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Start Your Language Learning Journey
Located conveniently on Huntington Blvd in Monrovia, Neighborhood Language Academy is dedicated to adults and kids learning a new language, offering AP language tutoring and beginner conversation practice, as well as community language practice sessions to create a unique environment for language learners.
About Neighborhood Language Academy
Our Mission
At Neighborhood Language Academy, we are committed to caring for our students and providing caring language educators who help students deconstruct the parts of language studies that never found the practice sessions to implement what they learned. During private sessions, teachers start students off with with simple conversation and build on vocabulary using repetitive grammatical structures. Students implement new terms and grammar in supervised practice groups which provide emotionally safe spaces for experimenting with other students. Groups are ideal for socializing and building new cross-cultural connections.
Sign up for our 3x a week 1-on-1 and group sessions.
Language Programs
Explore our diverse language programs designed to enhance linguistic skills and cultural understanding. Our immersive programs cater to various proficiency levels and learning goals, ensuring a comprehensive language learning experience.
Mandarin Tutoring with Jennifer
TESOL Certificate Teacher’s Certificate of China Advanced Speaking English trainer 10 years bilingual teaching experience General Manager of Changzhi Gorgeous Cultural Exchange Co., Ltd
After working as an English instructor in Beijing for two years, she obtained her master’s Degree in foreign language education from the University of Pittsburgh. Through her master’s degree program, Shirley has many pedagogy knowledges and methods to assess different proficiency level of language learners, for her as the teacher to create appropriate lesson plans. .
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Mandarin Tutoring with Becky
is a passionate Mandarin teacher, specializes in teaching basic foundational building blocks for non-native speakers to learn Chinese. She has successfully helped hundreds of students pass the HSK test. She also has a love for the Chinese arts and calligraphy.
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Mandarin Tutoring with Shirley
Shirley is an enthusiastic Mandarin and English teacher, who has experience in teaching both English and Chinese to different ages. After graduating from Southwest University in China, Shirley received her bachelor’s degree in Chinese language and literature and the Teacher Certification, which certified by Chinese Ministry of Education. In the meantime, she received the professional qualification certificate of international Chinese language teachers, certified by tcfl certification awarding committee, international Chinese language teachers association (ICA). Her attended the Mandarin Level Test in China during her college, and achieved the highest level, which is the professional announcer level in China.
After working as an English instructor in Beijing for two years, she obtained her master’s Degree in foreign language education from the University of Pittsburgh. Through her master’s degree program, Shirley has many pedagogy knowledges and methods to assess different proficiency level of language learners, for her as the teacher to create appropriate lesson plans.
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Language Programs
Explore our diverse language programs designed to enhance linguistic skills and cultural understanding. Our immersive programs cater to various proficiency levels and learning goals, ensuring a comprehensive language learning experience.
Mandarin Tutoring with harry
Earned a two bachelor degrees and a masters degree in Chinese and Linguistics and Asian Languages and cultures from UCLA, and also works at Pasadena City College as a Chinese instructor. Having been raised in both China and the US, Harry is bicultural as well as highly proficient in Mandarin and English, and has successfully prepared students for their AP Chinese exams in the US. Because of his background, he believes that language should be learned together with culture, and will make it a point to contextualize the Chinese characters and vocabulary with his students from the very beginning. He spends time personalizing individual lesson plans to help students reach their goals. Harry is also a graduate of Arcadia High School.
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Mandarin Tutoring with Becky
Immerse yourself in the beauty of Spanish with our tailored courses. From basic to advanced levels, our programs focus on developing your speaking, listening, and comprehension skills in a vibrant and engaging learning environment.
Mandarin Tutoring with Shirley
Bonjour! Enhance your French proficiency through our dynamic courses. Experience the essence of French culture, literature, and language through our interactive classes, workshops, and cultural events.
Student Stories
Discover what our students have to say about their language learning journey with the Neighborhood Language Academy.
Sophia Smith
''The personalized programs helped me achieve fluency in English much faster than I expected.''
Ahmed Khan
''I never thought learning Spanish could be this fun and effective. Thanks to the dedicated instructors!''
Léa Dubois
''The French courses at Neighborhood Language Academy truly enriched my cultural understanding and language skills.''
Why Choose Us
Choose Neighborhood Language Academy for a transformative language learning experience that focuses on real-world applications and cultural immersion.
Experienced Instructors
Expert Guidance
Tailor-Made Programs
Personalized Learning
Our instructors utilize communicative teaching methods to enhance conversational skills and cultural awareness, ensuring a rich learning experience.
We offer programs tailored to your proficiency level and learning objectives, incorporating multimedia resources and cultural events for a comprehensive educational journey.
Immersive Approach
Real-World Fluency
Our immersive approach fosters confidence and fluency in real-world contexts, preparing you for seamless global interactions.
Cultural Awareness
Global Perspectives
Enhance your cultural awareness through our workshops and events, gaining insights that go beyond just language proficiency.
Get in Touch
Contact Us
Have a question or want to know more about our language programs? Feel free to reach out to us. We're here to assist you.