Freestyle Language Center

I have taken both Advanced French and a Spanish Recap course at Freestyle, and I’ve been nothing short of amazed by the quality of their curriculum and instruction. Because they incorporate so many elements into the language learning process — film screenings, cultural discussions, the Saturday cafes, museum outings, international cuisine nights, etc. — you really feel as if you’re living the language & culture, as well as getting a ton of valuable speaking practice in.
The quality of the teachers is top-​notch and they are all just so good at what they do. Freestyle is also just in general such a warm, supportive, family of people that really value language learning. This is the place to be if you truly want to learn another language!

Love the way Freestyle does language learning! They use things like movies and music videos from the culture of the language you’re learning, as well as events in Austin like film screenings, happy hours, and museum visits as opportunities to learn to speak the language. The Saturday Cafes are cool, too, everyday Saturday for 1.5 hours. It all seems to work so well together. Highly recommend!

I’ve done some French as a teenager, and did Rosetta stone online, as well as Coffeebreak French podcasts… then I took a class at Freestyle Austin and my French improved in leaps and bounds.
I had an amazing teacher, Rachel, and she was the kind of teacher that not only helped you learn, but made you enthusiastic and inspired. That class help me rediscover my love for French and learning languages.
The classes were fun, lots of conversation and also multimedia to help you stay interested. The students were also really interesting and fun people.
I have been to their mini events like a museum tour, or dinner where we speak the language we are learning.
Freestyle is the best place in Austin to learn a new language!

Surprisingly, I had a hard time finding a good, affordable Spanish program in Austin. The best I could come up with was a short-​term weekly night class, which wasn’t really enough for me.
Freestyle Language Center appeared at just the right time, and I’m so glad it did. I first heard about them via Austin Film Society, at a screening they sponsored (which should tell you something about their approach). The genius of their syllabus is that it integrates neatly with the experience of language as lived, rather than as an austere list of rules and protocols. Yes, it’s rigorous and detailed about the structural fundamentals that underpin the language, and the teachers are amazing — AMAZING. But mostly, I feel like I’m actually USING the language rather than simply repeating what I’ve heard in class. It feels alive, and it works.
I’ve been lucky enough to visit Spanish speaking countries in the year since I’ve been studying at Freestyle, and it’s clear how much of an impact the program has made on my life. I’m far from fluent, but there’s nothing more satisfying than realizing how much I know by simply using the language.
Sign up! I have no idea if the pricing structure is competitive, because I simply sign up whenever the next session rolls around, no questions asked. But it works for me. There are a lot of options, for a range of levels. Even if you «graduate» from higher level classes, there are still Saturday cafes where you can maintain your language development, as well as book groups (Cervantes in Spanish, anyone?), wine tastings, film screenings and whatever else they’re planning at any given moment.
The program just works. I’m well on my way to speaking Spanish, in just over a year. I can’t think of a higher recommendation, and I’m incredibly grateful.

I have been in the language education field for over 11 year as a teacher and now facilitating study abroad for high school students. I wanted to really improve my French (which is not as strong as my Spanish) and Freestyle provided more than just top quality teachers and curriculum, they connected our entire class with the culture and got us speaking! I cannot recommend their model for learning and overall approach to learning languages enough. This is a very well-​run and high quality language learning opportunity for a very reasonable price in Austin. Take advantage of all the «extras» they offer as well!

Learning a new language is an ongoing process that does not happen overnight or even in a year. I am signing up for my second Italian class with Freestyle because having that live interaction is what makes the pieces fall in place for me. I have been doing Rosetta Stone for a year and actually have done very well but do I know the grammar rules? No. Rosetta Stone is total immersion and it takes a lot of self discipline and lots of figuring things out for yourself. On the first day of class at Freestyle the light bulb switched on and I had an ah ha moment. I am going to take more classes because I like my instructor so much, it is a lot of fun and I like to speak Italian live. It is also very helpful to do the exercises in a classroom setting. I am also a big fan of Rosetta Stone which is my daily «parla italiano». When you love the language you are learning you will do whatever it takes to learn. Having fun while doing it, makes it all the better. Ciao, a presto!

I just registered for my 4^th semester at Freestyle. I am learning espanol. All of my professoras have been amazing! You have your 2 classes per week (with optional «conversation spanish» for 30 min afterwards) then you also have the ability to attend conversation «café» on Saturday mornings for 1.5 hours. The key to learning any language is to practice, practice, practice. I love the classroom setting and interaction with other students! I tried Rosetta Stone in the past and that format just did not work for me. This does! Check it out!!!

Excellent method for learning a new language. Classes are fun and engaging and the extra-​curricular activities make it easy to learn a new language. I highly recommend Freestyle for anyone wanting to learn another language. I’m on my 3^rd and loving it!

How many times have you thought to yourself, «I wish I could speak Spanish. I took it in high school but it’s been years since I used it»? At Freestyle Language Center, you can ease back into using your Spanish without fear of embarrassment. The Spanish teachers at Freestyle are superfriendly, knowledgeable, and gifted at teaching the challenging parts of Spanish grammar. It’s not a grind but a joy to go to class.
What great times we have there! Check out the imaginative venues for using Spanish at the Sat. café, Friday film nights, and conversation half hours sprinkled throughout the week. I’ve signed up for a second semester of 2 courses and encourage all of you out there who «tienen ganas de» improve your Spanish to arrange to visit a class and see for yourself why Freestyle is all the rage.

Freestyle expertly addresses one aspect of language learning that most schools in Austin totally miss… the conversation! They have so many opportunities available to practice conversation every week and they are super patient with those of us that still have to mentally conjugate every verb. If you are looking to expand your Spanish or French skills, THIS is the place!