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.

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 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!

Despite his surfer-boy looks (and the fact he is actually an avid surfer), Nick is an amazing…read moreteacher and brilliant linguist. He speaks 5 languages fluently, and studied linguistics while living in South America. I've been taking private lessons with Nick for a couple months now and am amazed at how my Spanish has improved. I'd taken Spanish as a kid, but had major gaps in my knowledge. He helped me fill in those gaps very quickly and move on to much more advanced material - far faster than I would've in a group setting. At this point we've pretty much covered everything there is to learn in a book, and have moved on to getting me more conversant and expanding my vocabulary (Nick never shies away from teaching me the slang, or the way people really talk...as he says, with him, you learn it all!). He's also just a great guy, and a ton of fun to be around. If you're thinking about taking up a language, do it with Nick.

O Nick é um excelente professor de inglês e me ajudou a aperfeiçoar meu nível. Ele teve uma…read moreabordagem diferente revisando textos e melhorando minha forma de se comunicar. O fato dele saber Português (Brasil), contribuiu para a comunicação em Inglês! Recomendo!

This is probability my favorite place in Santa Monica! Awesome like I felt into a family! Recommendread more

I've never heard of this school until driving by and stumbling upon this precious jewel. I have had…read morethe opportunity to attend their health fair and job fair and have found great success in this school. I have not once seen any pregnant teens, gang members or any of the other things that has been mentioned in someone else's comments. I have taken varies classes just because I was bored and I come to find that the school work relieves stress. All the courses that I have taken here has been great. Instructors are fun with a sense of humor and also strict at the same time. The instructors make sure that their students finish their education and let them know that it is not a waste of time. Great job Skills keep up the good work.

My experience in Venice Skill Center was amazing. In 7 month I prepared and passed the HiSET which…read moresolved a big issue in my life.If I had not passed the HiSET, I could not have gotten into my sound engineering training program. The staff and teachers are fantastic. Thanks so much to Sybil, Erika,Theo and Rosalie.

The teacher English Los Angeles has in Santa Monica is the best! He has years and years of…read moreexperience teaching English and his teaching method is wonderful. He's also very patient. By taking classes with English Los Angeles, you will get this teacher all to yourself in private classes. I cannot think of a better way for an ESL learner to take an English class in the Santa Monica area.

One effective way to learn English is from someone who has mastered the English language as a…read moresecond language themselves. They know and understand where you are coming from, what you need to learn, and they can emphasize the most bang for the buck. They posses the ability to fast track you to your success. Ms. Mersedeh Shaafi is such teacher, and is experienced in teaching English as a second language with emphasize in TOEFL, IELTS, and ESL.

We have been going to Pathways in Santa Monica for 1.5 years with our son Bodhi, 3 years old now,…read more after he was diagnosed with some intense speech issues (sorry I don't know the technical terms). I can honestly say it's one of the best decisions we have made for him. Allie, Bodhi's therapist, is so good that he actually looks forward to seeing her. We call her his "girlfriend" because they are so close and he trust her so much. Hight recommend this place!

My experience with Pathways has been nothing but excellent. From the beginning, they were able to…read moreaccommodate our family's schedule and the staff is very friendly and helpful. We've been clients for over 6 months and we can see what a difference it has made for our son at home and school. He loves visiting every week! We are so grateful to Robin and all of her hard work. She always takes the time to connect with me at the end of the sessions so that I know what she is working on and can continue the work at home. I wholeheartedly recommend this very caring office.

Warning!!! Be very careful dealing with these people and with Study1Visa…read more I paid $4,280 for study1visa and this school after being told the program could be done online. I later learned that F-1 students are generally required to attend classes in person (minimum hours on campus) to maintain legal status. I clearly explained that I am located in a different state, yet I was still enrolled in a school far away while being repeatedly told the classes would be online. There was no transparency about who was providing the service, no clear credentials, and no proper explanation of the process. After realizing the inconsistencies and requesting clarification and a refund, I was not helped. Because of this experience, I will be filing complaints with the Better Business Bureau and reporting both this company and Study1Visa so others are aware. Please do your research carefully before sending money to anyone offering immigration or visa services. I demand my money is returned immediately!

My experience with this school and Shelly C has been a nightmare. I was given wrong information…read morefrom the beginning. I clearly said I am in New York, but they enrolled me in a school in California and told me the classes were online. For an F-1 visa, you must attend in person. Anyone who works with student visas should know this. How am I supposed to go to school in California when I live in New York? Because of their mistake, I paid almost $5K. This is unacceptable. I demand my refund immediately. Be very careful before trusting this school and Shelly C.

WARNING: DO NOT RENT SPACE HERE! I am on the board of a national Mother-Daughter philanthropic…read moreorganization. Our local Westside chapter is over 200 members strong. Unfortunately, we lost our long time meeting location in the Palisades fire and were left scrambling to find a new location that could hold such a large group for a few hours on Sundays. Being a non-profit, our budget is extremely limited, and furthermore we were constrained by the limitations of our group's size. When we reached out to the SMBWC and let them know our limitations, they offered us a reasonable discounted price for the venue rental. We thought this would be our new "home" despite the fact that the building manager named BECKY was absolutely rude, refused to answer repeated calls, refused to reply to dozens of our emails. She is the most unprofessional woman I have ever encountered and I have yet to even see her! We were desperate for a location and decided to "tough it out". Unfortunately, BECKY decided to double book and push us up into the mezzanine which is entirely OPEN to the ballroom floor below. Last June she put a FUNERAL in the space below - and never told us! We found out as we walked in to set up for our event! We were holding a celebration and award ceremony while the funeral was going on! They could hear us, and we could hear them! Not to mention, we had numerous problems with our chair and AV requests prior to when Jose (who is the only helpful person) came on board. BECKY decided to double book us again and left us with TWO WEEKS to scramble to find another location for our annual career panel. Again, she refused to return our calls. Disrespectful, rude, and thoughtless. I overpaid by $100 on our last month and had hoped to get our $100 back. She has yet to respond to our emails. Disgusting to do this to an organization that is focused on and committed to helping people in need. And to steal from a non-profit citing that we were getting a severely discounted rate is beyond the pale. We had a contract and she broke it. Thankfully we, have found a new home managed by civilized people who care about their jobs. Becky certainly doesn't. And it's a shame to see that as I called around, one other building owner asked who had done this to us. When I told him he laughed and said, "Ah, you're one of many who have been sucked over by her and we've helped provide space because of her." Nice to know she is in our community doing more harm than good. Shame on Becky!

It's a nice little venue and looks very historical inside in some areas like the bathroom haha. The…read moreonly problem is parking. There are some metered if you arent going to be there too long but the structure can be a little pricier for a small event.