Most of the students that attend this school are ESL students. However, my experience was with…read morelearning German to migrate to another country. Marco is well educated and knowledgable in German; a native German speaker who has also lived in America for a very long time. He culturally aware of the norms in both Europe and America. This was helpful because he prepared me for what I my new life would be like. Gave me words that I would my first weeks in Europe and prepared me for a European language classroom setting. Without taking this course I would have been lost my first days of school and unable to communicate effectively with my new family. He prepared me for the A1 exam which would end up being a requirement for my visa (which I did not know at the time) and communicated effectively with Bridge Learning Staff to explain my individual needs. A very compassionate instructor who was very understanding of my circumstances. I was also very impressed with the professionalism of the staff. While I was only to sign up for German lessons during that time, they did not cancel my class. Whenever I needed paperwork or anything from the school they provided prompt and effective responses to my problems. Overall, they did an excellent job and did the best they could to prepare me for the future life. While my experience is only with Marco and the staff; I believe any instructor that they employ will be effective instructors and will give a very personable experience. The school is on the first floor and is handicap accessible. It is located downtown and makes the location very easy to get to.

From the owner: BridgeLanguages is a division of Bridge Education Group, a leader in language training and…read moreeducation abroad with 30 years of experience. We offer the highest quality translation and interpretation services and language courses. With headquarters in Denver, Colorado and offices in Argentina and Chile, BridgeLanguages combines the accessibility of a local company with global reach and capability. At BridgeLanguages, we bring our passion for foreign languages to verify everything we do. We believe that a properly translated document or a faithfully rendered interpretation can determine the success of an endeavor. We believe that an effective and accessible foreign language class can promote cultural competency and create global citizens. We've experienced firsthand how intricate multilingual communication can be, and over the years we've established streamlined processes to avoid common pitfalls and maintain the highest levels of accuracy and efficiency in translations, interpretations a

I took my sons on an immersion trip when they were in early elementary school. I know what a really…read morebad program looks like. And now I know what a truly world-class program looks like! I looked at a variety of immersion programs because my 11-year-old granddaughter wanted to learn Spanish and I wanted to improve my ability in Spanish. Four things about Common Ground International that stand out: the extensive and excellent pre-departure work required and facilitated by CGI staff; the excellence of teachers and teaching environment at the Lapa Verde Language School in Costa Rica; the suberb leaderships of CGI staff while in Costa Rica; and the excellence of excursions which provided a balance to the intensive classes as well and great cultural/historical learnings about Costa Rica.

I am delighted to recommend Common Ground International's Spanish Immersion Program to anyone eager…read moreto accelerate their language skills while truly experiencing Latin American culture. From the moment you enroll, program founders Leslie and Rory provide warm, personalized support--whether you're an absolute beginner or already fluent in Spanish. Their humility, kindness and genuine respect for each student's level create an atmosphere of confidence and growth. What sets Common Ground International apart is its thoughtfully balanced combination of rigorous classroom study, hands-on volunteer projects, culturally rich excursions, and the option of a local homestay. In the classroom, you'll be constantly challenged by enthusiastic, positive instructors who employ interactive methods--role plays, debates, community interviews--to push your Spanish forward every hour of every day. Outside the classroom, you'll deepen your understanding of local life by working alongside community organizations, exploring vibrant markets, and sharing meals with host-families who open their homes--and their hearts--to you. Throughout your stay, Leslie and Rory oversee every detail, from airport pickup to your final farewell, ensuring that logistics never get in the way of learning. Their commitment to a family-style atmosphere means you're never traveling or studying alone; you rapidly build friendships with classmates and locals alike, forging bonds that outlast the program itself. By the end of my experience, my confidence in speaking, listening, reading and writing Spanish had soared--far beyond what I'd experienced in years of classroom-only study back home. Equally important, I came away with a deep appreciation for the daily rhythms, stories and traditions of the towns where I lived and volunteered. I wholeheartedly recommend Common Ground International to anyone--student, professional or retiree--who seeks an immersive, supportive and life-changing way to master Spanish and engage meaningfully with local communities.

Very helpful information to narrow down school choices for our move. Customize to our child's…read moreneeds.

We have been in touch with Jen for several years about moving to Denver. We previously had three…read morekids in three private schools because they all had different needs (bright, one needs some help, etc.). Jen met with our kids a few summers and was able to recommend a few options where we could put them all in one school. She went above and beyond to make introductions in a few schools and she really got to know our kids. We are so grateful for her friendship and personal touch.

As a family relocating to Greater Denver, we used a variety of online tools to try and find what we…read morethought would be a good fit for our 7th and 5th graders- we were very wrong. The metrics used online are selective and with many kids opting out of testing, data is suspect. Turning to Jen at E.merging was a life-saver and in short order, we were far better prepared for our next move. She offered great insight to the academics and school culture of each school and offered suggestions pertinent to our kids specific needs. Additionally, she was able to get us into an off-cycle admissions process and assist with resolving the situation. Thank you, Jen!!

Laura is amazing! Her reputation is strong, I highly recommend getting on her email list and…read morefollowing all of her socials - she is the best at what she does.

Reading Partners is a great place to volunteer with a group or by yourself! No experience is needed…read moreand I appreciate that they only ask for one hour per week.

From the owner: For every 10 students that graduate high school in Colorado, just two will go on to finish college…read more You can make a difference in the life of a child in just one hour a week. Reading Partners connects passionate volunteers with struggling readers to help students build strong literacy skills, gain confidence, and discover a passion for reading. You can be a mentor, a leader, and a friend to student in need. No formal teaching experience is required. Commit just one hour a week. Reading Centers are open Monday-Thursday, 8-5pm, at local schools across Colorado. Reading Partners provides you with: A highly effective, easy-to-follow curriculum. In-person training and on-site support from a full-time staff member. The opportunity to make a difference in the life of a child. We are now accepting new volunteers to become reading partners during the the 2014-15 school year. A Reading Partners staff member will contact you shortly to schedule your on-site training and get you started.

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Just signed up for a free subconscious mind event on Facebook just to find out it really is a…read moreScientologist class! Very deceptive and very unethical. The way they went about this just shows the church's values. I'm an open minded person but now I will never listen nor attend anything to do with Scientology. Make sure to watch out for these

My experience has been with the Nido clasroom over the last couple of months. Based on other…read morereviews, I think there have been some changes over the years, especially now that there is a new director and Mrs. Shawn is the Nido lead teacher. Although the school closes for teacher professional development days, I see the benefits in tweaks to the classroom environment and knowledge of the teachers! I love that the school is open from 7:15 - 5:30 since our schedule can vary and I can't do drop offs and pickups at exactly the same time each day. I was looking for an accredited school that would help my son with all his development milestones and truly put into practice Montessori teachings. I have been very pleased with the results and growth of my little guy! The teachers truly seem to love and get excited about the kiddos and all the progress they make. I also appreciate that they work closely with me for information updates and even on suggestions like how to start solids (e.g. to give him his own spoon to hold). I didn't want a school to just feed and change diapers, I wanted my happy little guy to flourish and I'm pleased that I found a school that would partner with me to achieve that goal!

I have to preface what I have to say with the fact that my child doesn't go to Family Star, but it…read moreseems like a good program and I would like to send my child there, but they don't take on infants part-time even if you're willing to pay full-time fares. The child has to be in the school by 9 AM (and I think they're open until 5/5:30), which seemed too early, especially considering the fares that they're charging. Right now, it's $1500 a month. An interesting aspect to their care though, and maybe why it's more, is that they provide the diapers and they only use cloth diapers to help with potty training. They also provide the food. It sounded like they had a good program in place to help those that couldn't afford their care if they met their guidelines. All-in-all it sounds like a great school. I'm just disappointed that they don't accept infants part time.

This is a superb traditional dojo. The instructors are…read moreexcellent as is their philosophy of community service. After taking my children to a karate studio that they hated, we found Nippon Kan and they love it. They are still active members after more than 10 years. I joined myself and have been a member for 2 years. It is great exercise and helps to integrate your mind, body, awareness and coordination. They have kept dues low to keep it affordable and as I have said the quality and training is excellent!

I signed my son up a couple of years ago as he wanted to start taking martial arts classes but…read moredidn't know much about it. After searching the internet, I found this traditional Aikido dojo located right here in Denver. We were so impressed with the size - not that size matters, but this dojo is 5 or 6 times bigger than the other small dojos I was considering and having a large mat to practice on allows the kids to flow, run, and move more freely, helping them to perfect their techniques without running into a wall. Also, this dojo wins hands down on perfecting such an authentic traditional feeling that it is like we are literally practicing Aikido in Japan. The quality of the instructors was another reason I ended up taking classes as well. I now have all three of my kids taking Aikido and I recommend it to parents who are interested in a safe, comfortable, and friendly environment with some of the best instructors I have found. Also, the kids classes are so affordable that even parents with larger families can afford to have all the kids taking lessons. The best perk is that this dojo is connected to the best Japanese restaurant in the Nation! We love to eat at Domo right after kids class! I highly recommend Aikido Nippon Kan.

I would say stay away from recruiters in general. There was a time when Robert half was headed…read moreshoulders, a more professional effective recruiter than the others on the market. It seems as if those days are long gone. My experience with the creative Robert half team was less than stellar and doesn't seem like they really know what they're doing.

Initially, I felt like I would be well received by Robert Half staffing agency, but the recruiter…read morequickly abandoned me and has never returned or accepted a phone call. Bummer.