I just started here this past month. I've already gotten much more comfortable in each class, even…read morethough I have so much to learn!!! The format is great, the instructors translate in real time our conversations in each class and send you the notes after. Also they have all been so kind. I like that it's over Zoom so I can be in the comfort of my space. It really is conversational learning but I've heard becomes more technical as you advance. I have had a hard time learning Spanish over the years, the learning apps have not been able to do the trick. But using your language learning apps along with these classes will be helpful to add words into the conversations. I am looking forward to continue my learning with Pura Buena Onda!

I'm so glad I found PBO! I've never taken any Spanish classes before, and this was a great way to…read morestart practicing conversation in a laid-back, warm, and welcoming atmosphere. I love the convenience of the Zoom format, and there are plenty of time slots for beginners (A1). I use PBO for conversation practice, and I also use a language app and an easy textbook. I already feel like I've learned a lot in just a few months' time.

I've tried other conversation based learning in San Diego and Culture and Language center is light…read moreyears ahead. My teacher Izak is exceptional and Lalo, the owner , is incredibly professional, responsive and he cares greatly about his business/students. There are always extracurricular events such as trips of nights out and it great to build a community and friendships. The model is to have only 4 students per teacher and this makes a huge difference, furthermore, there is a curriculum on which the class is based on. So we spend a portion of the class chatting, a portion learning and the third part is to practice what we just learned. I always feel like my spanish improves after every class and I cannot say the same for the other conversational based learning.

My husband and I are enrolled in weekly classes here and we LOVE our experience! We both met with…read moreLalo to begin with for placement, and he was so kind, personable, and reassuring. Through my conversation with Lalo, a lot of my anxiety immediately melted away. Once we were placed, we signed up for weekly classes based on our skill level and have had nothing but a positive experience. Our teacher is Andrea - she is charismatic, professional, and skillfully integrates on-the-fly lessons to our broader goals (i.e., when we are confused by a concept Andrea organically integrates it into our lesson and explains it in such a clear way). Everything we do is in Spanish - 45 minutes of conversation, then 45 minutes of lessons/activities/homework review. The Culture and Language Center has really helped cure so much of my speaking anxiety and given me a lot of confidence - now I feel safe to speak, play, and even make mistakes. :) I wouldn't hesitate to recommend this program to anyone. If you are on the fence, you won't regret this experience!

Over the past 5 years, I have tried several language schools in my quest to learn Spanish. The…read moreother schools are exclusively "online teaching" and have registration systems that are difficult to work with and require questionable security commitments. I was hacked because of one of these exposures. With Spanish Language Center, you contact them, find a lesson time and teacher that meets your needs, show up and get a great person to person lesson. Payment takes place at the first lesson... in person! The owner, Luz Kutchins in the author of a complete course for Spanish Learning. Spanish Language Center is "Numero Uno"!

I highly recommend Luz and her team at Spanish Language Learning Center to anyone who is interested…read morein starting their Spanish language journey or expanding their existing knowledge of the Spanish language. They utilize a unique approach centered on repetition and practice based on real life situations. When my wife and I were travelling to Costa Rica, they incorporated words, phrases, and real-world scenarios into out classes that would be beneficial for us to know while travelling. The knowledge and skills we gained at Spanish Language Learning Center gave us the confidence to ask a waitress at the restaurant near the hotel to help us practice our Spanish; she made sure we sat in our section every night and we told her about Luz and her team and were able to order our food - all in Spanish. Those skills we gained were invaluable and have continued to help in all facets of our life, from communicating with coworkers in a work environment to family and friends. The warm, inclusive environment in the classroom led to relationships that will last a lifetime and made us feel like family.

I am taking Korean classes now and I like it very much. I also like the parking and talking it…read moreinternational students on my break.

Wow. This company is truly awful. I called them before purchasing the groupon for 8 lessons to…read moremake sure that we were able to set up lessons. They assured us that we could start the following week. Then after purchase it took them a month to set up lessons. Rocky start but fine. Then finally we set up a date to start but apparently they have two locations, we were at the wrong one. So when we finally rushed over to meet our teacher she had no lesson plan and we discovered this was going to be "immersive" learning as the teacher didn't speak much English. Her boyfriend helped with the first class or I would have no idea what was going on. The next two lessons had a plan and were better but after 3 lessons the teacher could no longer do the agreed upon time so classes were ended. We agreed that we would start again after the holidays for everyones inconvenience. I have been messaging with Brian weekly since then with NO results and lots of false promises. He had me contact the parent company tesol training for a refund who said that there was no refund available because I already took 3 classes then stopped responding to my emails. This has been a true nightmare to deal with and I highly doubt I will be able to finish my classes so I am just out the money paid to groupon. VERY disappointing and POOR business practices all around. DO NOT WORK WITH THIS COMPANY.

Juliet has been working with my three children for awhile now and all three of my kids really enjoy…read moreworking with her. Juliet has a lot of experience in education and quickly figured out the strengths and areas needing improvement for each of my children. She has tailored her time with my kids based on their needs. She has her own curriculum and is flexible to allow other materials into her work with my kids. My kids find Juliet funny and makes the work fun yet challenging. They look forward to her visits. I would definitely recommend Juliet to other families in need of tutoring services.

From the owner: Hawk Educational Solutions of San Diego, CA provides Award-Winning Courses for Test Prep, SAT Prep,…read moreACT Prep, and College Essays. College Admissions Counseling is also offered to help shepherd you and your child through the undertaking to find the best overall institutional fit. Passionate and dedicated, Juliet Hawk and her team of test prep instructors, college consultants, and private tutors offer effective results-driven services that produce real results for K-12 university-bound students. Well aware of the increasingly competitive college admissions process, Hawk Educational Solutions personalizes all tutoring and prep courses for each individual student to ensure your child can take the first step toward scholastic achievement.

What a great experience I am having in my current class at From English to French!" Our teacher,…read moreManali, is fantastic! She teaches the class with a mix of conversation, grammar, very useful exercises and homework, and she makes the classes fun and the French very accessible! I feel like I am going to be well prepared to really use my French in real conversations about life and travel situations, and to make new friends!

Can't recommend this program enough. The owner, Sophie is easy to communicate with regarding needs…read moreand flexibility. My instructor is Nathalie. I love taking classes from her. The class size and gathering is perfect. Super easy and safe location.

Very structured, dynamic, fun group of people. Very inviting and kind. I've attended 3X as a guest…read moreand have not spoken yet. However, I definitely have learned a lot and feel more comfortable with speaking soon. If you're wanting to gain confidence, become a speaker, or presenter, this is a great space to be in.

I've been a member for a few months now and I LOVE IT! I highly recommend checking out the club!…read moreIf you are looking to become a better leader and more confident speaker and meet some amazing fun people, then this club is for you :) The meetings are every Thursday evening from 6:30-8. Be prepared to laugh a lot and have a good time!

If you are looking to learn Brazilian Portuguese BRAPA is by far one of the best options for you…read more Claudia is an excellent teacher and aside of teaching Portuguese she also shares with her students a lot of the Brazilian culture, music, literature and arts etc. I am so happy I chose Claudia as my Portuguese teacher, I highly recommend her ! Obrigado!

Since a week or two before the safer at home orders took affect I have been learning Brazilian…read morePortuguese with Claudia online using Skype. I am so thrilled with learning this language with Claudia, she is a great language instructor! She is fun with a big FUN! She is also very talented in many mediums of integrating you into the Brazilian culture. For example we worked on improving my vowel pronunciation today using song while she played the guitar and not only taught me pronunciation but also how to sing in the melody. I appreciate her patience ;). I look forward to every class with Claudia. I can't imagine my life without this experience right now as I am having so much fun learning the language, culture and geography of Brazil. Funny thing is I learn more about the U.S. and English in the process. If I'm not careful I'll know more about Brazil than my native country. I challenge myself by matching tidbits about Brazil with the same tidbits about U.S. If you have an interest in Brazil I highly recommend Claudia!

We wanted to take a moment to share some feedback regarding our recent pet grooming experience. We…read moreoften find that while a haircut can look great immediately after an appointment, the true test is how it holds up over time. We are happy to report that three weeks later, our pup still looks fantastic. This was our first visit, and we specifically requested that a lead groomer work alongside the students. We were fortunate to have Sean oversee the session. He is clearly an expert; not only does the cut still look wonderful, but our dog has experienced no irritation--there has been no biting at his paws from the nail trim or licking at his coat. We have never been happier with a grooming service and truly appreciate the care Sean and the team provided. We look forward to seeing you again for our next appointment.

I had my dad take my baby Momo here this past week and honestly was so impressed with the grooming…read morehere!! They took great care of my baby and she's so cute.

If you're a photographer - professional or hobbyist - George's Camera is where to go! This place…read morehas everything: lighting gear, camera bags, lenses, and enough accessories to make you question whether you've ever truly taken a "real" photo in your life. The staff? Walking encyclopedias. I'm convinced they collectively know every camera ever created, including the ones that were prototypes, rumors, or fever dreams. I brought in an old Canon my brother gave me--so old it probably qualifies for Social Security--and the gentleman behind the counter with the long white beard took one look and immediately knew its entire genealogy. Extremely helpful, extremely patient, and honestly, I'm 70% sure he's a wizard. If you're in North Park and need anything for your inner shutterbug or just want to bask in the glow of pure photographic tribal knowledge--George's is the spot!

Such a great value if you're looking for more parts for your camera! They were really sweet and…read morehelped us find the perfect lens. They also have older camera on display to take a look at. They have all the accessories you need from backpacks to lighting set ups at a reasonable price!