Polyglottist Language Academy

Quality language classes serving Berkeley, Oakland, San Francisco, and everywhere else via online classes.

Currently we offer individual lessons and group classes at beginner, intermediate, and advanced levels in Spanish, French, Korean, Italian, Mandarin Chinese, German, Vietnamese, Portuguese, Japanese, English (ESL), Russian, Tagalog, Arabic, Thai, and Swedish.

Read more about PLA, our mission, and our modern approach to language on our Facts About PLA page.

Please choose from one of our languages/classes below and click on it to proceed.


Welcome to Polyglottist Language Academy

2161 Shattuck Ave, Suites 234-235, Berkeley, CA

PLA's Office in Berkeley California

Polyglottist Language Academy is a language school like no other. Our biggest asset is our team of highly qualified and experienced instructors, who all hold advanced degrees in languages, linguistics, and literature. Our instructors have years of experience in teaching their respective languages, and their passion for teaching is evident in every class. Our instructors not only teach the language  itself but also provide valuable cultural insights and context, making the learning experience more immersive and enjoyable.

At Polyglottist Language Academy, we offer a wide range of language classes to meet the needs of our students. We currently offer classes in Spanish, French, Russian, Italian, Japanese, German, Korean, Portuguese, Mandarin, English (ESL), Arabic, Swedish, Thai, Vietnamese, and Tagalog.  Our classes are designed for adults and children at all levels of proficiency, from complete beginners to those who are well-experienced in a language. 

Our languages classes are structured to provide a well-rounded learning experience, covering all major aspects of a language, including pronunciation, oral comprehension, speaking, reading, and writing. Our primary focus is on achieving fluency, which we believe is the key to success in learning a language. We prepare our students for travel, work, or study in other countries while providing a fun and informal atmosphere in our classrooms.

At PLA, we believe that learning a language is more than just memorizing vocabulary and grammar rules. It is an opportunity to expand one's cultural horizons and connect with people from all over the world. Our classes are not just about learning the language but also about creating a community of language enthusiasts and travelers of the world.

Learning a language is a life-changing experience, and we are committed to making it a memorable one for our students. Classes are offered throughout the year, and new classes start every month. So, if you're ready to take the plunge and learn a new language, come join us at Polyglottist Language Academy. We promise to make it a fun, exciting, and enriching experience that you will never forget!

We are located on the second floor.

PLA's Building San Francisco Bay Area