My 21 months old toddler attends Spanish classes at Language Adventures. Owners and teachers are…read moregreat. The facility and location are very convenient. We used to attend Language Stars which recently closed its business. We felt lost when this happened. Fortunately, we found this amazing place. We are very happy and highly recommend it. If you are looking for a language school for your children, you found it!

My 5 year old has been attending Language Adventures since it opened. The owners and teachers are…read morefriendly and caring, and very dedicated to the mission of the school. Teachers are native speakers of the language they are teaching and teach through lots of play, which means that not only do the kids have fun learning, but they easily make friends with their peers in class. Highly recommend if you are looking to expose your child early to a second (or third) language. People learn new languages best when exposed before age 6.

This is a language school in the greater Chicago area is family owned and operated. They are…read morerelatively new and currently offer Spanish, Mandarin, Italian, French, Polish as well as coding classes. Classes are grouped based on age and run approx 1.5 hours. My son currently takes Spanish classes by a a native speaker and while he is in class, I am able to set up shop and do some work. It's conveniently located so you can also do "drop-off's" and run errands. The staff is great, I highly recommend them if you are interested in having your child learn multiple languages.

My son started virtual online classes this summer during covid. His teacher is a native Spanish…read morespeaker; she is engaging, patient and kind with the children. My son went from not being able to speak or understand any Spanish to currently speaking sentences. Wonderful academy!

The quality of instruction was high and the staff was very friendly. They were able to accommodate…read moremy professional schedule and worked with me to personalize my classes. As a former Spanish tutor myself, I can vouch for the quality of instruction. Why would a former Spanish tutor need lessons? Well, I was taking a new job that required a heavy amount of Spanish, which meant that I needed to knock off the rust and rebuild my confidence. The staff at Spanish Language Center in Palatine customized my private lessons to business situations (i.e., stock market, marketing, sales, and general business language, etc.). I was also able to join a small group class and brush up on my basic vocabulary and subjunctive tense. When I got tired of talking about business in Spanish, my instructor brought in lessons about other things that were interesting or I could talk about at a cocktail party -- for example, wine. Overall, would highly recommend.

5 stars! I cannot say enough good things about this class. I lived abroad in Spain 7 years ago and…read morewas fluent. Unfortunately, I lost most of it with time. Within 3 weeks, Jorge has me feeling like I'm back where I used to be. He answers all my questions and makes me feel comfortable speaking with him. I can already hold conversations with native speakers for longer. I will be coming back after this class ends to go further. Thank you, Spanish LLC!

I have taken two of Elena's classes (Beginner One and Beginner Two). As someone who never studied…read moreSpanish in school and came in with nearly no Spanish language experience - aside from a few hours spent on Duolingo - I learned so much and left both B1 and B2 with confidence in my Spanish speaking skills. Elena is an amazing instructor. She keeps the content engaging, easy to follow/understand, and fun. The setup of the class is conversation based, so you're constantly speaking with your classmates and putting the learnings into practice. I would recommend Elena's classes to anyone in Chicago looking to learn a new language. I never felt like I'd be able to learn a new language as an adult - but Elena makes it exciting and enjoyable. I can't wait to continue taking her classes this summer!

Loved this experience! It takes you out of your normal routine and adds a little education to your…read moreschedule. The classes are in the back of Club Lucky in Wicker. Elena is a fun teacher and everyone who took the class was a good time. People get martinis and beers prior to class. She gives homework after each class, so I would say make sure your schedule allows a little extra time to make it well worth it. I recommend it!

Store was closed when I went today around 3:30PM. Calling did not go through. Emailed 2 weeks ago…read morefor french classes and never got back a response. Waited 10 mins and knocked the door as well, no response.Why bother keeping the store open at all? Will remove the review if I hear back.

When I first started studying French at other schools upon retirement, the reading came fairly…read moreeasily, but speaking was terrifying. So I decided that I would just learn to read French. All that changed when I started working in conversation groups with "Prof. Jacques". His way of teaching is warm and welcoming, and his close attention to what you are saying allows you to "think in French" without worrying about making mistakes. When it comes to helping you learn the nuances of the language, he remembers little things that you say and brings up later the ways that a native speaker would have put it. If I hadn't met Jacques, I never would have reached the level I have now, which is what in the French system is around "high B-2" or "low C-1". I'll always be grateful for my time working with him.

My children have been coming to Language Stars for the last ten years! The Deerfield location is…read morethe best we have experienced! The center director is amazing and very responsive! My children have learned a lot of their second language skills here, and the instruction is top-notch! We will continue coming to Language Stars and highly recommend it to all!

In my opinion Sea English Academy offers the best TESOL program and after you receive your…read morecertification, provide you with genuine career opportunities for teaching English as a second language internationally and locally. I especially like the friendly staff, always finding ways to help their students succeed outside the classroom by providing students networking opportunities with local businesses and community leaders.

From the owner: Sea English Academy provides English courses for students of all levels of English proficiency…read more Classes range from beginner to advanced, with a focus on teaching the communicative skills of speaking and listening as well as reading, writing and grammar. This course is for students interested in improving their English in a wider, general context, whether it is for their career, travel or social activities. Students work as individuals, small groups or as a whole class on a range of activities to encourage, develop and enhance their language learning experience. On the day of enrollment, students are given a detailed placement test to assess their level of English and ensure they are enrolled in the appropriate class. Students are assessed throughout the course of their study to monitor their progress.

The teachers and the owners are the real star. They are a family owned business that really cares…read more I am not sure about the other people doing reviews because I have not experienced that at all. I do know that there are children out there not being reared right by parent's and no on can correct that, only seeing the child 40 hours a week. My child has florist at Children 2 languages. My child can read and has been since she was 4 years old with her great teachers, half the parents I know in public school can't say the same In kindergarten. Over the years of my child in their capable hands knows advance mathematics on a level up. In addition to learning 2 languages Spanish and French being able to hold a conversation with introduction a new experience.

This school is the best! I would not trust my child with anyone else. In the year that my son has…read morebeen here, he has advanced so much. The teachers are very serious about learning, and provide a very loving, nurturing environment. My three year old will be beyond prepared for grade school thanks to children's second language academy.

We came here for an event about poetry in various languages by Chicago-based poets and translators…read more We used to come years ago (pre-pandemic) to watch movies, or listen to book reviews. We speak NO German but it was always a nice space to visit. We never joined to study the language or take classes but we definitely want to visit someday. The space is about how I remember it, and the presentation (we were kind of late) was good. The seating was not ideal. I was not able to see the subtitles for the readings (there were PowerPoint slides) so I sat in the very back on a sofa. I really blame myself for being too late to sit up front, not the institution. There was a wine reception following, with treats from local bakers as well as the Italian Cultural Institute. We chatted with a few people too. The view of Michigan Avenue from there is so great, even at night. I'd go back for another event, I do miss this place.

Once upon a time, I took German in High School. Over a decade later, I decided to rekindle my…read morerelationship with the language. There's a good chance that I may be going to Germany to teach English next year, so now is a good a time as any to take the class! I thought I would know a lot coming into the class (I barely tested into A1.2) but then I realized that there were already many things I didn't know or forgot. But the great thing about these classes is that you are thrown in and fully immersed in a certain theme of German speaking. ie, asking for directions, making a doctors appointment, telling time, etc. Unlike my HS German class, you don't necessarily learn "from the start" but take steps towards learning the language in a way that may be helpful in speaking and understanding. My last class is next week, but I've already signed up for the next level. The instructors seem to rotate and vary depending on skill level, but our teacher is simply the best! She's always high energy, positive, and makes the class engaging. I certainly hope she's the instructor for the next level! A great course at a great price. High recommendation.

Every month or two from what I have noticed they have a new exhibition featuring mostly artists…read morethat are residents of Park Ridge.In my opinion the prices of the pieces that I have seen are overpriced. I was made aware thru the newspaper that they have classes there for children and adults. The exhibition that is currently there features the works of children. The block that gallery is on is charming and I have always enjoyed visiting Park Ridge.

I recently took a digital photography class there and found it extremely helpful. It was taught by…read morea professional photographer. The class I took was just one night, but they also offer a multi-week course that I've heard is great and the prices are really reasonable. They seem to do a good job recruiting the best professional instructors they can find. My child isn't old enough yet for their kids' classes, but I know they have a huge following in the area. Their free gallery exhibits are pretty cool and vary from local artists to national. The current one is the work of a photographer from New York.