I scored 8 out of 9 in IELTS!!! It wouldn't have happened…read morewithout Padma's and Anu's help. They are very knowledgeable, experienced in this field, but what really intrigued me that they are passionate about what they do. On day one they assessed my level on all modules based on my plans on taking the test, they created a roadmap. We discussed it together and that sounded a plan. We worked based on that, there were times I'll get slow due to my full time job and distractions in life but they got me back on track. Definitely that's not possible without the extra efforts from them. There were days I got off days from work and they encourage me to visit the institute and they will arrange for 1 -1 class to keep on track. Who does that? People with passion! They were super nice, I was comfortable working them , I would approach them with my work anytime and get feedback. I scored more than what I was expecting. The are THE best!!!! Good luck :)

Anu is one of the best teachers! She made me feel confident as I was learning. She taught me with…read moresuch enthusiasm. It's clear that you love what you do Anu, and for that I am incredibly grateful. Your excitement to teach fueled my excitement to learn. Anu helped me to improve my English and also she helped me to prepare myself for the IELTS. I'm totally recommend her. Thank you so much Anu!

Sharon is very excellent interview preparation coach. She listen carefully, very friendly, and very…read moreprecise to help me with interview questions I might get. She not only fix my pronunciation and grammar but also help me organize my answers, making them sound more polished and comprehensive. After two sessions with her, I got accepted for the position. making them sound more polished and comprehensive. After two sessions with her, I got accepted for the position. I greatly appreciate her help!

Sharon is an excellent ESL (English as a second language) teacher. I take online English lessons…read morefor 60 minutes once a week. I wanted to improve my English grammar, pronunciation, writing, and conversation skills. In a few lessons, not only did I notice big improvement, but my colleagues did too. Her approach is to work on quick fixes and to give immediate feedback so I can incorporate that learning immediately in my daily life. In addition to helping with daily conversation, she has expertise in resume/LinkedIn profile review and job interview preparation. With the help of her sessions, I landed a wonderful job opportunity.

We're so grateful we found L'Academy for our now 3 year old. We've been there since June and have…read morebeen thrilled with the care she receives. All of the teachers are so kind and attentive - we especially love Ms. Joanna and Ms. Joselyn. The communication is excellent. The director is very kind and responsive. The classrooms are clean and bright and we love how much outside time the kids get. They do fun activities and have a lot of family events. Highly recommend!!

Are you looking for childcare with a truly caring staff and nurturing environment? Look no further…read morebecause L'Academy is the place! I haven't stopped raving about it since my daughter started a few months ago. Ms. Quynh was incredibly professional and guided me every step of the way through the enrollment process. She was always quick to respond and thorough in her communication, which made everything smooth and stress-free. The environment felt safe, clean, and welcoming from the very beginning. The cost also felt very reasonable and huge bonus is you work for the state or healthcare as there is a discount (not sure if they are still doing this but I was able to get the discount when my daughter started). One of my favorite features is the app they use to track the children's daily activities. I love being able to see photos and videos of what my daughter is doing throughout the day--it gives me peace of mind and helps me feel connected even when I'm away. The teachers are so warm and attentive. On the rare occasions when my little one is having a tough morning, they were patient, creative, and compassionate in helping her adjust. Knowing she's in such good hands has been a huge relief for me as a parent. Earliest drop off was 7:30am and latest pick-up was 5:30pm. What really sets L'Academy apart--beyond the amazing staff--is their language program. They teach Spanish and Mandarin, which has been a wonderful way for my daughter to learn about different cultures while also stimulating her intellectual growth. In the short time that she was there, 4 months, she learned how to count and say certain animals or objects in Spanish and Mandarin. I can't recommend L'Academy enough to my friends and family. It's truly a gem!

The Philoglots Language Center in Roseville is the best local spot to learn French. My daughter has…read moretaken French lessons from Madame Josée for 2 years now. My daughter enjoys her French lessons and has learned a lot! If you or your children wish to learn French Josée (a native speaker), is very professional and experienced! I highly recommend this business!

This school is just incredible. Josee, the owner and instructor, has an amazing gift for language,…read moreteaching and nurturing her students. What is even more amazing is her dedication to her students, her classes are limited to 8 to ensure each student receives the individualized attention they require. The thing I love about this school is not only does Josee teach a second language she also teaches all of the typical material covered in a traditional pre-school setting - math, reading and logic fundamentals. Her curriculum is presented through games and stories which makes it so fun for the kids. I want my grandchild to learn to speak french but I also want her to have fun doing it. I love that for the price of a good babysitter you can give your child a great head-start in school and learn or reinforce a second language. I feel really good about recommending The Philoglots Learning Center and Josee.

Amazing school love going here for 9 years staff are also amazing and I wish I could come back…read moreevery day

Amazing school nice teachers and amazing teaching but don't recommend for 7 or 8 grade but every…read morething els is amazing

Hi, I highly recommend this Academy and in particular our great teacher Francesca Lorenzon…read more Francesca is an excellent teacher, who truly cared about me and the rest of our class. She made sure that we learned about culture, geography and language. She always welcomed our questions and was just fun to be around. This carried forward into the overall classroom experience where all had a good time and ended up going out to lunch every few weeks. I studied Italian for eight months to prepare for my trip to Italy and highly recommend Francesca and the Academy. Joe

I have been taking Italian language and literature classes with Polyglottist Language Academy off…read moreand on since 2017. I initially started taking classes because I had planned a trip to Italy for the summer, but after my trip I was motivated to continue. I have since returned to Italy 2 more times. I've taken Italian classes with several instructors including but not limited to Sole, Valerie, Cinzia, Oscar, and Francesca. I have thoroughly enjoyed each and every class. The instructors are knowledgeable, patient, and eager to create a positive and enriching learning environment. Olga has been even more accommodating in light of the difficulties that arose with COVID-19 social distancing protocols, even allowing classes to take place on Zoom. I would 100% recommend taking classes with this academy!

If you are a foreign professional in search of improving your English in the best way possible,…read morethen Dr. Ojakangas is the one for you! I took 12 lessons with her last year and I was amazed by her experience, customized program and ability to make me learn new communication skills. I feel waaaaaay more confident because of her and I am thankful for the splendid, and very productive service she provided for me. I highly recommend Accent-American!

From the owner: Learn to speak American English confidently. Accent-American's individual and group courses taught…read moreby Dr. Ojakangas offer precise and individualized training for professionals in academic, medical, and business settings. It takes just 3-4 months to make significant improvements in your accent. Accent classes can be in individual or group format and can take place at the work place or at the Accent-American office. While all courses focus on the specifics of the American accent (the sounds, rhythm, and melody), specialized communication needs, such as telephone discourse, public speaking, written communication , and business and medical speech with clients, patients, and colleagues can also be targeted. Come in for a free consultation or call or write for class details. New Group Classes Beginning Soon.

I highly recommend this institution!! I had a great…read moreexperience, every single teacher I had here was exceptional and on top of that they care about your future guiding you in order to accomplish your goals. Thank you ELI for your support and for always give the extra mile with your students!

THIS REVIEW IS ONLY LIMITED TO MY IELTS EXAM EXPERIENCE AT THIS LOCATION AND IN NO WAY REFLECTS OR…read moreFAULTS THE ABILITIES AND COMPETENCIES OF THE ENGLISH LANGUAGE STAFF. DON'T SCREW UP IF YOU DON'T LIKE ONE STAR REVIEWS. AND CERTAINLY DON'T KEEP CALLING TO GET THE REVIEW REMOVED ONCE YOU DO. GOT A CALL THIS MORNING FROM THE "IELTS Manager" who, in a fairly threatening tone told me to "take it down". Sorry, I don't respond to threats. I've written this review because I had this experience at THIS location. Please ensure that you properly vet third parties who lease your facilities in the future to avoid such negative reviews in the future. Also, please stop harassing me with emails and phone calls to take down the review. Your attempts are sadly not going to change what I experienced, and certainly aren't going to change my review. I have added a disclaimer at the top for what it's worth. ORIGINAL REVIEW I came here to give my IELTS exam and was told to report here, in a fairly threatening tone, on a Saturday morning at 7.30am for a test that doesn't start before 9am - a full 90 minutes in advance - so that my registration could be properly completed before the exam. It's 8am as I write this review and there's no sign of this place opening up. I'd give them a break due to COVID but they asked me to report here this early in the same email where they talked about their COVID protocol. It is extremely unsettling to be asked to come in for an examination this early in the morning - and we drove for a couple of hours to make it here - and find the place boarded up. I'll stop now, gotta save some of my English for the test also. So, how was my English? Do you think I'd pass the writing section?

I cannot say enough great things about Sombrero Time…read more From the very first phone call I felt this was a very professionally run program. David explained their philosophy & curriculum, and made sure we were a good fit for what they offered- this is not just an after-school free play program. We were invited to sit in on a class, which we did. There is a fully printed & bound curriculum workbook that coincides with the daily lesson plans. They have their own printed posters & supplies (nothing is cheaply thrown together here). The teachers are topnotch bilingual & trained- which I personally appreciated as there are other programs that just think because someone speaks Spanish, that automatically qualifies them to teach. Not so. Most importantly is that my daughter enjoys going to Spanish. I was worried that she'd get burnt out or bored and that it would become pulling teeth to get her to go. NOT EVEN CLOSE! The curriculum is engaging & interesting, her teacher is responsive and encouraging, the class size is small and the children are friendly. We are 4 months in, and my daughter sings in Spanish, teaches ME Spanish words, translates material, talks to others and orders her own food at Mexican restaurants in Español. We feel very much welcomed & at home here. David & Ruth are some of the most sincere and inviting people you will meet. It has been worth it!

Sombrero Time is an excellent full immersion Spanish Language program for kids ages K-6 Grade. My…read moredaughter has been attending ST for 5 years and I am amazed at the Spanish she can speak, write, and understand. We recently went on a family trip to Costa Rica and she was interacting the the locals and acting as our interpreter the entire time. The structure in the ST classroom (full immersion, no English spoken) enables the kids to think in Spanish as they learn, rather than translate the English words into the Spanish words in their brains. The teachers are all native speakers which means the kids are learning proper accents and enunciation. The curriculum is tailored to the kids' level and is clearly communicated to the parents at the beginning of the year and throughout the year. There are also several presentations per year where the kids present on various subjects, as well as progress reports given to parents. Overall, a phenomenal program and I would highly recommend it.

I can't say enough good things about our experience at Merryhill Preschool. This morning really…read morereminded me why we love it so much. After a busy weekend, I dropped off my 1.5-year-old son and he was genuinely so excited to see his teachers and classmates--it says everything about how loved and comfortable he feels there. When I went to put his bag away, I noticed his cubby had been thoughtfully organized--his extra clothes were neatly folded and everything was in place. It's such a small detail, but it meant a lot knowing someone took the time to care for his things like that. Looking around the classroom, I saw all these creative new art projects tied to the books they've been reading. I'm honestly blown away by the level of engagement and thoughtfulness, especially for such young kids. Every single day when we pick him up, the kids are happy, the environment is warm, and the teachers are so kind and attentive. We feel incredibly lucky to be part of this school community. Highly, highly recommend!

My family loves Merryhill Preschool in Davis! We started our child in the infant nursery when he…read morewas 4 months and we've been very happy with the experience. Ms. Diana is an excellent communicator and has been especially helpful in making us feel comfortable leaving our son in the infant room. As first-time parents, we've really appreciated her guidance and thoughtful suggestions to help him adjust.