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Please explore this Web sitefor more information on ourlanguages learning services.We are a language school dedicated to helping students learn foreign languages the easy way! Our flexible methodologies are customized for each student including:Intensive language practice with special learning techniquesStrategies for building confidence. We help students of all ages absorb and speak languages fast and easy.Maria Laura DangeloFounder-ownerYou live a new life for every new language you speak.If you know only one language, you live only once. (Czech proverb)Our faculty is 100% speakers in their native tongueProgramsSpanishItalianGermanPortugeseFrenchMadarinEnglishTutoring and Private ClassesTutoring and Private Classes (1:1)at our place - PRICE $30.00/hourat your place - PRICE $50.00/hourYour first step - Take a Free Demo Lesson - Evaluate and be evaluated!Free Demo LessonOur faculty is 100% speakers in their native tonguedorothy2kevincarolmcnguyenlorenz2Kids ProgramKids ProgramGoalTimeCoursesPriceGoalMost experts agree that the earlier a child is introduced to a second language, the greater the chances are that the child will become truly proficient in the language. Studies have shown, and experience has supported, that children who learn a language before the onset of adolescence are much more likely to have native-like pronunciation. Children may derive other benefits from early language instruction, including improved overall school performance and superior problem-solving skills.Your first step - Take a free demo lesson - evaluate and be evaluated!TimeDaily & Weekend classes15 Weeks | 1hour weekly classesCoursesSpanish kids program developed for kids 6+ non-native speakers. Parents will find the program fun and entertaining as the Spanish language comes alive through Music, Puppets, Big Books, Posters, Picture Cards, Theater, trivia and Bingo games.Five Levels from A to E. Child should mantain a solid conversation after completion of the program.Special after-school programs for elementary schools grades K thru 3.

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PriceGroup Lessons (2+)15 weeks course = Level APrice $260.00 per student+ Materials, books, CD - Level "A"= $ 40.00Tutoring and Private Classes (1:1)_ our place - PRICE $30.00/hour_ your place - PRICE $50.00/hourBuy NowFree Demo LessonOur faculty is 100% speakers in their native tonguenatalie3naimafailytwins9Group ClassesGroup Classes (2+)GROUPS ARE FORMED ON A CONTINUOUS BASISGoalTimeCoursesPriceGoalOur group courses allows the student to maintain a conversation in the language after completion of the 40 lessons of the beginners/intermediate syllabus book.Your first step - Take a Free Demo Lesson - evaluate and be evaluated!TimeThe course is comprised of 40 one hour classes for a total of 40 hours.The student needs to commit to 8 one hour classes at a time.The City of Costa Mesa Neighborhood Community Center** features our Spanish Courses at the following dates : Beginner Spanish Class#231060-A1 4/07-5/26 Wednesdays * Intermediate Spanish I Class#231060-A2 4/08-5/27 Thursdays * Intermediate Spanish II Class#231060-A3 4/06-5/25 Tuesdays * *all classes starts _ 5:45 PM **Print Registration Form CoursesBeginners (lessons 1- 8) pronunciation, basic verbs, vocabulary to start the first setences formation. This course for Beginners is a great way to learn these languages with little or no knowledge. The focus is on conversation for fast learning of daily actions. Great foundations for future learning!Intermediate I and II (lessons 9 - 16 and 17 - 24) is the continuation of the beginners course for vocabulary development,key grammatical structures, and use of appropriate verbs. The lessons build on one another. The material you've just studied is recycled in later sessions as you learn new words, phrases and grammatical forms.Advanced I and II - (lessons 25 - 32 and 33 -40) The continuation of the lessons keep building on one another completing the vocabulary and using all the grammatical structures and verb conjugation learnt on the previous lessons.The course structure above is good for all the languages in our line up.Minimum 2 and Maximum 5 students per course for maximum performance.PricePrice: $129.00 per course of eight classes + $20 book (*book is good for the 40 lessons). Your first step - Take the Free Demo Lesson - evaluate and be evaluated!Buy Nowcitygrspfll1val2conv groupConversational GroupsComplimentary Conversational GroupsWE SPONSOR THE FOLLOWING MEETUP GROUPS

The Orange County Spanish Language Meetup GroupThe Orange County German Language Meetup GroupThe Orange County Italian Language Meetup GroupThe Irvine Portuguese Language Meetup GroupCOME JOIN US! IT IS FREE!ENJOY NICE COMPANY, TYPICAL FOODAND PRACTICE THE LANGUAGE YOU ARE LEARNING!Corporate ProgramsCORPORATE PROGRAM40 HOURS PROGRAMPRICE _ our place - 1 STUDENT $1000+ $300 per additional student _ Company's office1 STUDENT $1600+ $400 per additional student Tailored to be the most economical way to provide language instructions to employees.Small groups allow for special attention to each participantOur 40 hours course will permit participants to obtain a language communication skill sufficient for a meaning conversation.We provide material, supervision, coordination of schedules, progress and attendance reports.Your first step - Take a Free Demo Lesson - Evaluate and be evaluated!Buy NowOur faculty is 100% speakers in their native tongueTours and Cruises

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Learn a New LanguageInvest in YourselfTourSchedulePricesGeneral InformationTourSpanish immersion course in PeruVisiting: Lima | Cusco (Inti Raymi Festivities) | Machu PicchuJune 12th Thru June 26th 2010Instructor & Guides: Reynaldo & Maria Laura D'AngeloScheduleSaturday June 12th Flight Los Angeles (LAX) x Lima, Peru (LIM) Check In - San Agustin Exclusive HotelSunday June 13thFree Day - Optional Lunch at Peruvian Buffet RestaurantMonday June 14th Thru Friday June 18thMornings Immersion Classes from 8-12 Noon at Hotel conference room 20 Hours totalAfternoon visit to places of interestSaturday June 19thFlight Lima (LiM) x Cuzco (CUZ)Check In - San Agustin El Dorado HotelSunday June 20thTrain travel to Machu Picchu (Aguas Calientes) Check In Hotel PresidentMonday June 21stMachu Picchu Mountain all day visitWORLD HERITAGE SITE -UNESCO- PATRIMONIO MUNDIAL Absorb the extraordinary energies available at this magical place!Tuesday June 22ndTrain Travel to CuzcoCheck in San Agustin El Dorado HotelWednesday June 23rdINTI RAYMI FESTIVITIESThursday June 24thFlight Cuzco (CUZ) x Lima (LIM)Check In San Agustin Exclusive HotelFriday June 25thFree Day - Souvenir Shopping DaySaturday june 26thFlight Lima (LIM) x Los Angeles (LAX)PricesClasses & Guide $500.00/person Includes 20 hours immersion classes, class material guide & coordination activities in Lima/Cuzco/Machu Pichu Transportation AirportxHotelxAirport Hotels - 13 nights Total - $1145Air Travel( based on Expedia.com search) Flight LAXxLIMxLAX - $492 - Flight LIMxCUzxLIM - $328 -Train Travel to Machu Picchu , mountain entrance ticket & Festivisties ticket $300.00Estimated total cost except for meals & tips based on double occupancy. $2,265PAYMENTTo reserve your space a deposit of $500 must be paid until MAY 10th. All other costs will be paid direct to the hotels and airlines.General InformationGENERAL INFORMATIONFlights reservation to be made individually.We will have transportation arranged for the whole group arriving with the indicated Delta Flight, same for departure. If you have different flight you will have to pay separately for the transportation.Please call Reynaldo D'Angelo at office 714-979-1655 / mobil 714-352-9384 for questionsBuy NowImmersion Courses OverseasSPANISH 100% IMMERSION COURSE IN MEXICO

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GoalLodgingFamiliesPricesGoalStudents will maintain a basic conversation in Spanish at completion of the two weeks course. 40 hours lessonsMornings 4 hour lessons per day Afternoons Cultural Activities and sightseeing with Spanish instructor.Starts Every MondayLodgingRoom and board with traditional Mexican families.All families have extensive experience working with foreign students and have a special warm affection toward their guests.Transportation to and from airport is provided by the host family or the school.List of rooms available per family and walking distance to and from the school click family tabFamiliesThe Reyes familyTwo rooms with queen bed.10 minutes walking to school.The Jimenez familyOne room with queen bed.30 minutes walking or15 minutes bus ride to schoolThe Pacheco familyFive rooms with single beds.20minutes walking to school.The Carrillo familTwo rooms with single beds.20 minutes walking to school.The Cervantes family.Four rooms with queen bed20 minutes walking to school.The Pinelo familyThree rooms with queen bed15 minutes walking to school.The Caballero familyTwo room - one single bed + one queen bed20 minutes walking to school.PricesLodgingTwo weeks with breakfast and one full meal (lunch or dinner)$294.00.Classes40 hours immersion classes plus workshops, sightseeing and cultural activities $400.00Air ticket Air travel arrangements are made by each student.Students are to be in Oaxaca latest Sunday afternoon previous to the start of the classes on Monday.Current approximate cost on expedia.com $500.00 - $1000.00 ( Depending on time of booking) Round trip from LAXBuy Now

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Tutoring and Private ClassesKids ProgramGroup ClassesConversational GroupsCorporate ProgramsTours and CruisesImmersion Courses OverseasMethodsOUR METHOD IS GEARED FOR FAST & EASY & FUN LEARNING!Portal Languages basic assumption is that the learning of a language is not related to the memory but instead language is a function of the peculiar structure of the human brain. Several areas of the brain have been identified with linguistic skills, such as producing and understanding speech. Furthermore, people with brain damage in specific areas have difficulties with very specific aspects of language, implying that it is a highly compartmentalized process. Furthermore, human brains are functionally asymmetrical, concentrating many areas essential for speech production in one hemisphere, which is not where memory is located. So in our method translation and memorization is avoided and not encouraged at all! The language is absorbed as all child does thru examples of daily life activities.Our methodology is to identify the precise cognitive difficulty the person/child is experiencing, then apply a combination of tested, validated strategies for strengthening areas of weakness. Fun. Yes, we want our studens to have fun learning the new language. We want our students to laugh at the new sounds they are learning. We want the learning process to be light and effective.Students and parents are often astonished at the rapid progress that is made following even a few sessions with Portal Languages. Hence, it is critically important that students be encouraged not to feel ashamed of their difficulties neither they should try to memorize or translate.If you have reason to learn a new language be for a new job, travel, relationship or to enhance your resume we encourage you to call for an appointment. You will learn fast and easy!Your First Step - Take a Free Demo Lesson - Evaluate and be evaluated!COME JOIN US! IT IS FREE!ENJOY NICE COMPANY, TIPICAL FOODAND PRACTICE THE LANGUAGE YOUARE LEARNING!Our faculty is 100% speakers in their native tongueFree Demo LessonTestimonialsI recently purchased a home in Puerto Rico and was highly motivated to learn Spanish.After meeting Maria, I started taking private lessons from her and find her teaching skills excellent. Maria is flexible in shaping your classes to suite your individual needs. I would highly recommend Maria as a teacher. Her prices are reasonable, she is most attentive and reponsive to any and all questions one might ask of her and you can tell she really enjoys teaching. I would imagine she would be an excellent teacher for all ages. Thank you,Carol"Im so lucky to have found Maria and it is very easy to whole heartedly recommend her!Maria is patient and offers me a lot of encouragement. And I really love that she gets just as excited as I do, when I make a break through in my Spanish skills. Her approach is thorough, yet interesting and engaging. We practice speaking every meeting, for most of the meeting, with relevant everyday conversations. That is what I really wanted, to learn through a lot of in class speaking. You have to do your part as a student, but Maria is the teaching coach that you want to achieve your goals. I tried to learn Spanish on my own; I did not get very far. But Maria and I have made a lot of progress in a short amount of time. Im happy to speak with anyone who has more questions. Just ask Maria for my number." Laura CatalinoHaving traveled in central and south America for many years, I always wanted to learn Spanish but never took the time to do so until now. I wish I had met Maria years ago her ability to teach in a manner that is easily followed and understood has made my learning Spanish a complete pleasure. Feel free to call and talk with me.Steve Morefield To whom it may concernMy 13 years old son Tom has been a student of Maria laura D'Angelo for the past year. He has been studying German, taking private lessons in our home. Maria is a wonderful teacher. Tom looks forward to his lessons and currently is speaking german phrases with great confidence. Maria has provided excelent tools to help Tom understand the German language. These tools include vocabulary, pronunciation and the origin of words. I would give Maria my highest recommendation. Maria is an excelent teacher; she is always prompt and prepared. Maria is a very warm, generous teacher who shows true interest in her students. Mrs. Lee WeisbrichYour First Step - Take a Free Demo Lesson - Evaluate and be evaluated!COME JOIN US! IT IS FREE!ENJOY NICE COMPANY, TIPICAL FOODAND PRACTICE THE LANGUAGE YOU ARE LEARNING!Our faculty is 100% speakers in their native tongueFree Demo LessonContact Us

2790 Harbor Blvd suite 203Harbor PlazaCosta Mesa, CA 92626Phone: (714) 979-1655Fax: (714) 388-3823email: info_portallanguages.comBuy NowCOME JOIN US! IT IS FREE!ENJOY NICE COMPANY, TYPICAL FOODAND PRACTICE THE LANGUAGE YOU ARE LEARNING!Our faculty is 100% speakers in their native tongueFree Demo LessonNews - LinksLinksLearn Spanish OverseasMexico - Oaxaca InternationalPeru | Argentina - Amauta Spanish SchoolOnline Masters Degree Programs The Degree Experts - If you want to earn a degree while working from well recognized Universities and CollegesForest Trail AcademyThe Forest Trail Academy- offers various courses that can teach you practical skills for a rewarding new career. FeedFeedYour First Step - Take a Free demo Lesson - Evaluate and be Evaluated!COME JOIN US! IT IS FREE!ENJOY NICE COMPANY, TIPICAL FOODAND PRACTICE THE LANGUAGE YOU ARE LEARNING!Free Demo LessonOur faculty is 100% speakers in their native tongue2790 Harbor Blvd suite 203 | Costa Mesa, CA 92626 | Ph: (714) 979-1655 | Fax: (714) 388-3823 | info_portallanguages.com