Sugoi! I am soooooooo disappointed! NO! NOT Soteru Gakuin, but fact that I went to Uni High…read more(University High School) within stone throw of this area! Here I am Nikkei myself, plus I was new member of now former NSA (Nichiren Shoshu Academy, now simply SGI-USA, and NST) one (now two since 1991) organisation based in Tokyo, and I NEVER set foot in this area! Little Osaka now known, I could have joined teen and youth group at Buddhist Church (despite being Nichiren Buddhist as I assume this church to be Nembutsu). I never had opportinuty to eat at any restaurant or Sushiya, visit mangaya, giant robot shop, or shop at Nijiya Supa either! Now I live in Northern California. San Francisco has largest Nihonmachi in America, but still small compared to our community in Southern California! (Nihonmachi no longer strictly Japanese as many Chinese and Korean moved in)! However next time I come to Southern California, I have to visit Soteru, and other Japanese community in Los Angeles area as well! Oh yes! I want to visit (and if I move there to SoCal, as to volunteer) at Soteru Gakuin (Japanese Institute of Sawtelle) as well! Thank you!

This review is for WLA Kendo Dojo…read more Best Kendo dojo in Los Angeles. Please come join us for practice and learning!

I've been working with Angelique for the past year, and I cannot recommend her highly enough. As an…read moreadult learner with a busy schedule, I really appreciate how she tailors each lesson to my pace and goals. Every session is not only productive but also enjoyable. If you're looking to learn French, there's no better resource than working with Angelique. Merci beaucoup!

I HIGHLY HIGHLY recommend Angelique! She is the most patient person I have ever met. I never…read morethought I would be able to learn Spanish, but I am now speaking and reading it as well! Angelique makes every lesson interesting and fun. She has a way of teaching so it does not feel intimidating. She breaks each lesson down until you understand it. I am so happy I am working with her. She is truly unbelievable. If you want to learn a language, she is the absolute best to learn from! Truly one of the best teachers I have ever had.

I have been studying with Edwin for about a year now, and the improvement I feel in my spanish has…read morebeen incredible. His patience, attention and passion for language learning/teaching is unparalleled. He customizes classes best on what your learning goals are, your level, and what material you want to cover. I have and will continue to recommend Edwin to anyone looking to improve their Spanish skill, Edwin is a fantastic teacher. Edwin, gracias por todo lo que me enseñas!!

Edwin is AWESOME, you will LEARN A TON, and you will have a thoughtful, patient, and fun approach…read moreto learning Spanish. I have always wanted to learn Spanish, I live in Los Angeles, and my girlfriend's family is Central American so I thought it would be really cool to learn how to communicate in another language. I signed up for SMC Spanish courses which was a disaster (story for a different day) and found Edwin online. After taking one of his courses, I was hooked -- he takes time to understand what your goals are and will tailor his classes based on the group's goals. He's always willing to work with you inside and outside of class, and it felt like I had a friend who cared about teaching me Spanish. After about 8 months, my girlfriend and her family noticed my improvement, and I could tell I had gotten a lot better at speaking. I have had so much fun improving and getting better, and I would highly, highly recommend Edwin and the Learning Language Spanish School to anyone wanting to learn Spanish. Edwin: you ROCK!

I was traveling and needed last-minute help sending my kid to a place that not only taught…read moreacademics, but also good etiquette and kindness. The staff went out of their way to get me enrolled quickly and even took the time to get to know my kid on short notice so that they could personalize the education to her level. The female Director and team here are also mothers, and their own kids come to this school. They understood what I was going through as a busy and stressed out, mama! My kid even started to talk more sweetly and like a civilized grownup afterward. Hah! Thank you for being my angels, and for taking care of my kid in a safe and clean environment so that I could focus on taking care of my brother at the hospital!!

We appreciated the engaging curriculum and friendly staff. The school fosters both creativity and…read morelearning in a balanced way

This review is for the Russian language weekend school "Russian without borders" in west Los…read moreAngeles, which my kids have been attending for the last 5 years, since it opened. I really enjoy the friendly atmosphere of this small school, personal attention to each of my kid's needs and abilities. My children are always happy to go and study Russian language, chess, drawing and math, and those are just a few of many classes the school is offering. The teachers are professional native speakers who are putting lots of energy into the lessons making sure it is engaging, informative and fun at the same time so the kids are motivated to learn another language. The school keeps things interesting for children by having them perform in small theatre productions in Russian language and also celebrating the traditional holidays. I highly recommend it!

Great school and great teachers ! Managed with love . We been going for a year here and thanks to…read morethe Russian teacher my son start learning Russian alphabet and start learning how to read in Russian. We are bilingual family and unfortunately main language is English at home so support of this school is very valuable and we appreciate it a lot. Also has other classes like chess which is great ! Everything what's done here is with care and love

mead was the most interesting person I ever met after I visited the IIS. This was awesome 5 stars…read morecouldn't be better this place is awesome!!! It's a tight fit though make sure you can fit!

Fantastic school and exceptional teachers…read more My daughter attended Worldspeak since she was less than 2 years ago. We stayed there until she completed TK. It's simply a wonderful environment, strong academics, in-depth full immersion to various languages and culture, and a great community of children and parents. Highly recommend.

Excellent enrichment programs with creative teaching methods. Kids learn through play, which makes…read morethe experience enjoyable and memorable

Graduated here last year...well, almost two years ago for High School division. I loved my…read moreclassmates and the material that they had taught us. Great teaching staff.

I love this school. My son has been going for 3 years. The staff is great. Director is great. Cant…read moresay enough good things about them!

We are very thankful to have found the LA Spanish School. We are a bilingual household (English and…read moreTurkish) and though it would good for our 3 year old son to start learning Spanish at an early age. Living in a very diverse and multicultural city we understand that our kids need to be equipped with the linguistic and cultural skills for their future. Learning another language is only possible through fully immersion so we were seeking immersive Spanish preschools when we came across LA Spanish School. We fell in love with the school's fully immersive curriculum, fantastic teachers Diana & Mirella and the facility. I cannot express enough how delighted we are with the Spanish immersive preschool program at LA Spanish School. Our son attends the 5 day preschool program. One of the standout features is the dedicated and passionate team of educators who make learning a joyous experience for the little ones. From the moment our child stepped through the doors, -and this was the first time he enrolled in any childcare program- he had a great connection with both teachers. Maestra Diana and Mirella are such sweet, caring and well equipped professionals, it is impossible not to notice how amazing they are with all children. Maestra Diana and Mirella's expertise provide an enriching learning environment. They seamlessly integrate language acquisition into every aspect of the curriculum, ensuring that children are not only exposed to Spanish but also engaged in meaningful and age-appropriate activities. They are very patient nurturing, and skilled in creating a warm and inclusive atmosphere. I noticed how my son quickly learned Spanish words even by the end of his first week! He has been attending the school since fall and is now understanding all the commands, basic words, descriptions etc. Our child comes home excitedly sharing new words, phrases, and songs learned in class. He is very proud to learn another language that neither myself or my husband speaks. He is now teaching us Spanish! This makes us confident in the program's ability to instill a love for the language. Beyond language acquisition, we appreciate the emphasis on cultural exposure. The program incorporates celebrations, traditions, and customs from Spanish-speaking regions, giving our child a broader understanding of the world. This cultural integration fosters a global perspective and instills values of diversity and inclusivity. For example, we celebrated Dia De Los Muertos, Lanterns Night and attended their puppet show at a local park. The teacher go above and beyond to introduce aspects of the culture. The school also has a small community garden which enables the ones ones to be in the outdoors and connect with nature. Our son's favorite time in school is when they go to the 'jardin' to take care of herbs which teacher Diana so generously shares with parents and 'projecto' time where they do art projects. The school also teaches independence and social skills. For example my son learned to put on his shoes, wash his hands, interact with other kids, share and all the important things a preschooler needs to know before heading off to kindergarten. Our son now has friends and both teachers are very patient and nurturing with the children in helping them acquire these social skills. I cannot recommend higher the LA Spanish School to all parents and would like to thank the City of Santa Monica for their support in this fantastic program. If you are looking for a well-rounded, culturally enriching, and academically stimulating immersive preschool experience for your child don't hesitate to register for LA Spanish School. Our family is grateful for the positive impact it has had on our child's early education, and we look forward to continued growth and success in this outstanding program. We love our school and our teachers. Thank you Maestra Diana, Mirella and the City of Santa Monica.

One of the hidden gems in LA for infants, toddlers, and children of all ages to learn spanish. The…read moremain instructor is Diana, who is exceedingly patient and good with children. She has a gift for connecting with the littlest ones. The mommy, daddy, and baby class as well as the toddler classes are filled with spanish language, play, gardening, and education. You might not think that once a week for a 1 or 2 year old would yield any measurable results, but kids that young have started singing in spanish and saying words in spanish. Cannot recommend this school or the Diana highly enough.

I've had a wonderful experience with CLA Chinese Learning Academy. I first learned with Rachel and…read moream currently studying with Tiana, and both have been fantastic teachers. I genuinely look forward to Sundays because of class. Over the past year, my Chinese has improved so much that I've been able to make more Chinese friends and feel much more confident traveling to China. I was also able to travel to Beijing with CLA last year, and this year I'll be going to Nanjing with them. I really appreciate these opportunities to practice Chinese and experience the culture firsthand.

I just completed the third section (C) of their "survival Mandarin" / the first book. Our teacher,…read moreBarbara Wen, was fantastic for all three sections. She covered the course material and was always great at answering questions and after realizing many of us in the third section were learning for a specific region, she even made a point to let us know some crucial variations for that region (which was not required, but a much appreciated touch.) All three classes were the perfect pace to be challenging, but not overwhelming. If you're on the fence about enrolling in their course, I'd highly encourage you to give them a try!