Language Classes Los Angeles

Discover a world of language learning opportunities with classes in Los Angeles. From Spanish and French to Mandarin and Italian, learners can immerse themselves in a new language and gain valuable communication skills for personal and professional growth.

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French Slang

Coucou Los Angeles @ 2400 Hyperion Ave, Los Angeles, CA 90027

Je Pige Que Dalle! Wondering what this means? This workshop is for you! Forget textbooks. Come learn to speak French the way French people actually speak. French Slang is very rarely taught, and yet, it’s a very important – if not crucial – part of the language. Being able to understand it and use it will make a tremendous difference in your social interactions with French people. It will also allow you to enjoy French movies and series...

Sunday Oct 15th, 10:30am–12:30pm Pacific Time

$61.74

Intro to French

Coucou Los Angeles @ 2400 Hyperion Ave, Los Angeles, CA 90027

If you have no previous experience with French, or other foreign languages, you can join our primer “Intro to French” workshop. This workshop functions as a teaser of the Coucou curriculum, so you’ll know what to expect before embarking on your French-learning journey. We’ll cover the rules of French pronunciation, some basic vocab such as numbers and the days of the week, French greetings and other simple everyday phrases. We will not get...

Thursday Oct 5th, 5:45–7:15pm Pacific Time

 (4 sessions)

$205.79

4 sessions

French 7: Expert

Coucou Los Angeles @ 2400 Hyperion Ave, Los Angeles, CA 90027

Your French is impressive, you probably spent some time in France or studied it for a long time. You want to maintain your conversation skills, learn more about French culture and meet fellow francophiles.  True, you didn’t all attend French-language prep school. But some of you amaze us just the same. If you don’t need any grammatical review and just want to improve your conversation skills and learn more about French culture, this class...

Wednesday Nov 1st, 7:30–9pm Pacific Time

 (13 sessions)

$427.03

13 sessions

Chinese for Everyday Life - Ages: Teenagers and Adults

East Los Angeles College @ 1301 Avenida Cesar Chavez, Los Angeles, CA 91754

This class will provide a quick and clear approach to grasp the basic Chinese language in a short period of time. Class will focus on spoken Chinese by introducing modern Chinese vocabularies, culture, and having simple conversations for work and everyday life purposes. Please Note: Room numbers are provided to students once the registration is completed.  Students can purchase a semester parking permit from the Community Services Office...

Saturday Oct 14th, 12–1:20pm Pacific Time

 (5 sessions)

$95

5 sessions

Semi Intensive English Program: Life Skills

American English College @ 111 N Atlantic Blvd, Monterey Park, CA 91754

Classes are available in our Monterey Park and Rowland Heights campus. Best suited for students with little to advanced proficiency who wish to learn English for half the day, with personal time to explore the city. Program covers all of the major language skills including: grammar, vocabulary, conversation, pronunciation, listening comprehension, reading, and writing. All classes available in Beginner, Beginner Plus+, Intermediate, Advanced...

Monday Nov 13th, 9am–1:30pm Pacific Time

 (20 sessions)

$735

20 sessions

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Actuación en Español

Los Angeles City College @ 855 N Vermont Ave, Los Angeles, CA 90029

No se necesita experiencia previa en actuación. Este es un programa de 6 semanas, conducido en español. La clase está abierta a la comunidad hispana, así como a los estudiantes cuyo segundo idioma es el español. Se usarán diversos ejercicios como herramienta para desbloquear el proceso creativo. A través de ensayos guiados, monólogos, y escenas improvisadas se buscará una conexión genuina con las circunstancias del personaje. Este es un...

Tuesday Oct 24th, 7–9pm Pacific Time

 (6 sessions)

$99

6 sessions

French 1: Débutant

Coucou Los Angeles @ 2400 Hyperion Ave, Los Angeles, CA 90027

Débutant is right for you, if… You have never studied French before, but you've always wanted to. Or perhaps you took high school French…but you were too young to care. You have no idea when to use le, la, or li (oh wait, we made that last one up). You don’t know or remember how to say: I live in Silverlake, or I like coffee. You can say: me hungry….in English! If you’re ready to start your journey with French, sign up for a...

Thursday Oct 5th, 7:30–9pm Pacific Time

 (11 sessions)

$452.75

11 sessions

Benvenuti! (Beginner Italian)

Sara Z. @ 5700 Wilshire Blvd, Los Angeles, CA 90036

Unlock your inner Italian! In these 4 sessions you will learn how to greet in Italian, directions and most importantly you will learn how to introduce yourself through a series of exercises and role-playing.

Wednesday Oct 4th, 4–5:30pm Pacific Time

 (4 sessions)

$160

4 sessions

Benvenuti! (Intermediate/Advanced Italian)

Sara Z. @ 5700 Wilshire Blvd, Los Angeles, CA 90036

Intermediate/Advanced Italian will focused on conversation. We will have different topics based on the student needs, from being able to describe your favorite trips, films, books and articles. Everything you are passionate about!

Friday Oct 6th, 4–5:30pm Pacific Time

 (4 sessions)

$160

4 sessions

French 3: Apprenti

Coucou Los Angeles @ 2400 Hyperion Ave, Los Angeles, CA 90027

You can hold your own in basic conversation, and explain what you did yesterday or last year, using the right tense. You are ready to take your French further.  You’re an Apprenti, if… You can say I ate a pizza, I want some milk, or I never get up early. You have a handle on conjugation - you know how to conjugate most irregular verbs in the present tense, and regular verbs in the passé composé You watch a French movie and recognize...

Thursday Oct 5th, 7:30–9pm Pacific Time

 (11 sessions)

$452.75

11 sessions

French 4: Intermédiaire

Coucou Los Angeles @ 2400 Hyperion Ave, Los Angeles, CA 90027

You have accumulated a certain amount of vocabulary and you're starting to have a full grasp on the spectrum of French tenses. Your efforts are really starting to pay off.  You’re an Intermédiaire, if… You can say "He gave it to me" or, "I ate there last night". You can raise Parisian eyebrows with phrases like My daughter was three when we moved or When I met my boyfriend, I had just finished university. You know the different past...

Sunday Oct 8th, 11am–12:30pm Pacific Time

 (11 sessions)

$452.75

11 sessions

French 6: Spécialiste

Coucou Los Angeles @ 2400 Hyperion Ave, Los Angeles, CA 90027

At this point, you mostly need conversation practice and to polish up your already extensive grammar skills. Your French is solid, you want to keep expanding your vocab and improving the fluidity of your speech.  You’re ready for Spécialiste, if… Your speech is far from flawless. But you can converse without too much groping. If you hear a French radio broadcast, you can decipher what’s happening—even if you don’t understand...

Wednesday Oct 11th, 1–2:30pm Pacific Time

 (13 sessions)

$427.03

13 sessions

French 5: Confirmé

Coucou Los Angeles @ 2400 Hyperion Ave, Los Angeles, CA 90027

You feel fairly confident using all major tenses. You have the grammatical framework necessary to talk about a variety of topics, but you still make some mistakes. You need to tighten up the loose ends.  By the time you sign up for Confirmé… You are familiar with and feel fairly confident using all major tenses (present, passé composé, imparfait, plus-que-parfait, futur simple, conditionnel). You have the basic grammatical framework...

Wednesday Oct 11th, 5:45–7:15pm Pacific Time

 (11 sessions)

$452.75

11 sessions

French 2: Grand Débutant

Coucou Los Angeles @ 2400 Hyperion Ave, Los Angeles, CA 90027

Grand Débutant is right for you, if… You sprinkle your attempts with English, mix up your French-isms, and find yourself gesticulating adorably for the right “je ne sais quoi.” As far as conversing effectively and pronouncing correctly, you rely on the kindness (and patience) of strangers.  You can conjugate regular verbs in the present tense. You can also conjugate common irregular verbs, such as être, avoir, aller and faire. ...

Thursday Oct 5th, 5:45–7:15pm Pacific Time

 (11 sessions)

$452.75

11 sessions

Semi Intensive English Program: Academic Skills

American English College @ 111 N Atlantic Blvd, Monterey Park, CA 91754

Classes are available in our Monterey Park and Rowland Heights campus. Best suited for students with little to advanced proficiency who wish to learn English for half the day, with personal time to explore the city. Program covers all of the major language skills including: grammar, vocabulary, conversation, pronunciation, listening comprehension, reading, and writing. All classes available in Beginner, Beginner Plus+, Intermediate, Advanced...

Monday Nov 13th, 10:15am–2:45pm Pacific Time

 (20 sessions)

$735

20 sessions

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Discover the Best Language Skills Classes in Los Angeles

Los Angeles is one of the world’s most diverse cities with more than 200 languages spoken within Los Angeles County. The United States Census Bureau found that from 2017-2021, 58% of people over the age of five living in Los Angeles spoke a language other than English at home. Learning a new language allows you to connect with others that call the city home, further personal and professional goals, make new friendships, and become part of a language-learning community. Language skills refer to those skills used in mastering a language, including skills related to reading, writing, listening, and speaking. When learning a new language, it helps to have an instructor that can guide your learning, answer questions, correct your pronunciation, and provide personal feedback. Read on to learn about the best language skills classes in Los Angeles.

Why You Should Learn Language Skills in Los Angeles

Learning language skills in Los Angeles opens doors to new opportunities in your personal and professional life. The city’s diversity makes it an especially useful and immersive place to learn a new language. Here are a few reasons why you should learn language skills in Los Angeles. 

  • Immersion: An estimated 50% of Los Angeles residents speak a second language. The city’s diversity, including neighborhoods such as Koreatown, Little Tokyo, Little Ethiopia, Little Armenia, Thai Town, and more provide opportunities for you to practice a new language in an immersive environment, all without leaving the city. Immersion is critical to gaining fluency in any language, and being able to use language skills outside the classroom will help you retain what you learn.
  • Diversity of Languages: With more than 200 languages spoken in LA, you can connect with native and fluent speakers of almost any language you wish to learn. The city’s multicultural makeup also means you are more likely to find classes taught by native speakers no matter which language you are interested in learning.
  • Cultural Events: Festivals and events throughout LA provide an opportunity to hear different languages and deepen your understanding of the culture tied to the language. Such events are also a fun and memorable way to practice your language skills, socialize with others, and engage with the community. 
  • Practicality: Learning a new language is not only interesting and exciting, but highly practical in a multilingual city like Los Angeles. Learning a widely-spoken language can help you converse with clients, expand your business, and offer many professional opportunities. It can also enrich your personal life by allowing you to form connections with other locals.

In-Person Language Skills Classes in Los Angeles

In-person language skills classes in Los Angeles offer expert guidance from a fluent instructor and provide the opportunity to learn alongside classmates. In-person instruction is the most traditional way of learning a new language and one that remains extremely effective. This is because a fluent instructor understands not only the use of the language, but how to teach the language in a structured way. An instructor guides the class’s development of language skills by establishing foundational skills and building upon those gradually, taking students from beginner to fluency step by step. 

In-person language skills classes also provide the opportunity to converse with classmates, form new friendships, network, and become part of a community that shares your interests. Working with classmates is an effective way of practicing speaking and listening skills, engaging in interactive activities, and studying with others. 

Coucou Los Angeles teaches French classes in the Silver Lake area. Beginner-friendly classes include Intro to French and French 1: Débutant. The Intro to French class serves a shorter introduction to the language and the Coucou curriculum, consisting of four sessions. French 1: Débutant is a longer beginner’s course consisting of ten sessions. Small class sizes enable teachers to provide students with individualized feedback and make it easy to get to know your fellow language learners. In addition to classes, Coucou Los Angeles hosts social events that immerse you in the French language. Past events have included French book clubs, wine tastings, and their ongoing café conversations workshops. 

If you are interested in taking a beginner-friendly Spanish course, Santa Monica College in Malibu offers a Beginning Spanish - Level 1 class for adult students. Spanish is one of the most commonly spoken languages in Los Angeles and there are several native speakers and fluent speakers. Spanish’s influence on Los Angeles dates back centuries to its founding as a city under the Spanish Governor Felipe de Neve and is evident in the city’s name, which is Spanish for “The Angels.”

Another language commonly spoken in LA is Chinese. Chinese citizens first arrived in the city in the 1850’s. Over time, the Chinese population in Los Angeles grew, forming a cultural presence in the city that continues to this day. East Los Angeles College’s Chinese for Everyday Life class for teens and adults prepares students for basic conversation by teaching modern Chinese vocabulary, helping students gain the skills to navigate everyday conversations and daily life in the language.

Virtual Language Skills Classes 

In-person language classes come with many advantages, but aren’t always right for everyone. If you have a busy schedule, can’t find a class at a convenient location, travel frequently, or just want to skip the LA traffic, you may want to consider online language skills classes. Virtual language classes taught by an instructor offer similar benefits as those that come with in-person classes. Both types of classes provide structured learning from a fluent speaker, allow you to converse and engage with classmates, and offer real-time feedback and answers to your questions. Online classes also allow you to choose from classes around the world, giving you the flexibility to find a class that fits your goals, budget, and schedule. The one drawback to an online language class is that you will be connecting with students from different areas, so your class may not provide the local connections that an in-person class provides.

ABC Languages offers virtual classes for varying levels of proficiency. If you are interested in learning a new language, but not sure about committing to a recurring class, ABC Languages’ “Intro to Crash Course” classes are single-session courses that give you a taste of what a recurring class would entail. These courses are available in French, Spanish, Italian, German, and more and cost between $50-55 each. ABC Languages also offers private classes and online language classes in Chinese, Russian, Arabic, Korean, Japanese, Persian, and more.

Private Group Language Skills Classes in Los Angeles

Businesses and organizations looking to improve communications with diverse clients, enter new markets, or simply participate in a unique team-building experience can book private group language skills classes in Los Angeles. Learning a new language together can deepen cooperation and trust between coworkers while also teaching useful language skills. Live online classes are especially convenient for businesses with remote workers or employees in various locations. 

You can book one of CourseHorse’s existing group classes or arrange a customized private language class by reaching out through their contact form. CourseHorse supports multiple platforms, allows you to change your group number if plans change, and does not charge a booking fee. You also get a prompt response, receiving confirmation of your booking within 24 hours. To learn more about private language class options, please reach out through CourseHorse’s contact form.