Culture & Language Center — Local services in San Diego

This school is excellent and tried other 2 in the area and 1 on-line school wanna-be. The focus is on conversation. From day 1. Yet there are handouts that eventually will build into a book. If your case is super different they will change the program for you (I am talking private classes to accommodate this). They also offer workshops and immerse excursions to you know... immerse.

First let me complement Renzo. My teacher. The vocabulary he introduces at the beginning of each class we later use 2-3 times in sentences. He is always so prepared that as in all material is pre-mediated! He brings own hand-made games even to illustrate the subject of the day. His voice frequency is perfect for learning and his patience is indescribable.

I don’t explain it well but every class is like plot of learning new stuff and practicing it. And he challenges you to think in Spanish. For example we were writing movies scenarios that had to follow the plot. He also senses where I lack and then pull into this direction gently or attack boldly next time we meet. 🏆👍

Plus little details like he let me correct myself first instead of immediately correcting me... I am stuck for years. I go 2ice a week and I see I use these little words here and there without realizing when did I...

This school is a great one for people wanting to learn Spanish, no matter what their level. The teachers are patient and tailor their instruction to their students.

One of my favorite parts of the school is the opportunity to take immersion trips. After taking several of these trips, I can say that they are well-organized to provide a wonderful experience for all. There is nothing like immersing oneself in the culture and language of a country by going with a congenial group.

Lalo, the owner of the school, is a great host. We makes sure that everyone is accounted for and included. He has admirable skills in managing his groups and makes a point of getting to know each individual member. There are always a variety of activities which provide many interesting opportunities to improve one’s language skills. I have always felt very safe during these trips.

Everyone in the groups has been friendly, and I have made many friends who share my interest in improving in Spanish. The groups have included a mixture of ages, and all were lovely, educated people who also love to travel and learn.

I would highly recommend both the school and the immersion trips as great avenues to improve in Spanish. I have had a fantastic time and am definitely looking forward to...

My husband and I are enrolled in weekly classes here and we LOVE our experience! We both met with Lalo 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...