I heard about General Assembly classes because they list them on Facebook and it popped up in my…read morefeed as a targeted ad. I'm glad for this as that is how I signed up for a free 2-hour introductory class to coding. The class covered HTML and CSS and was designed to just a quick intro to see if you would be interested in taking a full class. Still I was surprised how much I learned in just a free intro course. Our instructor Allie covered a ton of theory so we understood the big picture and how the different developer languages (HTML, CSS and Javascript) played different roles. Much of the class was her guiding us through actually creating a mock webpage by immediately applying the coding principles and info she taught. I highly recommend bringing your computer for the hands-on portion. Also, Allie listed additional resources for us to explore on our own time, and we were promised the slide deck after. Being totally new to coding, I was able to take what I learned from the intro class and actually fix an issue THE NEXT DAY on the website that I manage for work! I rely on website templates but don't understand the HTML and CSS behind it so I was able to override the template that doesn't even allow me to change font attributes on hyperlinked text. Once you sign up for a class they send you promo emails with discounts, so I will probably look into taking a more full class. TIP: this is located right in the heart of Little Tokyo so there is plenty of sushi, ramen and snack options available before or after going to class here.

I have mixed feelings about GA…read more Pros: 1. This is one of the few places left where you can get actual, in-person instruction. If you're one who can't stick to learning on your own online, face-to-face instruction is the way to go. 2. I also like that they offer a wide variety of topics from web development and digital marketing to project management, sales pitching, and communication skills. 3. The instructors I've had so far have been knowledgeable and nice. 4. They have many free talks in the evenings, sometimes even with free nibbles. I attended one on the art of sales pitching. I think it was called something like "How to Sell Anything to Anyone." The speaker was excellent, and he gave really good tips. 5. The DTLA location has convenient parking ($5 evenings and wknds) at Joe's Garage a few doors down. I also like that you can enjoy the many Little Tokyo restaurants before or after class :) Cons: 1. Cost. If you want to take their multi-day courses, expect to pay $$$. That's what you gotta expect for in-person classes from a private school. I'd love to take more classes, but I can't be spending more thousands of dollars. Yes, they have a payment plan, but you still gotta pay them back. 2. If you're looking to start a new career, don't expect to be "career ready" after you've spent all that money. The classes don't go into much depth. They're more of an overview, just enough to get you started. Then comes the hard part - studying on your own by following all the blogs and video content out there. THAT takes discipline, and nobody can help you there. I wish knowledge could just be implanted in my brain without my having to exert effort. Just being honest. 3. They never answer the phone. The only way to get a response is via email. If you're on your way to an evening or weekend class and need to reach someone, you won't get a response if it's outside normal business hours. Conclusion: If you're disciplined and highly motivated, save your money and take advantage of the overwhelming number of free resources online. But if you're a lazy a-hole like me and you're willing to spend some serious money, take a GA course to at least get you started and pointed in the right direction.

寮は非常に綺麗で快適です。街や複数のスーパーから近く、治安も良いです。他人と一つの部屋で暮らす経験は初めてでしたが、問題無く快適に暮らせました。また、外国人が同じ寮にいることで授業以外の時間も英語を話…read moreました。一緒に旅行したことは非常に良い思い出です。 学校は先生も優しく、幅広い年齢層の生徒が在籍しており良い刺激をもらいました。少数のクラスで発言しやすく、積極的に発言できました。

저는 CWC에서 공부하는 것이 정말 즐겁습니다. 선생님들은 친절하고 전문적이며 직원들은 항상 비자와 수업 일정을 도와줍니다. 이곳에 온 이후로 영어가 많이 향상되었습니다.read more

I really enjoy LASC Language School for their events and field trips with classmates and teachers…read more The Halloween costume party last year was fun, and learning baseball from Teacher Ned was a great experience. The school is also conveniently located near good food and museums like LACMA and the Broad. Lastly, I'm grateful for the kind staff and representatives. They were very nice and helped me with my goals and plans during my stay in LA!

I had so many great memories at this school. The teachers were all kind and patient with me and the…read morestudents are diverse so I was able to make new friends from all around the world. I definitely recommend talking to a representative first from LASC because they are knowledgeable and they were able to answer all my questions regarding my Visa at the time.

I've been taking German with Jerilyn for several weeks. She is an awesome instructor who makes the…read moreclass fun and effective! She teaches fully in German, but also makes it approachable by explaining things in German in a way that is easy to understand. Even in a group class, she provides tons of resources so you can learn at the pace that matches the time you're able to commit. I've already learned so much and have signed up for the next course!

These Spanish classes are amazing. All of the teachers I've had have been great. Most recently I've…read moreworked with Karen for quite a few classes and she's an excellent teacher. Very patient, makes you feel comfortable, and explains things well. I highly recommend it.

We explored a handful of schools, and although we ultimately chose a closer school, we wanted to…read moresing the praises of All Souls. Note that we were interested in the Mandarin program, so my observations shared here are mainly based on that aspect. This model should be replicated nationwide. Growing up, my parents had to choose between a public German immersion school and our local parochial school. They prioritized faith, which was the right call, but at All Souls, parents don't have to make that compromise--you get both! Dr. Allison is the principal, and after multiple conversations, it was clear how much he "gets it." He has an extensive background in education, and seems like exactly the person you would trust in charge of a growing and thriving school like this. He instills confidence. We met with teachers, parents, and staff, and everyone is kind and the teachers seem like great educators. The classes have very good teacher-to-student ratios. The weekly schedule is better than essentially all other schools, including early release on Fridays (perfect time to schedule doctor appts, dental appts, music lessons, etc.) and Mass only every other week (which is smart because it doesn't burn the kids out on it). Also, it is a very food-allergy-friendly school, with no nut/peanut classrooms TK-2 just to name one thing. For anyone weighing the benefits of language immersion against a faith-based environment, All Souls proves you really can have both without compromise.

My child went to All Souls for 6 years. When Dr Fuller was principal this was a 5 star school…read more The principal after left the school in disarray with the majority of the teachers leaving. The current principal works hard. I think the Spanish program is still decent but academically this school is behind public schools. A lot of kids leave needing intervention or tutoring unless your kid is academically way ahead. I love the small class sizes and loving environment but we left due to the huge teacher turnover resulting in some grades with terrible teachers. If they beef up the academics a bit there may be hope.

Since my son has been going to that school since the third grade. The school has been under…read moreconstruction. It's horrible for parking and not only that the school also marked the side walk with red paint. Thank god this is my son's last year. The school location should be moved. They don't even have a school playground. The staff are rude when the kids have school plays or anything to do with parent conference. You have to get there early in order for you to park in the parking lot. There is no one helping out parents where to park it's horrible.

I like puente learning center because they have excellent teachers, the computer program is very…read moregood.

We came and had the soft serve, caviar and fries and the burger and martini. It was wonderful…read more The ambiance is cute, intimate and warm. I loved the service, the burger and especially the ice cream. Definitely come by.

So grateful I found a place near my home to connect with others interested in French. The teachers…read moreare wonderfully patient. It's a safe and comfortable space to be an adult learner. :)