June 2012
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Matthew Eil New York
I could not have asked for a better experience in the 5 months I took one-on-one classes with my tutor Omar Ortiz. The curriculum of the classes was clear and organized but also allowed for time for conversation which was the best way for me to learn so my tutor was able to shape the class that worked best for me. I thoroughly enjoyed everything about it.
March 2012
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November 2011
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"The Perfect Way to Learn Spanish" - Stevin,...
I have just completed the fifth level and must say that I cannot imagine a better way for a busy adult to learn Spanish. The individual attention, the knowledge of the tutors, and the program of study maximize the benefit one receives. It has opened up a whole new world of experience for me, right in my own neighborhood.
Gail New York City
I love my Spanish Blackbelt class! Omar is an excellent teacher and I love the fact that the class is structured, but flexible enough to allow plenty of everyday conversation in Spanish. I would recommend (and have recommended) it to anyone who is serious about learning Spanish
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October 2011
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Completed Level Celeste
I have recently completed my first course (Level Light Blue) with Spanish Blackbelt and I am glad I decided to try them. My instructor, Lourdes, was great and I believe that my grammar has improved immensly. My intension is to continue with the next level.
Brian from Boston
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Beth, New York City
Thank you, Spanish Blackbelt!
I had a fantastic first session with a Brooklyn tutor. The curriculum and small group setting allowed the tutor to tailor lessons to my and my classmate’s abilities. The class has helped me to improve my grammar, vocabulary, and confidence in speaking in just a few weeks. I look forward to my next course!
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The small class sizes are great. My tutor is amazing. Im glad I signed up.
September 2011
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Great Experience!
I have been wanting to learn Spanish for years and finally got the chance this summer with SpanishBlackbelt. I entered in the White Belt level and already feel as though I’ve improved in leaps and bounds. My instructor is helpful, patient and has made this a really great experience. I’ll definitely be registering for the next level. I highly recommend this program to anyone considering...
Great classes
The small class size is perfect for actually being able to practice conversation and the teachers are patient, articulate, and well-prepared.
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Spanish BlackBelt
Spanish BB will improve your Spanish skills by leaps and bounds. When I first started I could barely count, in the weeks, yes weeks, since, I’ve learned at an amazing rate of speed.
August 2011
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Super Learning Experience
The Spanish Blackbelt language class is a wonderful learning experience!! I highly recommend it for anyone interested in learning Spanish.
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Nikki Summersall - New York
I would highly recommend Spanish Blackbelt to anyone considering Spanish lessons. The lesson format is informal and relaxed, the materials are easy to access and the tutors are great at making the whole experience fun and interactive. I progressed much more quickly than I expected or hoped. Muchas gracias y hasta la proxima clase!
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Jennifer Hansen, Castle Rock
I lived abroad in South America and learned what I know of Spanish from listening and using it in my daily life. When I came home, I needed some formal Spanish instruction to fill in all the areas that I did not know. The one-on-one setup has worked out great, and the curriculum is fit to what I need to learn. My instructor helps me choose what lesson we should do next, and she makes sure to...
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I took 16 hours and completed level i—white belt. it was a very good experience. My tutor Juana Rosa was excellent. She was very patient but also encouraging. I learned a great deal in a short time. I am excited to continue learning and I wish I lived where this service was available. I was only in New York for a month and now I am moving home.
July 2011
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Gail London, Jamaica Estates, NY
Carolina is an excellent instructor. She’s patient, organized, smart and has a terrific sense of humor. She has a special talent for breaking down grammatical concepts and making them very understandable - all in Spanish. I recommend her without reservation.
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Sally, Washington DC
My classes with Spanish Blackbelt have improved my Spanish significantly. My instructor tailors our classes to my “areas for improvement” and is thorough, creative and positive. I would recommend this program to beginners as well as more advanced students.
June 2011
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Conversational Spanish
I have really learned a lot and very quickly in my opinion. I am enjoying my experience and have learned to communicate much better than when attending traditional high school and college level Spanish courses.
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I am currently in my 3rd week of classes which I take twice a week with Spanish Black belt. I took Spanish throughout high school and college, and without practice over the past 10 years I did not retain it. I purchased Rosetta stone about 2 years ago to start studying it and that helped to get me learning the basics again but since the entire program is in Spanish and there is no one to ask...
May 2011
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spanish black belt
Spanish black belt is well organized and provides students with ample one on one time with the professor. It helps to accelerate your learning better than traditional classroom teaching.
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Nivel Celeste
I am just about to complete Nivel Celeste. I have to say learning Spanish with Spanish Black Belt has been wonderful. I like the one on one sessions with Leonor as she provides me focused attention and interesting and enjoying conversation! Plus, the approach really works, I am enjoying myself while learning the language correctly!
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Clayton Russell, Arlington, VA - Account Manager -...
Spanish Blackbelt has been better than I could have imagined. The system is designed to maximize the students potential by tailoring the lessons directly to their skill level. I have thoroughly enjoyed this method of learning and plan on continuing through the levels until I am fully fluent. I would recommend this program to anyone wanting to learn conversational spanish at any skill level.
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Best way to learn spanish
Spanish Blackbelt is truly the best way to learn Spanish and the chance to learn and practice one-on-one with the tutor has been an invaluable experience. All of the lessons teach Spanish in a very practical way to get you speaking right away. Elizabeth is an engaging tutor and really takes the time to make sure I understand each lesson. I hope to continue learning with Spanish Blackbelt and...
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Craig C., Senior Vice President, Global Business...
“I wanted to write to tell you how much my Spanish classes have meant to me. As a business person in global financial education with a Latin wife, my desire to learn Spanish is both personal and professional. Before coming to you I tried so many other ways to learn the language from group classes, on-line programs, books, etc.-all without much success. After less than 2 months of...
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Another Satisfied Customer
Spanish Black Belt is an efficient way for a working adult like me to learn the language. My instructor made me feel comfortable and at ease, and the location and schedule was convenient. I have learned quite a bit in a short time. I enthusiastically recommend this program!
April 2011
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Kristen Conte
I have always wanted to speak Spanish and I tried several programs for adults, but Spanish Blackbelt is the best by far. My tutor — Patricia DeCarlo — creates customized lessons for me, and I am learning far more than I did with any other program. The Spanish Blackbest system is rigorous and challenging but also fun and it gets results. !Ahora, puedo hablar espanol!
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Adrienne Craver
I was a Spanish major in college and am using Spanish Black Belt to brush up on my skills.I have taken both a one on one test preparation class and a small group class with Spanish Black Belt and really loved it. It really helps with progress because you get so many chances to speak in the small group setting. I find I grew conversationally more in these classes in college due to the fact I had...
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The classes are very well organized and the tutors are really friendly. Would definitely recommend Spanish Black belt to others.
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Great learning experience!
As a person completely new to the language, I feel that Spanish Blackbelt has offered a great way to learn Spanish. My instructor Carolina is patient, engaging, fun and goes out of her way to help me learn and understand Spanish with interesting exercises and conversation. I am now in my light-blue belt level and hope to learn more of the language in the coming months.
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I am dyslexic and have been looking for classes that can best help me learn Spanish. I have absolutely loved my classes with Spanish Blackbelt. The native teachers do a great job of teaching oral comprehension, grammar, writing and reading while also allowing you to practice speaking without fear of making mistakes. I would recommend these classes to anyone who wants to learn Spanish!
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asher trevino
Spanish blackbelt is a great way to learn Spanish in a fun & interactive environment!
March 2011
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Nick Newlin
“Spanish Black Belt is awesome! I am going on a trip to Guatemala, and my tutor Mariella was fantastic; she quickly got me into speaking Spanish and having fun with it! It is so great to have a Spanish class that is tailored to my own speed of learning, and my particular interests. Plus it is a blast! Our one-on-one lessons over the phone with webcam were the most convenient and practical...
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Bill Batko
“Spanish Blackbelt has accelerated my Spanish comprehension. Its structure gives a very clear picture of how you can progress - in writing, reading, listening and speaking - which makes it very easy to be motivated. The learning aids on the web site are useful, fun and diverting…. When I travel to Guatemala in a week I will be much more confident in interacting in Spanish, after just a...
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Matthew Thompson Business Owner
“Como un orador de español sin mucha experiencia, tenía dificultad cantando en las Quinceañeras cuando me pidieron que cantara. Necesitaba ayuda, y la necesitaba pronto. El programa de Spanish Black Belt era perfecto. Yo trate el programa Spanish Sumo Wrestling en el pasado, pero me gradué del programa aprendiendo muy poco de español. Aun así recibí un traje muy chévere. Es un pañal grande....
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Michele Kiel
“Spanish Black Belt es un modo excelente de aprender español en corto tiempo. Las clases son pequeñas. Cada estudiante participa en lectura, conversación y escritura. Nuestra maestra habla en español, que mejora nuestra habilidad de escuchar español. También, nuestra maestra trae artículos interesantes para leer y traducir. Yo aprendí mucho en siete meses. Yo aprendí más que estudiar en un...
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Anita Stoll
“I took the Praxis II Spanish Productive Language exam several times, each time coming close but never passing. At each retake of the test my score would fluctuate a few points higher or lower, but I never earned enough points to pass. I was determined to take the test one final time before giving up. Instead of studying test preparation books on my own, I searched online for a test...
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Sheherazade Jafari, Graduate Student, George...
“I only had a few months to prepare for a comprehensive Spanish exam that was an integral component of my graduate degree program, yet I hadn’t studied Spanish in almost ten years. Through Spanish Blackbelt’s Tailored One-on-One sessions and my excellent and committed instructor, I easily passed the exam. I have no doubt that it is because of Spanish Blackbelt’s unique and...
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Marissa Lemargie, U.S. Federal Government
“I’d always wanted to learn Spanish and had taken a few group classes but never seemed to move beyond the basics. Then, I took a job with the federal government where I needed Spanish right away. SPANISH black belt™’s individualized attention and tailored curriculum helped me to move beyond the basics rapidly. Within a matter of weeks, I was understanding the news, having conversations with...
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Annemarie Vassalo, nurse
“Spanish Blackbelt’s individualized assessment helped me figure out in what areas I needed the most work and the best way to then improve my language skills. I realized I needed the most help with my Spanish listening skills. With the help of my tutor, a native Spanish-speaker, I have been able to hone these skills through participation in conversation groups. The relaxed,...
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Geeta Makhija, Middle School Math Teacher
“SPANISH black belt took me as an individual and tailored a program to help me learn. I was given an individualized program for reading, writing, listening and speaking. The classes were then structured to challenge me at my level. Not only are the classes educational but also enjoyable. No matter what level you are you are bound to move forward, improve your Spanish and enjoy the...
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Marie Diron, Economist
“I wanted to learn some Spanish, without the energy or motivation to go through formal classes. I was lucky to find SPANISH black belt™. The small group sizes mean that my tutor can tailor the lessons to what I really need and want. Personal feedback helps me go through the very points I need to improve. And all this in a very friendly and relaxed atmosphere”.
