ABC Language Exchange

08/18/09

ABC Language

by MetropolisMan at Citysearch

ABC is a great school and i have had nothing but a great experience there in the 5 years that I have been taking classes there.

I do it voluntarily at my own schedule and I like that they are very accomodating.

Great teachers and small classes is great for individual participation and easy learning.

I would highly recommend them to anyone!

• Pros: Small classes, very knowledgable teachers
• Cons: not enough time from work to attend more classes

07/01/09

Great teachers, great school, great learning

by abb2009 at Citysearch

I took beginner level French and loved it. Our teacher was great: thorough, knowledgeable, interesting and fun. I also liked the dynamic among the students and how that was fostered by the teacher. And to make it all even better, every year there's a student/teacher party with open bar, drinks, dancing -- and it's a blast!

If you're looking to learn a language in an interesting and collegial way, try this school. I'm going back for my next class this fall!

Thanks for getting me past basic French! I thought I never would!

• Pros: Native speaker teachers; good class size; annual party
• Cons: None I can think of

04/05/07

Fun way to learn new language!

by sk8ter1916 at Citysearch

I took intro to Spanish (the very beginner class), it was great! Small class size, manageable amount of homework. Teacher was very nice, good, and informative (native Spanish speaker)! Prices very reasonable when compared to other language classes (that I've found). Textbook good, not the best (a few typos here and there). Easy to get to location (right next to 1 train at 28th St.). Great policy: my teacher called in sick last-min once, so ABC Lang gave us a make-up class AND an additional class for FREE! I've read some complaints from people about hidden charges, but I've never experienced this. Not the most formal of academic language learning experiences, but hey learning the language is what counts, regardless of how it's approached. I would definitely recommend this center for language learning, and if I have the time, I would definitely sign up here again to continue learning languages!!

• Pros: Easy to get to by subway, inexpensive, good instruction, got extra class for free!
• Cons: Not the most formal of academic learning environments, textbook not stellar

02/22/07

Great Language School

by humble_pie at Citysearch

This school really made my Japanese language learning experience fun and easy. Everyone there is so nice and the price isn't bad. The textbook could be better I suppose but with instructors like the ones they have at ABC, it doesn't make too much of a difference.

• Pros: friendly staff, flexible schedules, subway nearby
• Cons: not so great textbooks

12/20/06

Bad language center

by yel13 at Citysearch

They have hidden charges.First it looks like price is OK,but they charge extra money later,they are pretty expensive relative to other language centers..

• Pros: location
• Cons: expensive,rude staff and instructors

01/22/06

NYC's BEST!!!

by loharlo12 at Citysearch

I heard about ABC in NY Mag and took Chinese classes there. This super-difficult language was taught with fun and experience!! I learned so much! My teacher was the best language teacher I ever had! I moved out of NYC, but will make sure to resume my classes at ABC the minute I return. Classes are also cheap cheap cheap - I would pay double for the experience I had! I feel soooooo confident now. I only wish this school had branches in LA, where I am now!

• Pros: Great teachers, good prices, knowledgable staff
• Cons: Only one location

12/29/05

User review by barbakkuchedar

by barbakkuchedar at Citysearch

I have been struggling for years to learn Spanish, and books, tapes, and other classes had been useless till I found ABC. Learned more in 12 weeks of group class than I did in 2 years of college! Excellent teachers and a courteous staff. I recommend this school to all my friends.

• Pros: Experienced teachers, friendly staff, small classes
• Cons: Can be pricey, textbook was mediocre

Editorial Review

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Learn a variety of languages including French, Cantonese, Hebrew and more in private, semi-private, group or kids' classes.