over 25 years of experience as a teacher and di- rector in French immersion programs. Classes are available every day of the week at any time. Call or email for prices and more information. Email: chantal@fi
rstfrenchtutoring.com. See ad on page 65.
• LangoKids Irvine Bacchus Offi ce Park 9070 Irvine Center Drive, Ste. 135, Irvine (714) 864-4680
www.langokidsirvine.com LangoKids Irvine offers dynamic, fun and engaging Spanish, French and Mandarin Chinese immersion classes and camps for kids (ages 5-10). With their native speaking instructors, your child will acquire another language in a small group setting, gain exposure to new cultures, and have a blast in the process. Their classes incorporate original music, dance, games, storytelling and more to keep kids immersed and engaged in their target language. Open up windows of opportunity in your children’s lives with LangoKids Irvine. New classes available every 10 weeks. Call to join them for a free demo class. See ad on this page.
• Pacifi c Conservatory (714) 545-1217
www.pacifi
cconservatory.com French and Spanish classes are adapted to stu- dents age 2½ to university level with individual, partner and group lessons available. A strong foun- dation (conversation, grammar, literature, phonics), will prepare students for college and career as well as opening their minds to discovering different cul- tures, foods, art and music. See ad on page 63.
• Portal Languages 2790 Harbor Blvd., #309, Costa Mesa 92626 (714) 979-1655
www.portallanguages.com Portal Languages offer a language program for ages 2 and up for non-native speakers. Parents will fi nd the program fun and entertaining as the language comes alive through music, puppets, books, theater and games. Research shows that preschool and elementary school children are at an optimal age for a second language, and that children who speak a second language test higher, speak better and retain languages longer. Portal offers instruction in Spanish, German, Portuguese, French, Italian and Mandarin, plus 10 other lan- guages. Call to fi nd out about a free demo class. See ad on page 32.
Private Language Instruction A Little Dynasty - Chinese school and play village (15 mos-7 yrs). 6813 Quail Hill Parkway, Irvine. (949) 509-0288.
www.alittledynasty.com
Berlitz Jr. - Private, group classes and tutoring (4+) in almost any language. Costa Mesa, (888) 324-2123; and Torrance, (888) 471-9064. Visit website for ad- ditional locations.
www.berlitz.us
German-American School Association of Southern California - 13601 Whittier Blvd., Ste. 400, Whittier. (562) 693-0223.
www.germanschool4kids.org
9070 Irvine Center Dr, Ste. 135, Irvine Bachus Office Park a non-proit
Join our innovative, dynamic, results driven programs today!
Programs to Promote Leadership, Conidence and High Achievement
• Leadership & Public Speaking • Chinese Immersion Programs • Advanced Writing
www.young-ambassadors.org
(sponsored by Veritas Learning) 714.803.9200
SPANiSH FOR KiDS & MORE! Tutoring
& Small Group Classes
Foreign Language Classes for Children 2 to 12 & Adults After
School & Saturdays
Also Onsite at Local Schools
German Class at Old World - Classes for kids (5- 12). 7561 Center Ave., #50, Huntington Beach. (714) 240-9662.
www.oldworld.ws
Fondazione Italia - Italian classes for kids (1-14). (310) 739-9350.
www.fondazione-italia.org
Japanese Lessons for Kids - Newport Beach. (949) 232-8739.
www.thelanguageexperts.net
Language Door - Multiple languages. 18004 Skypark Circle, Ste. 100, Irvine. (949) 833-0900.
www.languagedoor.com
Long Beach Japanese Language School - Kids (5+) classes. (562) 598-4539.
www.lbjls.org
Southeast Japanese School - 14615 S. Gridley, Norwalk. (562) 863-5996.
www.sejscc.org
Recreation Departments • Lakewood Recreation and Community Services - Conversational Spanish (6-11); six-week sessions, (562) 866-9771, Ext. 2408.
www.lakewoodcity.org
• Long Beach Parks, Recreation and Marine - Hola Ninos, Spanish for Kids (2-4); fi ve-week sessions, $65. (562) 570-3100.
www.longbeach.gov
French, Arabic & More
Spanish, Mandarin,
Enroll Now! (562) 833-3115
www.spanishforkidsandmore.com
Many recreation departments offer language classes. See “Recreation Departments” for contact information.
• Spanish for Kids and More (562) 833-3115
www.spanishforkidsandmore.com Foreign language classes for children (2-12) and adults in Spanish, Mandarin, French, Arabic and others. Offered in private tutoring and small group classes, after school and Saturdays. Also held on-site at local schools. Serving Lakewood, Long Beach and Los Alamitos. See ad on this page.
• Young Ambassadors 5862 Bolsa Ave., #108, Huntington Beach (714) 803-9200 Help your child learn a second language that will be useful in the future! Young Ambassadors offers exciting and interactive after-school pro- grams for students (grades 1-12) to learn Chi- nese culture and language. Each student will learn to read, speak and write Chinese through class instruction and computer lab time. Call for details on classes. See “Tutoring” for expanded list of course offerings and $10 off registration. See ad on this page.
CLASSES & CAMPS
Spanish, French & Mandarin Chinese Immersion Programs • Ages 1-10
• Native speaking instructors • Small group settings • Original music, dance, games, storytelling & more
• Group, in-school & private classes • Call for a FREE Demo Class!
Serving the school districts of Irvine, Tustin, Silverado, Foothill Ranch, Rancho Santa Margarita and Santa Ana.
(714) 864-4680 •
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