“Taking Spanish lessons at the BLS has been a unique and challenging experience.  I’ve had instructors in both the private and group settings and each instructor has a unique but effective teaching method.  The atmosphere is friendly, peaceful, and respectful, which I think makes for an optimal learning environment for serious adult learners.  The school is able to meet the needs of various students, whether you want just the basics or whether your goal is fluency.  Each student progresses at his/her own level, and the instructors are able to accomodate individual student’s needs and goals.”

Amy Lopez,  Private and Group Student
October, 2005 - March, 2007

"(The effort of studying a foreign language) increases brain plasticity and flexibility. . . . . this is why learning another language may be a perfect challenge for people of any age.  It is an ongoing, open-ended commitment that keeps you in a continuous state of mental workout, both frustrating and rewarding.  There is even fascinating research (*) showing a direct link between bilingualism and improved brain function. "  **

**  Andrew Weil, M.D., Healthy Aging, Alfred A. Knopf, 2005,  p. 225
*   E. Bialystock, "Bilingualism May Counter Effects of Aging,"  Psychology and        Aging  19 (2004), pp. 290-303.

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"I just wanted to let you know that I absolutely love my class.  I am learning a lot with Maria and the other students are great too.  Bernard Language School has been a very wise investment for my future in speaking Spanish.  Thanks!

Stacy G.  June, 2006

"The dedication and cooperation by The Bernard Language School was outstanding - second to none" 

George Santiago, Latin American Coordinator 
The Chicago White Sox 
October, 1999 
 

"Relax and get ready for a non-threatening, enjoyable and exciting experience."

KUAT/KUAZ datebook, April '99

"I wish I could continue until I leave for Italy.  My instructor was the best language teacher I've ever had."

 Peter Rosen, M.D., Emergency Medical Consultants January, 2004

". . . My experience with Bernard has been excellent. I have enjoyed my classes greatly - I've re-enrolled 5 times!"

 Steve Suffecool, M.D., (German, December, 2002)

" . . . I appreciate the fact that you were willing to accomodate my needs and schedule since I was only going to be in Tucson for a few weeks.   Annouk is one of the best language instructors I've had."

 Sally Ramirez   (French Intermediate (private), December, 2002)

"The entire staff went out of their way to accomodate my needs in preparing me  for a successful business trip to Japan. Our Japanese associates truly felt our  sincerity because of our language, business and cultural understanding   acquired through our experiences at The Bernard Language School.   It's a  must if you are serious about doing business in Japan."

Rick Frey, President, ARBICO

"I learned more in a couple of months here (BLS) than I learned in a year at the U of A.  Great job! Positive environment, positive results."

 (Colene Wade, Japanese Beginning Level 2)

"The reason I am student here is that the quality is the best of all schools .   The classes are small. The teachers have different teaching ways."

 Anonymous English student, May, 1999 

"Excellent program here with small classes, friendly staff, relaxed atmosphere  and well-qualified instructors . . . the prices are very reasonable too"

Alfredo Huete   (Spanish Advanced and Portuguese, June, 1998)

". . . All were excellent teachers, even superb.   They are well-versed in their own language, including its literature and history,   and sufficiently proficient in English to explain and understand the students' questions."

 William Gallagher, M.D. (Russian Intermediate and Portuguese, January, 2002)