Our Mission
To create an education-first space where curious students find a supportive community and fantastic teachers can share their passion for language.
Our Mission
To create an education-first space where curious students find a supportive community and fantastic teachers can share their passion for language.
Why ABC
ABC is a community of language lovers·
ABC offers honest learning, no judgement·
ABC provides flexible enrollments that let you join a class anytime.
ABC is a teacher-led school
Our Story
Rachel Meyer and Elizabeth Zackheim started ABC Languages to right some of the wrongs of their own language learning trajectory. Rachel and Elizabeth are native English speakers now fluent in several languages and know the dos (and don’ts) of learning a new language with confidence. Using the knowledge they’ve acquired as expert educators, they’ve created a school built on the foundation that effective language learning should be fun, social, inspirational, and accessible. ABC Languages was founded in New York City in 1998 as a place where Rachel and Elizabeth could share their decades of learning and teaching experience with eager learners. Starting with just 4 classes in 2 languages, ABC Languages is now one of the nation’s leading language institutions, with classes in over 20 languages in New York, the Bay Area, and online.
For more than 20 years, ABC Languages has helped thousands of students discover their inner polyglot. Our proven, communication-focused methods get students using the living language from the moment they step into our school. Many of our students have tried to learn a language before, either on their own or in an institution, and discover that ABC’s methods and teaching staff encourage their skills and progress like never before.
Whatever your language-learning goal - mastering phrases for your perfect vacation, communicating with international colleagues, writing a letter to Grandma in her native language, serenading your sweetheart, or just because - ABC Languages can help you get there. Let our family of dedicated instructors share their language, culture, and love of learning with you!