I've been taking German with Jerilyn for several weeks. She is an awesome instructor who makes the class 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! read more

These Spanish classes are amazing. All of the teachers I've had have been great. Most recently I've worked 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. read more

Karen is a great teacher! I've been in her online class for 8 months and feel like my spanish has improved tremendously. She is incredibly patient with her class and thorough in her lesson planning. read more

Teaching a foreign language to beginner-level adults is not easy. Teaching it to beginner-level adults in the target language while explaining complicated grammatical concepts clearly - now that takes next-level talent. Jerilyn is a teacher who possesses such rare talent. Two classes in, my listening comprehension and basic speaking abilities improved. When doing homework with a pencil, eraser and notebook per her requirements, I realized how this "traditional" method was refreshing and reinforcing what she taught in class, and was utterly grateful for her conscientious and professional style. read more

I am finishing up my first course in German with Frau Phippeny, and I could not be more happy with her class ! She is wonderful! I highly recommend her as a teacher - she only speaks in German in class, and this helps so much with immersion, and she has a great grasp on German culture and linguistic concepts as well if that helps you tie concepts together. She really goes the extra mile to test class comprehension on a topic and give individual attention if needed, or assign more homework on a topic to solidify understanding. Please take classes with her if you are at all interested in German!! read more

I have taken several Spanish classes with Karen Guzelian and I can not say enough great things about her and the experience. I started knowing nothing about the language and she made learning easy and approachable. Her classes are thoughtfully structured and weekly homework assignments help to skill build. She's friendly and knowledgeable. I would 100% do this Spanish learning journey again with Karen! read more

I've taken Italian with Marianna Nespoli through Strommen since September and it has been an amazing experience. She is such a great educator and makes learning Italian fun, while coming from a strong academic background. I feel like I am on my way to fluency thanks to Marianna's class and her instruction. I highly recommend taking a class at Strommen. read more

I cant say enough great things about my Spanish tutor Serge. I cant believe it but i've been working with Serge for three years and i've loved every minute of it!! Serge has such a wonderful teaching style. He always keeps it interesting. We use traditional methods but he also brings in fun and interesting tactics- like music and movies! I always look forward to my weekly session with Serge! He makes Spanish fun and im never bored. My Spanish has improved so much and i've gained so much more confidence since working with Serge! Another amazing benefit to working with Serge is he speaks MANY languages (10!!!), including french. I had taken a trip to France and he was able to do a few sessions with me before. my trip in French!! Amazing and so helpful!!! Cant rave enough about working with Serge! read more

Serge Yvan Reâzza is my tutor and has been tremendously effective in bringing my French from beginner to conversational. The lessons are fun, engaging and topical. I was even able to converse entirely in French with a friend's relative who only speaks French! If you come please ask for him! read more

Fernando is the best language teacher I've ever had. I've been in his Spanish classes consistently for a few years now, and my Spanish-speaking friends are always amazed at how rapidly I've advanced. When I started, I could barely put together a full sentence. Now I'm having phone calls with my Colombian in-laws that meander from topic to topic. I can watch TV, listen to podcasts, and read news in Spanish and understand 80-100%. So I consider these classes to be one of the best investments I've made. Teaching a language is very difficult, but Fernando knows exactly what he's doing and has his pedagogy down perfectly. One thing I've noticed is that all of the students who've stuck with Fernando over the past few years are very advanced if not more or less fluent by now. That is quite an accomplishment for a class that meets only once a week for about an hour. The best part is that you will look forward to his classes because they're so much fun-- I always get a text from my partner who's in the other room asking, "what are you guys laughing about now?" :) Take Fernando! read more

I started taking Spanish classes with Fernando over two years ago, and it quickly became one of the best parts of my week. He is an exceptional teacher. I studied Spanish in college but hadn't used it for over a decade, and I've improved greatly since taking his classes. About a year ago, I went to Mexico with friends who were all amazed that I was able to help us navigate various scenarios through the language skills I've picked up from Fernando's classes. Fernando has tons of experience as a Spanish teacher and has a clear and understandable way of explaining even the most difficult concepts. The homework is always reasonable and on point, helping to cement comprehension of lessons reviewed in class. Most importantly, Fernando is funny and always makes class engaging and fun. The subjunctive tense, to me, is a very dry topic and can be incredibly painful to learn. However, Fernando makes even the subjunctive approachable. What's more, Fernando's students seem to stick with him (like me) for years, and I have met wonderful people in his group classes. I highly recommend signing up for Fernando's classes! read more

I've been taking Italian with Elisa for a couple weeks now and already feel like my Italian is getting stronger. She makes the class fun with a couple of games and she is really patient and helpful in her lessons. If you miss a class, she will record it for you so you can review it later. I'm signing up for Italian II to continue classes with her - would recommend to anyone who wants to take their language learning to the next level. read more

I have been taking Beginning Italian online with tutor Liz Manzini and am loving it! Is it difficult to learn a new language? Assolutamente!! Does Liz make it fun? Anche assolutamente si! I highly recommend her classes. She is so patient, never showing any displeasure with our abilities and she keeps the class flowing at a pace where you don't get bored. We study grammar, structure, etc., as well as practicing writing sentences and speaking them out loud. We also play games, read stories in Italian and listen to Italian music. She is very organized and thoughtful yet keeps things fresh by mixing it up. She is also very responsive to questions and requests outside of class time for instance to correct any homework that we might send her along the week. Working with the folks at Strommen has been a pleasure. They are helpful but not pushy. If you would like to make an inquiry you can rest assured that they won't continue to hound you until you sign up for a class. In summary, I was very happy to have found such a professional organization with the high quality of instructors (as they promise) so close to home and without having to sign on to a college course. read more

My wife and I decided to enhance our intellectual abilities, challenge ourselves and continue to grow by learning another language. In this case, we chose Spanish as the language and found Strommen. The format was wonderful because we got to work with an individual instructor to fit our hectic schedules. Karen G. was a tremendous help in our Spanish lessons, and made it fun. She is incredibly knowledgeable about the language and knows español inside and outside. Additionally, her patience and bedside manners were appreciated by this novice guy. Karen made me feel comfortable to stumble and make the same mistakes repeatedly until I picked up the teaching point. Consequently, she made learning español a very fun enterprise; while challenging, it was also rewarding. I have more work ahead of me, but what Karen (through Strommen) provided me was the intellectual launchpad that I needed. I highly recommend them and her. ¡Gracias por todo! read more

I have enjoyed taking German 1 and 2 with Jerilyn Phippeny. She teaches exclusively in German. At first, it was daunting, but because we were all beginners, she tailored the pace to ensure that everyone in the class understands. As a result, I am able to better understand a German conversation. Plus, she's funny so the class is never too serious. I feel like I'm on my way to being able to navigate a trip to Germany and Austria. Thanks, Jerilyn! read more

This review is for Cintia, who is the best Spanish tutor around! I had been meaning to write this review for a very long time, and I finally got around to it. Cintia has been working with my young child to learn Spanish, and my child has developed so much skill in this language, and SO FAST!!! I cannot believe how much benefit has come from the package classes I bought, only because of this tutor. Cintia is intelligent, hard-working, dedicated, clear, thoughtful, and BEYOND patient, even with young students. Cintia finds a way to make the material make sense and be fun to learn. My child adores her and she is amazing. read more

Othman is phenomenal! I've been taking French group classes via Zoom with him for about a year. He is patient and kind. He delivers his absolute best and goes the extra mile for every single member of our group. He explains things clearly and gently guides us through the material. When we are stuck, he doesn't just give the answer as an easy way out. He will give us clues and assistance and allow us to arrive at the right answer. I have also spoken with Ben, not sure if he is the manager, about payments , etc, and he has also been helpful. I highly recommend Strommen! read more

Thanks to Emanuel, I recently passed my Goethe B1 Level Exam in German! I'm really happy to have achieved this milestone, and my scores (all good or very good) are due to his help and guidance. In speaking, I achieved a perfect score, which is 100% due to his patient instruction. Thanks Emanuel! read more

I enjoy each lesson. Elisa is very friendly and works with the class in a personal, fun way. Thank you!

I recommended Strommen to a French friend visiting the States. He has made incredible progress with his private English tutor - I have definitely noticed that his American accent has really improved. I recommend Strommen to anyone looking for private ESL classes or accent reduction. read more

I have been taking Italian classes with Sara Zanelletti could not be more pleased! Sara's teaching style is very immersive and I feel that this style is very effective and quite fun! I highly recommend classes with Strommen and if Italian classes are your goal, you can't do better than Sara! David T. read more

Take Spanish lessons with Karen from Strommen! My wife and I have been doing weekly Spanish sessions with her for a few months. Karen is super chill and friendly and puts you totally at ease as you practice with her. We obviously have a long way to go before fluency, but both of us find ourselves picking up more phrases and comprehending more Spanish that we casually read and hear in our daily lives. Like any learning, you get out what you put in. If we had more time I'd love to do twice a week vs once, but even once a week is enough to make progress. The weekly homework is a good refresher and usually takes less than an hour. read more

My teenage sons have been taking German lessons through Strommen with Serge Yvan REÀZZA S. MONTSALVY for over 8 months. I thought it might be difficult for them to be engaged over zoom but Yvan is a wonderful tutor. They can not wait for German lessons each week and after a very short time were speaking bits of German to each other. Yvan sometimes gives them work to do outside of class or things to practice which they love. They really like working with him and respect him as a teacher so they are really motivated. Yvan knows how to make the lessons fun and engaging but also very productive and worthwhile. I highly recommend Yvan as a tutor! read more

I have been doing an immersive study in German with Jerilyn Phippeny...who teaches her classes purely in German...and she is a delightful instructor. She is also very adamant in her belief about the immersion technique, so much so that she may fight you Mortal Kombat-style should you oppose. Just kidding, she would commit no such violence (at least not that any survivors have admitted). I knew it would be overwhelming going into it, and I was correct, but it does quickly help you to understand the language rather quickly. The Duolingo assignments and other homework between meetings is also very helpful. So, if you're looking to learn German (or any other language she may teach), Jerilyn is certainly my recommendation. read more

Love the Strommen classes! I've taken both group and private sessions, and gotten a lot out of each. Last January I decided to spring for the private sessions, and was so lucky to get Karen. She has been a truly wonderful teacher and I've finally been able to level up my Spanish past my old high school classes with her help! Thanks Karen! read more

Learning Spanish from Karen has been a wonderful experience. She is a joy to work with and a fantastic teacher, I've learned so much already just in the few months since I started seeing her! 10/10 recommend :) read more

After the lockdown for LA was set in place and my work came to a stop, I quickly went to Stommens website to see if any online classes were available. Stumbled across here group class "Slang 101: Meet & Greet / Booze, Bars, and Clubs!". Noticed it was being taught by Karen Guzelian (whom I've taken a class with before and loved) so it was a no brained, I signed up immediately. This class was a blast! It was a relaxed and supportive group of fun people all eager to learn "What all the cool kids are saying these days." We went over what I found to be very useful phrases and vocabulary that can be used in everyday life around los Ángeles. There was a lot of laughter and I'm truly looking forward to getting to use all the great things we learned in a social setting once we can get back out there! read more

I have been taking Italian with Elisa for the past few months and she is magnifico! Elisa is a very kind, patient, and fun teacher! Always peppering in fun tidbits, I look forward to our weekly classes. Highly recommended for anyone wanting to learn Italian. read more

Taking Spanish classes had been on my list of things to do for so long. Karen Guzelian came recommended to me by a friend who had enjoyed taking her classes before and I'm so glad I finally did it. I've learned so much and Karen was such a joy. I was afraid I would find the classes intimidating but she was so patient with all the students, it was truly a welcoming environment. I can't say enough great things about her, highly recommend! read more

We have been taking French classes through Strommen for a little over 5 months. Our tutor is Serge Yvan REÀZZA S. MONTSALVY and we could not be more pleased with our experience. Yvan is an excellent tutor, he goes at our pace while customizing the learning experience. Yvan helped us prepare for a recent trip to France so that we were able to speak a bit of French after only a short time learning the language. Yvan is great because he teaches about culture and norms while teaching the language, so we are learning to speak the way the locals do. We highly recommend Strommen's language program and Yvan as a tutor (for the many languages that he can teach)! read more

Excellent class. Great pacing. Karen is the best teacher and I couldn't imagine working with anyone else. You will learn fast. If you're on the fence about learning another language- just do it. read more

Spanish classes with Karen have been really fun! I have been improving and I'm now realizing that I should have done this a lot sooner. Anyone who wants to learn a foreign language should give Strommen a try. I have been learning Spanish online for a couple of months, and I definitely feel like I have been making more progress with my Spanish than when I took Spanish classes at school. I love the one on one attention, and I get to practice my speaking skills- which is great, because I couldn't really get that one on one attention and speaking practice at school. read more

Karen Guzelian is one of the most patient, empathetic and wonderful language teachers I've ever had. She really takes the time to know each one of her students personally and cultivate what each person needs at their exact level. I will continue to be a student at Strommen as long as she's there. read more

Used Yelp to find this place and within two days we got a French tutor. I called several places and this was the most responsive and fair priced. We've had two sessions with Vanessa and already seeing positive results. Most importantly, the tween approves and appreciates Vanessa's help with homework and preparing for tests. read more

Grazie Sara for being such a great teacher! I've been taking Italian with Sara Zanelletti since the beginning of the year and she has been so great to learn from. Would absolutely recommend! read more

About to finish up German II and I'm excited to continue learning with Jerilyn! It's been fun and challenging to learn a new language and Jerilyn explains concepts clearly and throughly. read more

Danny is an AMAZING teacher and its been half a year since we've started our Spanish lessons with him! As someone who already speaks Spanish, I've actually learned A LOT and have seen major improvements in my Spanish. Words and grammatical structures that I thought were right were actually not the best and Danny has helped me improve upon that. My Spanish is getting more refined and I'm actually understanding why certain grammatical structures are the way they are. My financé, who only knew the bare minimum of Spanish in January, has grown the MOST and has even corrected me at times with Spanish! Danny is super patient, understanding, and thorough with any questions we have every single lesson and it's honestly very hard to find that in a teacher these days. He has a nice balance of keeping the lesson entertaining, fun, but also challenging. We're very much looking forward to continue to learn some more Spanish with Danny and we definitely wanted the Strommen Team to know that they have a great teacher in their team! read more

Lehrerin Phippeny ist super! Danke Frau Phippeny mine German ist toll und alles klaar, ich spreche gut German. Ms. Phippeny is wonderful teacher, her explanation is perfect and very clear. Thankyou for your great German class. Ivenia. read more

Took Italian classes for several months with Elisa. Classes were fun and informative, and she had a great approach to match both the beginner and intermediate levels. She was very accommodating to any questions and concerns we had, and even taught cultural nuances and slang you wouldn't find in a textbook. Strommen's schedule and system is straightforward, and they were very helpful in resolving a payment issue I had. Would definitely take classes with them again. read more

If you're interested in learning Italian, Elisa is a brilliant teacher. I had a basic Duolingo Italian foundation when I started taking her classes, but I'm much better equipped to practice the language now, having learned grammar and idiomatic expressions from a native speaker. Elisa does a great job of making sure to give you practice with reading, writing, listening, and speaking, and her classes are always really fun and relaxed. I highly recommend her! read more