Polyglottist Language Academy
Small-group and individual language classes for adults in Berkeley, Oakland, San Francisco, and everywhere else online.
PLA’s Berkeley-style courses are designed for adults who want a personalized learning experience including clear structure, quality instruction, and a warm, welcoming space to practice speaking the language.
Our current language offering includes Italian, German, Russian, Spanish, Mandarin Chinese, Tagalog, Portuguese, Japanese, Korean, Vietnamese, Dutch, and Arabic.
Please select your desired language below.
Welcome to Polyglottist Language Academy
Our Office:
2161 Shattuck Ave, Suites 234-235, Berkeley, CA
(2nd Floor)
We are a small, independent language school with a strong Berkeley identity. Our goal is to create an engaging and culturally-rich alternative to traditional classrooms, apps, and one-size-fits-all language programs.
Our experienced instructors guide you gently through the language, allowing for deeper understanding and appreciation, from everyday expressions to humor and cultural etiquette. Most of our instructors nonetheless have rigorous academic backgrounds, ensuring that you receive a top-notch foundation in the language.
Our classes are small (3-6 students) and conversation-focused. Students work on pronunciation, listening comprehension, speaking, reading, grammar, and vocabulary, but the main goal is practical communication. Whether you are learning a language for travel, family, work, or personal enrichment, we strive to make you more confident after every single class.
