Maria Oliveira's Language Learning Center is a new and innovative school for adults who enjoy smaller and more personalized classes in Spanish and Portuguese. The philosophy of the school derives from Maria's personal, lifelong goal of helping people to become bilingual. In Maria's view, acquiring a second language enriches life and rewards the successful student in many ways. Whether you are seeking personal pride of accomplishment or need to expand your skills in the workplace, Maria Oliveira's Language Learning Center provides affordable, comfortable classes in a non-threatening environment where you can learn at your own rate. Your success is our goal!

Through her education and teaching experience in adult schools, colleges, and for a wide variety of professional groups, Maria has addressed the challenges of adult learners by developing her own series of highly successful workbooks and audio materials that individuals and teachers use around the country. Now, in her Language Learning Center, Maria provides students with the same practical and efficient approach using teaching methods with proven, successful results. Classes at the Center provide what the large, institutional classes leave out; individual attention, rapid progress, successful retention, and a place to ask questions, make comments, and be more than a face in the crowd!

For more details about Maria Oliveria's background, click here.

When you register for a Portuguese or Spanish class at Maria Oliveria's Language Learning Center, you get the best language education available! You also get:

Affordable rates, some of the lowest in the area.

Flexible classes in which YOUR progress is our main concern.

Small classes with a maximum of ten participants.

Classes with NO minimum registration requirement; classes will never be cancelled for low turnout.

An experienced, native-speaking teacher.

Accommodating teachers who recognize that individuals are unique in their progress.

A friendly, non-threatening environment.

Comfortable, well-lit classrooms.

Convenient location; easy parking.

These are the services and rates currently offered:

1. Small Group Classes. Small groups of 10, or fewer, meet for a series of six weekly sessions. Each six week series covers set material as described in the Course Descriptions below. The courses build upon each other and are most effective if taken in order. A six-week course is $65.00 - $75.00. Materials are extra and may be purchased in class.

Spanish Class Schedule | Portuguese Class Schedule

Download our course and product catalog.

2. One-on-one tutoring. Individuals make appointments for private sessions by phoning 877-251-8353. These can be one time only occasions for study or review of a particular subject, or they can be a series of meetings. Rates are $50.00 for an hour. Half hour appointments are also available at $25.00. Private family/small group tutoring and consulting also available.

3. Ongoing Groups. These classes meet weekly and progress at their own rate. Students may join an Ongoing Group at any time if their language experience is at the current level of the group in session. Determination of the student's level is made by the teacher. These continuing classes are $65.00 a month, fees payable on the first of every month. Materials are extra and may be purchased in class.

There are 3 ways to register:
Fees are due at the time of registration.

• Register Online
• To pay by check or if you feel uncomfortable ordering over the Internet, please download our Registration Form and fax or mail it back to us.
• You can also register in person at the school on the following dates: February 28th from 4:00 to 7:00 and April 17th from 4:00 to 7:00. Click here for a map to the school.

I attended your class for the first time last night, and I am so pleased with the class and with you, now I feel that my goal of becoming semi-fluent someday (before I die, haha) can truly be reached. I loved your approach, that this should be approached without fear, or fear of failure or frustration -- a problem for so many adults who feel intimidated and self-conscious. Your website is great by the way -- I definitely am interested in the immersion program to Mexico. Thanks so much, Roxane Wellman, Fairfield, CA