Excellent English school! Great teachers, engaging classes, and friendly environment that truly…read morehelps you improve. Highly recommended.

I have lived in Korea 5 years where I took a wide array of classes including a university program,…read moreI found KCC when I came back to NY and wanted to continue my studies. I walked in after I found it online and was welcomed by the director who was so sweet and kind After learning about KCC I sat in on one of the classes and decided it is the right place to continue my studies. I enrolled the last term and through the one term I spent at KCC I became more encouraged to study than even being in Korea. If you choose to take the Intermediate level you are already knowledgeable about the language academic and real-life spoken ( colloquial) while the Textbook may be a little strange sometimes as any book usually if for learning a language KCC has great teachers who will give you a well-rounded knowledge of the language, everything for "Academic" to everyday spoken, slangs etc. the wonderful staff will provide that happy middle ground as what good is it to learn everything academic and textbook but not speak in a daily life colloquial form? if you are not feeling confident about your Korean go for the basic level and with hard work you can advance yourself! The classes are very educational, very comfortable - you won't feel as if you are in some harsh which is very important to have a teacher in which you feel comfortable with, I have studied other languages as well in addition to Korean and I feel Korean is the most difficult language in my opinion yet with good teachers I feel my level going up quickly. If you want to live in Korea, vacation, study or anything and want to get a taste for the language I highly recommend checking out KCC you will be happy you did.

Note: I've recently taken Korean language classes at 3 different institutions: Hills Learning, the…read moreKorea Society, and the Korean Culture Center. (I'm writing reviews of all three in case anyone is comparing Korean class options.) I honestly struggled with whether or not I should write a review of the KCC because the director is so kind and well-intentioned. However, without letting my personal feelings get in the way, I think there are a few concrete facts that you should know before committing several hundred dollars to a class here. 1. No one affiliated with the KCC has a background in education, and the extent of their teaching qualification is that they're Korean speakers. The classes don't follow current language learning pedagogy--while pretty much all recent research says language classes should be conducted in the target language, the grammar classes were 80% in English, and I couldn't tell you whether anyone in the class I took (level 6) could actually speak or understand any Korean.  2. The grammar class was an hour and a half long, and the first 45 minutes or so would be dedicated to the instructor just sharing her personal opinions about Korean news. It wasn't even a dialogue with the class, it was truly a soapbox speech each week.  3. The class time dedicated to "grammar" consisted of the instructor going through the textbook page by page. No additional instruction or information, and no dialogue (other than another student occasionally asking a question).

I was skeptical about online baby class at first. But I'm really surprised how much my daughter…read moreloves their BaoBao class. She gets really excited hearing the songs. I've heard lots of great things learning a second language when the kids are young (super young, like when they're still a baby). When the pandemic started, I began to look for online options for my 4m. I've tried a few places and finally settled here. Their teachers are with great energy. We listen to their music all the time from their website. The stuff they prepare for parents are very neat. I am picking up a few Mandarin words after 5 months of singalong. Love the classes!

My son has been going to Mandarin Seeds for three years. I am so glad that I've found this place…read more The teachers are knowledgeable and friendly. The director knows every kid and says hi to us every time we're in the school. The classroom is kept very clean, Asian style - shoes off. My son is learning so much and asking to write mandarin characters. Great school!

My 7 year old son has been attending Little Genius Prep for a few month and we've been very happy…read morewith the quality of the tutoring sessions. His reading comprehension tutor has a lot of experience and great attitude toward her young students. My son is looking forward to his tutoring sessions at Little Genius Prep. His grades have also significantly improved since he started going to the center. I would highly recommend this place. They have great tutors in different subjects.

my daughter used to go there, and she told me they don't explain anything there and don't teach…read moreanything new, none of this helped her on the shsat.

If there is a more noble cause in this area, I'd like to see it…read more America's largest Chinatown is only getting bigger. And with that, the community of Chinese immigrants both old and new become less dependent on having to communicate with the world beyond the hood's borders. Usage of English already varies throughout the many ethnic enclaves of NYC, but the largest, most concentrated one Manhattan needs none of it to thrive. Locals who aren't part of English speaking social groups or in the service industry don't have the luxury of being able to practice their English skills often. Enter the Chinatown Manhattan Project. Instead of the expensive ESL courses offered by other private institutions, this strictly not-for-profit organization is the kind of real world training that many locals would benefit from. Employment services, vocational training, and computer literacy are just some of the areas the CMP can assist with low-income immigrant / refugee individuals. When it comes to subjects that matter, affordable education is a win-win for all. I've had the pleasure of occasional volunteering for the English conversation program and it's hard not to see the value immediately. Many of the folks coming in the doors are from all walks of life, usually limited in their English ability and are just looking for an opportunity to converse with a native speaker on a variety of subjects for 90 minutes a session. It may seem like a ho-hum exercise for some, but for many attending the classes, this is likely the only English they'll speak all week. All volunteer programs make a difference. A helping hand makes an impression for all who are involved in the project. This is a program that ought to receive additional funding and attention for the good vibes it provides to the Chinatown community. As Chinatown continues its seemingly never ending expansion, programs like this are only going to be in greater demand. It is a rewarding experience that I can't thank class leader Nelson W enough for letting me be a part of it. For all folks who are looking to contribute their time through goodwill, I highly recommend volunteering at the CMP as their way of giving back.

Formerly known as Chinatown Manpower Project, CMP (Career Mobility Partnership) is one of the…read morelongest running community workforce and economic development organization located in the heart of downtown Manhattan. I have volunteered with CMP for over ten years now as a project manager for adult education programs, and the organization continues to do a great job addressing poverty, under-employment, and entrepreneurship needs for Asians, Asian Americans and first-generation immigrants who struggle with barriers to education and employment. CMP is helping the community overcome these barriers by offering support and resources for English writing/speaking skills, career counseling, and job training skills. For Asian Americans like myself, I find that many in our community actually do not have the ability to speak the native language. CMP facilitates that as well by offering Mandarin classes for all speaking levels. Prices are affordable and the teachers are excited to help you learn. I can't speak for others in the class, but my Mandarin skills are definitely improving!

How did I not know about this place literally a block away from me!?!?!?…read more Amazing Mandarin immersion in the UES for children!! I started my daughter here for a mommy and me class when she was 18 months old - we have now transitioned to their Mandarin preschool 2 days a week and she's learned so much. It's a great supplement to her 3 day a week traditional preschool. The teachers are all warm, patient and the facility is kept super clean. They've been open this year and I'm so grateful for that. They also offer a variety of classes, in person, online as well as a summer camp.

My daughter has been going to Planet Han since she was three. So I now have eight years of…read moreexperience with Irene and her team and I can say with a great degree of confidence and direct data that her team is universally, fantastic, attentive, flexible, and, the results speak for themselves. During Covid Irene arranged for Zoom lessons for my daughter after we weren't in the same city for a little while to make sure that she kept up her Chinese. When my daughter had school priorities that interrupted her previously scheduled classes Irene was kind enough to arrange for private tutoring at a very reasonable rate. Today when I picked up my daughter, she showed me how she was reading Chinese characters from a book. This stuff works, and you just need to stick with it over time. Thank you team Planet Han.

Bravo! Local restaurants and CCBCc teams up to hand out food to local seniors twice a month. It's…read moregreat to see this happening in Chinatown. Come down to Chinatown! Patronize restaurants! Make Chinatown great again!

I had a few days left and needed help with my taxes desperately. My friend told me there is free…read moretax help in the city so I found the BaruchVITA outreach program. One of the locations was at the CCBA community center. It's great that they help people from the community. I am so grateful for everyone's help from the CCBA. There were students from Baruch who were IRS certified volunteer tax preparers. The young man, Sam, has no idea how grateful I am for his help. Thanks CCBA and Sam for helping me with my taxes 2011! (side note: I was a little embarrassed that the community room leaders in the room had to switch from speaking Cantonese to English for me because I couldn't keep up. Note to self look for Chinese classes for Adults at CCBA!) I said "Yes, I have to BO SEUY."....It was Chinglish meaning.."Yes, I have to file taxes." Do I have my what? OH YES GONG YEN CARD....which means social security card. Oh boy....Godmother of Chinatown's Chinese sucks!

This is such a great place to learn Japanese. All of the teachers are amazing and professionally…read moretrained to teach Japanese to English speakers. They're also very nice and familiar. After a while you develop a great friendship with your teachers. I've been going here for almost 4 years and my Japanese ability has skyrocketed. The prices are reasonable and they use great handouts in addition to textbooks. They also have conversation and listening practice to give you a well-rounded experience. You learn kanji after you tackle the basic language. I now know about 250-300 kanji! THANK YOU LH, I FOREVER LOVE YOU! Go to their website ASAP. They're great.