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!

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!

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.

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.

There are lots of social activities for students, nice people around and so many nations! Lessons…read moreare split to three parts, 1.5 each and teachers rotate. Mike and Kevin are fantastic teachers, Kelley was my another favorite but she left :( Prices are good and we can pay by instalments. There are talks that Solex may increase tuition (currently, its $480 a month including books) but it will not effect old students, fingers crossed. Oh yes, they just bought new furniture and comps, it looks soooo nice. Hope we will get a coffee machine on the 4th fooor too.

Solex its very good school for many reasons first and foremost most of the students are…read moreinternational students and someone from different country could feel there very comfortable. All the instructors are very qualified and very friendly the school is located in the middle of downtown so the students can go for lunch to me millenium Park and enjoy all the things the city of Chicago has to offer .

I've been taking lessons here and Johanna is so friendly! The team really wants to help you grow…read moreand learn and they're very accommodating. Highly recommend checking them out and booking! Such a nice group of people

I submitted an online form for more information and did not hear back. Upon calling to confirm that…read moremy form was received, I was told that I had not received a response because they were not currently offering the language that I wanted...glad that I called so that I could at least search for another provider. Not a good experience. Had I been seeking a more common language, my interactions *may* have been better, but this was a clear message of "We wouldn't get any money out of you, so we didn't bother to respond." The person on the phone was polite, which is why I gave two stars.

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.

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!

My 3 boys attended until they aged out. We have had excellent experiences with this school and even…read morejoined the church. The curriculum is excellent and my sons were well advanced in both Reading and Math once they joined the public school. I wish they would educate up into high school.

My daughter went here for about a year until I was no longer working. She loved it. They treated…read moreher like family. She was really happy, made a lot of friends, and the teachers loved her and she them. She still misses her teachers and friends. They had a great curriculum, a great place to exercise, and were very affordable. The one thing I wish is that they would have challenged her a little more. They don't have anything for kids who are ahead and could use a challenge.