I came to California Language Academy - Los Angeles in the hopes of finding a Portuguese professor that would be able to help me with my accent. Having family roots in both Portugal and Brazil, the development of my Portuguese accent proved to be very interesting to say the least. I was also planning a permanent move to Brazil in the future (now only 4 days away) and I wanted to make sure that I was prepared language wise. In my experience, Portuguese is not a language that is in high demand in Los Angeles, especially compared to other foreign languages such as Spanish. California Language Academy - Los Angeles was the closest language school to my house that offered Portuguese classes, so I decided to give them a shot. Never attending a language school prior to this, I did not know what to expect. The first day I walk in, I was greeted by one of the coolest people that I'd ever met. Jessie Hill gave me a tour of the classrooms and broke down what I should expect if I decide to continue and actually do the program. As I said before, Portuguese isn't in too high demand, so I expected the only option for me would be private lessons. I chose the 10 class package and attended my private lessons every Wednesday night for one hour. My professor, Krista Heinrich, is the only teacher that anyone would ever need if wanting to learn Portuguese or English. She goes above and beyond what it means to teach. Her passion is making sure that the student is given exactly what he/she needs to grow. Saying that I was fortunate to have met her would be an understatement. Now that my class has been completed, I am still in close contact with Krista and her family! Krista is a true friend and an amazing professor who anyone would be lucky to have. The bottom line is this: the California Language Academy - Los Angeles is for everyone! This is a school whose staff has a strong passion for languages and an even stronger passion for teaching. Alissa and Ari Olgun truly are the sweetest people one could ever meet and are individuals one would aspire to be like. Jessie even hooked me up with Diego Ribeiro, Director of Recruitment and from Brazil, who has become such a cool friend. Whether it was talking about life abroad with Janine Krause before my class every Wednesday over a cup of coffee or losing track of time with Krista because we were having so much fun, I was extremely fortunate to have had this experience. California Language Academy is home. read more

California Language Academy (CLA) is a reputable institution known for its comprehensive language programs. With a focus on immersive learning experiences, CLA offers a variety of courses tailored to individual needs, whether for academic, professional, or personal enrichment purposes. Students praise its dedicated faculty, engaging curriculum, and vibrant learning environment. With campuses in Los Angeles and San Diego, CLA provides students with access to diverse cultural experiences while mastering the English language. Overall, California Language Academy stands out as a top choice for those seeking quality language education in California. read more

I was taking an English course for 5 weeks at this school and can highly recommend this school! The owner Alissa is a great person who is trying to do the best for each student and she's able to customise lessons to fit your needs. The school is quite small so every class/group has around 4 students. Some of the teachers are highly experienced and educated and they are great for advanced and upper intermediate levels, they also have have teachers for the beginners and lower intermediate. The pricing is reasonable. That's why the school is good for almost everyone! read more

I studied at this school for more than six months and it is really good! It has a great group of teachers and workers, they are very friendly and useful to learn English. Before i couldn't write this review, but with their help, now i can write, listen and speak English! Also, it is not a boring school like others. Sometimes we went out for breakfast or lunch, and there we practiced our speaking skill. Classes were funny, too. If you really want to learn English very good and in a funny way, this is the best place for you! read more

The school is amazing, they are very friendly and treat us like a family.The teachers can give you more attention because it's not allowed so many students per class. Furthermore the school can focus in your problem and help you. A escola é incrível, eles são muito simpáticos e nos tratar como uma família. Os professores podem dar-lhe mais atenção, pois não é permitido tantos alunos por turma. Além disso, a escola pode se concentrar em seu problema e ajudá-lo. read more

I studied English in this school during 6 weeks. Before I went to California ESL Language Academy i had a goal to improve my listening and speaking skills in short time. I compared the various english schools and chose this one because there is a small groups in class rooms and teachers have enough time to speak with each student. All teachers is very experienced and they realy helped me to reach my goal. I chose right English school and met new friends. read more

This school is awesome, it has a family atmosphere, the classes are more focus in quality only allowing 4-5 students per classroom usually so you can learn better, teachers are very professional, I had a lot of classes with Virginia who i loved as a teacher and had a lot of fun with her. I enjoyed the good atmosphere and the dedication of everyone there thanks to Alissa, Janine, Herriot, Pete, Abrazos read more

My daughter attends CLA and it's an amazing school!!, she is taking Portuguese Classes with Fernanda she is an excellent teacher and a great person! Everyone is so kind and the teachers are very professionals, I really appreciate their time and dedication towards my daughter and I recommend it for all. Thank you so much, Alissa, Ari, Fernanda, Janine. read more

California ESL is a school with a family atmosphere where the teachers and the staff are very friendly!! The lessons are well-organized and I learned a lot (grammar, speaking and vocabulary) in a great atmosphere! Harriet is a great teacher, very funny! :) And there are also Spanish, German, Russian, .. lessons! Wonderful school with amazing people! read more

This language school is awesome!!! I had ESL classes in 2 months. Everything is perfect! Teachers are very professional and polite! Every class is interesting, funny and of course beneficial!!! If you'd like to pick up your English skills - choose this school!!! You'll find new friends from another countries and will have a lot of cool activities!!! read more

If you want learn or improve English, you should go to this school:))! Various forms and methods of teaching! Very good tutorials! Great teachers:))! And that is very important - the atmosphere is very friendly! All of this gives a great result! 8 weeks of my English course passed quickly, but this time was very useful and interesting for me. read more

I studied at California ESL for 6 weeks (morning classes). I liked the classes and the staff. My teacher Virgina tried to combine fun and education and it worked mostly! I liked that we didn't just study in the classroom. We watched movies and went to a supermarket to learn names of vegetables and food. :) read more

Excellent place to improve english skills and learn the language at professional level. I have taken their business english classes and they have a great program that has helped me a lot. Now i feel very confident with my language skills and it helps a lot in the improvment of my business. read more

This is a school that gives individual attention to students, is professional, current and fun. They combine an educational environment with a warm family atmosphere so students are comfortable and able to dive in and learn. read more