I was one of her very first clients when I took her two day speaker course approximately four years…read moreago. She is a very charismatic, fun, and very knowledgeable person. She made me feel much more comfortable with speaking in front of the other classmates. Thanks very much, Doris!

Doris' public speaking program is highly effective at increasing your confidence and speech…read moredelivery. She pushes each person, providing constructive feedback, great tips and a safe space to practice. Highly recommend!!

We have been working with Kate for several sessions and she was able to quickly diagnose and help…read moreaddress my son's speech concerns. Most importantly she made him feel comfortable and gave him tangible exercises to do on his own. I really have enjoyed working with Kate and would highly recommend her, thanks Kate!

Kate was very helpful with my son - personable and encouraging, to both my son and to me. She…read moreprovided suggestions for practice, answered questions immediately and helpfully, was flexible in how we approached the sessions and how we progressed. Only stopped because our finances are tight right now.

Mr. Neil was a fantastic instructor who really helped our son grow and develop over the two years…read morewe worked with Gold Speech. Mr. Neil took time after each meeting to speak to us about our son's goals and development. Ms. Louise was a wonderful assistant teacher. Really amazing team that we would highly recommend.

Had an outstanding experience getting my fender bender repaired on my Porsche. The team was super…read moreknowledgeable, professional and courteous. The final workmanship was fully up to the mark. Highly recommend them

Some sounds spoken in the American English language are not very clear for other language speakers…read more For example, for some Latin language speakers, usually words such as "bad / bed" and "sheep/ ship" sound literally the same. As a Latin language speaker myself, one can imagine the kind of misunderstanding some conversations I had would cause, right? I had tried taking classes with several teachers before finding Sheila, and none were able to help me understand the difference of these sounds, much less teach me how to repeat and imitate these sounds myself. Then, I finally met Sheila. Sheila was able to help me recognize the differences of many english sounds which I didn't know how to tell one from the other, and she also helped me recognize sounds/words I was mispronouncing without even knowing it. She also helped me repeat these sounds myself, and it amazes me how her knowledge is so broad when it comes to english in all aspects! During our classes, she would explain to me the positioning of the lips and the tongue, the opening of the mouth and where I should "feel" the sound coming from when saying vowels and consonants sounds out loud. She knows a level of detail about pronunciation that I didn't even know existed, and even though it took a while for my ears to get trained and recognize these different sounds, I can see my accent is getting more natural (and smooth!) by the day with our classes! What's also incredible about Sheila is that, additionally, she has so much English knowledge that goes way beyond pronunciation. She has been teaching me and my husband some advanced grammar rules that sometimes we'd overlook and make mistakes. She has also been helping us with our "flow" when speaking and reading, showing us how English speakers add rhythm to the phrases, which words to emphasize, how to pronounce some words we were mispronouncing, amongst so many other things! And to keep the classes interesting, we have even read books together, and discussed not only the grammar and vocabulary of those books, but also some deeper literature topics and discussed the interpretation of what we had just read! She has deep knowledge of the English language in so many different aspects that I get amazed and surprised at every new topic she finds for us to cover in our classes. I have been taking classes for a few years now, and I know I still have a long way to go before losing my accent and sounding more like a native speaker, but I can also see how far I have gotten since I started taking these classes. As one of the most knowledgeable teachers I've seen, I definitely recommend her classes to any level of English speaker!

It's worth for the class! I took 10 classes with Sheila , she is very experienced, she knew what's…read moreyour weakness, and left homework to practice, next class will review your homework and recording, and she is responsible teacher,you will improve fast if you follow her instruction, some Americans said my accent is good, take her class, you will not regret. .

We went there and took a test. The staff were professional and kind. They emailed us with reminder…read moreand give my child a gel bead pack to reduce pressure. The entire experience was pleasant and smooth. It totally made my day.

I can go on and on and on and on about how resourceful, compassionate, loyal and awesome Jana…read moreParker at MBD is...BUT I would like to share how truly brilliant Carlin Graveline is! Carlin is MBD's speech/language pathologist, who also specializes in early literacy, can you say WOW!? As a Momma bear, I have searched high and low for someone like Carlin. We previously had a SLP and a special education tutor (who we still love dearly) but Carlin is both of them combined into one! She is a "one stop shop" if you will. Given her educational background (PhD student), extensive experience, and her ability to connect with my kids, she has been a dream come true for us! My kids are understanding AND comprehending the connection between speech, language, reading, hearing, and writing because of her! Thank you Jana and Carlin! You're both such beautiful souls who have given us so much of your advice, guidance, and sincerity!

Carol did wonderful work with our 6yo daughter. Over the course of 6 months we saw dramatic…read moreimprovement in our daughter's articulation (not to mention grammar). Carol is professional, kind, and great with kids. Highly recommend.

Carol was wonderful with my teen. He made good progress with his conversation and social skills…read morewhile working with Carol Fenwick. Carol is patient, kind, and builds rapport quickly with her clients. She made speech therapy fun and interesting. Carol is a great speech therapist!

My son has been working with Connie on his speech difficulties for the past couple of months. He…read morewas diagnosed with autism about a year ago and we are still gathering information about what other potential underlying issues he might have. Connie has a great rapport with him and also has offered some really helpful insights into his behavior. She is also in network with our insurance (UHC) and we have not had any billing issues thus far, which has not been the case with other providers. We are very happy to have found Connie.

From the owner: * A.S.H.A., C.H.S.A. CA State Licensed * Serving Kids…read moreThroughout The Bay Area * Many Insurance Companies Cover Speech And Language Therapy

I joined Public Speak Easy's 2 years ago and I'm very glad I did. This group is very welcoming, and…read moreeverybody is so approachable and fun to talk to. I feel more confident in my speaking abilities now, and it makes such a difference for me in my career. I'd highly recommend this club for beginners and shy speakers!

I joined this club in January 2017 after a very long academic struggle for public speaking. Not…read moreonly did I feel very welcomed initially but it was a safe space for me to make mistakes and grow. It's an extremely encouraging environment and very diverse as well.

My daughter has been taking public speaking and debates class for couple of years now. It has been…read morean amazing experience for her. From the very first day, Larry created a fun and engaging environment where my daughter felt comfortable and confident participating. She loves to research the topics for her debates. Larry typically picks something that is current and interesting for his students. Larry is an exceptional teacher who truly has a gift for bringing out the best in each and every student. Under his guidance, my daughter has developed a strong sense of self-assurance in her public speaking abilities and honed her debate skills. Larry is extremely knowledgeable about the subject matter and has a unique ability to explain complex ideas in a way that is both engaging and easy for students to grasp. His dynamic teaching style, sense of humor, and high energy level make the lessons enjoyable and memorable for students. Recently my younger daughter started taking lessons with teacher Larry and the outcome has been the same, she can't wait for the next public speaking class.

From the owner: We are creating a culture that allows our students to learn and perform in a fun and creative…read moreenvironment, that will produce life long learners, captivating speakers and confident young leaders. Come and see what Parents and Students are saying about I SPEAK California.

First: if you have a chance to work with Paul, you'll never regret a minute of your experience…read more He's a great teacher and excellent photographer. Second: smartphones have ruined photography, and it's getting increasingly more difficult to find gear, accessories, peripherals... but San Jose Camera has always had what I've looked for (except my fav Canon lens, no longer manufactured). The people here are consummate professionals, exceptionally well-versed and experienced photographers. They know their stuff: I've had questions about Canon, Minolta, Nikon, and Hasselblad cameras and they knew the answer without looking it up. (Price of gear is the only exception.) Sort of an old-school type, I still dabble in film photography, especially in astrophotography, and they've had excellent recommendations for what I'm looking for in film, even discussed some ideas I hadn't considered. I used to spend a few hours a week here... purchased a number of lenses here and taken a number of classes. My highest recommendation for these classes: I learned so much in these... as good as any you'll find professionally.

I'm not sure why the negative reviews. I've been going here buying and renting gear from San Jose…read moreCamera for years. I've probably dealt with all of the staff over the years and have always had a positive experience. It's so nice to be able to actually look at and touch the gear I'm shopping for. The sales people aren't pushy, but are knowledgeable and able to answer questions.