ABC Languages

ABC Group

ABC Languages is one of the nation’s leading independent language schools, with locations around the country and a virtual program that reaches students no matter where they live or work. Since our founding in 1998 we’ve had a simple vision:

Everyone learns language differently.
Language instructors, not salespeople or administrators, run the show.
Your first lesson is satisfaction guaranteed.
Learning a language should be fun and as simple as ABC.

Word of the Month

The Word Of The Month:

Beach Umbrella

ARABIC (MSA)	مظلة الشاطئ
DUTCH	parasol
FARSI/PERSIAN	چتر ساحلی
FRENCH	parasol
GERMAN	Sonnenschirm
ITALIAN	ombrellone da spiaggia
JAPANESE	ビーチパラソル
MANDARIN	沙滩伞
POLISH	parasol plażowy
PORTUGUESE	guarda-sol
RUSSIAN	пляжный зонтик
SPANISH	sombrilla

Are we fluent yet? Taking the Zen Road to language learning.

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Let’s just get this out of the way right now, learning a language takes, well, a while. If you put yourself into the proverbial language learning car and after 5 minutes ask, “are we fluent yet?” I can tell you right now, this is going to be a long and arduous trip. If, however, you allow yourself to sit back and enjoy the experience and the process, you might just find that you that you like learning.

Like learning? Like being a student? What?! Language learning, like any kind of learning, is not a one-size-fits-all proposition and certainly doesn’t have to be the same as the traditional school experience that many of us look back on with something less than fondness. Like anything that inspires and challenges us, the most important thing to know is that you, the student can define what success means to you, forge your own path and craft your own personal journey. Here’s some food for thought on how to actively engage in your learning in a Zen way: click here to read more

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Dear all, … Hector was a great teacher, please pass on this positive feedback about him. I learned a lot and he is very authentic and made class funny and interesting. Thanks,
Sarah W. (Spanish Class – 2017)
I have thoroughly enjoyed my Saturday French class with Caitlin! … I would like to pick it up again in the Fall... Merci Beaucoup,

Monica R. (French Class – 2017)
Hello Alice -- I took the class yesterday with Alex and I enjoyed it very much. He is an excellent teacher with varied ways with which to challenge the participants.

Brenda R. (Trial French Class - 2017)
❝The limits of my language are the limits of my world.❞
‒Ludwig Wittgenstein
“I just wanted to thank you for giving us the opportunity to participate in such a cultural event that allowed me to gain a deeper insight of Syria's heritage. I had a great time and am always open to such opportunities and new experiences. Thank you!

Madeleine B. (Arabic – 2017)
“…I look forward to continuing at a future time… I'll continue working on my Italian to improve & build on what I learned in classes from my good teacher” Pauline M. (Italian – 2017)
“…Since I will move to Germany, I won’t renew. Thank you so much for your great service over the past 3 years. I have recommended your school to everyone and I wish you guys best of luck for the future. Please forward my thanks and warmest wishes also to Jonathan. He is a great teacher and it was always fun to attend his class. Thanks again and all the best...Olaf”

Olaf K. (Mandarin – 2016)
“… I'm headed to Brazil at the end of the month! I've really enjoyed the class, and Agda has been absolutely amazing! I will be recommending ABC to all of my friends :) Muito obrigada!”

Meagan M. (Portuguese – 2016)
If you talk to a man in a language he understands, that goes to his head. If you talk to him in his own language, that goes to his heart.❞
‒Nelson Mandela
“My fiancé and I are currently taking Italian lessons with David and love the classes...”

Jean A. (Italian - 2016)
❝Learn everything you can, anytime you can, from anyone you can; there will always come a time when you will be grateful you did.❞
‒Sarah Caldwell
“… I wanted to let you know that my French teacher, Helene, was a fantastic teacher and I loved her class. I really appreciated her method of instruction, and she always kept the class interesting. I am very happy with my decision to take classes at ABC Languages and will absolutely recommend it to other people in the future. Thanks,

Katy U. (French – 2016)
“…The teacher (Anna) was great. Thanks.”
- Julio P. (Russian – 2013)
“Just wanted to mention that I really enjoy class with Peter... He teaches in an organized, structured manner and does a tremendous job explaining concepts in a meaningful and clear way. I hope he'll be teaching the rest of the course! All the best.”

Kristin R. (German – 2016)
❝Language is the blood of the soul into which thoughts run and out of which they grow.❞
‒Oliver Wendell Holmes
“…I've really appreciated Fereshteh's great instruction this year, I've learned a ton! I'm planning to spend the summer studying Persian … Long term I'm aiming to get my Persian to be good enough to be able to do business in Iran as it continues to open up. Thanks again and I wish you all the best.”

Eric H. (Farsi – 2016)
❝Language is the road map of a culture. It tells you where its people come from and where they are going.❞
‒Rita Mae Brown
“…Please pass my thank you along to Rashmi for all she did as my teacher. I enjoyed the class and learned quite a bit of Hindi in a short time. Thank you very much.”

Brian G. (Hindi – 2016)
❝To have another language is to possess a second soul.❞
‒Charlemagne
❝One language sets you in a corridor for life. Two languages open every door along the way.❞
‒Frank Smith
❝Those who know nothing of foreign languages know nothing of their own.❞
‒Johann Wolfgang von Goethe
❝You can never understand one language until you understand at least two.❞
‒Geoffrey Willans
“Those who know many languages live as many lives as the languages they know.”
‒Czech proverb
“Salut Carlos! … can't thank you enough for all that you have taught me! You are the best French teacher I've ever had! Many thanks!”

Nikki (French – 2015)
“I wanted to take a moment and let you know I think Ana, our new professor is fabulous… Anna is really a strong visual language teacher. The class was fun, interesting and engaging!!!! I learned so much in just the one session! I feel more confident now in my speaking abilities! So happy to have Anna as our professor!

Muito Obrigada,"

Sarah S. (Portuguese – 2015)
❝Learning is a treasure that will follow its owner everywhere.❞
‒Chinese Proverb

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