I'm a former Step by Step student who got weekly Spanish tutoring throughout middle and high…read moreschool. I credit my confidence, fluency, and grammatical proficiency in Spanish in large part to the wonderful teachers I had there. I didn't exactly have the best introduction to the after-school classes -- my parents forced me to attend for the length of middle school and I resolved to quit as soon as I finished 8th grade -- but I quickly decided to go back to Step by Step in high school when I realized how much of a difference it made in my Spanish. Put simply, the unruly 30-student classes I had with overburdened Spanish teachers at school weren't going to help me improve. At Step by Step, talented teachers devote their entire attention to one or two students for the entire hour they are there. There's no rote memorization or busy work. There's also nowhere to hide. For a shy kid like me, it was exactly what I needed to build up the confidence to practice speaking a language I didn't feel fully comfortable with. And because of Step by Step's focus on conversation, I started to look forward to going to class. I knew that once I was there, I'd be spending most of my time talking to my teachers about anything -- swapping stories, sharing my plans for the future as college loomed, or, as I neared graduation, getting into abstract discussions with Adriana about our personal philosophies and the nature of happiness. The instructors I had at Step by Step poured so much of themselves into their lessons, and were so genuinely warm and caring, that I came to think of them as an extended family. I'm now a sophomore in college and a journalism student. I can't tell you how thankful I am to be able to conduct interviews in Spanish or what a useful skill that was as I applied for journalism internships in Miami this summer. As a sullen middle school student, I never wanted to go to Step by Step. And I never could have imagined how grateful I would be that I did.

The progress my son has made in Spanish has been amazing. His confidence has grown tremendously,…read moreand he's now excelling in his school lessons with excellent grades. We couldn't be happier with the tutoring experience.

Absolutely amazing!! Our kids have been taking classes since before the pandemic and it amazes me…read morehow much they continue to learn. Eli makes classes fun and my kids look forward to their classes weekly. I am fluent in Spanish and there are words that my kids teach me. If I could give them 20 stars I would. Highly recommend them!!

My daughter has been taking classes with Elizabeth via Zoom since the pandemic began. I couldn't be…read moremore thrilled. My daughter 's Spanish has improved tremendously. She absolutely loves Eli. We are now starting to work on sounding out vowels. I can't say enough about how pleased I am with this experience. Cristina has also been very kind and wonderful about rescheduling classes when needed. Thank you, Spanish For Us!

Mind Fuel School courses were found on the Internet by accident, but so far I have never regretted…read moreit. The location itself is very convenient, the price is quite low, the teacher is excellent, Knowledge is at the highest level, a pleasant atmosphere within the group, everything complements each other perfectly and creates an amazing desire to continue studying. This center, already in the first year of study, brought me closer to the dream - to go to study in Japan, presented interesting people and gave me hope for the fulfillment of my dream. I will recommend this center to friends, relatives and just those people who want to learn foreign languages. The only drawback is the impossibility of contacting a teacher outside the center and all questions (regarding the language) have to be resolved through the manager.

One of my goals when moving to Miami was to learn to speak Spanish. As a younger man, I was pretty…read moredecent at picking up languages. I won French-speaking contests in middle and high school. I spent time in the former Soviet Union and while there could speak Russian and read Cyrillic. Besides being a boy genius, languages came easily to me and I spoke them with glee. Then I got older and my head no longer had room for all the things I learned, so some things had to be kicked to the side. My aptitude for language was one of those things. This was a problem as I wanted to travel to the Caribbean and South America, enjoyed eating latin food and had a metric ton of Latino friends who were pretty tired of translating for me when we went out to clubs, etc. Plus, it's always good to know when someone is talking isht about you. The time had come: I was moving to Miami and I was going to learn Spanish. As with most (all) things, I turned to Yelp to find out where to go. Not finding a bunch of information, I made a short list and reached out to the various schools. Most never bothered to reply to me. One did but was fairly condescending (not a good look for a school/teacher). Then Peggy C reached out to me. Peggy is the founder and head instructor at Mind Fuel. She reached out by email and encouraged me to call her. Not only was she engaging and friendly over the phone, she seemed to have a genuine interest in why I wanted to learn Spanish and a determination in helping me to get there. I decided to come to the school and see what was up. When I arrived to the City Center building, I was impressed to find several small classrooms and many students speaking French, Spanish, Portuguese, English, Italian, and other languages. With as many nationalities that make up Miami, it makes sense that a language school should be a modern-day Tower of Babel. I signed up for my intro course and Peggy was my teacher. She led me through basic vocab, verbs, sentences, writing exercises, speaking drills, and other means by which to instruct me. Despite my lack of any Spanish ability, I began to pick up on things and before too long, I was having conversations, (slowly) understanding conversations and reading and writing in this new tongue. Like most skills, learning a new language is only going to be as helpful as the time one puts in to it. At the beginning, I relished my new school and studied as though I wanted extra credit. Things came quickly and easily. As class has progressed and the subject has become more arduous (how many iterations of last tense does one language REALLY need), so too have the requirements on my time. The breakthroughs aren't coming as quickly or easily right now but I take full responsibility for this. Peggy's instruction remains as clear and dedicated as it was on Day 1. I need to put the time in to make sure her instruction does not go in vain. My greatest compliment to Peggy (and the school) is that she's never once made me to feel stupid. It's quite a vulnerable thing to put yourself out there to learn a new language. You're going to make mistakes. You're going to mispronounce things. You're going to be completely dumbfounded as to how to say things. You're going to be all these things. But learning how to overcome these challenges in a safe and nurturing environment is the difference between continued success and a past hobby. Thanks to Peggy and Mind Fuel, I plan on being a continued success story.

I've been taking Spanish lessons with Alejandro for over two years, and he's earned every one of…read morethese 5 stars. He's patient, reliable, and genuinely supportive - plus incredibly knowledgeable and friendly. Our classes are split perfectly: half real conversation, half workbook lessons focused on grammar. It's the best of both worlds - natural speaking practice with solid classroom-style fundamentals. The progress has been huge. When I started, I only understood a little Spanish; now I understand every word that's spoken in Spanish. Alejandro explains things clearly, keeps lessons engaging, and adjusts to my pace and goals. I highly recommend him.

Alejandro quickly understood what level I'm at and it was fun to banter back and forth while he…read morewasn't shy about correcting me and pushing me to the next level. I was really impressed.

Best professor! He makes statistics fun to learn!…read more I had professor Christian Jarquin as my professor for statistics 2023 and absolutely loved his class! He is sweet, patient, and understanding. He REALLY wants you to do good and succeed in his class! He is always willing to answer your questions and constantly reviewed previous chapters to ensure that we know the material thoroughly. His excitement to teach keeps us students motivated to learn. He made statistics sound so interesting & exciting, that I often felt like his classes would fly by because I was so engaged in what he was teaching us. I I took his statistics class as a junior in high school (i am a duel enrollment student) and I could not have asked for a better professor!!! This was also my first school year being in a classroom setting, as I had previously been homeschooled all my life, but it was an easy transition when I had such an awesome professor like Professor Jarquin. If I ever have to take another math course in college I would absolutely want Professor Jarquin!!

I was in a statistics course with Professor Christian Jarquin and throughout the semester he was…read moreextremely motivational and an incredible teacher. His teaching methods within the classroom are very comprehensive and although he is very thorough, he also provides many resources for further assistance with the material. His assignments are also justified and reasonable, and contributed a lot to my ultimate understanding of statistics. He will answer all of your questions without judgement, and will always ensure that you are secure with the material.

Wonderful experience. I took PALS. Very professional, concise, and relaxing atmosphere. Instructor…read morenice/knowledgeable. The building/classroom was modern and clean. Most importantly, they provide SNACKS and water :) Highly recommend CPR Florida

My husband and I wanted to take cpr class because of our first child starting solids all. Marc…read morewas wonderful, thorough and relaxed. He was extremely knowledgeable and helpful

The teachers are really good and you learn a lot with them but the management of the school it's…read morenot the best.

I'm currently studying cosmetology here and my experience here has been amazing I've learned so…read moremuch from my teacher since I first started till now i'm very grateful to have such an amazing teacher. Who's really shows how much she wants to learn and is always helping us I love the school and I will miss it and I can't wait to continue my journey afterwards thanks to them

I had a great professor. His name is Lazaro. Great classes and a great institute. I absolutely…read morerecommend it

I had an excellent experience with Genesis Vocational Institute. The quality of education and…read moreoverall environment are outstanding, making it a great place for anyone looking to further their career. What truly stood out to me was the incredible level of attention and customer service, especially from Mrs. Leonor Nuñez in admissions. She is extremely attentive, kind, and highly professional. She treats every person with respect and patience, taking the time to answer questions and provide clear, helpful information to those of us who call with inquiries or concerns. Her dedication and warm approach make a big difference and reflect very positively on the institution as a whole. I highly recommend Genesis Vocational Institute to anyone seeking a supportive and high-quality educational experience. Carmen Fuentes.