Laura is a wonderful and amazing teacher! I am an elementary school teacher; I decided to take…read moreSpanish classes with Laura because I wanted to be able to communicate effectively with my students' parents at school. I took three years of Spanish in high school but didn't continue my studies after high school. Due to not studying Spanish for several years, I lost many foundational skills as well as my confidence in conversational speaking. Prior to the lessons, I was only able to speak several words and phrases, but now I'm able to have a basic conversation. After taking several sessions with Laura I have gained confidence with basic conversational skills in Spanish. The weekly Skype classes worked perfect with my schedule. She is very accommodating and flexible when it comes to scheduling classes. The classes are full immersion; she encourages you to only speak Spanish throughout the entire session. The classes and homework were tailored to my individual needs as a student. Laura is extremely patient and makes each class challenging yet engaging. I highly recommend her services!

I've been taking remote lessons with Laura for 1 year and in that time I've been able to…read moresignificantly advance Spanish language skills. I can now converse fluently in everyday scenarios, and I have an intermediate business vocabulary with an 80% comprehension of my Spanish-speaking professional colleagues (enough to ask the right questions!). I run an international tech start-up that requires frequent travel to Mexico City. I wanted to build on the four years of Spanish I took high school so that I could get around the city while traveling, as well as communicate more effectively with the staff and vendors that were not fluent in English. My work hours tended to be long and unpredictable, so the Skype sessions with Laura were actually a huge selling point for me - I don't think I could have improved my Spanish any other way as physical classroom lessons were out of the question for me. Because I wasn't practicing Spanish regularly, I was VERY rusty. Prior to my first lesson, Laura gave me a placement test so she could assess where I should begin. Every session is 100% Spanish, so I wasn't sure how we were going to pull this off. I am not going to lie - my Spanish was stilted, jarring and filled with "umm" and "hmm" during the first lesson, almost like I never learned a thing in school! Rest assured, Laura was an intuitive instructor and adapted the topics to help me feel more comfortable in the first couple of sessions. During lessons, we used the Skype chat function to help translate or conjugate words I needed to learn, so that was very useful - and I was able to go back and review her feedback afterward. While Skype has been a great communication tool, it only works because there's a seasoned educator behind it. One of Laura's strengths is her ability to adapt and contextualize the lessons to my specific needs. The first couple of months I had homework prior to each lesson, which refreshed me on the basics. Later, the lessons became more conversational and we ran through some business related topics so I could learn vocabulary I was most likely to use. After 3 weeks, I stopped stumbling over my words; after 3 months, I was able to travel solo in Mexico without a lick of English; after 6 months, I was able to understand about 50% of professional Spanish speakers; and after 1 year, I read, write, and speak Spanish daily - informally and professionally. My Spanish is not always perfect, but it's very good and I feel confident speaking to others. I'm still taking lessons to keep improving. I've recommended Laura to other friends and peers because she's helped me so much. If you are serious about learning, give a few lessons a try. Si está considerando las lecciones de Laura, no lo dude. En un mes regrese y lea esta reseña y le prometo que estará de acuerdo conmigo. Buena suerte!

My daughter and I are taking a trip to Paris in October and wanted to know some French so we can be…read morerespectful visitors. We found Miss Valerie with wonderful reviews and gave LB Lingual a try. What a treat! Miss Valerie is so awesome and went above and beyond our expectations. She was super accommodating with our schedules and had an online class that made it even easier! She is friendly and engaging and so enthusiastic! She was like a friend we met every week for a chat. She went out of her way to find what was relevant to us and geared our classes toward those experiences. We learned words, phrases and conversational French that will be current and up to date for today's Paris. I would love to continue learning with her. She is welcome to join us any Sunday at Renoud's :-) We can't recommend her more highly!

Miss Valerie is simply amazing! She's joyful, effervescent and imaginative, all of which shines…read morethrough her teaching technique, worksheets and the educational materials she creates and uses in teaching her students. She's knowledgeable and responsive, always going above and beyond what's called for to give her students a full experience in not only the French language, but the experience of what it is to be in France. I highly recommend her. If you're looking for a great language teacher, you'll find her in Miss Valerie.

Before connecting with Rocio I had never taken a Spanish class before. She was flexible and…read moreprovided books and flashcards (included in the hourly rate, not an extra charge) and that helped me to study in between sessions. I highly recommend Rocio if you are looking for a Spanish tutor. Good for beginner or experienced speaker.

I met Rocio by chance about 2 years ago. I was looking for Spanish classes hours/days that would…read moreallow a lot of flexibility and a teacher that could adjust to the themes that I'd like to focus on while bringing some suggestions of course. She definitely offers both and more! She is a great teacher and very patient. I wish I had even more time for her classes. You will get what you work for & you have to do your homework and be attentive in class. Still taking private classes and loving it! Strongly recommend! (but almost wish I could keep her a secret!) Thank you/Gracias Rocio!

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.

Sara had tutored me for a very long time. Every lesson I've had with her is worth so much and she…read morehas helped me get back on track in Spanish. I am so so grateful to have met such an incredible tutor! She is great at what she's doing and the kindest person ever!!

I wanted to learn Spanish in college but soon forgot everything I learned after taking the required…read moreclasses and not practicing. Then I had another dream later in life. I would lean to speak Spanish before I reach fifty years old. In order to accomplish this I knew I would need a tutor and I am very happy I chose Sara. She's able to see where a student is and meet them where they're are and then push them to the next level. Thanks to Sara's knowledge and teaching style I'm finally speaking Spanish and I'm not even 50 yet!

Our son LOVES his Hindi language class. He is learning so much and is excited to attend. I don't…read moreoften write reviews, but I really wanted to make sure other people know about these classes and this great teacher. The classes are held at Oodles in Cerritos, but you can sign up online. http://ilearnhindi.wordpress.com/upcoming-classes/ They have classes for kids age 4 through adult, grouped by age and level, although we only have experience with the kids class. Most classes are on Saturday mornings, but I think she teaches a High School class through UCLA as well. The teacher, Anshu, is friendly, upbeat, positive and encouraging. She presents the lessons in a fun, informative way and the students learn through multiple modalities. They even learn some American Sign Language while learning Hindi, which helps them remember the new vocabulary. Best of all, the kids are happy and boisterous in class--obviously enjoying themselves--which I think gives them a positive attitude about learning the language. I love how the teacher is able to use their positive energy and enthusiasm and direct it towards learning. So many teachers just try to get kids to be quiet. Instead, she is able to guide them and shape the group dynamics to keep things energetic, fun, and educational. Thanks, Anshu, for being such a good teacher and for helping my son learn while having fun.

I understand conversational Urdu, but I am not nearly fluent enough to teach my son. I did some…read moresearching and found this class. Teacher Anshu is WONDERFUL. She is smart, she uses engaging methods in the classroom, and she works closely with the parents to ensure everyone gets what they are looking for. For example, because my son doesn't hear Urdu/Hindi in the home all the time it is critical that I work with him between lessons. Teacher Anshu always shares her lesson plans with me and gives me the guidance I need to ensure he's ready for each class. I love that she incorporates activities into the class. The kids sing, dance, have story time, etc. I highly recommend this class! I just may sign up for her adult sessions to help my language skills progress, too!

I thoroughly enjoyed my Spanish classes with Contigo Spanish Learning! My comprehension and…read morespeaking ability both improved. I now feel confident that I can go to a Spanish-speaking country and maneuver without any issues. I can also have conversations with Spanish-speaking friends and coworkers. I would definitely recommend these classes!

From the owner: At Contigo Spanish Learning, a team of native-speaking instructors will help you to be bilingual…read more We mainly serve -in person- in Los Angeles area, but our online classes can reach you wherever you are located. You or your children can study Spanish as a second language through a wide catalog of courses with different objectives choosing the one appropriate to your needs, or you can have your own individual and personalized online class, with flexible schedule from the comfort of your own place. Students will begin to develop their language proficiency through extensive interaction in the target language. We focus on all four language skills and culture is an integral part of the classes. Pronunciation and oral proficiency are main goals. We offer classes from K-12 and AP Spanish tutoring. We also have beginning, intermediate and advance classes for adults. If you like writing or reading literature, we have a special course designed for you: Creative writing, Short stories in Spanish or Introduction to journalism.

As a tai chi instructor, I gave an introduction class to the wonderful of Maple Village, Waldorf…read moreschool who very thoughtful and appreciative of the art presented. It's great to see a teaching establishment provide the artistic world to students who have a thirst for all art forms. Dav-Ekon, the Art of Tai Chi

We are starting our sixth year at Maple Village Waldorf School, and with the first day of school…read moretoday, I am reminded of just how grateful we are for this community. Over the past five years, our children have been met with love, patience, and a true dedication to their growth. The teachers and staff are among the most devoted educators I have ever seen. They don't just teach--they nurture, guide, and partner with parents in the most thoughtful way. Their holistic approach meets kids exactly where they are, helping them not only to learn but to love learning. What I appreciate most is how much the school truly cares about the kids as whole human beings. It's more than academics--it's about building confidence, fostering creativity, and cultivating empathy. If you are looking for a school where your child will be seen, valued, and supported in every way, Maple Village Waldorf School is a rare gem. We feel incredibly lucky to be part of this community.

Odilia is an awesome teacher! My son's Spanish has dramatically improved. She is well organized…read moreand able to accommodate his busy academic schedule.

Mundo en Español is a good organization, and Odilia is a great teacher. I've taken classes with her…read morefor years. She is always prepared, well organized, keeps the class flowing and tailors the material to the students' needs. I highly recommend these classes.

I cannot express fully how thankful I am to have found Carden. This is my daughter's 3rd year here…read more She's currently in 1st grade and every day I'm astonished at what she's learned. Academically she's so far advanced in comparison to other family and friends in similar grades. She has been able to read since kindergarten and her reading comprehension is arguably better than most 8/9/10 year olds. Shes already been introduced to nutritional science, animal and plant sciences. They have a garden each grade gets to utilize. She is learning cursive and how to properly prepare reports and write in paragraph form. She's learning g Spanish, and they do several performances a year. The class size is smaller and it's one of my most favorable things about Carden. I love that she's able to get some extra attention if needed. And that all of the teachers know who she is and are readily able to help in any way they can. The school very much feels close knit and family oriented. And I'm so thankful she's not walking around a school going unnoticed. I have and will continue to brag and boast about this school. And if you're even slightly curious I highly recommend coming by to see for yourself!

Our daughter has been attending Carden Conservatory for the past three years, and we could not be…read morehappier with our experience. The classrooms are intentionally small, which allows students to receive truly individualized attention. The academic standards are excellent, and the curriculum is both rigorous and thoughtfully designed to support each child's growth. The teachers and staff are exceptional--knowledgeable, attentive, and genuinely invested in their students' success. There is a strong sense of community, and children are seen, supported, and encouraged every day. We've watched our daughter grow academically and personally in ways we truly value. If you are looking for a private school with superior academics, caring educators, and an intimate learning environment, Carden Conservatory is an outstanding choice.