Here are just a few testimonials from recent French classes at the CALA Summer Language Institute:

"Learning this new language just as I learned my first language really helped me learn it quickly and I know I will retain it much more easily,"  --Kelsey T., High School Student

"I loved how such simplicity allowed me to understand and participate in such a complex language so easily!  I was told that as I got older it would be more difficult to pick up and retain a new language, but this method proves that statement wrong by making us all young again!"  --Caleb S., College Student

"I found this [class] to not only be effective but incredibly enjoyable and encouraging!  [I also liked the] creativity and humor."   --Taffy O., Author and Graduate Student

"Now that I have gone through [another CALA course] I discovered how much joy and confidence it brings to students!"  
--Megan T., High School Teacher

"The best thing was that it was really fun.  It was exciting and interesting, not boring and tedious.  I loved writing and was blown away by how much I could write after two weeks."  --Ethan L., Graduate Student

“I enjoy classes most when the instructor is someone I can trust to lead the class with steady structure, which totally applies in this class.”  --Kelsey W, Student

“Dr. Thomas is amazing! She’s upbeat and kind, well informed and inspiring.”
--Lisa B., Teacher

“Excellent! Her practices are the most applicable professional development techniques I’ve ever observed."  --Johnathan S., Foreign Language Department Head

“Outstanding, patient, explains clearly.”  --Anthony M., Physician

“Shelley was wonderful, energetic, focused, patient.”  --Kory W., Poet

“Amazing! Loved her, can’t wait to take more classes!”  --Cynthia L., Student

“The instructor was amazing – engaging, knowledgeable, patient, and really interested in the success of the students.”  --Jennifer C., Student