I have been learning arabic with Nermin for a four months now. She is an amazing teacher and we…read morehave been able to make so much progress. I came with basic knowledge but she has been able no only ro refresh my mind but also make the new learning very easy and intuitive. The group learns together. I really enjoy the learning environment and will continue to learn with them as long as I can! Ana G.M. - Arabic level begginner 4.

Great experience with Angel from ABC. He definitely helped raise my fluency in Spanish and would…read moredefinitely recommend for anyone that is looking to learn a new language or has a trip coming up and wants to sharpen things up. Angel es el mejor!

I studied here for roughly 7 months and I can't recommend Manhattan Language highly enough for…read moreserious English learners. I tried a couple other schools in Manhattan before I decide but none of their "advanced" class was advanced enough for me. (I was in the break of my collage in Boston and my English level wasn't too low) This school has a great range of levels, many activities and if you have some trouble and want to speak in your language, they have advisers in many languages too which is a good option to have. Including teachers, they are all friendly and it was comfortable enough for me to stay long. I was in the highest class all the time but I saw many low level students (who couldn't speak AT ALL) became better speakers and enjoyed their stay in NY. I as an advanced student learned a lot and improved English in many ways which I was honestly not expected much from a language school. I would like to come back anytime if there is another chance!!

I really recommend this language school. I was study there one year. First,you have many classes…read morecan choice. They have academic class,film class,business class and pronunciation . I took pronunciation for five months then transfer to academic class. Second, teachers are really nice, if you have questions just ask, don't be afraid. They are really nice. Third，school activities . Every week almost everyday has activity, you can join it then you will make new friends,also practice speaking. Last one school stuffs also really nice, if you have questions about programs ,ask them. They will give you the advice. This all my experience in Manhattan school. Enjoy your life in NYC and Manhattan school.:))

I found Rennert through an internet search. Since they received good reviews all around, I decided…read moreto take classes in Mandarin and German. I've had nothing but good experiences. The classes are structured to enforce language skills but reading is not neglected. The classes are small which means every student gets practice speaking the language they are learning with the teacher and one another. The price is affordable with either 5 week or 10 week semesters. You will learn plenty even in 5 weeks because the teachers are fantastic. I definitely recommend Rennert.

I took a beginner spanish class here with a coupon from living social. it was really enjoyable…read moreexperience. i took spainsh in middle school and high school and had a horrible experience! I can read spanish and write spanish, but before taking this class i was not comfortable speaking spanish and it was difficult to talk. After 5 weeks of class, i am much more comfortable and i have built more skills around the language. I think my success is because the class were so small, speaking spanish was encourage through out the class, and our instructor spoke to us in spanish through out the whole class. I really enjoyed it.

There is NOT a book store here. They have lots of photos on yelp from over the years - but they…read morehave moved premises and changed a lot. No books.

As a beginner I found the teacher competent and the environment friendly…read more However the format of going round the table one at a time for a large class was cumbersome and did not allow us to speak much at all. I suppose if you listen to other students it is helpful. Felt more like lectures and not a lot of hands on opportunity. Also not much explanation of Italian grammar prior to launching into more complex language. I gave feedback to the school and no one responded.

took Coucou's online placement test and was placed into an intermediate-level class. Unfortunately,…read morethe placement was not accurate. There was no real evaluation, just an online quiz, and when I arrived in the class, I quickly realized after a few sessions that it didn't match my needs at all. The class was pure conversation with no grammar explanations, no structure, and no rules, which made me feel completely lost. I actually needed more grammar-focused support, not just conversation. When I tried to switch levels, I wasn't offered a proper solution. Instead, I was only given about 70% credit for my remaining classes, with a two-month expiration. I couldn't use it because I was traveling, and their response time was slow, so the credit essentially became useless. Overall, I was disappointed with how the placement was handled and how inflexible the school was in helping me find the right level. I expected a more supportive and structured experience.

For nearly $500 for a group class for 10 sessions- go elsewhere! The reason I selected Coucou is…read morebecause Coucou touted themselves as "teaching French... with a focus on conversation and informal interactions, all the while following a thorough grammar curriculum." The classes focused 95% on grammar, with conversations limited to my teacher, Angele who asked each student what they did for the weekend/ what did we do since we last met, and we answered in French. She reviewed our homework by having each student read their homework out loud in French. She corrected our grammar and accents. Her teaching style was abrupt and rushed. Not welcoming or encouraging. She didn't look at our homework, so who knows if our spelling was correct? She followed the exercises in the handbook, with each student taking a turn to answer. The only visual aid was a chalkboard. When the teacher wrote in the board, we all hurried to copy down her points, then she stood in front of the board, so we couldn't read it. A smart board would have been a much better option. I only made it to the 6th class, because when I struggled to answer, Angele said nothing -no prompting from her- and it was embarrassing to sit there with no help from the teacher, with total silence in the class. She did this also to another make student. It made me feel uncomfortable and embarrassed. Isn't the teacher supposed to prompt? I've taken Latin, Spanish and Italian classes taught by professional teachers, and they always prompted you. As another reviewer said, the teachers seemed more excited to see each other than their students. I'm now having more success with my French using free YouTube lessons - "The Complete French with Dylane."

Terrific place to learn Spanish. Juan Carlos taught Mayor…read moreBloomberg and has a thank-you letter from him. Very straight forward. Go to class and you will be speaking Spanish! Ole! Richard Barthelmes

I love taking classes with Juan Carlos. I've progressed much more in a year and a half than I ever…read moreexpected, and to the extent that I feel I could have progressed more, it's only because I don't always go as frequently as I should. Juan Carlos makes it fun and low-stress to learn Spanish, while maintaining just enough strictness and structure that you don't get too casual about learning. He's flexible with class schedules, and the classes are very reasonably priced for the amount of personal attention you get. He's also just a cool, interesting guy! I'm pretty sure I will be continuing to take classes with him for as long as I remain in NYC. Thanks, Juan Carlos :)

JP linguistics is a great place! I had the wonderful Pauline as my French teacher who helped me…read morereview everything I needed. She really accommodated to my needs and adjusted each lesson based on it which I appreciate! It helped me get back into it with more confidence and I am now continuing to use all she helped me with and prepared me for. Can't recommend her enough, she's the best!

I would recommend JP linguistics to anyone who is interested in learning a foreign language stress…read morefree! I took an advanced intermediate 10-week French course with JP, and it was a great learning opportunity. Whenever I learn a new language, my biggest fear is to actually speak the language because I am afraid that my counterpart wouldn't understand me, and if he/she doesn't, I wouldn't know how else to explain my ideas without speaking English. Not only is JP very approachable and friendly, but JP is also a very professionally qualified instructor (as he also teaches some French classes at NYU) and can immediately detect what you are trying to say and offers you with better ways (i.e. how natives would say) to express your ideas. JP sincerely wants to get to know everyone as much as he can and follows up with you so that he can be of help if you intend to continue to improve your language skills. My job requires lots of hours in winter, so I couldn't register for classes, but I will definitely be looking in spring if I could fit a class in my schedule.

I'm studying here! Great place! Good teachers! I improved my English very quickly! I recommend this…read moreschool

Works with a French Fashion School, really greatread more

I signed up for an in-person beginners Spanish class at the Manhattan location. It was a little…read morepricey in my opinion (plus you have to buy a separate book for the class from the store that is around $30), but I was so eager to grow in my skills I decided to sign up. I am someone who has a good base of Spanish under my belt, but for a beginners class this was very difficult. It felt very freeform/loose and I didn't feel we focused on grammar enough to speak in sentences (though we were expected to aloud in class). If you are someone who prefers structure, this is not the class for you. I attended every week until the last two courses because I felt I was not gaining anything, plus two of our classes got rescheduled due to the teacher's illness (not their fault, but I would've rathered a substitute as many of us travelled from BK for the class...) and we never received information about when they would be made up? I sort of feel like it was a waste for me The teacher was super nice and obviously very knowledgeable, but I think this class will not be a good fit for you unless it's just for a hobby or trying to memorize phrases for a vacation. It felt way too informal. If you are seriously trying to learn Spanish, I would not recommend and suggest you take your money elsewhere, though I cannot speak for my classmates or other language courses at this place

7 weeks (and just 7 classes) isn't a lot of time to learn a new language, but I'm surprised at how…read moremuch progress I made in such a short time. Eduardo was a fun and engaging Spanish instructor. Classes were well structured, but didn't feel overly rigid. I felt engaged the whole time. I went into this with intermediate skills in French, which definitely helped. The course is quite fast paced and covers a lot of ground. If you have no experience with a second language you'll definitely need to study harder to keep up. I used Duolingo for a month before the class and it definitely helped get me started with at least some knowledge. I wish there was a little more time for conversation and interaction between students, but I don't see how they could do it unless the class met twice a week. Overall I liked the format of the class and would recommend it!

Whether you are a beginner, a former student looking to brush up your skills before traveling or…read morehoping to read Dante in his native tongue, Scuola Italiana has a program for you. A friendly environment with great teachers, small class sizes and a flexible curriculum, it has taught me so much in such a short time. I love the way we have bonded as a group and how our teacher adjusts the pace and the exercises to our changing needs. È perfetto! Vieni a unirti a noi!

I have been taking classes her for many years, originally in person and now on Zoon. My experience…read morehas bee top notch, I now take advanced classes and I find them both fun and really helpful to continue to improve my Italian.