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."