Our experience with Language Door has been fantastic. We were at another language school before and…read moreboth my kids were unhappy. When learning a new language, it should be fun and exciting. I looked into Language Door and found our forever home. First, the owner Natascha is fantastic. She's multi lingual and very hands on. She loves what she does and it shows with all the students. She knows what teachers would be best for certain students. Second, I love love love Susan and Lupe who work as administrators. Susan is Hungarian and speaks so many languages, I can't keep track. She's kind, a world of knowledge and gives the best hugs. Lupe is smart, multi lingual and wonderful! Every student who walks in is greeted in the language they're learning. There are adults and kids learning Japanese, Arabic, Spanish, etc. The teachers are worldly, my kids love their classes and can't wait to go to school even on Saturday's. While I'm waiting for my kids I get to speak with all the parents who are lovely. Walking in I feel transported to an international setting where people are open minded, multi cultural and inclusive. I wouldn't hesitate making the call! Thanks Language Door for embracing the love of language!

I absolutely love Language Door. The teacher I have for my advanced Spanish class on Saturdays is…read moreamazing- extremely friendly, kind and very well educated and good at explaining and tailoring lessons to each individual student. What really makes this place stand out (and believe me I did my research) is that if you want to take a foreign language class with them you can sit in on a few classes before you decide to sign up for the new start date. The owner, Natascha is also extremely attentive and you can tell she loves what she does and goes the extra mile for her students and teachers. I am quite impressed with the level of service provided and it was more than worth it for the price! I plan to sign up for German & Arabic courses shortly after my Advanced Spanish course commences.

I have been taking advanced italian with Valentina Dalan. Best teacher there is - always prepared,…read moresuper knowledgeable, detailed, thoughtful, caring, engaging with relevant and diverse topics from culture, history - all in an interactive and fun way. I highly recommend Valentina Dalan.

How lucky was I to be placed in an Italian class with Valentina Dalan! In a few weeks, I will be…read morestarting my third Intermediate class with her, and I am "proprio" looking forward to beginning it, just as I enjoy coming every Wednesday to her class. She is "molta simpatica," and is patient and encouraging to all of us in her small class. Everything that has been said about her in previously written reviews are echoed by me, and I, too, highly recommend Valentina for a teacher, especially if Italian is the language of your heart as it is of mine. Paula F.

Just like to share our FREE CONCERT with your community because I found you offer Chinese class:…read more OC SHAOLIN KUNG FU is hosting a FREE Mid-Autumn Festival celebration in Lake Forest on Sunday Sep 27. There will be live Kung Fu performances music, dancing, Chinese food, family activities, and free T-shirts for the first 50 guests who RSVP Instagram / Text 949-7018810 and arrive before 5pm. Families and kids are welcome. We would love to meet more people from our local community! 22600 Lambert St. Building G, Suite 1402, Lake Forest, CA 92630 4:30-7:30 PM FREE Admission Please text me 949-7018810 for RSVP. Bella Qin

My son wanted to go to Japan for his gap year to learn Japanese and immerse in the culture…read more Unfortunately due to Covid he wasn't able to. Thankfully I found Sensei Atsuko after doing some research on the web. My son has been with Sensei Atsuko for about 3 months now and I am so impressed on how much he has learned. If you are thinking of taking Japanese I would highly recommend Ms. Atsuko at The Language Experts.

My son started learning Japanese at Portal Languages with Midori Sensei in the fall of 2022. He was…read morea total beginner and a high school sophomore at the time. He had a great time and moved through the material with such ease that my daughter started Spanish lessons with Ms. Grace as well. Thanks to their teachers' support and regular 1:1 classes, they are both progressing very well. Son just passed JLPT N5 with flying colors and will graduate with the California Seal of Biliteracy from high school. I am so happy we chose Portal Languages and their dedicated team to work with. 5 stars!

My daughter attended portal languages and the owner Grace is super rude! I decided to cancel my…read moresessions because of her attitude and she refuses to return my money and keeps sending false claims of classes we did! Save your money and go somewhere else.

LASC Irvine was amazing as someone who struggled with English as an immigrant the teachers were…read morevery accommodating and resourceful! I will be recommending any ESL who want help to come here!

School is great and learned a lot. Teachers are awesome and really helpful. Will recommend LASC to…read moremy friends.

My 4 year old daughter is currently attending and after 2 days, she was about to count to 5 in…read moreVietnamese, and how to properly greet the teacher. She spoke 0 Vietnamese. I'm excited to see how well she will be speaking by the end of May. And tuition is very affordable. Highly recommend. We drive all the way from Torrance to bring my daughter here for Sunday Vietnamese school!

Price: $280 a year. (Cash or check only. No credit card)…read more Schedule: School runs from September to June and is held every Sunday. They have morning and afternoon classes. My daughter is in the morning class 9:15am-1145 am. I believe the noon class is from 12pm-230. Parking is small and limited and lots of parents double park and stop in the middle of the parking lot. I recommend parking at the neighborhood and walking in. Pros: price includes book, folder, notebook, pencil, and shirt(uniform). Basically everything your child needs. Lunch: lunch is 20 minutes. At lunch they sell pizza ($1/slice), chips (.50cent), candy and drinks. Staff: teachers are good and my daughter is learning a lot. Overall, 100% would recommend.

I have taken Spanish from Jacqueline Hahn for 2 years. Through her unique and many years of…read moreexperience teaching languages, I have progressed quickly in my Spanish language learning, even at a later stage in my life. My memory is a getting better. She is a delight to work with, and we have so much fun during classes. I highly recommend Jacqueline for anyone who is desiring to learn a new language!

Mme Jacqueline Hahn is a GIFT! Not only did she get my…read moreconversational French back up to snuff (minor in French from undergrad), but she truly has a joie de vivre that is unmatched! She is funny, caring, and from my experience (taking French), could teach me any level of French I wanted to practice- more conversational for travel, more high level for reading and writing, and of course some good slang! She offers both in person and Zoom lessons. She even teaches children and my kids had a few classes with her that they loved! If you want language classes with a more personal touch and flexibility, I HIGHLY recommend Jacqueline!

We have three children, ages 5, 8, and 9. My wife knows a little Italian and I can get by (barely)…read morein Spanish, so we know the value knowing a foreign language. We both learned in college, which was tough and unnatural. We knew it was easier to learn as a youth, so a few years ago we started looking for a quality long-term program for Spanish for our kids. After quite a bit of homework to find a dedicated, long-term program, we came across Langokids. In January of 2025 we enrolled all our kids in the entry level classes (they offer various levels and ages throughout the week). Our kids, surprisingly, really enjoyed it. Here's why: LangoKids is designed to make the kids WANT to learn the language. They play games, sing songs, give awards, and just all around "hide" the learning in play. So far, our kids have taken a class per week from January 2025 through the present, excluding summers. Last summer they took two weeks of summer camp (and 5 weeks of other various camps). At the end of the summer they said Lango Kids was their favorite camp of the summer. Now that they have a solid foundation, we went all-in and enrolled them in 8 weeks of summer camp thus year. Tomorrow's the last day of week three and wow! Things have started to "click." They understand full phrases, understand grammar and sentence structure, and have flawless accents. It is AMAZING! Are they fluent? Of course not. But are they making excellent and steady progress? Yes, absolutely they are. Is learning completely a foreign language easy? No, it's very hard. But, Lango Kids has a system that works. We figured the weekly classes built a foundation but the magic happens a in summer camp (bc it's full immersion, 9:00-3:00 every day) and later in the year the classes will be maintenance until next summer. Ok, what are the downsides? It's hard work. Do not expect it to happen over night. It takes commitment from you for the long haul. We've been going for 18 months, every week plus we are on our 5th week of summer camp. But, we are really starting to see major progress now. There is a bit of homework during the school year. Mostly it's fun worksheets and reviewing vocabulary. Nothing hard though. And helps keep the progress moving forward (especially for a family like ours that is English only at home). The teachers are great, but they are teachers. Your child will be expected to behave and participate. This is a professional program, not a city thing run by high school kids. We love it bc the teachers keep the students on task and learning. Is it as cheap as some city run program where they learn a few phrases? Of course not. This is a high quality, foreign language education program designed specifically for young children. In my opinion, if you understand what you are investing in (a richer life for your child full of wonderful opportunities), it is absolutely money very well spent. Lastly, Ms. Christina, the director, is simply a quality person. She takes the job very seriously, is an excellent administrator, and hires excellent, kind, and effective teachers. We are very pleased and highly recommended Langokids Irvine looking to give their children the gift of knowing Spanish.

We have had a great experience with LangoKids! Our son attended a full Spanish immersion school…read morebefore transitioning to an English-speaking elementary school, and we really wanted to find a way for him to continue using and growing his Spanish skills. LangoKids has been a wonderful fit for our family. The teachers are fantastic and have created such a fun and supportive environment for learning. The program has helped him retain the Spanish foundation he built in immersion school while continuing to expand his vocabulary and confidence with the language. We've had such a positive experience that we're enrolling our daughter this year for the same reason as she transitions to an English-speaking school. I also highly recommend their summer camps! They're a great way to keep kids engaged with Spanish and help bridge the gap during school breaks so they don't lose momentum over the summer.

Douceur d'amour! Sweetness of Love, exemplifies Mrs. Navah and her Language Teaching style…read more Definitely Recommend for anyone who may think it's too late for learning a new foreign language! I have 3 young garçons who can prove my point lol! Merci Beaucoup!!

Portal Languages provides a great atmosphere to learn many different languages. My two boys have…read morebeen taking French classes here for many years. Their French has drastically improved. Thanks to Portal languages and their teachers! We would highly recommend this school for students learning a new language.

This school is the best! I liked the teachers and they were very kind to me. The teachers care…read moreabout their students. Every month there is a cultural exchange party and it is so much fun. The staff help students a lot and I really appreciate their help. I recommend this school to everybody!

This is my second term here as a student. Because of Covid, we have classes entirely online, which…read moreare always on time and made convenient. As I signed up for American Culture & Conversation and TOEFL, my teachers, especially teacher William, have been very helpful in my language/culture learning. Although I have been in the USA for about 6 years, I didn't learn as much about the American cultures and history as much as I have in the classes over the 3 month courses. We talk about different topics (holidays, history, politics, etc) and do practice TOEFL exams in class. The teachers are thorough, encouraging, and always think for the success of the students. One thing that is worth noting though is the efficiency of the office. I sometimes get last minute notice regarding class time change or request. Other than that, AOI is a fun and efficient place with great people and teachers. I wish we can go back to in person class when everything is safe.