Small Group Classes

Conversation, Culture, and Connection.

Join a scheduled small group class or create a custom group for friends, family, or colleagues. Live, instructor-led lessons build real conversation skills while exploring language and culture.

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Italian • Spanish • French group classes • Custom groups available in 20+ languages

Choose Your Group Experience

Whether you want to join a scheduled class or create a learning group of your own, we’ll help you find the right fit.

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Join a Speak! Group Class

Join a scheduled course with other motivated learners in a supportive, interactive environment. Our small group classes focus on conversation, culture, and real-world communication.

Italian • Spanish • French

Online or Charlottesville

Ideal for:

  • Travel preparation

  • Personal enrichment

  • Professional growth

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Create a Custom Group

Create a personalized learning experience for your family, team, or friends. We design the course around your goals, schedule, and interests.

Any language • Flexible schedule
Online • In-person • Hybrid

Ideal for:

  • Families and friends

  • Travel groups

  • Corporate teams

  • University program teams

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Have only two participants? Semi-private lessons may be a great fit.

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Upcoming Group Classes

New classes begin throughout the year. Browse current offerings below, or contact us if you don't see the language or level you're looking for.

In-Person Classes (Charlottesville)

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    Passaporto: Italian for Beginners

    OCT 15-NOV 19

    Thursdays | 12-1:30pm ET
    Tuition: $195

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  • A smiling woman with dark hair tied up in a messy bun, wearing a nose ring and a white shirt, against a plain white background.

    Pasaporte: Spanish for Beginners

    SEPT 15 - OCT 15

    Tues + Thurs | 5:30-7pm ET
    Tuition: $250

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  • A young man with curly dark hair smiling outdoors with blurred trees and landscape in the background.

    Buon Viaggio: Italian for Travelers

    OCT 15 - NOV 18

    Thursdays | 12-1:30pm ET
    Tuition: $225

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Online Classes

  • A woman with dark hair smiling, sitting on a striped couch, wearing a black fuzzy top and white pants.

    Pasaporte: Spanish for Beginners

    SEPT 15-NOV 3

    Tues + Thurs | 7-8:00pm ET
    Tuition: $195

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  • Close-up portrait of a smiling woman with dark hair styled in a high messy bun, wearing a white shirt, against a plain white background.

    Buon Viaggio: Italian for Travelers

    OCT 19 - NOV 18

    Mon + Wed | 7-8:30pm ET
    Tuition: $195

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  • A young man with curly brown hair, smiling, wearing a blue shirt, outdoors with a blurred landscape background.

    Si on Parlait: Intermediate French

    SEPT 14 - DEC 14

    Mondays | 5-6:00pm ET
    Tuition: $250

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Preparing for a Trip?

Our Travel Series courses combine language learning with cultural insights to help you feel confident abroad. Learn practical communication skills while exploring customs, etiquette, and real travel situations.

Explore the Travel Series

Create Your Own Group

Create a customized learning experience for your group — whether for travel preparation, professional development, or shared personal goals. We design the course around your level, schedule, and objectives, with live instruction from expert teachers.

Available in:

20+ languages • American Sign Language • Public speaking and communication

Formats:

Online • In-person (Charlottesville) • Hybrid

Corporate teams

Families and friends

University programs

Travel and Study Abroad groups

Colleagues

Community organizations

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Conversation Practice Sessions

Practice speaking in a relaxed, supportive environment with guidance from an instructor. These drop-in sessions are ideal for building confidence, maintaining skills, and connecting with other learners.

Available in Charlottesville in Spanish, French, and Italian.

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HOW IT WORKS

Join a Small Group. Start Speaking!

Joining a Speak! group is simple. We'll help you find the right class, complete your registration, and start speaking with confidence.

Choose Your Course

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Browse upcoming classes or request a custom group.

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Reserve your place online or receive an invoice for a custom group.

Meet & Start Speaking.

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Meet your instructor, connect with classmates, and begin building real-world language skills in a welcoming, supportive environment.

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Need some guidance?

Whether you're learning for travel, work, or personal enrichment, we'd love to welcome you to a Speak! class. Our small groups are designed to help you build confidence, make meaningful connections, and start speaking from the very first session.Not sure which course or level is right for you? We're happy to help.

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