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Lingo7 Recommended · Charlotte, NC · Est. 2004

English Language Training Institute

A Charlotte-based language school offering small-group adult classes, corporate training, and study abroad programs in Spanish, English, and more.

Teaches: SpanishEnglishFrenchItalianGermanMandarin ChinesePortuguese
★★★★★ 5.0 (149 Google reviews)

About

Established in 2004, The Language Academy of the Carolinas serves the Charlotte metro area with a highly interactive, communicative approach to adult language learning. Operating from two physical campuses in Eastover and South Charlotte, as well as via a robust online platform, the academy caters to both individuals looking to expand their personal horizons and businesses seeking to upskill their workforce. The school offers instruction in a diverse roster of languages, including Spanish, English, French, Italian, German, Mandarin, and Portuguese.

What sets the academy apart is its commitment to small, intimate learning environments, capping group classes at just four to eight students to maximize speaking time and personal attention. Beyond standard conversational courses, the school provides specialized services such as accent reduction, private tutoring, and translation and interpreting. For those looking to take their skills into the real world, the academy also organizes curated travel abroad programs to destinations like Argentina and Patagonia, blending education with cultural immersion.

Programs offered

  • Language Courses
  • Private Classes
  • Business Programs
  • Cultural Training
  • Accent Reduction
  • Travel Abroad
  • Translation & Interpreting

Languages & delivery

Languages taught

  • Spanish
  • English
  • French
  • Italian
  • German
  • Mandarin Chinese
  • Portuguese

Delivery

  • 👥 Adults and corporate clients
  • 📏 4 to 8 people

What stands out

  • Small group sizes of 4 to 8 students
  • Customized corporate language and cultural training
  • Organized travel abroad programs
  • Accent reduction services

Recent Google reviews

★★★★★ M B

The Language Academy is a great way to learn a new language as an adult. It is a low pressure environment that provides face to face teaching and interaction with a small number of other students to converse with. The instructor I had for Spanish, Gilberto, is extremely helpful and went above and beyond to ensure we are prepared in the real world. I highly recommend attending The Language Academy of Carolinas.

★★★★★ Robby Gore

I’m halfway through my first class with the academy and I have been so impressed with the structure and quality of the material and the opportunity to practice my focus language in unique and relevant ways! I absolutely plan to continue my Spanish education with the academy, and I couldn’t recommend the experience enough for anyone interested in learning a second language!

★★★★★ Ellen O'Neal

Spanish class has been interesting and fun and challenging. The small group is comfortable and the teacher is encouraging. Gilberto is very good at helping with correct pronunciation. I highly recommend this class.

★★★★★ Ash Goodman

Wonderful experience after taking three classes in a row here. I've stayed with the same teacher and most of the same classmates the whole time which has been really helpful. In-person classes have been small 4-6 person classes. I've seen a few different professors and tried a remote class, but I highly recommend going in person since it is a lot more collaborative (folks on Zoom can more easily turn their cameras off and not volunteer). I really appreciate how the academy's prices haven't changed forever, and how flexible they are about make-up classes if you ever need to miss a session. My wife and her family speak Spanish, so I'm already exposed to the language semi-regularly, but I still saw a remarkable difference in my vocabulary and listening skills over the course of this class, especially by going with a teacher who does the entire class in Spanish - just my preference, but I did attend a couple makeup sessions where some of the class was explained in English, and I noticed the students therein seemed less confident in speaking and listening, so I'd recommend asking about different professors teaching your level/language at a given time to find the best fit for you. Highly recommend!

Based on 149 Google reviews · average 5.0

Location

📍 8022 Providence Rd STE 500 - 166, Charlotte, NC 28277