New Way does a great job of providing clear language guidance and then getting you to use it over…read moreand over again in various situations and applications. They really get you talking a lot in the classes, while also putting you very much at ease. It is an incredibly safe environment in which to learn and learn quickly. I was surprised at how quickly they had me engaging in conversation back and forth that I could understand and speak. The instructors are pros and very well organized - and they constantly customize the classes and content to the individual student's needs.

I am taking classes here now and really enjoy it. I plan…read more to continue learning Spanish throughout next year.

I very rarely write reviews, but considering how happy I am with my choice to come to BASE for my…read morefirst few Spanish courses, I wanted to put it out there for others! So far I have take two courses, covering 4 total levels (Basic A-C and Intermediate A). They also offer less intensive classes as well as private and semi-private options as well, but considering I was looking for conversational practice I chose the group option. Bill (the director/owner of the program with his wife) and all of the teachers are friendly, attentive, and do their best to make you feel welcome and comfortable. This school is also located in the heart of Downtown Crossing, which made it super convenient and was among the most reasonably priced options out there (including the Centers for Adult Ed.). At first I was apprehensive to start with classes, as this is more of an "exchange", as the name implies, and has a fairly informal office space setting. However, my worries were immediately set aside when I met Bill and my teacher, Elaine. From day one I felt confident that I was in good hands. She was always engaged and focused with myself and other students, catering to the varying experience levels in my class so as not to leave anyone behind or bore anyone. While the curriculum is set by the course level, she kept the class fresh and was consistently challenging us with homework and in-class conversation sessions. I also took a few make-ups with another teacher, Ricardo, who had his own style of teaching but was equally engaged and concerned with his students' progress. Overall, I feel I gained a lot from my time so far (~14 weeks), going from someone with a very basic comprehension level and non-existent speaking skill, to a much more confident and capable reader, listener and speaker. While I still have a long ways to go, I am happy in particular with the confidence Bill and his team have built in my abilities!

We've been working with Signet and it's been a great experience so far. We've been working with Liz…read morefor test prep for the past few months and she's been fantastic with reviewing strategies and working through the subject areas with my high schooler. She's been patient and super helpful! We're also working on college prep and applications with January for many months now and she's been amazing. We're coming up against the most critical time and I'm glad that Signet has our back!

My husband and I participated in Signet's Parents College Admissions Bootcamp! (run by Sheila) and…read morewe are so glad we did. The classes were informative, engaging, and not overwhelming at all. Sheila taught us step-by-step, class-by-class what we needed to know, gave us homework assignments, and helped us talk to our stressed out kids about the process. Applying for colleges can be a stressful time and this program helped alleviate some of that stress. Thank you Sheila!

Attended the class on 8/27/11 in Boston in the Radisson Hotel. Being a beginner DSLR owner with a…read moreNikkon D3000, this was a great class to attend. Learned all about aperture, ISO, and shutter speed and how to manipulate each one to get the best shot. The agenda/layout of the class was also highly professional in that Okello has two large screens setup, 1 as a powerpoint presentation type slideshow that helps him explain his points, and a second which is directly linked to his cameras so we can see what exactly he is doing on his camera's real-time. You take many pictures during the actual class and can see how the different settings affect your shot. Highly recommend this course for a beginner DSLR owner.

Great class. Have a Nikon D5000 but still hadn't ventured off the preset program modes (granted I…read morecould change them between portrait, landscape, night-time, etc), and haven't had the time/patience to do a self study. Okello was very knowledgeable, very friendly, and a great teacher. He narrowed down the important need-to-know elements into step by step exercises so that it wasn't overwhelming. I will definitely be attending his next class!

Boston native Kit Pang is the Beatles before they became the BEATLES. Just like how the Beatles…read morefollowed fall Malcom Gladwell's 10,000 hour rule to master a skill, Kit has done 10,000 hours of speaking to truly master that skill. It is just a matter of time before some prime TV special or movie picks him. His workshops are great. His coaching on point. And he has experience with solopreneurs, Fortune 500 companies and the everyday Jane. Highly recommend Kit.

IDK but I feel to have received little for what I'd expected. Definitely would not recommend. Maybe…read moreI had wrong expectations but the improvement in my ability to hold a speech did not materialize.

I went to one of their one-session speed reading classes after buying a Groupon. Don't go in…read moreexpecting to be a lightning-fast reader after just one class. My expectations weren't very high, so I was satisfied. My reading speed went up by ~25%, and that's pretty good. Repetition works! They have you do several drills and teach you some techniques for increasing your speed. The class was fun, had a good pace, and was easy to follow. Lydia was super nice, very clear in delivering the material, and willing to answer as many one-on-one questions as people had. But, man, she was the perfect candidate for teaching this class because she spoke a million words per minute! Probably carries over to her reading speed. My main complaint is the price. $200 for this 5-hour class is WAY too much. $60 with the Groupon was more like it. If you've got money to blow, go for it. Otherwise, wait for the Groupon.

I went to this class about a year ago. It was worth the time and money. I think it really helped…read moreme as I studied for my MBA.

I completed the GRE course in spring 2012 and it was a worthwhile investment. I scoured the…read moreinternet for reviews on the different test prep companies for a couple days before coming across Manhattan Prep GRE. There wasn't much information about the classes, but a lot about the company's test prep books, which were highly rated. I thought about getting just the books, but I had done that a few years ago with the Kaplan books and never followed through. So I signed up for the free intro class in hopes that I'd be more motivated and receive guidance on how to study. From the first class, I had a sense that this was going to really prepare me. So although the course was expensive, I signed up. Julia was my instructor and from the very beginning she was warm, straightforward, and insightful. It's obvious she's brilliant, but not in the 'look at me I score perfect on the GRE without even trying' type of way. She works hard. She's very familiar with the questions on the test and gives clear cut guidance on how to prepare. During that first session I received a course outline. This was helpful as it identified which sections to prioritize. Most weeks I wasn't able to get all of the assigned work completed, but I did what I could and I still got a lot out of class. I would recommend that you at least complete the high priority assignments so that you can get your questions answered in class. The company was also quite responsive. After signing up I received the box of the test guides in only a couple days. The shipment was very fast. When I was out of town for a couple sessions the company was great at getting me scheduled for makeup sessions. I took these sessions through live online courses. You do receive access to online recordings of each class through enrolling so you can also use those if you miss a class. I didn't use them, but it was good to know they were there. I did use the online practice tests and the online flash cards. For the times that I needed to be on the go, I downloaded the e-book versions of the test prep guides onto my laptop. It can be tedious to carry the big books around, especially because there are over 8. Overall I'm really happy I found Manhattan Prep. Like the reviews said, the prep guides and online practice exams are top-notch. The practice exams show you the specific areas in which you're performing well and need to improve. They also give you information about the time it's taking you to complete each problem. I had more than enough practice. Julia's instruction took my preparation over the top. She really set me off in the right direction and kept me on track. She scores your practice essays, reviews the results of your practice exams, and drills you each week. The classes are held at a nice hotel in Harvard Square. As I predicted, being in a class gave me more motivation to follow through. Once the classes were done, I checked in with Julia to set up my study plan for the next 5 months. I didn't follow it exactly because of work, but I completed mot of it. I wound up taking the exam in November of 2012 and I had no anxiety. I slaughtered the verbal section and kept up with the math, both of which were great improvements for me. I would recommend this class to anyone needing a kick in the butt to get started with their GRE studying and/or wanting a proven method of success. If you do enroll: bring an extra layer because its cold in the room and take Julia up on her offers to review your exams and score your essays.

Dee is an amazing instructor hands-down, the amount of knowledge this man retains is insane. His…read morelevel of intelligence is like no other, he will go above and beyond to ensure you learn the material and grasp concepts. His partner Jay was great too. I would totally recommend Dee as an instructor to anyone who wants to pass the R.E. exam. Had a fun time learning the rigor of R.E.. Thank you to all of the Host Group staff!

Dee is an incredible instructor. He is passionate, and knowledgeable about real estate and teaching…read morethe course. His style of teaching is engaging and got me really excited to start my real estate career. It is a lot of information being taught, but I was able to follow along, learn a whole lot and pass my exam! Glad I went to Host Group it is hands down the best real estate school in MA and I highly recommend!