RoLa Languages

Got more out of RoLa expected. Took french classes with Yvon and fell in love with his energy and overall charisma. You can tell he enjoys what he does and that he's genuinely interested in the intricacies and nuances of languages, which makes him great at explaining things. Will def. take more classes when I can afford it!
5 8 years ago (23-05-2018)

If you're looking for a more laidback, flexible environment, yet very effective way to learn a language (as opposed to a stuffy one where there's not much room for practice and bring the textbook to life), this it it. This really does feel like more of a community as they advertise it.
5 8 years ago (23-05-2018)

Decent location, fun class structure, perhaps a more formal language assessment or test throughout could gauge progress more acutely.
4 9 years ago (01-03-2018)

I have taken Portuguese classes and the teacher was very fun and very well prepared. RoLa is an awesome place to work for as well. They are both very fun yet serious about the work that they do. There are native teachers that use the RoLa Method which is a great way to learn a language. They also have a great Summer Camp for kids which allow them to learn Spanish over the summer while also having fun. Overall, RoLa is a great place to learn and to work for. They are constantly growing and have improved on many things already.
5 9 years ago (01-06-2017)

I was extremely dissatisfied with the instruction I received at RoLa. I took lessons with Luis. It is apparent he is not a trained teacher. This includes everything from his method of instruction to his feedback. Aside from an inability to deliver lessons in an effective way, there is no positive feedback. RoLa advertises that all their instructors are native speakers. This is not very helpful since the native speakers are not teachers. They are simply people who happen to speak both languages with equal skill. This is admirable but not helpful in teaching something as complex as a language. RoLa charges almost as much for this as schools with trained teachers. Furthermore they advertise that all materials are included. What is actually included is an eBook which must be printed out by the students. It was quite an expense in printer ink. It also has a slight indication of dishonesty There are also separate immersion classes which must be paid for separately. They are $75 extra per immersion class. This can run up to $150.00 for one weekend of classes. Another big problem with RoLa is the learning atmosphere. They share a building with a dance class. The music which is heard quite clearly makes concentration very difficult. RoLa seems to be an inexpensive alternative to the more expensive, high quality language schools in Boston. They are actually quite expensive without the trained staff that can be found elsewhere.
2 11 years ago (13-01-2016)