Excellent teachers! Great experience learning Italian with all teachers originally from Italy. The…read moreprocess includes a lot of discussion time so you start speaking from day 1.

I waited until finishing level A1 before reviewing the Italian courses offered at ItalCultura as…read morethe tiny classroom, Aula (room) 1, was starting to become alarmingly full. Now that I'm safely well ahead of you in my studies, I will invite you to join. (; As soon as you exit the elevator to the floor where the Italian Cultural Institute is housed, you are transported. The instructors are all Italian, and there is often a cultural program going on on the floor during the evening classes, so you are immersed in Italian culture. I was hesitant to take night classes as I'm usually pooped after work, but this fear was abandoned on day one of class A1-1. Classes are taught in Italian, and the instructors are masters of judging exactly when to switch to English and when to switch back. You may not catch every word, and this can be intimidating at first, but it's astounding how quickly your ear adjusts. The classes are challenging and engaging, and Silvia is one of the best instructors I've ever had. This is coming from a life-long student. The staff is friendly and helpful, and I cannot describe to you the infectious energy you will experience and share with your fellow students and instructors at this extraordinary institution. Originally I'd wanted to learn enough Italian to converse adequately during my travels. Now I'm inspired to try and become fluent enough to be able to read Umberto Eco in his native language.

Very good teacher is very nice and they teach very well. It is a very nice atmosphere and you've…read morelearned a ton there's also good front desk and helpers

1. they never answer their phones and never return messages left on voicemail. IVR phone system…read moredoesn't work - "to speak to an agent, press 1 at any time" does nothing. Thus, all transactions need to be done in person in downtown Chicago. 2. teachers only teach Castilian Spanish including conjugations that are not used in the US. 3. teachers talk too fast even when you ask them to slow down. if I could follow spanish speech at normal speed I wouldn't need lessons. 4. would not recommend.

A wonderful place to immerse yourself in French language and culture. The instructors are warm,…read morepatient, and genuinely passionate about teaching, which makes classes both enjoyable and effective. The building itself is charming and well-kept, and there are plenty of opportunities to practice through cultural events, film screenings, and workshops. Some classes fill quickly and scheduling can be a little tricky, but once you're in, the experience is enriching and welcoming. Whether you're a beginner or brushing up on your skills, Alliance Française offers a friendly, inspiring environment to learn and connect.

Wonderful place to learn French and connect with other Francophiles. A wide variety of courses for…read moreall levels to choose from.

A friend invited me to a free screening of an Italian film during the week and I have been working…read moreon being more Italian. Definitely get on their mailing list and check out their cultural events. For all those Italians (or those who wish they were) looking to do more interesting things with their lives, check out Instituto! After the screening, my friend bumped into her instructor and had a chat about her travels to the motherland. Being the bad Italian I am, I wasn't able to pick out any of the 5 words I know, but love that the instructors also support events outside of the classroom.

"Instituto Italiano di Cultura di Chicago" is how you would be calling this facility if you were…read morelearning to speak Italian here. But it is also their offices and a comfortably large gallery for art and media exhibitions. I was attending the gallery space for the opening reception of their extensive exhibition of contemporary artist, illustrator, cartoonist, and animator, Lorenzo Mattotti (Brescia, 1954). The organizers had worked out a logical traffic pattern from the elevators to the reception area where wine and beverages were served, then an option to go directly into the gallery space or off to a small library room, where the hors d'oeuvres table had been laid out. A well-dressed crowd of about 30 to 40 mingled throughout and were attentive when a screening of a short film about the artist was convened. So go to visit their gallery, attend a class in Italian (this is handled through another entity, which has extensive options for private or semi-private instruction at all levels and fees - http://www.italidea.org/), or check their site for lectures and other events happening there. You can see the Mattotti exhibit through July 30, 2010, Monday - Friday, 9 AM to 1 PM and 2 to 5 PM. Admission to the exhibit is free.

We paid for 4 lessons. We had 3 great lessons and paid for 8 more. Jeanette became ill and…read moreshortened the next lesson and has canceled 6 more. She refuses to give me a refund of the $299 I paid. I have offered to pay again when we resume lessons - which is still unknown given her health. I have a credit with her company with NO SERVICES. We have sent he well wishes and prayed for her health but my son needs to learn French. She is inflexible and unethical.

Hello People. My daughter is a 2016 graduate returning for review modeling classes. To be honest,…read moreduring the 2016 class, It is my belief that their is a lot of room for improvement, there were many things that fell short of a Professional School and I cannot go there now. However, we cannot just give up on our dreams. BEFORE---I go into my review this is my hope for the FUTURE of IPAA-- It is my hope that like every trade school, students are given the hands on knowledge of their certificate prior to graduation This hands on knowledge should be relatively geared toward their training== if it is in modeling, having them attend a place a real photo shop, runway modeling show , et... If they are in acting have them be a guest on a programming movie, a sitcom, you get the message. It would be fair and more worthwhile. The students give a lot of their time efforts and hopes and they do try. Parents they do give thousands of dollars and their time and the hopes and aspirations for their child. More importantly, we do need Great funding from previous artist and Awesome people to help with donations to fund IPAA to achieve this goal. This pass Sunday, my daughter and I had an appointment with Andrea Adams, she is new to IPAA. In fact, many things are new to IPPA, NEW address changed, no scholarships available, and lots of NEW faces. It was at Andrea's request that I post my opinion, frankly, I will be honest. Where is my girl, amazing, fantastic Ms. Tyra Banks? She did state "if they want you, you would not need to pay for any classes". Well, here is my opinion, I love Chicago. Many fantastic, moving, heartfelt, Amazing artist live here. Unfortunately ,I think my daughter was not given a fair share because we are from Indiana. My daughter is intelligent, beautiful and determined. My opinion on the NEW IPPA, For Mrs. Andrea Adams, she is gorgeous, a total knockout of a model. Thank you for being flexible and utilizing your schedule to meet us at a short notice. I think she is really trying to make things work for the company. She has given us a plan and she represents herself to be the real deal. I really liked Mr. Joey., is well polished and comfortable in his skin. I did not see anyone else, We will continue with IPAA because Andrea, thank you , My daughter can not wait to return.

The way they get you in the door is is a little misleading (just speaking honestly) BUT... the…read morethings they have taught my child are PRICELESS. My son Absolutely loves this Academy! It has given my son the confidence EVERY kid should have! He can speak publicly with no reservation and he has become very pose. He even carries himself differently. The staff are all very professional and welcoming and really seem to have a passion for the business. ANDREA, in particular has worked with my son and her words alone have motivated him to pursue his dream even more!

Jed has been a wonderful teacher to me throughout the 6 months I have been learning bass. As a…read morebeginner, he has been patient, kind and encouraging during this process. I have seen a lot of improvements in my playing and would recommend him to anyone that wants to learn bass guitar.

This is a review of the Thorne auditorium, which was opened up for several lectures in the Chicago…read moreHumanities festival. Not too conveniently located for the general public is the only concern, but once you get there it is a nice intimate space that allows you close access to the presenters. The sounds system is well balanced and the sightlines are great, this would work well as a classroom and as a public space