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Offering language courses in:  AMERICAN SIGN LANGUAGE -ARABIC - CHINESE - ESL- FRENCH - GERMAN - LATIN - PORTUGUESE - RUSSIAN - SPANISH - ITALIAN - KOREAN

Testimonials

Kyle L., CTO, A Local Energy Company, 2012
I have always had an interest in learning languages.  For me, it’s the clearest way to connect to another culture.  I have taken two semesters of Arabic with CRLC.  As an executive, I find the private classes have offered a flexible, personal environment to meet my busy schedule, learning style, and pace.  I highly recommend CRLC to the business traveler!  Their product is an immeasurable value to the business traveler.

Mary, A very happy Mom, 2012
I would like to take this opportunity to thank, thank, thank you for picking Johanna to be Dan's tutor.  From day one they clicked together and she truly was sent from heaven to be his teacher.  I cannot begin to tell you the stress my son was under to pass his German class.  He had all the credits he required (even extra ones) to graduate from college but he could not pass the 3rd German class the was required to receive his degree.  It was Johanna that got him through and gave him the confidence to get thru it.  It was Johanna that taught him German and we are now awaiting for his diploma from Duke to be delivered!!!! YEAH.

Maria, Portuguese student, 2012
Thank you for an enriching and educational fall semester. I will consider coming back because I learned so much. I will also be sure to steer future language learners your way.

Sue, Albany:
"My two older children, ages 12 and 14, have been learning Spanish at Las Mariposas since 2003.   I was so pleased with the progress they made that I didn't hesitate to enroll their younger sister in 2007.  The teachers at Las Mariposas blend language instruction with cultural studies, which results in a rich curriculum that never seems to get dull. Las Mariposas' approach is very effective, I believe - teaching language by including history, geography, and culture.  My kids think it's fun and interesting, and their language retention, as well as their growing awareness and appreciation of Latin American culture, reflects that."

Rodney, Amsterdam:
"Our daughter has been attending Spanish language classes at Las Mariposas for almost 4 years.  This experience has been a positive one for our entire family. We believe the opportunity to learn Spanish will help her to better understand the children that she meets in school and in the community.   It is our hope that she gains a respect and appreciation for another culture, one that is here in our own backyard, through learning the language.  We hope to expand the horizons and future possibilities of both of our children, through language classes at Las Mariposas.  
The teachers at Las Mariposas are wonderful with children.  They are full of energy and ideas to keep the children motivated.  Our whole family has had the opportunity to learn with her at home and on the road. We learn the songs that will be performed on stage together through performances coordinated by Las Mariposas.  The teachers and staff work together to provide the students with as much exposure to the language and culture as possible through concerts, community events that they participate in/sponsor, such as First Friday's in Ballston Spa and through the projects that they work on with the children in class - the yearly sugar skull displays in the store in celebration of Día de los Muertos.  This is a great program!"  

Krista, Saratoga
"My two children had been enrolled at Las Mariposas for several months. After just a few classes, their teacher, Sra. Gloria, began conducting the classes in Spanish. They have been  immersed and enriched each class in Spanish.  In my opinion, this was the best way to learn Spanish.  The kids are excited to attend classes and learn new phrases each week. I am thrilled that my children are learning a Spanish vocabulary and the proper grammar to express themselves in sentences. My children are eager to show their father - a native Spanish speaker - the Spanish they have learned and he is impressed. We try to attend Spanish events and eat at Spanish restaurants to give the children a chance to use the Spanish they have learned. Our goal as parents to give the children a chance to learn about another culture while learning their language. I am very happy with the education they are receiving at Las Mariposas Learning Center." 

Dianne, Ballston Spa:
"My daughter Grace looks forward to her Chinese language and culture class at Las Mariposas each week. She enjoys sharing what she learns with others. An added benefit of the class is that it has provided Grace with an opportunity to develop friendships with other girls adopted from China. The teacher, Suxin, is energetic and engaging. She provides the children with a positive role model. Thank you."

Lisa, Adult Student:
"My Spanish has gotten better since taking classes at the CRLC. Kim is a great instructor!"

Barbara, Adult Student:
"I have been taking classes in Spanish for about two and a half years, starting as a beginner, and am now able to read, write, speak and understand Spanish reasonably well. Both the instructor and the materials are excellent. The small class size ensures that each student speaks, writes, and listens to Spanish during each session.  The informality of the classes makes them fun as well as educational. This is the way to learn a language."

 

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