Chinese. They might not have tons of experience teaching, but they all seem to follow a general lesson plan, and they're quite willing to help with problems or questions you have. All in all, I think that going to CILA was a good move on my part, as it helped introduce me to the Chinese language and gave me some tools that I can use in everyday conversations with my fellow classmates and co-workers. While I need more practice (and indeed, practice outside of class helps a lot), I feel I'm sufficiently prepared to take on more studying of the language in attempts to become semi-fluent. I would definitely recommend classes here to anyone interested in learning Chinese.

Since traveling to China three years ago, I've become obsessed with all things China; I will read…read moreany related book or magazine article I can get my hands on. After a lovely breakup and many months spent shunning all my interests, I decided to finally get off my ass in late '08 and pursue two of my longer-lasting loves: learning and languages. I scoured the internet for a class offering Mandarin Chinese and found a couple of schools located in Chinatown that had decent prices compared to the go-to linguistic center in town, the Boston Language Institute, whose prices were more than double these other two places. The Chinese Language Institute offered a course breakdown with joining dates for new classes (limited to 6 people!) along with a prominent guarantee of satisfaction. A 10-week course, two hours a week, cost only $180, compared to the $450+ offered by BLI, so I warily but cheerfully submitted my interest online, promising to show up on the date of the first class, scheduled for 1/12/09. I dutifully showed up at 6pm that night but was informed that class began the next week (even though the website had not updated the schedule). I didn't consider this a big deal, so I came back the next week and enrolled with four other people in Beginning Mandarin. I forgot my checkbook that night, but they were really cool about it, saying I could pay them next week and letting me take the textbook and CDs for the class (these were not included in the online price; it added $30 to the total class fee). A little bit about the space-- it's a small area of a couple classrooms that are in, uh, dilapidated condition. This, I imagine, is probably quite unlike the BLI, which probably has gleaming whiteboards and spanking new desks. However, I cannot praise CIL enough. This is the kind of place where you get as much as you want out of the class-- you're not there to pay to have a teacher clap their hands and hand you a fancy certificate at the end of the class. You're there because you want to be there, and the teachers will give you two hours of their best work each week. The first night I had a different teacher than the one I have now-- she was very good, but the teacher I've had since the second night is amazing. She is firmer than the first girl and throws in so many different teaching activities in two hours that I'm really impressed (I work in textbook publishing so I know a little bit about teaching styles). We sometimes sing songs, work off picture charts, practice conversation with each other... in terms of the environment, it's bare bones essentials, but Wen Laoshi (Teacher Wen) has taught me a hell of a lot in only a few weeks. She sends us emails in Chinese and English with song attachments and is always fetching us tea on breaks. She's smart and makes the class challenging and enjoyable at the same time. In short, I love CIL and I am very glad I signed up for a class. If you want a language class that has an official syllabus and nice classrooms, then this isn't the place for you. But if you want to learn Mandarin or Cantonese in a supportive, engaging environment, then CIL is your best bet. Cheap classes, fantastic instruction-- one of the best things I've found in Boston. Wo hen mang. Zaijian!