Language Institute of Georgia

"I started taking routine Spanish lessons prior to enrolling in a class at LIG, and found that the typical Spanish class did not move nearly fast enough or provide me with sufficient information to allow me to advance quickly. When I learned about the approach LIG uses, it seemed completely intuitive to me - after all, this is how all of us learned English as a first language! The graded reader method exposes you to so much more than just "vacation" Spanish - it really develops your familiarity with and understanding of the language, which moves you closer to fluency much more quickly. After only 6 weeks in this non-traditional class, I advanced at least twice as far as traditional class would have taken me, according to traditional placement tests. The effectiveness of this method depends a lot on the student's willingness to invest time and effort - you can't become fluent in a language by the silver spoon method. If you are dedicated to reading and doing the suggested activities between classes and committed to developing your understanding of the language as a first step toward speaking fluently, then this is the class for you!"

"I have been taking Spanish for the past few months. I am 47 years old and have tried learning Spanish unsuccessfully many times in the past - with Ahsan's method I have noticed a significant improvement already! I am motivated to read short stories between our classes as I do find reading has been an amazing way to build vocabulary as its entertaining at the same time. Although I can understand written Spanish much better than I can speak, I can see how that will come with time. I am already understanding people speaking Spanish much better than I was able to before. Thank you!"

"I’m very happy with my Spanish-language experience at the Language Institute of Georgia. Ahsan is brilliant and is a great teacher. I really enjoy the graded reader method, as it allows me to keep encountering the same words in various contexts so that the meaning actually sticks. There’s no pressure to speak when you don’t even have a vocabulary, yet, which is what many language methods push for. Instead, the graded reader method allows you to learn at your own pace and absorb the information. I’m on my third round of classes, and I definitely feel like I’m making progress and understanding a lot quicker. I’m slowly getting comfortable with speaking some sentences. But people don’t realize that there isn’t a method in the world that will get you speaking well right away. It takes time, and you have to build a foundation. I highly recommend the Language Institute of Georgia if you’re looking to begin that foundation and build upon it!"

"I took the Spanish class with Ahsan and absolutely loved the method of reading graded readers. His approach makes learning Spanish a natural process. I had previously tried online and other classes but they were focused alot on vocabulary and grammar so after years of that I'm still at beginners level. Once I took this class, I immediately saw the difference by reading the laungage in it's original state rather than piece by piece. His method makes it easier to retain. I HIGHLY recommend this class!!!"

"I'm currently in the middle of the intermediate class. It's great! I really like the guided reading method of learning. It feels intuitive and comfortable, and while it's not always easy, our instructor, Ahsan, is always ready with a metaphor about learning that is both encouraging and entertaining. Our class is small, only three people, and questions are frequent and welcome. I'm learning and I really enjoy the class. I definitely recommend it. *I took the sample class before I signed up for a six-week course. If you're unsure, it's a nice way to test the waters before you dive in."