I was here for the first time recently to see an art exhibit. Four artists were sharing their work…read moredocumenting their travels through France through sketching. The event was held upstairs in a room with amazing views of the Minneapolis skyline. What a fun place! It was full of so much energy on a Sat morning. People were enjoying pastries and coffees from the on-site cafe. I walked through the library and gift shop. I'm so glad I was able to visit and learn about this place. What a fun place to go to practice your French. Adieu!

Beautiful Surroundings, The best I Have Seen And Enjoyed In A Very Long Time…read more Wishful Thinking, If I Could Visit Daily! Thoughts Of Paradise... Donald Johnson

My main issue is that by pre-paying to learn a language (the only way Berlitz operates for in…read moreperson lessons), you have no recourse if the Berlitz method is not one that works for your adult learning style. I found the instructors highly professional and the facility nice. But at my age, literally from minute one, not having the ability to converse in my native language and ask questions not a fit. At all. I would encourage a prospective student who is not a corporate client, to ask if they can sign up for one or two classes to see if it's a fit. Again, the instructors and the method may work for some, but not for my style. I was frustrated and the instructors were too, I'll wager. It was a monstrous waste of my money and time. I found a private tutor who spent as much time as needed explaining in my language and repeating at a slower pace than Berlitz. I made huge strides in less time. Berlitz Method is not for all though they clearly believe it is.

Friendly and knowledgable staff, and professional teachers with tons of experience. After using…read morethe Berlitz Method of teaching, I will never go back to self-study or community ed classes. Really is the only way to truly learn and speak a foreign language!

I've worked at Jardin for three years and it had been an amazing experience. It has been a great…read moreopportunity for me to learn new things, with the goal of one day becoming a teacher. Jardin has motivated me to pursue my Child Development Associates degree so that I can become an amazing teacher for all children. The staff at Jardin are truly wonderful and genuine, and they make me feel very comfortable. We have great conversations about everything and anything. The company itself is very professional, proving the structure and organization that parents look for when choosing a place to care for their babies.

We had really high hopes for Jardin after moving to the city, and the promise of learning Spanish…read morewas enticing, but in the end we left after a month and a half of care. The communication to parents was really, really poor. Often the teacher handing our kids back to us didn't speak English, so we didn't have a great idea of how the kids were doing, how their days were, etc. And the communication through the app, when present, was often inaccurate. The teachers and staff seemed nice, but they missed stuff that happened under their care, and they would check the security footage only after we asked about scratches the kids came home with. Your kids would probably be safe there, but for how much they charge, you could do a lot better than Jardin.

We played games the whole time! Sorry but most students need alittle more structure than that! This…read morestuff costs alot of money we want our money's worth!

Abra Palabra offers Spanish classes for adults. The classes are small and welcoming.read more

The Minneapolis Community Ed. program is one of the oldest (if not the oldest) program in the…read morecountry. They've had 40 years to work the kinks out, and it shows. The huge catalog has brief descriptions of the classes and you can find out about the teachers online. Like Jillian C. says, they have everything: sushi rolling demonstrations, ashtanga yoga, money-management, kids programs, watercolor painting and Facebook lessons (Dad would benefit). Years of school have conditioned me into thinking that September is the start of the year, even now, quite a few years after graduation. Point is, I make my "resolutions" in September. Last year I resolved to learn to play the guitar and speak French. I did both for less than $100 with Community Ed.! [cue infomercial] I highly recommend Beginning Guitar with Chris. For less than $40, I had ten practically one-one-one lessons with a great teacher. He even gave us an extra week! When the class was over, I was able to keep practicing using his packet and handouts fairly easily. I wouldn't say my French 1 class was as impressive because the teacher didn't get too creative. I didn't get a lot out of doing flashcards over and over and over again.

My love affair with Community Ed in the fine city of Minneapolis has only just begun. They offer…read moreeverything imaginable including art classes, fitness classes, how to make homemade soap, cooking, vegan cooking, how to manage your finances, how to operate a computer, foreign languages, writing, how to grow an herb garden in your kitchen...and so forth. Some classes are 8 weeks long, some are three hours in one evening. Take your pick! There truly is something for everyone. I've taken beginner Pilates and French 1 and can only say that I have been very, very pleasantly surprised. 8 weeks of French for less than $70 - &)#%!?!? (Oh, and 8 weeks of Pilates for $35, in case you were curious). I was worried that I would be getting what I paid for but was sorely mistaken. If you can deal with taking notes and not having a text book (who cracks them anyway?) the quality of the class so much more than makes up for the lack of supplies and materials. The instructors are fantastic and the class sizes small. To think I considered spending $400 on a French class somewhere else... Pilates is fantastic as well, and I've only heard good things about other yoga or dance classes. The spring catalogue is online now!

was adopted from Costa Rica at birth and raised for most of my life in Minnesota. Growing in a…read morepredominantly white community and raised by white patents family; I had no real connections to my heritage, cultural or background. Learning to speak Spanish has been a lifelong dream to help provide that connection to my story of origin. After visiting my country of origin this past year, the determination to learn became even more prevalent. I had taken Spanish in high school but wanted to find a program that could provide a more meaningful experience. I have tried all kinds of learning programs over the years including- Rosetta Stone, app-based learning systems like Duolingo and Babel; I even did community education classes, and while all were good in their own right, that connection of culture, and community was the missing piece. I found Luis and Rojas Spanish doing a local search, and it's been an incredible experience. Luis' unique approach to instruction combines small group learning, real-life conversational lessons, and a welcoming snd no-pressure space for learning Spanish. The Rojas program creates a welcoming environment for learners at all levels. You can join in-person classes or participate online. Each week his guided and immerse lessons helps increase confidence in speaking, writing and comprehension. I absolutely recommend Rojas!

I have been searching for a local spanish language school that focuses on conversation vs grammar…read more I found Rojas on line and couldn't be happier. The school is on line during the pandemic and there are multiple classes during the week. This is exactly what I have been looking for. If you want to learn Spanish in a welcoming environment and are nervous about jumping in or sounding stupid Rojas is the school for you!

We love Tierra!…read more Cloth diapers, organic food, solar energy and a happy baby makes mamma happy! I wish they had a bring your parent to lunch day because the menu looks fabulous and my little cleans her plate every meal, every day! The teachers and staff are all super great and friendly and love on all the littles! Plus they learn Spanish, so hopefully one say we can have our own personal translator to a Spanish speaking country

Fantastic Spanish immersion child care center and preschool. My son has been going here in their…read moreinfant room for 3 months now and loves it. The staff always greets him and us with a big smile. They are friendly and take great care of our son. He is always bringing home little projects that they use his hands and feet for. the staff provides excellent updates on his day and well being. They also just put on a wonderful picnic for the children and parents with lots of great games and activities for the kids, a jump house and awesome food. I would recommend this Spanish immersion day care to anyone looking for a safe, caring and fun environment for their young children to learn and grow in.

Quick response and clear communication. They answered my questions fast and were very helpful.read more

We are extremely pleased with the exposure to academic rigor our child is experiencing at Wonder…read moreFun Academy. Teacher Omar is caring, consistent, compassionate, and uncompromising when it comes to ensuring that every scholar is prepared for the next educational level. Additionally, the environment is warm, welcoming, and engaging, and my child looks toward to attending school every day! He knows the high expectations teacher has for him and he does not want to let him down! I highly recommend this preschool for any family looking for a nurturing and supportive learning community.