was adopted from Costa Rica at birth and raised for most of my life in Minnesota. Growing in a…read morepredominantly white community and raised by white patents family; I had no real connections to my heritage, cultural or background. Learning to speak Spanish has been a lifelong dream to help provide that connection to my story of origin. After visiting my country of origin this past year, the determination to learn became even more prevalent. I had taken Spanish in high school but wanted to find a program that could provide a more meaningful experience. I have tried all kinds of learning programs over the years including- Rosetta Stone, app-based learning systems like Duolingo and Babel; I even did community education classes, and while all were good in their own right, that connection of culture, and community was the missing piece. I found Luis and Rojas Spanish doing a local search, and it's been an incredible experience. Luis' unique approach to instruction combines small group learning, real-life conversational lessons, and a welcoming snd no-pressure space for learning Spanish. The Rojas program creates a welcoming environment for learners at all levels. You can join in-person classes or participate online. Each week his guided and immerse lessons helps increase confidence in speaking, writing and comprehension. I absolutely recommend Rojas!

I have been searching for a local spanish language school that focuses on conversation vs grammar…read more I found Rojas on line and couldn't be happier. The school is on line during the pandemic and there are multiple classes during the week. This is exactly what I have been looking for. If you want to learn Spanish in a welcoming environment and are nervous about jumping in or sounding stupid Rojas is the school for you!

Came to the German American Institute tofay for the Christmas in Germany event. The mansion is…read morelovely! And they some pretty decorations up for the holiday. The event itself was just okay. The focus was more on the vendors than the mansion and holiday spirit. I'd like to come back another to see what else the Institute has to offer.

Deutsche Tage (German Days) this weekend! Free music and fun! Learn to polka! Have a Paulander…read moreBier from Germany! Lots of vendors & foods available! Wunderbar!

Great camp for language summer camp immersion for age 7 to 17. Great experience for our kids.read more

I have a mixed review. The camp was fantastic for my son last year. The new registration system,…read morehowever, has serious flaws. Two months ago when I registered for camp for this summer, I thought everything was set. However, I just found out that the registration system lets you register for CLOSED sessions. You go all the way through the system and you have just registered for a CLOSED session. You even get a confirmation email (ok, I didn't read line 12 of the confirmation email where it says "waitlist" for status - I just read the top that let's you know you successfully completed registration). Getting your children's summer plans set is a huge task for parents. Sending your kid to a camp that's a four hour plane ride is a big leap. If you can't trust the administrative and operations side of a camp to do things right, how can you feel good about the rest of the experience.

Nice enough to set up at my daughters school but completely unable to return phone calls and emails…read moreabout scheduling and not just my calls and emails but the other class parents as well. We are lucky to live in a diverse city where language tutors are not that hard to find.

From the owner: Language Sprout envisions a Minnesota in which every child is equipped with multilingualism. To…read morethis end, we strive to provide quality foreign language instruction to all ages, with a focus on our youngest learners. In our age of increasing globalization, we believe that fluency in a second language is invaluable and that it is never too early for our kids to start developing their multilingual skills. In fact, our capacity to learn new languages lessens as we age. As such, we aim to serve a niche that is often ignored--younger foreign language learners--because they have incredible potential to gain fluency and are preparing to enter a world in which doing so is more critical than ever.

The Minneapolis Community Ed. program is one of the oldest (if not the oldest) program in the…read morecountry. They've had 40 years to work the kinks out, and it shows. The huge catalog has brief descriptions of the classes and you can find out about the teachers online. Like Jillian C. says, they have everything: sushi rolling demonstrations, ashtanga yoga, money-management, kids programs, watercolor painting and Facebook lessons (Dad would benefit). Years of school have conditioned me into thinking that September is the start of the year, even now, quite a few years after graduation. Point is, I make my "resolutions" in September. Last year I resolved to learn to play the guitar and speak French. I did both for less than $100 with Community Ed.! [cue infomercial] I highly recommend Beginning Guitar with Chris. For less than $40, I had ten practically one-one-one lessons with a great teacher. He even gave us an extra week! When the class was over, I was able to keep practicing using his packet and handouts fairly easily. I wouldn't say my French 1 class was as impressive because the teacher didn't get too creative. I didn't get a lot out of doing flashcards over and over and over again.

My love affair with Community Ed in the fine city of Minneapolis has only just begun. They offer…read moreeverything imaginable including art classes, fitness classes, how to make homemade soap, cooking, vegan cooking, how to manage your finances, how to operate a computer, foreign languages, writing, how to grow an herb garden in your kitchen...and so forth. Some classes are 8 weeks long, some are three hours in one evening. Take your pick! There truly is something for everyone. I've taken beginner Pilates and French 1 and can only say that I have been very, very pleasantly surprised. 8 weeks of French for less than $70 - &)#%!?!? (Oh, and 8 weeks of Pilates for $35, in case you were curious). I was worried that I would be getting what I paid for but was sorely mistaken. If you can deal with taking notes and not having a text book (who cracks them anyway?) the quality of the class so much more than makes up for the lack of supplies and materials. The instructors are fantastic and the class sizes small. To think I considered spending $400 on a French class somewhere else... Pilates is fantastic as well, and I've only heard good things about other yoga or dance classes. The spring catalogue is online now!

Abra Palabra offers Spanish classes for adults. The classes are small and welcoming.read more

We played games the whole time! Sorry but most students need alittle more structure than that! This…read morestuff costs alot of money we want our money's worth!

My main issue is that by pre-paying to learn a language (the only way Berlitz operates for in…read moreperson lessons), you have no recourse if the Berlitz method is not one that works for your adult learning style. I found the instructors highly professional and the facility nice. But at my age, literally from minute one, not having the ability to converse in my native language and ask questions not a fit. At all. I would encourage a prospective student who is not a corporate client, to ask if they can sign up for one or two classes to see if it's a fit. Again, the instructors and the method may work for some, but not for my style. I was frustrated and the instructors were too, I'll wager. It was a monstrous waste of my money and time. I found a private tutor who spent as much time as needed explaining in my language and repeating at a slower pace than Berlitz. I made huge strides in less time. Berlitz Method is not for all though they clearly believe it is.

Friendly and knowledgable staff, and professional teachers with tons of experience. After using…read morethe Berlitz Method of teaching, I will never go back to self-study or community ed classes. Really is the only way to truly learn and speak a foreign language!

Love, love, love!! Came here with my granddaughters during Grandma's week with the girls and we…read morewere blown away! The play area is fantastic, and the staff were all so kind - the food was delicious too!

Absolutely love, LOVE this place! We had my daughter's second birthday party here a few weeks ago…read moreand it was pretty much perfect. We were able to reserve the whole right side of the cafe, which was great because we had a surprising number of guests. The open tab at the cafe was great so all our adult friends could caffeinate and chase their young ones around. There was plenty of space to play and extra rooms for coats and gifts. The staff was lovely. I don't think they were totally informed on what the cafe was meant to provide for the party, as plates and cutlery were a bit of a scramble for a few moments (in the party info it mentioned these would be provided). But honestly it wasn't a big deal at all as the two people running the cafe were more than happy to help accommodate us in any way they could. I think we were supposed to do a craft, but that never happened. I'm sure if I had mentioned it one of the staff members would've organized the activity but honestly, trying to wrangle a bunch of 2-4 year olds to focus on one task would've been a nightmare. All in all, I think Rebe's is fantastic value for a birthday party. We had 36 adults/kids, rented out the entire righthand side of the cafe, and provided coffees/drinks/snacks. The total was less than $400. My daughter can't wait to go back and play more!

I've worked with Ed at Workplace Languages to translate materials for a client, and the experience…read morehas been nothing but exceptional. Ed is always quick to respond and is great about getting us the materials in a timely manner. A couple of times we had to send him materials last minute that we didn't expect to be translated, and he did it immediately. He is very organized (we sent him TONS of materials that needed translation) and everything we've received turns out great. If you're looking for a translation partner, I would highly recommend Ed and his team. Thank you so much Ed!

From the owner: Workplace Languages, a St. Paul, Minnesota based company, has been providing business language…read moresolutions since 1998. We are a true partner and will meet all of your company's language-related needs. Workplace Languages differentiates itself through our customer service, pricing, and a proven track record of delivering results for over 20 years. No matter the business language solution offered, the core values will always remain the same for Workplace Languages. Relationships with corporate language clients and partners will always be the foundation of our business. Unparalleled customer service, affordable pricing, and return on investment are all staples with every client and every project. Workplace Languages will meet all the goals your company has for its business language solutions. From translations and over-the phone interpretation to language classes and bilingual training products, Workplace Languages is your full-service language provider. Any Language. Any Industry. Any Time.