Children often find it easy to learn another language as they already use a part of their brain to learn their native language. Acquiring a second or third language helps children’s brains develop while enhancing their multitasking and cognitive skills. To help you find a class best suited for your child’s learning style and preferred language, our team at Crème de la Crème in Buckhead put together this list of six language classes to consider in the Atlanta, Georgia, area.

Atlanta International Language Institute

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The Atlanta International Language Institute  offers instruction for over 20 languages, including Spanish, Mandarin Chinese, French, Italian, and American Sign Language. When you take a group class, the professional teachers keep the classroom size small, from three to nine people, so you get the attention needed to learn the language. 

For the most efficient way to learn a language, take private lessons, where you can learn at your own pace and with a schedule that works around you or your child’s busy life. You can also take semi-private lessons, which are ideal if you want your family to learn together. The native-speaking teachers can teach private and semi-private lessons at your home or other off-site location. If it’s easier, you can also take private lessons online.

Location: 5825 Glenridge Drive, Building 2, Suite 206, in Atlanta.

Contact: 404-250-0350.

Foreign Language Classes Atlanta

You can take Spanish, Italian, or French courses at the Foreign Language Classes Atlanta. The instructors at this institute teach these three languages online through Zoom so that you can learn from home or anywhere you have an internet connection.

 They offer these classes in three levels: Beginners 101, Intermediate 102, and Fluency 103. Each of the 12 lessons lasts for one hour, and the course price includes all materials. Learning a language takes energy, and you’ll want to refuel yourself and your child with delicious food when you take them to any of these healthy eateries in the Buckhead area.

Location: The office is at 663 Bryan St. SE in Atlanta, and the classes are online.

Contact: 404-333-7826.

Spanish in Atlanta

Many people speak Spanish in the United States, and you and your family can learn this popular language online when you enroll in a class at Spanish in Atlanta. The instructors use a unique teaching methodology to teach Spanish in six-week courses for small groups or private sessions. The small group classes have a maximum of six people, so the teacher can give each student the attention they need to be successful. 

They offer small group courses at eight levels. In the Beginner Level I course, you’ll learn the foundations of basic Spanish that will help you when you take any of the higher-level and advanced classes. With private Spanish lessons or tutoring, your instructor will work with you to understand your learning style, goals, weaknesses, and needs to create a personalized lesson plan for you.

Location: Online.

Contact: 678-517-9715.

Alliance Francaise Atlanta

Alliance Francaise Atlanta  is a non-profit organization dedicated to teaching the French language and educating students about French culture through classes and community events. This language school is part of the Alliance Francaise worldwide network of French organizations started in 1883, and you can attend classes either in Atlanta, Roswell, or online. 

After taking an assessment test, you’ll find which course is best suited for you. Each of the six courses in the progressing language classes, starting at A1 Basic and ending at C2 Expert, has four levels that build on the previous level. In addition, the instructors offer thematic group classes that cover themes or skills such as pronunciation, conversation, literature, or culture. You can also enroll in workshops that delve into subjects such as French for business.

You can enroll children 2 to 4 years old in the Baby Alliance class at the Peachtree location, where your child will learn French through interactive games and songs. A 4- to 6-year-old child can take the Petite Alliance class at the Roswell Center, where they learn beyond the Baby Alliance class and practice common French expressions.

Location: 233 Peachtree St. NE, Suite 100, in Atlanta.

Contact: 404-875-1211.

Location: 9420 Willeo Road, Suite 201, in Roswell.

Contact: 770-802-5244.

Language Trainers

You can take a variety of language courses, ranging from Spanish to Vietnamese, at Language Trainers. All the instructors at Language Trainers are native speakers of the language they teach and are fully proficient at teaching and managing online classes. 

The instructors conduct the class online via Zoom, Skype, Google Meet, or WhatsApp, and you can record the classes to review later. Before starting your online language class, take the free language level test so the instructors can guide you to the best class level. There are three types of courses to take with Language Trainers: online private classes, online closed group classes, or online open group classes.

Location: Online.

Contact: 866-503-0728.

Panda Tree

Panda Tree offers Spanish and Mandarin Chinese language classes for kids ages 2 to 17. Each Panda Tree instructor customizes your child’s lesson plan based on their learning style and grasp of the language. In the preschooler class, you’ll be online with your 2- to 6-year-old child as they learn Spanish or Mandarin Chinese through songs, puppets, and games. 

The beginner’s course, designed for kids 6 to 12, builds on the previous class and adds conversation and sentence structure. Older children 8 to 15 with some background speaking Spanish or Chinese can enroll in the intermediate course, where they’ll learn more about conversation, presentational speaking, and reading and writing in their preferred language.

Location: Online.

Contact: 844-267-2632.

Your child will have an appreciation for other cultures around the world when they take one of these language classes in the Atlanta area or online. Is there a language class you can recommend that’s not on our list? If you have a suggestion, let our team at Crème de la Crème  know, and we can share your recommendation with others in our community.