My 8yr old has been in Mandarin Immersion since she was 2yrs old. She's been taking once a week…read moreZOOM lessons with Mei since February 2024 and it has been super helpful! My husband and I don't speak or read Mandarin and it's nice to have a little bit of help outside of school. My daughter loves Mei and scheduling has been super easy! She just started 3rd grade and told me that she feels her Mandarin has improved and that she's feeling super confident. I highly recommend. Mei and KaiXin Language School!

KiaXin Language School has been a really interesting and fun way to learn the basics of Chinese. I…read morehave participated in the first two levels of Mandarin taught by KiaXin's Jennifer Bai. Jennifer is extremely kind and patient. I strongly recommend her and think she is a very effective teacher.

Angel was an amazing Spanish tutor, I hadn't taken Spanish since high school and was nervous going…read morein. Angel was patient, kind, and I learned a ton in my 8 weeks of class.

I've been working with Angel for the past 5 months, and he has been an excellent Spanish tutor. He…read moreis very patient, tailors lessons to my level, and is always flexible with scheduling. I've made great progress and highly recommend him to anyone learning Spanish.

I pride myself on knowing the different pastas without asking the server when dining at an Italian…read morerestaurant. Agnolotti, cavatelli, bucatini -- the list goes on! my love for perfectly al dente pasta knows no bounds. Well, the problem became apparent when we booked our trip to Italy a couple of months ago. I freaked out because my Italian is non-existent and so... HOW THE HECK AM I GOING TO ORDER A COCKTAIL AT THE BAR?!?! * well, you speak English of course! * I wanted to be able to confidently order in their language and sure, I can Rosetta Stone my way into learning Italian, but why not learn it from a REAL live Italian? Idesli offers Italian classes twice a week, but it didn't work with my schedule. Carla, the director, was flexible and accommodating. She worked with me to find a schedule that would fit and answered emails promptly. I got six private, 1.5 hour sessions at a fair price. My instructor, Valentina, is patient, kind and engaging. I learned so much with the personalized attention and she always encouraged me to email her if I had any questions. Learning another language is hard! It's like learning how to walk all over again. I'm planning to continue where we left off when I get back from my trip to Italy. I can say that in the short time I've had with Valentina, she taught me the most valuable lesson one can ever learn: the difference of intonation. Did you know that in Italian, penne = pasta, but pene = penis? o_0 You can't exactly order "pene" at a restaurant, right?

I just finished a 10 lesson Spanish package with IDESLI and had a great experience…read more A little background on me: I minored in Spanish and studied abroad in Chile during college but found myself a few years out and faltering in my language abilities. I was presented with the opportunity to travel to Bogota, Colombia for work and began taking lessons with IDESLI to get back up to speed. I can confidently say that after 9 lessons I felt so much more confident in my Spanish abilities. My instructor Monica gave me great feedback and mixed the classes up with conversation, practices, and lessons. She gave me some great resources I can use later on as well. After these lessons I have used my Spanish so much more, in my professional as well as personal life, than I would have prior. I highly recommend IDESLI to anyone looking to take private Spanish lessons in the Bay Area. The private attention I received rivaled any college class I took. This is truly a great value. If I ever find myself needing to freshen up my abilities or to advance my abilities I will be going back to IDESLI.

¡Dios Mio! There…read moreare the good things, then there are the bad things. Here's the good stuff: - Dino knows languages. Um, lots of the them. - His curriculum is as flexible as you need it to be. Not just from a course load, but maybe you got your ass kicked at work that day, and don't want to work super hard on verb tenses: He will adjust to your goals and your emotional needs that week, that day, that moment. - Homework is dependent on you, he can assign or not assign: it depends on what you want. - The schedule can be flexible. Travel a lot? Got personal stuff? He can work around it. - His teaching style is thorough, thoughtful, and useful. There isn't a single session that feels like fluff or wasted time. And even after an hour or so, your brain is still ready for more. I started at once a week. Then went to twice a week. And if I could've found the time, I would've done three times as week. The Bad: - Dino is a giant presence. Literally. People want to stare at him. It'll put you in the spotlight. You will meet people and interact. You may have to put your new skills to the test. Buen suerte, mijo. - Your friends will be jealous that you are kicking their ass with your new language. It's ok, you deserve the kudos. - You will go to every taqueria in SF and order in Spanish. Locals might hate you for that. Or love you. Kinda depends. I little knowledge is dangerous. - You may fall in love. Go find out why. Seriously, Dino is an animal with languages. A strong, understanding beast who will help you with a thoughtful program, designed for your needs. Get to it.

I went through three ho-hum Spanish teachers before finding Dino. First off, Dino loves language…read more It's infectious. The history of it, the semantics, the quirk, the slang. Which means your lesson isn't going to be some dry textbook-style drone. It's going to be as colorful as Dino himself. To top this off, Dino is kind of a language genius so his immense intelligence and understanding of the ins and outs will be gifted to you in the hour sessions. Bonus! He meets most students at Cafe Flore so you can have a glass of wine which loosens the tongue for those who find it tied. Dino has also started teaching Spanish classes for our restaurant employees which has been such a boon for an industry where language is what creates the gulf between front and back of the house. So whether you want individual lessons or a group class, Dino is the man.

When I say that finding Fernanda is the best thing to have happened to me this year, I mean it!! At…read morethe time that we started lessons, I was dating a Uruguayan, so I wanted to learn the language to be able to communicate with his family. We are no longer dating, but I now work with Fernanda twice a week -- which is just a testament to the love I have for her and her classes. She has such incredible knowledge of language, and also such a kind and engaging spirit. I plan to continue classes for many years to come. Love you, Fernanda!!

Fernanda is an extraordinarily gifted teacher. She is always impeccably prepared, flexible, and…read moresupportive. I've been doing classes with her for a couple of years and I can now read easily and negotiate conversations. Study with Fernanda!

THIS REVIEW IS ONLY LIMITED TO MY IELTS EXAM EXPERIENCE AT THIS LOCATION AND IN NO WAY REFLECTS OR…read moreFAULTS THE ABILITIES AND COMPETENCIES OF THE ENGLISH LANGUAGE STAFF. DON'T SCREW UP IF YOU DON'T LIKE ONE STAR REVIEWS. AND CERTAINLY DON'T KEEP CALLING TO GET THE REVIEW REMOVED ONCE YOU DO. GOT A CALL THIS MORNING FROM THE "IELTS Manager" who, in a fairly threatening tone told me to "take it down". Sorry, I don't respond to threats. I've written this review because I had this experience at THIS location. Please ensure that you properly vet third parties who lease your facilities in the future to avoid such negative reviews in the future. Also, please stop harassing me with emails and phone calls to take down the review. Your attempts are sadly not going to change what I experienced, and certainly aren't going to change my review. I have added a disclaimer at the top for what it's worth. ORIGINAL REVIEW I came here to give my IELTS exam and was told to report here, in a fairly threatening tone, on a Saturday morning at 7.30am for a test that doesn't start before 9am - a full 90 minutes in advance - so that my registration could be properly completed before the exam. It's 8am as I write this review and there's no sign of this place opening up. I'd give them a break due to COVID but they asked me to report here this early in the same email where they talked about their COVID protocol. It is extremely unsettling to be asked to come in for an examination this early in the morning - and we drove for a couple of hours to make it here - and find the place boarded up. I'll stop now, gotta save some of my English for the test also. So, how was my English? Do you think I'd pass the writing section?

I highly recommend this institution!! I had a great…read moreexperience, every single teacher I had here was exceptional and on top of that they care about your future guiding you in order to accomplish your goals. Thank you ELI for your support and for always give the extra mile with your students!

Warmth welcome and helpful since applying to joining the class. Administration team is lovely and…read moreprofessional. Teachers are professional creative with class planning and teaching skill. My English has improved significantly. Besides the classroom, school also has variety of activities that students can join. To me this is not only the school but the community of learning international culture and make friends. I enjoy learning here and do recommend to those who looking for English Study.

If you looking for learning Eng. this is not your place. If…read moreyou wanna just keep your Visa, this is your place, just let Zack "the owner" know, & as long as you pay the fees, he don't give a damn, just show up once a week & it'll be OK.

My husband and I had an incredible experience learning Spanish with Enjoy Spanish over the past 15…read moremonths. What started as a plan to take just 10-20 classes to prepare for a trip to Mexico turned into 60 lessons, simply because we enjoyed it so much. The entire team, especially the teachers, were warm, supportive, and always encouraged us to practice through engaging conversations, fun games, and helpful homework. If you're looking to learn a new language in a fun, supportive environment, I highly recommend Enjoy Spanish! ¡Muchas gracias!

I have just completed my first 10 Zoom classes with Carlos and Enjoy Spanish, and I am enjoying the…read moreclasses and learning quickly! The fast-paced conversational classes, with an emphasis on answering questions and exploring various topics with a small group, are entertaining and educational. I look forward to classes (even at 5:30 after a long workday!) and come away from each Zoom class energized and more knowledgeable. I began my second package of 10 classes last night and plan on continuing. Studying and practicing during the week on one's own is very helpful as well. Carlos and Daniella are very good teachers. Try it!

Absolutely love this school. The staff is friendly, professional, and truly knows their stuff. They…read moremake you feel welcome from day one and go above and beyond to help you settle in. Highly recommend.

I transferred here from another school, and honestly, it was the best decision I made. This School…read moreis a really clean and welcoming place to learn English and the teachers are super friendly, and the classes actually make learning fun. The director, Henry is a really nice and cool guy who always supports his students and makes everyone feel welcome. I definitely recommend this school to anyone who wants to study and improve their English!

I work as an Administrative Property Manager, and my native language is Cantonese. I worked with…read moreMichelle to correct pronunciation for almost 3 months, and I look forward to working with her for another 10 weeks course to focus on my challenging sounds. I took this course because I want to be heard and understood by the native English speakers without constantly having to repeat after myself. Also, I believe it will benefit me in career advancement. Sometimes it is hard for any job to look sideway if you cannot speak clearly. During the course, I learned the intonation, rhythm, schwa sound before l & r, etc, to help me speak more naturally. I also learned how to position my tongue to make the correct sound of the different syllabus. Before this course, I tried to mimic the sounds, and sometimes it wasn't even accurate. Thanks to Michelle, I was able to fix some of my issues and can speak confidently with the locals now.

Great 1-1 sessions to improve English speaking in the areas of accent correction,…read moreusing/understanding idioms, selecting the right words for presentation/public speaking, as well as how to speak concisely. Very helpful to me even I have been in states for over 20 years. Michelle not only helps me practice, corrects pronunciation on the spot, she also helps me establish the framework to grow the vocabulary and idioms, this helps me to continue to improve even after the completion of the training. I took 14 1-hour sessions within 4 months and the learning pace is about right. Great thing is that I can bring my real life examples to discuss/practice with Michelle and it surely is very effective. Highly recommend it if you want to get rid of some long standing issues in your verbal communication caused by your use of English.