Culture & Language Center

Jennie Shin 5 months ago

I started my Spanish learning journey with Lalo a year ago, and it has been wonderful!! I was anxious about learning a new language, but Lalo was great at making me feel comfortable and now I can actually talk about my weekend with him in Spanish! Now I will be transitioning to a group class, and they let me take a trial class with Sofia and she is a great teacher as well. I am looking forward to my new sessions. They also organize casual meetings in the park and cafés, which I hope to participate soon. When my time allows, I would really love to join their group tour to Spain or whale watching in Loretta, Mexico! If you have even a little bit of interest in learning Spanish, you should just enroll here and see.

scott 5 months ago

Had a great experience with Andrea as a teacher. She met us where we were and made us feel good while learning Spanish in an incredibly useful way. Also the entire team was very responsive whenever we needed anything. highly recommend.

Gabriella Liem Edited a year ago

As far as I know, this is the only school in the San Diego area that caters for advanced level Spanish students. I have been preparing for my DELE C1 level. I know the founder of the Culture & Language Center both as educator as well as school founder/owner. This school sets itself apart in the following ways: in addition to the effective, dedicated, teachers, the school offers a wide range of lessons and activities; ranging from traditional classes to book clubs, grammar/conversation workshops, coffee or beer socials, volunteer projects, and international cultural language trips. The owner Lalo is dedicated to presenting the different facets of Hispanic culture, guided by his love for teaching, professionalism, kindness, and high integrity. I have an international corporate/teaching background.

Jennifer Stiff a year ago

I have loved learning Spanish with this school. The teachers are supportive, friendly, and patient, and the group classes are a lot of fun. I really love that I can take classes with teachers from various countries, because I learn new things about different cultures and have the opportunity to learn about regional accents. My Spanish has improved a lot since I started taking classes here, and I now feel comfortable having basic conversations in Spanish when I travel to Mexico. I no longer feel scared to order a decaffeinated coffee or communicate complicated travel plans. It's a great feeling to be able to connect with Spanish speakers in a more meaningful way. Highly recommend these classes!

Josh Menvielle 6 years ago

I took classes for 2.5 years at the Culture & Language Center and it is excellent. They make the classes fun and interesting. All the teachers are great. I have not had one bad experience. Brenda and Sofia are especially excellent. It does not matter what your skill level is, they can help you. I started off in the beginner classes and I have learned enough to speak 100% in spanish with any native speaker. Lalo, the owner, is constantly finding new ways to get students involved outside the class with optional activities and trips. If you want to learn spanish, I highly recommend these classes.