Lingua House Boston
Speak with confidence in 12 weeks
Spanish, French, Italian, German, Portuguese and English (ESL) for adults and teens — small classes in Back Bay or live online, from A1 beginner to C2 mastery.
- students max per class
- 8
- languages
- 6
- 1,200+ reviews
- 4.9★

- CEFRaligned levels
- DELEexam center
- DELFprep courses
- TOEFLprep courses
- ACCETaccredited
Levels A1–C2
Start at your level
- 01
A1–A2 · Beginner
Order food, ask for directions and talk about yourself. 12 weeks per level, twice a week.
Beginner classes - 02
B1–B2 · Intermediate
Hold real conversations, follow the news and write emails at work.
Intermediate classes - 03
C1–C2 · Advanced
Debate, present and pass DELE, DELF or TOEFL with an exam coach.
Advanced & exams
Life at Lingua House
More than a classroom
Conversation clubFree tertulias every Friday at 6 p.m.
Study loungeOpen daily with graded readers
Live onlineSame teachers, from anywhere
Culture nightsFilm, food and music evenings
CorporateTeam classes at your office
18
years teaching in Boston
96
students since 2008
96%
exam pass rate
40
native-speaker teachers
How it works
Your first lesson in a week
- 1
20 min
Placement test
Online, free, with a 10-minute speaking check.
- 2
Day 2
Pick a schedule
Mornings, evenings, Saturdays or live online.
- 3
Week 1
Start speaking
80% of class time is conversation.
- 4
Week 12
Level certificate
CEFR-aligned certificate for your résumé.
Course fees
Clear prices, no textbooks to buy
| Item | In person | Live online |
|---|---|---|
| Group course · 12 weeks2 × 90 min a week | $590 | $490 |
| Intensive · 4 weeks5 mornings a week | $980 | $840 |
| Private lessons10-lesson pack | $750 | $650 |
| Exam preparationDELE · DELF · TOEFL | $420 | $380 |
Materials and the placement test are included. 10% off for students and teachers.

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Immersion trips
Take your Spanish to Madrid
Two-week summer immersion programs in Madrid, Lyon, Florence and Lisbon: morning classes, afternoon culture, and a host-family stay.
- Groups of 10 led by our teachers
- Host family or student residence
- All excursions included

You do not learn a language by memorizing it. You learn it by using it — from the very first class, with people who are as curious as you are.
Students
¡Lo logramos!
After two levels I gave my first presentation in Spanish to our Mexico City team.
Sarah MitchellB1 SpanishProduct managerThe DELF coach was incredible — I passed B2 with 86 points.
James O’BrienB2 FrenchClasses of six people mean you speak the whole time. No hiding!
Priya ShahA2 ItalianThe Lisbon immersion trip turned two years of classes into real conversations.
Michael GrantB1 Portuguese
FAQ
Before you start
I studied in high school. Where do I start?
Take the free placement test — most returning learners start at A2 or B1.
Can my company pay?
Yes. We invoice employers and offer corporate group classes on site.
What if I miss a class?
Join the same lesson in another group that week, or watch the recap online.
Next courses start January 12