Excellent teachers! Great experience learning Italian with all teachers originally from Italy. The…read moreprocess includes a lot of discussion time so you start speaking from day 1.

I waited until finishing level A1 before reviewing the Italian courses offered at ItalCultura as…read morethe tiny classroom, Aula (room) 1, was starting to become alarmingly full. Now that I'm safely well ahead of you in my studies, I will invite you to join. (; As soon as you exit the elevator to the floor where the Italian Cultural Institute is housed, you are transported. The instructors are all Italian, and there is often a cultural program going on on the floor during the evening classes, so you are immersed in Italian culture. I was hesitant to take night classes as I'm usually pooped after work, but this fear was abandoned on day one of class A1-1. Classes are taught in Italian, and the instructors are masters of judging exactly when to switch to English and when to switch back. You may not catch every word, and this can be intimidating at first, but it's astounding how quickly your ear adjusts. The classes are challenging and engaging, and Silvia is one of the best instructors I've ever had. This is coming from a life-long student. The staff is friendly and helpful, and I cannot describe to you the infectious energy you will experience and share with your fellow students and instructors at this extraordinary institution. Originally I'd wanted to learn enough Italian to converse adequately during my travels. Now I'm inspired to try and become fluent enough to be able to read Umberto Eco in his native language.

Very good teacher is very nice and they teach very well. It is a very nice atmosphere and you've…read morelearned a ton there's also good front desk and helpers

1. they never answer their phones and never return messages left on voicemail. IVR phone system…read moredoesn't work - "to speak to an agent, press 1 at any time" does nothing. Thus, all transactions need to be done in person in downtown Chicago. 2. teachers only teach Castilian Spanish including conjugations that are not used in the US. 3. teachers talk too fast even when you ask them to slow down. if I could follow spanish speech at normal speed I wouldn't need lessons. 4. would not recommend.

I love alliance . And I've been coming here for events since the early 2012s. I also enjoy their…read moreFrench cafe which is always a great way to practice spoken French. Today I was here all day for the bastille day celebration ( day and night! ) Day time was more family friendly with face painting , word puzzles, cookie/ muffin decoration. There was a crepe stand with delicious sweet and savory crepes being made by chefs from top French restaurants in Chicago. Night time was an adult crowd with a converted dance floor. Grey goose cocktails and delicious offerings from various restaurants:) My favorite part was probably the raffle! I took home some awesome prizes!

Wonderful place to learn French and connect with other Francophiles. A wide variety of courses for…read moreall levels to choose from.

A friend invited me to a free screening of an Italian film during the week and I have been working…read moreon being more Italian. Definitely get on their mailing list and check out their cultural events. For all those Italians (or those who wish they were) looking to do more interesting things with their lives, check out Instituto! After the screening, my friend bumped into her instructor and had a chat about her travels to the motherland. Being the bad Italian I am, I wasn't able to pick out any of the 5 words I know, but love that the instructors also support events outside of the classroom.

I waited until finishing level A1 before reviewing the Italian courses offered at ItalCultura as…read morethe tiny classroom, Aula (room) 1, was starting to become alarmingly full. Now that I'm safely well ahead of you in my studies, I will invite you to join. (; As soon as you exit the elevator to the floor where the Italian Cultural Institute is housed, you are transported. The instructors are all Italian, and there is often a cultural program going on on the floor during the evening classes, so you are immersed in Italian culture. I was hesitant to take night classes as I'm usually pooped after work, but this fear was abandoned on day one of class A1-1. Classes are taught in Italian, and the instructors are masters of judging exactly when to switch to English and when to switch back. You may not catch every word, and this can be intimidating at first, but it's astounding how quickly your ear adjusts. The classes are challenging and engaging, and Silvia is one of the best instructors I've ever had. This is coming from a life-long student. The staff is friendly and helpful, and I cannot describe to you the infectious energy you will experience and share with your fellow students and instructors at this extraordinary institution. Originally I'd wanted to learn enough Italian to converse adequately during my travels. Now I'm inspired to try and become fluent enough to be able to read Umberto Eco in his native language.

We paid for 4 lessons. We had 3 great lessons and paid for 8 more. Jeanette became ill and…read moreshortened the next lesson and has canceled 6 more. She refuses to give me a refund of the $299 I paid. I have offered to pay again when we resume lessons - which is still unknown given her health. I have a credit with her company with NO SERVICES. We have sent he well wishes and prayed for her health but my son needs to learn French. She is inflexible and unethical.

The way they get you in the door is is a little misleading (just speaking honestly) BUT... the…read morethings they have taught my child are PRICELESS. My son Absolutely loves this Academy! It has given my son the confidence EVERY kid should have! He can speak publicly with no reservation and he has become very pose. He even carries himself differently. The staff are all very professional and welcoming and really seem to have a passion for the business. ANDREA, in particular has worked with my son and her words alone have motivated him to pursue his dream even more!

My daughter has been attending IPAA Chicago since September. She really likes it and has learned a…read morelot from the class. A good stepping stone for those starting out in the business. As they provide contacts for photo shoots and agents as well as basic stage training for runway walks and auditions. As a parent we have to remember that you get out what you put in. This may also include working with the child at home. since all of us have high expectations for our little ones we often forget others do too and it takes a lot of work and it's not instant fame fortune. The piece of advice I would give is to stay in constant communication with the school especially if your child is young. Not all key information is provided by phone or email and. Sometimes my little one could not remember key details.

Jed has been a wonderful teacher to me throughout the 6 months I have been learning bass. As a…read morebeginner, he has been patient, kind and encouraging during this process. I have seen a lot of improvements in my playing and would recommend him to anyone that wants to learn bass guitar.

This is a review of the Thorne auditorium, which was opened up for several lectures in the Chicago…read moreHumanities festival. Not too conveniently located for the general public is the only concern, but once you get there it is a nice intimate space that allows you close access to the presenters. The sounds system is well balanced and the sightlines are great, this would work well as a classroom and as a public space