Spanish Learning Center Reviews

Brenda is an excellent teacher. Her patience and methodology are her strong
points. In the advanced class, having the other students there to discuss
profound subjects helps my spanish to improve in ways I've always wanted.
What a gem of a school!" -Tony Lee-

The Spanish Learning Center is the place to go if your goal in studying Spanish is
to learn to speak. It combines all the elements that are important in learning the
language. Instructors are native speakers, classes are small, and there are lots
of opportunities to practice speaking in a friendly and relaxed atmosphere.
Conversations center on current events and cultural issues creating an
interesting atmosphere in which to learn the language and to learn about Latin
American culture. Brenda is an excellent teacher, with a real knack for conveying
the complexities of grammar in easy to understand ways. The classes offer
practice in reading and writing, as well as speaking, for a comprehensive learning
experience. The Spanish Learning Center is a real find!
Sara Gutierres, Professor Emerita, Social & Behavioral Sciences Dept., ASU

I am exceptionally pleased with the classes at SLC, the atmosphere and
instruction is really supportive, and I am thrilled with the progress I have made
over the last year.
-John M. Johnson, Professor, School of Justice, ASU-

While I have taken Spanish classes at numerous locals (both in the US and
abroad) I feel that the Spanish Learning Center has really helped me to improve
my conversational Spanish. Brenda is a wonderful teacher who makes learning
Spanish fun in a casual and friendly atmosphere. She also has the unique ability
to make complex concepts (i.e., the treaded grammatical rules) seem simple. Her
teaching methods are designed to be flexible so as to accommodate the
particular needs and interests of the individual students. Equally important she
teaches you how culture intertwines with the language. I would highly
recommend the Spanish Learning Center to anyone interested in learning
Spanish. -Linda Redman-

The Spanish Learning Center nicely combines formal language instruction with a
relaxed, friendly atmosphere. The classes are structured so as to provide
students with the skills necessary to acquire the technical aspects of the
language in a way that is interesting and informative about current issues as well
as cultural aspects of some Spanish speaking countries. Classes facilitate
conversation on various topics of interest to the students. I llook forward to my
7AM classes and always feel comfortable even when I make lots of mistakes.
Brenda is a great teacher and I have learned so much from her classes.
-Roxanne Doty, Associate Professor, Dept. of Political Science, ASU-

After years of traveling to Latin America and living in Arizona, it only made sense
for me to learn Spanish. I have tried learning useful phrases only to not
understand the responses. I have also attended Spanish classes at Maricopa
Community Colleges. This was very slow paced and I felt I was studying for
exams instead of learning to communicate in another language. Audio tapes are
helpful but there is nobody to answer questions. Several years ago, while
staying in Guatemala for a few weeks, I discovered "one-on-one" Spanish
immersion classes. The teachers did not speak any English so I really had no
choice but to learn and speak Spanish. This was a great experience!
The Spanish Learning Center is very similar offering very small classrooms and a
native Spanish speaker. If you really want to learn to understand and speak
Spanish, this school is the best! ...and you don't have to travel all the way to
Guatemala! -Troy Bogden-

I am currently enrolled in a conversation class with Ms. Saenz Alvarado. This
class offers more than conversation. We do homework in which we practice
writing in Spanish, for example. The instruction style is flexible and friendly. I
have learned a lot and am eager to continue with this class. The cost is
reasonable. I can recommend this class to other people who want to improve
their skills in Spanish in a supportive atmosphere.
-Dr. Doris Marie Provine. Professor, School of Justice & Social Inquiry, ASU-

Brenda has provided a 'segundo hogar' for those of us who are struggling to learn
spanish. We are developing friendships and learning together under the capable
direction of our'buena maestra'. -Jackie Christensen-