I recently just started with Strommen and I'm so glad that I found them. I wanted to perfect my german and Jerilyn was there to save the day. While setting up my class, they were very helpful in steering me in the right direction and it has been great ever since. I am definetly continuing my studies with Strommen! read more

I've been taking French classes with Fabrice since September 2018. I love the structure of the classes. We follow a book, but Fabrice often combines it with other interactive activities, such as watching videos or using Quizlet. We meet on Saturdays at The Trail Cafe in Griffith Park. It's a small group of students, which makes it easier for everyone to participate and practice. Being outdoors is a plus! The classes are also very affordable. My French has definitely improved. I highly recommend Strommen!!! read more

If you're interested in learning Spanish, I highly recommend taking lessons from Laura. I learned a lot in a short period of time. Within a couple of months, she's helped me build a solid foundation of vocab and phrases that enabled me to have a basic conversation. One of the things I really appreciated was her approach. She was always prepared with a lesson plan, but was flexible enough to temporarily go off plan if I wanted to dive deeper into a subject to expand my learning. She also made the lessons authentic, not just teaching theory, but taught me words and phrases that a Spanish speaker would use, not "textbook" language. That was important to me, because though I will obviously look like a tourist, I don't want to speak like one. :) I'm glad I had the chance to work with Laura. She's a great instructor! read more

I am writing on behalf of a University that has hired Strommen to help our office with Spanish. Getting the class going was easy. We were assigned to Rafa and he is great! We want to keep him for another 10 weeks! Because our Spanish levels differ, Rafa caters to all of us in making sure we understand the lesson he's teaching. He's animated and includes cultural aspects to learning the language. He also offers to stay a bit longer to make sure we understand and get more practice. As long as you don't take him away from us, I'd definitely recommend Rafa for Spanish. Give him a raise! read more

I have been taking private classes with Azucena and she is the best! She gets the stumbling blocks of wrapping one's mind and tongue around a new language, and is patient, encouraging, and really cares for you to get it right. I have made so much progress since I started 6 months ago and I've *just* renewed my 20 class package. Worth every single penny! read more

My teenager has taken four German private classes with Jerilyn Phippeny from Strommen, and so far he is enjoying it. He shared with me that he learns more from the private classes than from the original group class. He feels that the sessions are strengthening his German language skills. I like her teaching style, her providing homework/activity, and her ability to keep my son engaged. He will be taking more classes with her. read more

I contacted Strommen Tutoring because I wanted my sons (ages 6 and 4) to keep up with their Spanish during the summer months. My 6 year old had Spanish class twice a week in Kindergarten and I wanted my 4 year old, who will start Kindergarten in the fall, to have exposure in preparation for his Spanish classes. We chose the private in-house lessons for the boys. Our tutor, Antoniette was phenomenal! She came into our home for an hour each week and worked with both boys simultaneously. I have to say, keeping my little guys engaged and interested for an entire 60 minutes of lessons is not easy, and a few times my older boy would want to sneak off into the playroom to find something to bring out and play with. She was incredibly patient with both boys and gently encouraged them to keep on task and finish whatever part of the lesson they were working on. She was mindful of the fact that my older son has had more exposure to Spanish than my younger son has and made his lessons a bit more challenging than his brother's. My sons LOVED their Spanish lessons and often ask when "Ms. Antoniette" will come back to play spanish school with them. :) Another thing I appreciated was the communication with Strommen. They often called or emailed to check to make sure we were happy with our lessons, to explain how their pricing and packages worked, or just to see if I had any questions or concerns. I would highly recommend Strommen Tutoring to anyone who wants to learn/refresh a language, give their children the gift of learning a second language, I've even told my friends who homeschool their kids all about them! Professional, trustworthy, excellent communication and awesome child-friendly lessons, we love Strommen and will definitely take more Spanish lessons next Summer break! read more

Hélène has been an excellent instructor. I took French many years ago and wanted to brush up for an upcoming trip. My skills were very spotty and did not map well onto a standard curriculum, but Hélène knew exactly how to structure the lessons for me and keep things interesting. She also had excellent recommendations for online French websites and videos. I now feel much more confident in my language skills and have a whole new world of French media to enjoy. Many thank yous to Hélène! read more

I recently started taking private Italian lessons with Sara Z, and I can't say enough good things about her! It's been many years since I first studied Italian and I really wanted to get back into it. Sara has been kind, encouraging and patient with me. The lessons are fun and crafted to meet my own personal needs. For example, we've spent the past few weeks studying things that will specifically help me on my trip to Italy next month. I highly recommend studying with Sara. She's been an amazing teacher! read more

White girl speaking Mandarin, coming through! Maybe not fluently, maybe not accurately, but I'm definitely a lot more knowledgable about the language than I ever thought possible, just shy of my last and final session in a 6-week beginning Mandarin course taught by Nicholas! I wanted to do something this year that would work out my brain cells - I often forget they too need rigorous exercise to stay sharp and fresh - and learning another language seemed like a good way to stimulate my noggin. Something in a school-like setting so I'd be forced to commit to the task instead of treating it like something that could easily be put on the back burner. I could have easily stuck with French (my language of choice in H.S.), but didn't think that would keep my interest. I figured that since the Chinese economy is a hot button topic these days, Mandarin might be something unique, different, and a potentially marketable skill set in the future. Not to mention, the hilarity that is me trying to learn a language that is not spoken by a people that I identify with in looks, especially. I did some research on Yelp and a handful of places offered Mandarin, and Strommen definitely topped that list in reputation, price, and timing. I signed up at the beginning of the year to be notified of Mandarin course offerings and finally at the end of summer, I had 8 consecutive Thursday evenings free (for this particular session), and the rate was right up my alley (around $200-$250 for small group classes). A couple weeks before the course was supposed to begin, I got an email from Strommen that I was the only person signed up for the class, so instead of an 8-week course with a small group, I would instead have 6 weeks of one-hour private tutoring with Nicholas. We met at a cafe in Downtown for most of the sessions, which was nice, because I could indulge in a bite or beverage during the hour, as opposed to being in a classroom with a flickering light and stuffy temp. Meeting Nicholas for the first time felt like I was being punked, as I had imagined sitting down with a Chinese person who would be coaching me through their native tongue. Although it may be one Caucasian teaching another, which was probably entertaining for those around us, Nicholas knows his stuff. He launched right in to the lessons, was super encouraging, and very patient. Nicholas made Mandarin accessible and easy to digest for someone who started with absolutely zero experience with the language. I was not interested in learning the characters at first because that seemed very overwhelming in addition to the tone, pronunciation, and translation, but he was persistent in pushing that aspect of the learning process and I couldn't be more grateful. I feel like a superwoman for being able to pick out characters in signs/billboards around town from our lessons. It also means I'm getting more acquainted and comfortable with being able to communicate and read the language. He goes beyond the one-hour lesson and sends follow up emails with notes from the lesson and recordings to help with pronunciation/tone. He's also responsive via text if you have a question in between sessions. After just 5 weeks (which really boils down to maybe 10 hours, 5 one-hour classes, plus me studying for an hour a week), I can, at the very least, greet someone, ask their name, where they're from, and how their grandmother is doing (both paternal and maternal). I also know the difference in tone so I won't call your mother a horse. 谢谢， Nicholas! read more

I've been studying Spanish with Danny from Strommen for over a month, and I couldn't be happier. Danny is an expert. He grew up in Madrid with an American mother and a Spanish father, and went to high school in Mendocino. His background gives him the perfect experience to teach Spanish to Americans. Danny is an excellent instructor who is easy to talk to and fun to work with. He will adjust his style based on your goals. I am serious about becoming fluent, and with that goal in mind, he has been very strict (in a good way) with getting my pronunciation perfect. He offers tips on vocal exercises I can do at home to help with my pronunciation when I'm having a particularly tough time. They really work. I'm amazed at my progress. Even my friends who speak Spanish fluently are already impressed with my Spanish! Danny is also great about pointing out casual, or often-used phrases, that may be overlooked in the textbooks. I really wanted this perspective so I didn't sound too "textbook" or stuffy in casual conversations. With Danny's help, I'm confident I will sound natural whether speaking formally, or just with friends. Danny explains things in a way that is easy to understand and he is very patient. He makes the entire process fun. I couldn't ask for a better tutor. read more

I have recently started my private German lessons with Sandra. I am excelling faster than I thought since I have not spoken any German in 16 years. I thought I lost the pronunciation and cognition but I only needed someone like Sandra to bring it out again! For me private is the way to go. Sandra makes it fun and educational. I am remembering things I thought I forgot! Thank you Strommen and Sandra! read more

I just finished my first 20 classes of Spanish with Danny and happy with my overall experience. Danny is thorough and has a good sense of humor, which I like :) read more

I am taking Spanish 1b with Daniel Silva as the instructor. He is very knowledgeable and patient. A really great teacher and class. Highly recommend for anyone new to Spanish. Works very online too. read more

My husband is French and though he was able to assist me with learning key phrases and pronunciation, it was difficult for him to teach me the base of the language. I mean where do you start?! It just so happens that a friend of mine was also interested in learning the language, so her and I signed up for classes. After trying out a few teachers and methods, we landed with Marie and I can not express how grateful we are that we did. Marie not only found a method that worked for us, but she taught us many culturally relevant assets. We were able to find a system that really helped us grasp the language and understand why certain things are said the way that they are. She also gave us so many suggestions and tools to help us immerse ourselves in the language outside of class. Besides her teaching method, she is just such a gem! We truly enjoyed spending time in class with her and she helped give us confidence in speaking the language. If you plan on learning French, I really cannot speak highly enough of Marie. Do yourself a favor and take one of her classes, you'll be so happy that you did! read more

I am currently in Spanish 1B with Fernando. Fernando is very organized and patient in class. If we have a question that is a little off topic from what we are covering, he will still take the time to answer our questions as thoroughly as he can. The pace of the class is also great. I took a Spanish class with another Strommen instructor and that class went a bit too fast for my learning style. Fernando goes nice and slow with our lessons so that it never feels overwhelming or impossible to learn. He gives just the right amount of homework. Everything about this class is manageable while still teaching you tons of the language. I really appreciate Fernando's organization and teaching style. I can't wait to continue to Spanish 1C! read more

I have been studying ASL with Nyeisha Prince for a little over a month now and she has been nothing short of wonderful. Our one-on-one sessions suit me well as I am able to ask her questions throughout our lessons without worry I am taking time away from other students. I had been considering studying ASL for many years as one of my grandmothers had gone deaf over the last decades of her life and I had a very close and loving bond with her. Though my grandmother did not know ASL, it planted the seed of curiosity in me and, at long last, I have taken the first steps toward what I hope will be total fluency and the possibility of become an interpreter. I highly, highly recommend Nyeisha. She is kind, patient, always on-time and has great taste in coffee houses. :) read more

Having lived in Germany for five years over 30 years ago I wanted to rekindle my language skills however rudimentary they might be. I enrolled in German 2 with Emmanuel our instructor and while heavy on grammar, which is what I desperately need to master, all the classes have been enjoyable and I'm learning to conjugate verbs and use the appropriate tenses. For the price of tuition I feel this is a very good value with a very small class size: ours is just 3 now. So lots of attention is paid to each one of us. Emmanuel is patient creative has a good sense of humor and keeps all of us focused and moving forward. I recommend Stroman language courses for people serious about learning another language at a reasonable cost. read more

I've been a Beginning French student forever. I started in high school and did a language study in Paris during college and afterwards had tutoring sessions on and off. I even did a month of DuoLingo (phone app.) However, I always found myself back at the bottom mostly because I didn't keep up with my studies and kept lapsing. It's been frustrating to say the least. But I think FINALLY I will be moving on from beginner's to intermediate thanks to Sybelline Ammi. Sybelline is an excellent teacher. In just one session I was able to feel my "dead" French muscles come alive. Sybelline is prompt, professional, understanding and able to explain the logistics of grammar and the french language incredibly well. She is also very passionate. She was able to pick up on small things that I didn't even notice about my French reading/writing/speaking and correct them. Not a minute goes to waste in her sessions. (That is, she's not looking at her watch wondering when the session will end.) I appreciate that she truly cares that I'm learning. Another important point -- she's been incredibly understanding and accommodating about my crazy schedule. (I can't say enough good things about my tutor.) She's focused and organized, and her love for the language is contagious. It helps that she speaks several languages and understands how languages are constructed and learned. I'm about ten lessons in and she's always been attentive about answering questions and explaining the various nuances of the language. I have a long term goal (I'm thinking it may take a couple of years) of being able to read literature in French. With Sybelline, I do feel like this is going to be possible. Going to keep my fingers crossed. Note: I did initially start off with a different teacher and switched after a few sessions. It wasn't that the original instructor was a bad teacher, but I had to take some time off due to work/travel/school and when I came back, I realized I needed a tutor that was more rigorous. (i.e: my life is so crazy that I needed someone who was laser focused and super organized.) Strommen was really good at finding that match for me. read more

I really enjoy using Strommen for my language classes. I've been taking private Italian lessons with Elisa since early 2019 and it's been nothing short of a great experience. Elisa has a way of teaching that's both considerate and informative --I can't imagine a better climate for learning a second language. Strommen and Elisa both come highly recommended! read more

So, I have just completed my 10 hour block of one on one, private Italian classes with Valentina. We met once a week at a local coffee shop and began working immediately. Simply said... she's great and I'm really happy with my purchase ($45/hr). I am a little disappointed (in myself) I didn't learn more, but I think by brain totally reached capacity. So, I'm going to take time off, continue practicing on my own especially with the free Duolingo app which is amazing, and then purchase my next chunk of time. Recommended! Grazie, Anthony. read more

After my 5 year old twin boys had been in a Spanish Immersion Elementary Charter for a year(CLIC), I decided that I wanted additional assistance with homework and keeping them up to par during the Summer. I googled Strommen and made a phone call that was immediately answered. My tutor-Srta Renata was selected after an assessment based on her experience with children, immersion curriculum, location and schedule: Pros: Srta Renata is great with children and the whole Strommen administration answers questions and concerns promptly. I was fearful of a "home invasion" being too much with our hectic schedule and household but it has been totally stress free. I have recommended Strommen to a few friends and all have been grateful. Cons: I wish I could afford to have Srta Renata here everyday since I get an hour break while she is here keeping the kids totally engrossed in learning. I would definitely recommend Strommen. read more

My 15-year-old son and I are doing private tutoring sessions with Karen G. and she is amazing! She adapts to whatever we want to study, from conversation to quick overviews or lessons on particular topics. She is high energy, very affable, and makes learning a language fun. Highly recommend! read more

I have been wanting to speak French for as long as I can remember and finally I have organized my life to include regular classes at Strommen and with Fabrice. I am always greeted by a smiles every time I walk in. I am excited for every class and I am always learning something new but also, constantly reviewing everything that I have learned so far. It is a bit overwhelming at times but I never expected to learn as much as I did in 8 short weeks. Fabrice is absolutely amazing and so patient. I am looking forward to the next level :-) read more

I had a very positive experience taking online evening Italian classes with Eliza. I enjoyed the pace as well as the subject matter--all relative and relevant conversation. It was great to be able to log into zoom and speak with my teacher and classmates once a week to learn and keep my skills sharp. Grazie Eliza! read more

Patricia Vasquez is a wonderful Spanish teacher. She is so friendly and provides a welcoming environment in which to learn. I thoroughly enjoy our conversations and her assignments. She is extremely communicative and easy to schedule classes with. It's clear that she tailors her classes to each individual student and is constantly checking in to make sure I am getting the most out of my tutoring. I highly recommend her! read more

I had been struggling on my own to learn a second language, so when I saw that Strommen was having a special for Black Friday, I decided to go all in and get the 40 hour package of private lessons. I was paired with Sheida a couple months later due to the holidays. Since January of 2016, I have been going mostly twice a week. I have gone from novice to intermediate in that time. Sheida is a great teacher who is patient, personable, and encouraging. I look forward to my next class. Strommen is an easy company to work with, and the people I spoke to either on the phone or through email while trying to schedule my first lesson were all very helpful and professional. They are fast with replying to emails and answering any questions I had. read more

I've been living in Berlin for a month and a half now and it seems like nearly every day, I've been complemented on how great my German is. I had the opportunity to work with Emanuel at Strommen for 5 months and I am so grateful for his teaching methods and penchant for correcting pronunciation because I have been able to communicate A LOT more comfortably living here just by understanding the nuances of the language. I cannot stress enough how much I enjoyed learning German with Emanuel and 110% recommend him and Stommen read more

My overall experience with Strommen was very positive. I had a limited time available before moving abroad and wanted to learn as much of the German language as I could before leaving. My first tutor was very knowledgeable, but also seemed resentful of having to do this work, as if it were beneath him. He was not the ideal teacher. Luckily, due to a scheduling conflict I was switched to Daniel Farshid Delshad. Daniel is not only knowledgeable when it comes to linguistics, he is enthusiastic about teaching. German is a difficult language to learn. Not only does Daniel teach you the language, he explains how history and culture shapes the very complex rules of grammar of the language. Daniel provided a solid foundation for my learning, and that has made my continuing language learning much easier. I'm a fan of Strommen, and a huge fan of Dr. Delshad. read more

I highly recommend Hélène as a French teacher. One of my New Year's resolutions was to become fluent by the end of 2019 and I'm quite sure she'll get me there. I spoke the language fairly well when younger but didn't keep it up. Hélène listened to my specific goals (namely to be able to easily discuss the things that interest me in French, with French people) -- and she focuses our lessons around that goal. It's working. In addition to being an excellent and effective teacher, she thankfully has a relaxing, easy manner that makes me unafraid to risk and make mistakes (which she corrects, of course, in a kind way). She's the best! read more

I've been taking private lessons with Rafael and it's been great! He really tries to asses your skill level and then meets you where you're at with creative exercises and challenges you to up your level each time. He is also very passionate, fun and interactive. I would recommend him for any Spanish lesson! read more

I took French and Italian with Strommen Tutoring and both teachers were great! I would highly recommend trying out their teachers and approach; They have a different mentality than many other language schools and offer a small selection of languages that they specialize in: German, Spanish, French, Italian, and Mandarin. read more

I have been taking private Russian classes with Violetta and it has been great! I am still early on, but after only a few sessions, I have a functional knowledge of many aspects of the language. I have a long way to go but with Violetta guiding me through, I am definitely on the right track! Violetta takes the time to explain WHY something is the way it is and really takes interest in her students. She tolerates my sarcasm and humor, which is a huge plus. I am the last person who likes school/classes so her ability to keep me motivated is impressive in itself. Hopefully we can continue with these great strides. I look forward to making another review when my 20 classes are finished, and maybe I'll be able to make it in Russian ;) read more

I've been taking lessons here for over a year now and I can't recommend it enough. Group french classes with Fabrice are fantastic: he's super knowledgeable and patient and the pacing is great for a group of adults meeting every week. The course material is a nice mix of traditional academics and useful, modern speaking. Even though I started as a complete beginner I come out of every class feeling more and more confident. read more

Danny at Strommen is a great Spanish teacher. The class sessions keep me moving forward in the language every week. If you want to learn Spanish, or improve your Spanish, this is a great way to do it! I highly recommend it! read more

Hélène Renaut is an awesome teacher. I just finished taking the eight week advanced French class and had a great, productive time all the way through. She is patient, good-humored, fun to talk to and super helpful with various problems that have plagued me in my efforts to speak better French. I felt that she was particularly helping me with the most important thing, which is speaking the language idiomatically, as it is actually spoken. I'm grateful for the guidance and based on this experience would recommend Strommen as a good bet for language study. Merci Hélène! read more

Incredible!!! I am so lucky to begin my French journey with Fabrice as a teacher! We have so much fun in class, he does not judge us for all of the mistakes we make. Haha! He is such a delight! He has created the best learning environment. read more

Karen has been working with my son (6yo) for almost a year. She's great! Highly recommended.

I wanted my 8 year old daughter to learn French and thought that this was the perfect age. After researching, I found Strommen and reviewed all the instructors and Aude V. stood out to me because I loved her bio and thought she would be a great fit with my daughter. Before class began she called to introduce herself and said she had children the same age. This made me feel more reassured that I made the right choice with her. My daughter is enjoying learning a new language and has pointed out words when we are driving and telling me how it is said in French. I feel that through our commitment, my daughter will be a speaking French in no time, Aude makes it easy and natural to learn. I would highly recommend her. She is magnifique! read more

I have been learning Spanish from Isabel for a few weeks now and it's been fantastic. I tried using apps and programs before this, but I didn't get very far. She helps me stay accountable and the classes and conversations are both thoughtful and helpful. I highly recommend working with Isabel or another Strommen tutor if you are struggling to get started with a language. read more