ABC Languages

Check out our Total Beginner Classes - $185 for 6 weeks

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 languages differently. Vive la difference! Our classes are learner-centric.
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.

“... I can’t tell you how important these weekly classes are while we stay at home… the class with Alex is a wonderful part of my week. All the best.”

Joy W. (French Online Group – 2020)
“I started studying formal Arabic with Leila many years ago in a group class and eventually switched to private lessons learning the Egyptian dialect. Thanks to Leila and her enormous patience I can read, write and speak, I see improvements each week ... now with zoom classes, I love it. She is wonderful and although I thought it might be difficult, it is so easy to sit in front of my computer and learn instead of spending an hour on the subway.

Montana B. (Arabic In Person & Online Private – 2020)
Wow! I signed up for private Greek Lessons and was assigned to Anastasios Samaras. Anastasios is an amazing teacher. He's patient,helpful, and has a great way of teaching. I've had 2 Greek teachers before (very short-lived), but never had someone who follows through and adjusts to what is needed in order to get me to the next level. My progress and development show it. I highly recommend Anastasios and ABC Languages.
Karena K. (Greek Private Online 2020)
"… I find that I am much preferring taking the class online to having it in the school. I think I learn more and I'm more focused somehow. It feels like Anna's class as a whole is more connected. Warm regards”,

April B. (Russian Online Groups – 2020)
"… Giulia has been excellent and really made it easy to transition into remote learning. She is enthusiastic and always very helpful... Kind regards"

Emma D. (Italian Online Group – 2020)
“... I wanted to sign up for another 12 weeks with Jake, is this possible? I truly enjoy class and the timing (Weds at 7:30) is perfect for me...Best”

Sarah C. (Russian Online Group – 2020)
“...I really enjoyed my 12-week experience, and Jose was an excellent teacher! Thanks very much for helping me get started. Take care”

Carolyn C. (Spanish Online Group– 2020)
“I love this school! I've been taking Italian classes at ABC Languages for more than 12 weeks already. The staff at the school is very friendly and knowledgeable. Nicola Firla is my Italian teacher and his classes are very entertaining, fun, and interesting... I started taking the on-site classes and after COVID I've been taking the online classes, both ways are excellent for learning. I recommend this school to learn any new language”.

Ronnie Q. (Italian Online Group 2020)
Amazing language school! I've signed up for my third semester of Arabic with Joseph. I started taking this class on-site and continue to do so online. Joe breaks down Arabic rules & lessons into concepts our whole class can understand - for absolute beginners and heritage speakers alike. He's managed to keep the class engaging and works with you on specific goals. I speak Arabic more confidently with my family at home and abroad. I highly recommend this school for anyone looking to pick up a new language (in NY or anywhere else).
“... I've loved the class. It is very well organized and Helene is a wonderful instructor... I truly enjoyed her class.”

Shannon A. (French Online Group – 2020)
“ …Cesar seamlessly moved to online training. He never missed a beat. Not only are the ABC instructors professional, knowledgeable, and great teachers, they also go well beyond the call of duty... I highly recommend ABC Languages and their instructors."

Robert D. (Spanish Online Private Lesson – 2020)
I've been taking Arabic for about 4 years and class with Leila Bin Kilani and the class is EXCELLENT. Each week we review, learn new words and grammar, and carefully move through exercises that increase our abilities... Whatever the lesson needs, Leila is on it in a friendly gracious manner ... Leila works with the students according to their ability and interest. Having an excellent teacher in a complicated language is truly a luxury. The staff at the institute have also been very friendly and helpful”.

Thomas D. (Arabic In Person & Online Group – 2020)
“... Giulia Tosolini, is a fantastic instructor, and I HIGHLY, HIGHLY recommend her!! ... I have been taking Italian classes at ABC L. since October with Giulia ... Each class is specifically geared toward the level in the class so that everyone really learns and gets what they want out of the class … I keep learning and I love that I truly understand Italian now. How very cool! I can't wait to go to Italy again... Grazie Giulia e ABC L. per tutti i lezioni, fantantissimo!!
Deidre C. (Italian Online Groups – 2020)
”... I have had one-on-one sessions with Tony Lenti, one of the great professors at ABC Languages...He pivoted smoothly to remote teaching...He works with you to establish your goals and which aspects you wish to focus upon...one of our classes will be a discussion of chapter of a Spanish-language book I am reading, a review of my effort to translate a paragraph or so into English, a brief review of grammar, and of course the entire class is conversational practice. I highly recommend Tony and ABC Languages.

Rashad W. (Spanish Online Private – 2020)
“... Helene is a great teacher. She encouraged us in all the classes. Best regards”

M. Isabel J (French Online Group– 2020)
“The online class with Nicola has been such a welcome break in all this madness ... Many thanks”

Samantha G. (Italian Online Group – 2020)
“I started taking Arabic classes with Leila in April 2019. I had started learning the language when I lived in Lebanon and I struggled a bit in the beginning moving from Levantine Arabic to Modern Standard Arabic. However, Leila really helped me in making the transition. She has so much patience and explains the tricky grammar very well. I also enjoy our small class, there is never a lack of humor and fun”

Anne D. (Arabic Online Group 2020)
"... 6 weeks into ABC language I can order breakfast, I can communicate that I am going to take a shower or take a walk in the neighborhood, all in Spanish. It may sound silly but having a list of phrases to practice each week and lessons to work on that apply to real life makes things feel a bit more normal. Danica Radeka is an incredible teacher ...She caters her lessons to how you learn best (translating horoscopes is a great one!) and is easy to talk through challenges with. Highly recommend.

Collen O. (Spanish Private Online 2020)
“Have been doing virtual private lessons here with Valentina for Russian, and the center has been consistently helpful and supportive throughout. Great learning center and teacher.”

Vitoria N. (Russian Private Online 2020)
Stefania taught my 10-year old son Italian all summer! She worked 1:1 with him using Google classroom... I was concerned he would be overwhelmed by more virtual learning. Instead, Stefania tailored her teaching methods to his personality. It was extremely stress-free for him, but successful at the same time. He enjoyed it so much, he has asked to continue. He now feels more comfortable speaking to his grandparents in Italian. My in-laws are thrilled! What more could I ask for? Thanks Stefania!!!!

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