Laura is a wonderful and amazing teacher! I am an elementary school teacher; I decided to take…read moreSpanish classes with Laura because I wanted to be able to communicate effectively with my students' parents at school. I took three years of Spanish in high school but didn't continue my studies after high school. Due to not studying Spanish for several years, I lost many foundational skills as well as my confidence in conversational speaking. Prior to the lessons, I was only able to speak several words and phrases, but now I'm able to have a basic conversation. After taking several sessions with Laura I have gained confidence with basic conversational skills in Spanish. The weekly Skype classes worked perfect with my schedule. She is very accommodating and flexible when it comes to scheduling classes. The classes are full immersion; she encourages you to only speak Spanish throughout the entire session. The classes and homework were tailored to my individual needs as a student. Laura is extremely patient and makes each class challenging yet engaging. I highly recommend her services!

I've been taking remote lessons with Laura for 1 year and in that time I've been able to…read moresignificantly advance Spanish language skills. I can now converse fluently in everyday scenarios, and I have an intermediate business vocabulary with an 80% comprehension of my Spanish-speaking professional colleagues (enough to ask the right questions!). I run an international tech start-up that requires frequent travel to Mexico City. I wanted to build on the four years of Spanish I took high school so that I could get around the city while traveling, as well as communicate more effectively with the staff and vendors that were not fluent in English. My work hours tended to be long and unpredictable, so the Skype sessions with Laura were actually a huge selling point for me - I don't think I could have improved my Spanish any other way as physical classroom lessons were out of the question for me. Because I wasn't practicing Spanish regularly, I was VERY rusty. Prior to my first lesson, Laura gave me a placement test so she could assess where I should begin. Every session is 100% Spanish, so I wasn't sure how we were going to pull this off. I am not going to lie - my Spanish was stilted, jarring and filled with "umm" and "hmm" during the first lesson, almost like I never learned a thing in school! Rest assured, Laura was an intuitive instructor and adapted the topics to help me feel more comfortable in the first couple of sessions. During lessons, we used the Skype chat function to help translate or conjugate words I needed to learn, so that was very useful - and I was able to go back and review her feedback afterward. While Skype has been a great communication tool, it only works because there's a seasoned educator behind it. One of Laura's strengths is her ability to adapt and contextualize the lessons to my specific needs. The first couple of months I had homework prior to each lesson, which refreshed me on the basics. Later, the lessons became more conversational and we ran through some business related topics so I could learn vocabulary I was most likely to use. After 3 weeks, I stopped stumbling over my words; after 3 months, I was able to travel solo in Mexico without a lick of English; after 6 months, I was able to understand about 50% of professional Spanish speakers; and after 1 year, I read, write, and speak Spanish daily - informally and professionally. My Spanish is not always perfect, but it's very good and I feel confident speaking to others. I'm still taking lessons to keep improving. I've recommended Laura to other friends and peers because she's helped me so much. If you are serious about learning, give a few lessons a try. Si está considerando las lecciones de Laura, no lo dude. En un mes regrese y lea esta reseña y le prometo que estará de acuerdo conmigo. Buena suerte!

Emanuela was a greatt. Very clear and organized. As well As…read morepatient and direct . I was already able to speak basic conversation after a short while. I would recommend her to anyone. She is great. And very fun. She makes the lessons fun and not too heavy but maintains the task at hand. Thank you Emanuela. U have been awesome

I am happy to recommend Emanuela as private tutor. Emanuela is an excellent and professional tutor…read moreof the Italian culture and language, supporting my lofty learning goals yet realistic in her approach to teaching; "Piano! Piano!". Separated by 2,000 miles and 4 states, our lessons are done online, and it is so convenient! She is always sensitive to my busy schedule and is prepared for each lesson. She amazingly remembers all of my areas with which I struggle and we work on these areas until well mastered. She is tough on me when I slack, and she celebrates when I succeed. In each lesson, we review and then she challenges with new material. Our lessons are always fun, enjoyable and conversational. The time flies! More importantly, she pushes me to learn the material better and faster. I look forward to advancing in the language with her help.

As a busy westside executive who wanted to polish and improve his french writing and speaking…read more skills but didn't have a lot of time to do so, I tried a number of courses and tutors here in town including the Alliance Francaise, Berlitz and several of the various individuals who advertise on Craigslist and elsewhere. It was such a relief to find Rachel and J'Adore le Francais. I was looking for someone who was a native french speaker (not all of the tutors out there are), highly professional, well educated and who could customize lesson plans and learning approaches suitable for me and my particular needs, and that's exactly what I found with her. Plus the program was a great value from a cost perspective (Berlitz is really expensive....). She worked with my busy schedule and I gained additional fluency and competency rather quickly. I highly recommend J'Adore le Francais.

Jennifer is a very dedicated, intelligent and professional educator who puts her heart and soul…read moreinto her tutorial work. She truly cares about each individual student and strives to help them improve on their language skills. She is kind, friendly and works hard to prepare individualized lessons so each student will achieve success. Her sessions are either in person or on ZOOM whereby parents of young children are involved in the learning process. I applaud and highly recommend her for anyone who desires to improve their speech and Engligh Language skills.

Jennifer is an excellent English instructor. At our introductory meeting, she listened to my…read moreobjectives for improving my English, while gaining an understanding of my skill level. She then outlined her primary teaching methods, which she tailored to accommodate my needs. The sessions included a variety of reading, writing, speaking and listening activities that helped make them fun and productive. She is very patient, and provided constant positive reinforcement to me throughout our sessions. She is very friendly, well organized and professional. While attending group English courses in the past was helpful, my English skills have progressed much faster with Jennifer's one on one instruction. I now have much more confidence with the English language. Thank you very much Jennifer!

We absolutely love Spanish in Action! We started attending the Mommy & Me classes when my daughter…read morewas younger, and she had such a wonderful experience that we recently moved up to the 4-year-old level. Maria, the owner, is fantastic and has created a warm, welcoming environment for children and families. The teachers, Luis and Alba, are amazing. They have a special gift for teaching young children and keeping them engaged while making learning Spanish fun and interactive. My daughter always looks forward to class. I highly recommend Spanish in Action to any family looking for a fun and effective way to introduce their children to Spanish!

If you are looking for a great interactive experience for your child whatever age, I highly…read morerecommend Spanish in Action. For myself, my young teens were not getting the fully rounded Spanish instruction at their middle school and Spanish in Action provided us with a teacher resident in Argentina (via zoom). The once per week class was conducted entirely in Spanish, very immersive and very much supplementing what was missing in traditional Spanish instruction in public schools. They have many in person classes also. They are very responsive and provide very good instruction and feedback. This is the missing link you have been looking for in your child's Spanish journey I believe. It was for us. Thank you Natalia.

I highly recommend LA English Academy & Tutoring Center. Juliet is a high skilled and great…read moreexperienced teacher. She is really great. My wife is learning English from her twice a week. When we came to LA, my wife couldn't speak english at all. But when she started studying, her english is improving so fast. It's amazing. Now she had a confident a little bit. If you want to study English you should think to learn from Juliet. Thanks Juliet!

Juliet is the best teacher! She is very organized, friendly and patient. I learned so much from…read moreher, so I would recommend anyone wanting to improve their English to call.

We are very thankful to have found the LA Spanish School. We are a bilingual household (English and…read moreTurkish) and though it would good for our 3 year old son to start learning Spanish at an early age. Living in a very diverse and multicultural city we understand that our kids need to be equipped with the linguistic and cultural skills for their future. Learning another language is only possible through fully immersion so we were seeking immersive Spanish preschools when we came across LA Spanish School. We fell in love with the school's fully immersive curriculum, fantastic teachers Diana & Mirella and the facility. I cannot express enough how delighted we are with the Spanish immersive preschool program at LA Spanish School. Our son attends the 5 day preschool program. One of the standout features is the dedicated and passionate team of educators who make learning a joyous experience for the little ones. From the moment our child stepped through the doors, -and this was the first time he enrolled in any childcare program- he had a great connection with both teachers. Maestra Diana and Mirella are such sweet, caring and well equipped professionals, it is impossible not to notice how amazing they are with all children. Maestra Diana and Mirella's expertise provide an enriching learning environment. They seamlessly integrate language acquisition into every aspect of the curriculum, ensuring that children are not only exposed to Spanish but also engaged in meaningful and age-appropriate activities. They are very patient nurturing, and skilled in creating a warm and inclusive atmosphere. I noticed how my son quickly learned Spanish words even by the end of his first week! He has been attending the school since fall and is now understanding all the commands, basic words, descriptions etc. Our child comes home excitedly sharing new words, phrases, and songs learned in class. He is very proud to learn another language that neither myself or my husband speaks. He is now teaching us Spanish! This makes us confident in the program's ability to instill a love for the language. Beyond language acquisition, we appreciate the emphasis on cultural exposure. The program incorporates celebrations, traditions, and customs from Spanish-speaking regions, giving our child a broader understanding of the world. This cultural integration fosters a global perspective and instills values of diversity and inclusivity. For example, we celebrated Dia De Los Muertos, Lanterns Night and attended their puppet show at a local park. The teacher go above and beyond to introduce aspects of the culture. The school also has a small community garden which enables the ones ones to be in the outdoors and connect with nature. Our son's favorite time in school is when they go to the 'jardin' to take care of herbs which teacher Diana so generously shares with parents and 'projecto' time where they do art projects. The school also teaches independence and social skills. For example my son learned to put on his shoes, wash his hands, interact with other kids, share and all the important things a preschooler needs to know before heading off to kindergarten. Our son now has friends and both teachers are very patient and nurturing with the children in helping them acquire these social skills. I cannot recommend higher the LA Spanish School to all parents and would like to thank the City of Santa Monica for their support in this fantastic program. If you are looking for a well-rounded, culturally enriching, and academically stimulating immersive preschool experience for your child don't hesitate to register for LA Spanish School. Our family is grateful for the positive impact it has had on our child's early education, and we look forward to continued growth and success in this outstanding program. We love our school and our teachers. Thank you Maestra Diana, Mirella and the City of Santa Monica.

One of the hidden gems in LA for infants, toddlers, and children of all ages to learn spanish. The…read moremain instructor is Diana, who is exceedingly patient and good with children. She has a gift for connecting with the littlest ones. The mommy, daddy, and baby class as well as the toddler classes are filled with spanish language, play, gardening, and education. You might not think that once a week for a 1 or 2 year old would yield any measurable results, but kids that young have started singing in spanish and saying words in spanish. Cannot recommend this school or the Diana highly enough.

I studied 6 months with Gabriella and I can tell I am intermediate now, I can speak and understand…read morePortuguese. She is always bringing different activities and focus on my individual necessities. I highly recommend taking classes with her.