An Arabic adventure. . .

Arabic is an interesting and very rich language! All our office team has taken at least 12 hours of Arabic lessons. WE LOVE THIS LANGUAGE and the culture that surrounds it.

Zar (picture) decided to enroll at Language Loop during his senior year in high school. He spent six months learning Arabic with Maha. Right at the end of his program, he said to us: "I am going to Egypt for two months and I am going by myself". We all thought he was kidding. :-) But, he was not.

Zar lived in a very nice apartment, loved the food, the people, learned even more Arabic and practiced it. What a great experience!! All of us are a little envious. :-)))

Classes in SEPTEMBER start the week of the 8th.

Start planning your Fall! Oh, oh! Did we say Fall?

September classes begin soon!! Mark your calendar, choose a language, and go for the adventure. :-))))

Call 312-234-9835 or email us at info@languageloopllc.com.

See you soon????

ENGLISH lessons at Language Loop: YOU ACHIEVE YOUR GOAL!

We can honestly say that we have taught ALL levels. When we say all levels, we mean ALL levels. For example: We have taught students living in the US for over 10 years, with limited English skills. In most instances, the students had to start from learning the ABC; how to read and write; how to pronounce the letters. . . On the other hand, we have guided students that are absolutely fluent in English, but that for some reason had difficulties being understood at their workplace. "My accent" or "my emails are not concise", or "I get lost during meetings because they use expressions that I don't understand" are the main reasons to take their skills to a higher level. We know it is a challenge, but we strive to give our best in each lesson to help our students ACHIEVE THEIR GOAL!!!!

Join us! English classes and private lessons are available for ALL LEVELS.

** Absolute Beginners Class- starts Tuesday, August 26th. Meets on Tuesday and Thursday, 11 am-1 pm, for 5 weeks

** Upper Intermediate Class- starts Tuesday, August 26th. You meet on Tuesday and Thursday, 6-8 pm, for 5 weeks

** Advanced Class- starts next Monday, August 25th. Meets Monday-Friday, 10 am-12n, for 5 weeks.

Did you know that Kobe Bryant speaks Italian and Spanish????

Mama mia! I was pleasantly surprise to hear Kobe speaking Italian during an interview shown during the NBC Olympics coverage. But, things got even more interesting when he said that he speaks Spanish and that "he likes learning new languages". From all of us at Language Loop, that comment deserves a "gold medal". :-)))

J.

Brazilian Portuguese, Korean, and Vietnamese teachers needed!

The semester is about to start and the demand for these languages is greater than expected. It is a good thing, but we need to find the BEST teachers for Portuguese, Korean, and Vietnamese ASAP!!!!

Requirements: Bachelor's degree (minimum). Experience a plus, but not necessary. We offer training.

If interested, please email us at info@languageloopllc.com.

Chinese for LOVE and WORK?

Joseph and Lili

What is motivating people to learn Mandarin Chinese? Is it the booming Chinese economy? Is it a visit to Beijing? Are companies really expanding operations all over China? Or, is it love for the food, the culture, and maybe someone very special?

The answer typically is: " a combination". :-))))

Congratulations to our dear student Joseph and Lili on their engagement!!!!!

NEW CLASS SESSION STARTS NEXT WEEK!!!!

We are starting several classes NEXT week!! THE ROOF TOP IS LOOKING SOOOOOOO BEAUTIFUL. :-)

BEGINNER:

Arabic- Tuesday, 6-8 pm, for 10 weeks

Chinese- Monday and Wednesday, 6:30-8:30 pm, for 5 weeks (*starts Wed. 8/20) OR meet on Thursday, 6-8 pm, for 10 weeks

Japanese- Saturday, 9:30 am-12;30 pm, for 7 weeks

Spanish- TBA** Might start the week after next**

French- Tuesday and Thursday, 6-8 pm, for 5 weeks

Italian- Monday, 6-8 pm, for 10 weeks **just changed to once a week**

Polish- Tuesday and Thursday, 6-8 pm, for 5 weeks

Russian- Wednesday, 6-8 pm, for 10 weeks

English- different options, always.

**OTHER LEVELS/SCHEDULES AVAILABLE**

Please contact us for details at 312-234-9835 or go to our website http://languageloopllc.com/ and send us your inquiry.

A Declaration of Immigration at the National Museum of Mexican Art

Since Language Loop opened its doors in 2006, our center has exhibited the art of one of the most promising Hispanic artists living in Chicago: Eduardo de Soignie (former Spanish teacher and a good friend). :-)

Eduardo's art is now part of A Declaration of Immigration, an exhibition at the National Museum of Mexican Art, "that depicts many of the experiences and viewpoints within U.S. immigrant communities. The work of over 70 artists will help visitors increase their understanding of this complex issue by providing immigrant perspectives that are seldom included in the national debate."

The exhibition continues through September 7th. www.nationalmuseumofmexicanart.org
312-738-1503

You can learn more about Eduardo at www.eduardodesoignie.com.

Bueno, bonito y barato

En Chicago hay de todo para todos. :-) A veces los alumnos me piden sugerencias para practicar sus nuevas destrezas en español y yo, con mucho gusto, les digo que vayan a Pilsen para que escuchen a la comunidad mexicana y a la vez se tomen el mejor chocolate caliente del mundo o se coman un buen tamal en La Cebollita. Siempre les pido que pasen por la avenida Devon y paren en La Unica para un cafecito bien rico y un buen "sandwich cubano". Para oír el acento argentino, es muy sencillo: Pueden ir al colmadito al lado del restaurante Tango Sur , en la Southport, y comprar unas deliciosas empanadas argentinas. Si quieren pasar un rato "en Perú", también se puede: Restaurante Machu Pichu en la Ashland.

Arroz con gandules, jibaritos y más español están disponible en la Division; entre las banderas de Puerto Rico. :-)

Colombia, Venezuela, Bolivia y Ecuador tienen también sus riconcitos sabrosos. (Se me olvidan los nombres. Le preguntaré a C'esar el lunes). Comida, música y voces colombianas en Pueblito Viejo.

Además, pueden ir a la Pupusería Las Delicias y hablar con salvadoreños, guatemaltecos y hondureños. Una pupusa de chicharrón es una cosa tan y tan rica.

Si sienten que quieren escuchar algo más cercano a la "Madre Patria", me encanta que vayan a Café Ibérico. Manchego, crema catalana, serrano. . .

Todo esto es muy bueno, bonito y barato. :-))))


Johanna

YOU MUST SEE THIS 2008 CANNES-WINNER SHORT FILM!!!

Look at it and post your comments!!! :-) Four minutes of pure and simple art. Enjoy!

http://en.zappinternet.com/video/nilSqaMboM/HISTORIA-DE-UN-LETRERO-THE-STORY

Thank you, Galina for sharing it with us in the first place!

Maki and Aya

Ogenki desu ka? We feel kashikoi today! Last month, we welcomed two excellent Japanese teachers to our team. As part of their training, instructors are asked to put together a lesson based on some vocabulary units and grammar structures that we select in random order for them.

Wowi! Japanese is super fun. During our 30-minute "sample" lesson, we learned so much! It feels good to be able to say more than arigato!! :-)