I was there for 2 months and it was a great experience. I met many people with another cultures and…read more i will never forget teacher like natali or Blake Farha!. Thx For everything. I hope back soon.

ALLS has helped me improve my English a lot, the classes are small which helps the students to…read moreparticipate more, and the teachers are more than teachers they are friends.

I truly enjoy studying at HOFT Institute and would highly recommend it to anyone who wants to…read moreimprove their English in a supportive and multicultural environment. It is inspiring to meet people from many different countries and practice English together every day. I would especially like to express my sincere gratitude to Blair Bourassa, who is an exceptional teacher and an amazing person. His professionalism, patience, kindness, and positive energy create a motivating and welcoming atmosphere where students feel supported and encouraged to grow. I would also like to thank all the teachers and the entire HOFT team for their dedication and care. Their warmth and support make studying here a truly wonderful, enriching, and unforgettable experience.

HOFT WAS AMAZING! The sense of team cohesion and the morale of the students is off the charts. The…read moreteachers make it super fun. My son attended for a full semester and his English improved a lot! Blair, Christie and Marcus are doing a great job there and they truly care about the students.

Obviously, when you take courses at one of the World's best universities you get a good result and…read morea good learning process, but I couldn't expect that it would be so good... The teachers and the staff are absolutely confident in what they do, because all of them have a big experience and many of them taught English to foreign students, so they know what you need and how to provide it to you. Big variety of levels according to your English, including Academic English Program, which is really helpful and strongly recommended for those who plan to do their Graduate program at a university. They prepare not only for study itself, but also to the daily life in an american university. Social activities and different events, that the teachers organize, make the environment really friendly and happy. The prices are very fair, honestly I think that eventually you get more than the amount you pay. It's a really good place to study English.

If you are uneasy to use English, this school would give huge improvement in English to you. I have…read morebeen here about 7 months and I started studying English with this school. I had a phobia that speak English because I had never used English in my life before I came here from South Korea. I only used to speak it at school for tests. This school helps me a lot to get enough self- confidence in English. Even though I am still making on it, I strongly recommend you studying at this school. If you do, you are on right way to get a new language.

I completed the UT CELTA program in 2015 before moving to Spain. I found the program very…read morebeneficial in preparing me for the challenges of teaching English as a foreign language. I had no idea at the time how challenging and different the process is from other class room activities. I have taught technical classes in networking and video technologies over the past several years and thought that experience would have adequately prepared me for teaching English AFL but discovered the process is completely different. The UT CELTA program provides the tools to teach where a common language is missing. This can be frustrating for both the student and the teacher and having a toolset to bridge the missing and most common form of communication, speech, addresses and prepares the instructor for the specific challenges of teaching a foreign language.

It was absolutely a great chance for me to take CELTA at UT Austin. I enjoyed and learned a lot…read morefrom this course. The tutors were so supportive and helpful and I benefited a lot from their great feedbacks. The best part of CELTA was learning to manage my time more efficiently and making lesson plans in a very organized way. The UT CELTA provided me great job opportunities in Japan where I could apply the strengths and skills I gained in this program.

I have been taking adult Spanish classes with The Language House since March, 2020. It is amazing!…read moreAll of the instructors are incredible, make learning fun/interesting and they are very patient. Muy importante! :) The past few years I have ventured out to the public social events held by The Language House. It is so nice to meet and mingle with other adult learners. Weekly class is very important and conversing with others is equally important. That's what the social events are all about. I have also made a few close friends in class - we meet regularly for coffee or lunch and practice our español. Muchas gracias to Virginia, all the instructors and The Language House for all that you do for us and the community.

I've been attending the Language House for (4) semesters now and have had a great experience. All…read moreof the teachers that I've experienced have been extremely well versed in Spanish, and provide fun and encouraging learning environments. My Spanish skills have become more well versed and I'm able to use what I've learned in class to speak to my wife in Spanish. There are also multiple locations to take class so it's great for anyone who does or doesn't have a busy schedule! There's also a lot of additional resources we receive out of class that are helpful, such as: WhatsApp Spanish group, homework lessons, Quizlet (app) trainings; etc. Thank you so much, Virginia!

Let's set expectations right out of the gate: this is not a polished, corporate Christmas market --…read moreit's better. The German-Texan Heritage Society Christmas Market is cozy, chaotic, heartfelt, and packed with genuine German holiday spirit, all set against the beautiful historic German Free School grounds. The annual Weihnachtsmarkt is put on by people who genuinely love this space, the culture, and the season -- volunteers who pour their hearts into making it happen. If you remember that going in, you'll leave smiling, not frustrated. The atmosphere is extremely family-friendly -- kids were laughing, exploring crafts, and even getting treats from St. Nick as they walked in the gates. The folks working the market love this space and were friendly and welcoming, happy to share a bit of history or the story behind the German Texan Heritage Society and the event. The space itself -- with big Live Oaks and the historic architecture -- makes for a pretty special backdrop. Filled with yummy German bread, holiday treats, and drinks (I wasn't a beer drinker, but the folks around me swore the brews were good), beautiful German holiday décor and unique ornaments (I grabbed a few for my adult kids' first Christmas in their new home), festive music and general cheerful chaos -- part of the charm, not a flaw, walking through was pretty enjoyable, regardless of the chaos and lines. Grab a pretzel, some bread, a beer or whatever, and enjoy it while you wait in lines. Again, this is a volunteer-powered fundraiser. So yes -- lines can be long, and navigating the crowds can feel a bit hectic. But if you go with a playful attitude and realistic expectations, it feels less like waiting in line and more like being part of the fun. The love that goes into this event shines through everywhere. You're not just supporting an event -- you're supporting a nonprofit that preserves German-Texan culture and history right here in Austin. Go early, take your time, soak it up, and be kind to the amazing humans who make it happen. Highly recommend if you want a warm, local, and heartfelt holiday experience.

My advice is to avoid the Octoberfest. It's very expensive and very poorly run. The line for brats…read morewas more than an hour, when we arrived mid-afternoon on Oct. 12, 2024. Turns out there was only one poor cook and one order-taker, moving very slowly and answering multiple questions per customer. In stark contrast there were about 10 people taking orders for beer -- most of which they ran out of by early afternoon. There was a band playing German oom-pah favorites and not enough tables or seats. I didn't see any exhibits about the history of Germans in Austin. I spoke with one guy dressed in traditional German garb and wearing an Ask Me Anything badge. I asked him if there were Volksmarches in the Austin area. He had never heard the term. Ok, I'm sorry for venting. But really, if you're going to charge $15 entrance fee, $25 for a beer with a mug and $5 for a stale pretzel, you really need to get your act together. Caveat emptor (Buyer beware.)

I recently enjoyed Dominique Cordero's Polishing the Preterite 4 week course. As an…read moreintermediate-advanced student, I had never approached a study of the Spanish simple past tense in a thorough and organized manner. This is exactly what this course offered. And the weekly live sessions were really helpful, both in reviewing the material, and providing answers to the class members' question. Dominique's passion for Spanish is contagious, and is an encouragement to anyone wanting to improve their Spanish speaking ability.

Working with Dominique was great. I had taken a 4-week course a few months back and enjoyed the…read morecourse structure that included writing, strengthening my pronunciation, and conversations. The themes that were discussed where customized based on what I hope to accomplish. I also enjoyed that this structure provided opportunities to practice a little Spanish a few days a week and then have an immersive discussion one-on-one with Dominque. In early October I decided to go to Merida Mexico and we created a second course structure that focused on the types of interactions I could experience on my trip. It was incredibly helpful in that I was able to "situationalize" my Spanish when interacting with the locals. This allowed be to navigate restaurant experiences, asking for directions throughout the city, plan a trip to another city, and fully engaging in a story-telling show completely in Spanish. For me learning Spanish is about connecting with the culture and community and while I still have a long way to go, i felt my time with Dominique served me well in having a great experience. One particularly fun interaction was when I purchased a painting in Merida and met the artist who spoke no English. As we spoke - he stopped and asked me where I was from and I said the US. He commented - no before that; your Spanish doesn't sound like an American. It felt great and I credit that with my sessions with Dominique.

When applying to undergraduate programs, I worked with numerous college admissions counselors that…read moretended to induce, rather than alleviate, the stress associated with the application process. They would place me on a strict schedule based on the number of sessions I purchased and were so caught up in writing what they thought college admissions boards would want to read that I ended up submitting personal statements that were not so personal. With that said, Sean is not your typical college admissions counselor. He treated me like an actual person, not just a paycheck. At our first session, Sean took the time to simply talk to me and figure out what drove me to this particular career path. He then helped me channel my passion into an eloquent, interesting general personal statement that was later tailored to four different graduate programs. In working with Sean, I did not get just a personal statement, I got complete application support. He gave me his cellphone number and encouraged me to text him with any questions between sessions. He was always quick to respond and would also text me to check-in on my progress. This type of regular communication allowed us to get the small details out of the way and focus on the more important aspects of each application during our face-to-face meetings. Applying to graduate school is overwhelming, but Sean made the process nearly stress-free. I believe his genuine interest in my success was key to writing a personal statement that stood out in a pile of cookie cutter essays. It feels so good to say that I was ACCEPTED TO ALL four graduate programs I applied to and will be attending my dream school starting this fall. Next time I need support on any type of professional application, I will not hesitate to contact Sean and you should too!

I used AAC to help me get into the extremely competitive MBA program at SMU. After being out of…read moreschool for a few years, I was really overwhelmed, but Devan helped me evaluate my strengths and weaknesses and was able to make sure I understood the admissions process. He helped me with my professional resume and essay, as well as with GRE prep. He is not only very intelligent but is great at very quickly understanding what areas someone needs help in. I only applied to one school and Devan made sure that was the school I got into. He was motivational and logical throughout the entire process. I am extremely glad that I chose to work with this company rather than any others. I would definitely recommend them to others!

Not to be confused with The Prince Revue, which is an all-male strip show featuring the likes of…read moreme, Tatum and McConaughey, and we dance to When Doves Cry and Kiss and all sorts of other Princely Prince songs. TAFKAPFTW. Who doesn't love the Princeton Review? But it's not actually based in Princeton apparently? Or at least maybe for this region, it's based right here in this mall, just seconds from UT campus. Pretty interesting. Pretty cool actually since it's basically on campus. It closes earlier than the rest of them though so most of the times I've been here I haven't been able to check it out. Anyway it's more Barbie's thing than mine because she went to the Ivy League and is actually proud of it, whereas I went to Oxford and am indifferent to it at best.

Update 5/26/11: my daughter just finished her first year at a top Ivy League university. I…read moreguarantee the Princeton Review, which upped her score considerably, was a big part of her getting into a class with a 9% acceptance rate. Not to mention, the university offered her super financial aid, so it ended up being very, very affordable. Our investment in the PR course ended up paying off in a huge way. Original review from Feb 2010: My kid took the SAT prep course, and it made a substantial difference in her score. I'd bought several test prep books that helped a little, but there is something about the in-person experience that really makes the info sink in, so this is absolutely worth the time and effort. It's expensive, so look online for promotional codes which can save some money. It does involve homework, so be sure to budget time appropriately. The only caveat is their system for the essay - though she's a particularly skilled writer, she followed the PR instructions to the letter for this test section (instead of doing her usual thing) - and it actually cost her points. If we did it again, I'd tell her to ignore them on the essay bits but pay close attention for the rest. Overall, we enthusiastically recommend Princeton Review.