Angel was an amazing Spanish tutor, I hadn't taken Spanish since high school and was nervous going…read morein. Angel was patient, kind, and I learned a ton in my 8 weeks of class.

I've been working with Angel for the past 5 months, and he has been an excellent Spanish tutor. He…read moreis very patient, tailors lessons to my level, and is always flexible with scheduling. I've made great progress and highly recommend him to anyone learning Spanish.

I have had the pleasure of taking adult classes at the Oakland Korean School for the last 2…read moresemesters with Soran Min. She is a great teacher who has explained the pretty complicated Korean language to a bunch of beginners, starting with teaching us Hangul (the system of writing) and moving toward basic conversations, numbers, and useful vocabulary. They also offer classes for children, which seem to be the majority of their students. They hold events for all students periodically throughout the year - I spent last Saturday learning Korean calligraphy and eating some delicious Korean food prepared by volunteers! If you're thinking about learning Korean, start here. It's not easy, but you can't go wrong with this school!

I like the Korean I think I was the first one there I love the teachers there the after school…read moreprograms are good I love the school most of the teachers knew me but I had to move so I had to stop going I hope they stay in business they are a good Korean school I recommend

I love Mesoamerica! I took the fast beginner course (3…read moresessions a week for a month) and it was a great way to get the base to develop my Spanish to where I want it to be. My professor was Adriana. She's AMAZING! She was always positive and patient. I definitely recommend this institute :)

Arturo is a patient and calm teacher. He helps you understand the language easily and converses…read morewith you so you can practice speaking what you've been taught. It is nice having classes with other students and allows for more opportunity to speak the language. He also provides notes for each lesson plus grammar practice. If you want to learn Spanish and have fun while doing it - this is the place for you!

Alliance Francaise de Berkeley is middle of the road in terms of French-language instruction. I…read morehave taken classes over the years in other countries and states so have experience with in-classroom language learning. My 2-star review of Alliance Francaise De Berkeley comes down to a few things: 1) instructors are inconsistent 2) there is only one path to learning so those who learn outside of their "lane" may struggle 3) the study materials (book: Inspire1 by Hachette) were somewhat chaotic and hard to follow 4) The online learning portal is difficult to use, has a lot of errors that get in the way of progress and doesn't actually explain the why behind your mistakes (how else can you learn?) I really think Alliance could be much better if they invested more in development of their instructors, expanding the ways that students can learn, and investing in better learning tools & technology (while I don't work in tech, tech-savvy Bay area students expect online tools to be good not antiquated and error prone)

I love attending this school. I've attended for about 10 months. The teachers and staff are…read moreextremely helpful, professional and kind. They display a genuine concern for your french learning. The school promotes the appreciation of French culture as well as the language. For example many events are held that are free to members (students) or at a minimal fee. I attended one where a flamenco dancer spoke about her upcoming show. This entire event was in French, but wow I was able to follow along (suprisingly well for an advanced beginner). . . thanks to my studies at the school. As far as price, as the saying goes . . . "you get what you pay for" high quality instruction and immersion opportunities beyond the classroom setting. At this time, I'm not able to travel to a francophone place - - - for me, this school is the next best thing.

I took both, private lessons and groups coaching with Claude and in both I found that I could be…read morepresent with the subject we were exploring. I've got to learn the words that are really part of my natural vocabulary and so I was able to better express my thoughts and feelings. I loved that in group we could all approached subject differently, it captivating and inspiring. Claude knows how to follow the flow of the students and lead the subjects into deeper and meaningful conversations. I also love her use of psychosynthesis guided imagery to open me to my inner wisdom and inspire me until the next class or even longer. And what a surprise it was to find out that Claude comes from my very favorite part of Switzerland, the Jura. The Swiss way of speaking French is a little different and slower than in France, and I love it. Claude exceeds all expectation that I ever had about a French class, her classes are an enriching experience at every level. She is also a poet, an artist, and an inspiration to me.

I've had the pleasure of studying French one-on-one for the past several years with Claude Convers…read moreand I can't recommend her highly enough! Claude is an exceptional tutor -- patient, knowledgeable and a born teacher. She is skilled at combining language basics with cultural insights that make the learning experience both effective and enjoyable. She adapts her teaching style to my individual needs and wishes each week and always creates a supportive and encouraging environment. Sometimes a whole hour of conversation on a whole range of subjects, other times a bit of help with complicated grammar or with learning new vocabulary words and practicing writing them in sentences. Thanks to Claude's flexible and low-key approach, I feel I've made real progress in my French skills. Claude is the perfect choice if you're looking for a tutor who genuinely cares about your success and making learning enjoyable!

I have been working with Ina for about 6 months. I really enjoy my sessions with her and look…read moreforward to them every week. She is very knowledgable and patient with me. She is also really funny. We talk a lot about things going on in my life in Spanish along with activities I am interested in. This really has been helping me grasp the Spanish language better along with the homework assigned each week. I cannot recommend her enough.

I cannot recommend Ina highly enough! Ina has provided a safe and comfortable space for me…read morebeginning my journey as an adult learning Spanish. I appreciate the individual attention and customization of the lessons. She is also friendly and flexible with scheduling. I am truly grateful to have found Ina!

Our daughter recently started at BIM. I am originally from Japan so I was looking for a full…read morejapanese immersion school and I have so far been impressed. BIM does an excellent job at incorporating traditional Montessori teaching methods with japanese language and culture. The children not only learn the language, they also get to experience the culture including holidays and other traditions. The educational team is excellent, a group of teachers who pride themselves on being warm and loving while encouraging the children to grow at their own pace. We have another baby on the waiting list, make sure to sign up early as it can take a while for your space to open up.

I had the great honor of working at BIM as an office admin and co-teacher for 3 years. Even though…read moreI had tons of teaching experience and ECE units under my belt when I started, BIM was the first and only Montessori program I worked at. I learned so much about the Montessori method from my fellow co-teachers and was always inspired by their hard work and dedication to their craft. Japanese is my second language that will no doubt deteriorate if I stop using it, so being able to use it daily in various situations at my place of work was also a huge benefit for me. The BIM community as a whole is extremely tight-knit and supportive. I had never felt so loved and appreciated by the families I worked for before BIM, and it was heartening to witness new bonds and friendships being formed among everyone firsthand. Of course, I really miss the kids most of all and the funny things they would say and do, but feel very lucky and privileged to have 3 years' worth of fond memories with them. BIM, iroiro arigato! Mata ne!

My kiddo finished her first year of after-school programming at Hanwen and is looking forward to…read morenext year. She's attended other Chinese-language programs in the past but shared with me that she's learned the most at Hanwen (from songs to zhuyin to full characters). On top of that, there's a great student community and they have fun activities like kung-fu, too. Thanks for running a great school, Ron and team!

Our daughter (5 yrs old) currently attends Hanwen's afterschool program and she loves it. In…read moreaddition to the Chinese language classes, she is also enrolled in a mindfulness class (her favorite), a kung-fu class, an abacus class,and a yoga class. The instructors and the founder (Ron) are all highly engaged, supportive, and friendly. The program is very well run and offers a wonderfully enriching environment and an extensive assortment of activities. Our daughter reports to us on a daily basis (in Chinese) about things she learned and things she enjoyed doing with her new friends. We highly recommend the school to all our friends and enjoy being a part of the community.