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Discover a world of linguistic possibilities with language classes in NYC. From beginner to advanced levels, explore courses in Spanish, French, Italian, and more, and gain valuable language skills that will open doors to new cultures, travel opportunities, and personal growth.

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Private Arabic Lessons

ABC Languages

Learn Arabic at ABC Languages and embark on a personalized language journey with our expert instructors. Whether you prefer online or in-person lessons, our customized program will cater to your individual learning needs and goals. Join us and discover the beauty of the Arabic language.

Monday Jan 8th, 12–12pm Eastern Time

Private Spanish Lessons

ABC Languages

Learn Spanish at your own pace with personalized lessons designed just for you. Join our team of language experts for one-on-one instruction tailored to your learning needs and goals. Start your Spanish journey today with ABC Languages!

Monday Jan 8th, 12–12pm Eastern Time

Private Korean Lessons

ABC Languages

Learn Korean at your own pace with personalized lessons designed just for you! Whether you prefer one-on-one instruction or learning with a group, our language experts at ABC Languages will match you with a professional Korean instructor who will create a curriculum tailored to your needs and goals. Start your Korean language journey today!

Monday Jan 8th, 12–12pm Eastern Time

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Private French Lessons

ABC Languages

Immerse yourself in the beauty of the French language with personalized lessons tailored to your unique learning goals. Experience the joy of learning French with expert instructors at ABC Languages. Expand your horizons and embark on a language journey like no other.

Monday Jan 8th, 12–12pm Eastern Time

Private Dutch Lessons

ABC Languages

Learn Dutch at ABC Languages and immerse yourself in the language and culture of the Netherlands with our customized program designed to meet your specific learning needs and goals. Our team of expert instructors will guide you through a tailored curriculum, whether you prefer online lessons or in-person classes in Manhattan. Start your Dutch learning journey with us today!

Monday Jan 8th, 12–12pm Eastern Time

Private Portuguese Lessons

ABC Languages

Learn Portuguese at your own pace with personalized lessons tailored to your learning needs and goals. Our team of expert instructors will guide you through a customized curriculum, available online or at your preferred location in Manhattan. Start your language journey with us today!

Monday Jan 8th, 12–12pm Eastern Time

Private German Lessons

ABC Languages

Looking to take your German skills to the next level? Join our customized program at ABC Languages and receive personalized instruction from our team of professional German instructors. Whether you prefer online lessons or in-person sessions in Manhattan, we have the perfect learning option for you. Start your language journey today!

Monday Jan 8th, 12–12pm Eastern Time

Private Russian Lessons

ABC Languages

Learn to speak Russian with personalized instruction tailored to your language learning needs. Join our esteemed language program and immerse yourself in the rich culture and heritage of the Russian language. Sign up today and embark on a transformative language learning journey with our expert instructors.

Monday Jan 8th, 12–12pm Eastern Time

Private Polish Lessons

ABC Languages

Learn Polish at ABC Languages and receive personalized lessons designed to meet your specific learning needs and goals. Our team of professional instructors will create a customized curriculum just for you, ensuring an effective and enjoyable learning experience. Sign up now to start your language-learning journey!

Monday Jan 8th, 12–12pm Eastern Time

Private Japanese Lessons

ABC Languages

Learn Japanese at ABC Languages and immerse yourself in a customized program designed to fit your learning needs and goals. Whether you prefer one-on-one lessons or forming a group with friends and family, our team of language experts will match you with a professional Japanese instructor who will craft a curriculum just for you. Join us and start your Japanese learning journey today!

Monday Jan 8th, 12–12pm Eastern Time

Private Italian Lessons

ABC Languages

Learn Italian with personalized lessons tailored to your specific needs and goals. Our team of expert instructors will create a curriculum just for you, whether you prefer online lessons or in-person sessions at your home or office in Manhattan. Start your Italian language journey today with ABC Languages!

Monday Jan 8th, 12–12pm Eastern Time

Portuguese for Spanish Speakers

ABC Languages @ Manhattan, New York, NY

Learn Portuguese from the comfort of your own home with ABC Languages' immersive online course. Designed for Spanish speakers, this eight-week program will have you conversing confidently in Portuguese in no time. Start your language journey today!

Tuesday Jan 23rd, 7:30–9pm Eastern Time

 (8 sessions)

$350

8 sessions

The Art of Diction – Intermediate B1

French Institute Alliance Française @ 22 E 60th St, New York, NY

Diction through Dialogues This course will help you improve your diction and your speaking skills, through the study and performance of passages from contemporary and classic plays, as well as cinema. We will particularly work on prosody (rhythm and oral fluency), breathing, pronunciation, intonation, creative listening, oral comprehension and body language. At the end of this course, you will be more comfortable in your spoken French and you...

Monday Jan 8th, 5:45–7:15pm Eastern Time

 (5 sessions)

$299

5 sessions

a petits pas (Ages 2-3)

French Institute Alliance Française @ 22 E 60th St, New York, NY

In this à petits pas classes for preschoolers (ages 2–3), your child will pick up new words and language structures, using them in a variety of stimulating activities such as fun arts-and-crafts projects, dancing, games, and stories. Through the repetition of vocabulary and basic language structures, as well as the interaction between his or her teacher and classmates, your child’s fluency and confidence in the language will grow. à petits...

Tuesday Jan 9th, 10:30am–12pm Eastern Time

 (10 sessions)

$499

10 sessions

French Blended Learning - Beginner A1 Level 1

French Institute Alliance Française @ 22 E 60th St, New York, NY

This course is specially designed to give you greater flexibility in when, where, and how you learn French. It is ideal for students who want to make progress on their French quickly but have limited amount of time to commit to attending class. The blended learning method combines the advantages of face-to-face instruction with the convenience of online activities, providing students the best of both worlds. Once a week, for 90 minutes, you’ll...

Wednesday Jan 10th, 7:30–9pm Eastern Time

 (10 sessions)

$599

10 sessions

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Discover the Best Language Skills Classes in NYC

Language skills such as grammar, pronunciation, listening and reading comprehension, and understanding context are essential to becoming fluent in a foreign language. Taking a language class can be a fun and interesting pastime, a chance to make professional advancements, and an opportunity to understand and connect with a new community or culture. The best way to build your language skills is through classes led by a fluent instructor. New York City has one of the most diverse populations on the planet with over 200 languages spoken in the city, according to the city government. The city is also home to the General Assembly of the United Nations, which comprises nearly 200 countries, and is also home to consulates for more than 20 countries. For this reason and many others, those living and working in New York can benefit greatly by learning new languages. Read on to learn about the best language skills classes in NYC. 

Why You Should Learn Language Skills in NYC

Learning language skills in NYC provides a variety of advantages, both personal and professional. Thanks to its diversity and being the home of multinational organizations and businesses, New York City is uniquely positioned to offer a large variety of language classes taught by outstanding instructors. Here are a few reasons you should learn language skills in NYC:

  • Diversity: With more than 200 languages spoken, NYC is one of the most linguistically diverse cities on the planet. As a cultural melting pot, New York City is uniquely positioned to expose residents to a variety of cultures, traditions, and languages. Gaining a deeper understanding of and appreciation for a language and culture can lead to new friendships and contribute to the city’s multicultural community. 
  • Immersion: While normally you would need to travel internationally to become immersed in a language, NYC provides opportunities for language immersion with native speakers right here in the city. Many shops, restaurants, and events offer the opportunity to converse in the language you are learning. 
  • Language Schools: NYC is home to several language classes offered through language schools, community centers, universities, and businesses. This means that no matter what language you are interested in learning, you can find many suitable classes that fit your location, skill level, and schedule. Some schools and organizations specialize in one language, but many offer several languages to choose from.
  • Cultural Experiences: New Your City hosts cultural events and festivals that can deepen your understanding of and appreciation for the history and culture behind the foreign language. These events also provide an opportunity for you to converse with fluent speakers, as well, so that you can improve your language skills. 
  • Networking Opportunities: Learning a new language can lead to new opportunities professionally by enabling you to converse with international clients, have an advantage when traveling abroad, enter new markets, and connect with diverse audiences. You can join language-specific meetups, gain a community through an in-person class, and discover other networking opportunities.

In-Person Language Skills Classes & Schools in NYC

Taking in-person language skills classes is often the most effective way to learn a new language. This is because a fluent instructor can answer your questions, provide feedback on your pronunciation, provide cultural context, and provide structured learning using proven methods. Taking an in-person class also affords the opportunity to practice your speaking skills by conversing with others. You can also socialize with classmates, make new friends, network professionally, and become part of a community. New York City’s in-person language classes have another advantage. When you take part in a NYC language class, you are often a short ways away from neighborhoods, restaurants, festivals, and events that provide immersion opportunities. Being surrounded by fluent speakers is an especially helpful way to gain listening and speaking language skills. In-person classes also help you develop discipline and routine which are essential to building vocabulary, learning language rules, and retaining the language skills you learn.

In-person language skills classes and schools in NYC include language-specific institutions and those that offer a wide range of languages to choose from. Learn Spanish New York and Learn French BK are examples of language-specific schools. 

Learn Spanish New York has operated in Manhattan since opening in 2013. Their Spanish classes, such as Spanish 1.1 - Beginner Part 1, aim to deepen students’ understanding of the language and appreciation of Spanish culture. Classes are taught by native Spanish speakers that help students further their language skills through proven, effective teaching methods. 

Learn French BK is a Brooklyn language school offering beginner and advanced French classes. French BK uses a full-immersion method in its classes, meaning that classes are conducted in French. This method is the fastest way to get students speaking like native Francophones. If you’re new to the language, Learn French BK’s Absolute Beginner French Level 1 is open to adult students interested in multi-session classes.

ABC Languages has been teaching languages in New York City for over 20 years. They offer a variety of beginner, intermediate, and advanced language classes in NYC. They offer language classes for beginners such as Russian Total Beginner, Italian Beginner 1, and Arabic - Total Beginner. They also offer private lessons for those who want to work one-on-one with an instructor to master the language. Students can book private Spanish lessons, private Chinese Mandarin lessons, and many more. 

Virtual Language Skills Classes & Schools

While in-person language skills classes offer many benefits, if such classes don’t work for your schedule or you’d rather skip the commute to a physical location, online language skills classes offer many of the same benefits as in-person learning, plus the advantages that come with remote learning. Virtual classes enable you to take classes offered by NYC language schools or from instructors anywhere in the world. This maximizes your options for finding a class that fits your schedule, budget, and goals. 

Here are a few reasons to consider live online language skills classes: 

  • Structured Learning: Virtual classes led by an expert instructor follow a schedule that helps you to gradually build your language skills. Meeting at a regular time also provides consistency and can help you stay focused, study regularly, and create routine. 
  • Real-time Feedback: A live online instructor can provide feedback on your pronunciation, answer your questions in real time, provide guidance, and tailor lessons to your needs. You also connect with your classmates in real time, allowing you to work on your listening and speaking skills with others. You can also join your classmates in real-time interactive activities that help you further your language skills. 
  • Motivation: Meeting with a virtual class can help to provide motivation and accountability as you overcome the challenges and experience the rewards of learning a new language.

You can explore different levels of classes depending on your interests and current language skills. ABC Languages offers “Intro to Crash Course” sessions that let you test if a language may be right for you before committing to an ongoing class. They offer “Intro to Crash Course” sessions in Spanish, Italian, French, German, and more. These classes cost between $50-55 for each single-session class. ABC Languages also offers several online language classes and private classes in languages like Arabic, Chinese, Russian, Korean, Persian, Japanese, and more. 

Fluent City also offers classes for adult beginners. Upcoming Level 1 classes are available for Japanese, Spanish, Chinese Mandarin and many other languages. The cost for these ongoing classes is $399. 

Virtual classes offer you maximum flexibility in choosing the class, language, and schedule that works for you. With remote language classes, you can learn from expert instructors from any part of the world, connect in real time to your teacher and classmates, and learn from the comfort of home. When considering online classes, look for classes that work for your budget, schedules, and goals. You will also need to make sure you have the necessary equipment, such as a stable internet connection and video conferencing capabilities, to ensure you can fully participate in the class.

Private Group Language Skills Classes in NYC

Learning language skills offers many benefits for businesses and organizations. Expanding language skills enables employees to communicate with diverse clients, expand into new markets, and more. Private group language skills classes in NYC are a great way for businesses and organizations to engage in a unique team-building activity, as well. Taking a group language class together can improve team collaboration and communication. Team members can get to know one another better and learn useful skills for their careers simultaneously. Live online language classes help remote teams connect in real time and bond over a shared experience.

CourseHorse supports private online group language classes on multiple platforms, allows you to change the number of participants as needed, sends confirmation of your booking within 24 hours, and doesn’t charge a booking fee. You can browse CourseHorse’s many private online group activities and reach out through their contact form to learn about custom options. CourseHorse can help you arrange a language skills class designed to meet the needs of your team.

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