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About us

We are your gateway to cultural immersion. From the traditions of Italy to the rhythms of Latin America, our courses connect you to the heart of each culture through language.

We believe in experiencing
the language

We are a language school,  founded on the belief that learning a language is more than just memorizing words it’s about experiencing culture, tradition, and real-world interactions.

That’s why we’ve built our teaching approach around immersive learning. Whether you're perfecting your Italian in a cooking class, dancing your way through Spanish, or expressing yourself in French through art, every lesson is designed to bring language to life.

Experienced teachers focused on your growth and success

Our team of highly experienced teachers brings not only expertise in the language but also an understanding of the cultural context that makes learning meaningful. They adapt each lesson to your needs and guide you step-by-step, ensuring progress at your own pace, no matter your level or location.
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Annette

Annette is our French and German instructor. She is a native German who became trilingual (German, English,  and French) in Europe.  She has multiple degrees: a Doctorate of Philosophy in Social Sciences, a Master and Bachelor of Science in Economics, and Business English and Business French Diploma.

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Laura 

Laura is Italian teacher. She was born and raised in the sunny and hilly region of Tuscany, Italy. She graduated cum laude from the University of Florence with an MA in European Languages and Literatures. She specialized in teaching Italian to foreign students, earning a Ditals II, the highest-level certificate for teaching the Italian language from the University for Foreigners of Siena.

 

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Valerie

Valerie is a native of China. She speaks fluent Mandarin and English as a second language.  She holds a Bachelors Degree in Psychology.  She holds a  TESOL certificate. 

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Marina

Marina is a native Russian speaker with over ten years of teaching experience. She holds a teaching certification and employs modern pedagogical techniques, tailoring her lessons to meet the unique needs of each student. Marina is dedicated to helping her students achieve their language learning goals.

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Connie

Connie is a native Spanish speaker. She has also taught Latin. She holds certificates in TPRS (Total Proficiency Reading Story), TPR (Total Physical Response), and CI (Comprehensible Input) language teaching methods.  She has completed studies for DELE Certification from the renowned Cervantes Institute of Spain.

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Heloisa

Heloisa is one of our Spanish instructors. She is a native Brazilian. She holds a Doctorate in Language Studies and a Master in Language Studies. She holds a bachelor degree in Letters, Hispanic Language, and Literature and Portuguese Language and Brazilian and Portuguese Literature. 

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Elizabeth 

Elizabeth is our English and Portuguese instructor. She is a native Brazilian.  She holds a Bachelor Degree in Languages in  English and Portuguese.  She holds a  TESOL (Teaching English as a Second Language) and TEFL (Teaching English as a Foreign Language) Certificate.

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Susy

Susy is a native Spanish speaker who is also fluent in French, German and holds a B1 certification for Scientific English. With a background in Biodiversity and Ecology from the University of Montpellier, France, and experience as a certified Spanish as a Foreign Language (ELE) teacher, Susy combines her expertise and enthusiasm to inspire others through language and respect for the natural environment.

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Jason 

Jason is our Japanese and Korean instructor. He is a native Korean.  He holds a Master of Science in Language & Literacy,  Bachelor of Arts in English Linguistics, and a Bachelor of Arts in Japanese Interpretation and Translation.  He holds Certificate of Completion in Japanese as a Second Language.

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Catherine

Catherine is a native Jordanian. She speaks fluent Arabic. She holds a Bachelors Degree in Applied Linguistics. She holds a Certificate in Concept-Based Learning (Cat 3). 

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Elena

Elena is a native Spanish speaker from Madrid, Spain. She is a certified Spanish teacher with over six years of experience.  Additionally she is qualified as a DELE examiner for levels A1 and A2, which allows her to further contribute to the linguistic development of her students. She also enjoys yoga, traveling, reading, and dancing,  and activities that enrich her life and inspire her daily.

 

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Kalua

Kalua is a native Spanish speaker and experienced Spanish teacher and actress. She is our Spanish teacher and also provides a workshop, where she explores declamation, transforming poetry into a theatrical experience. You'll learn to use your voice effectively, analyze a poem theatrically, and deliver it authentically.

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