Orange County Lingual Institute

Fantastic experience: My advanced Italian class with Maria Oliveri Minney each week is the highlight of my week; a perfect balance of the 'nuts and bolts' of Italian grammar with rich conversation among a group of dear friends. Her 'superpower' is a deep, infectious passion for Italian culture that she weaves into every lesson. Whether we are tackling a complex verb tense or discussing modern life in Italy, her patience and her energy are always present. Over time, our lessons have evolved into something special… it feels less like a classroom and more like catching up with a group of dear friends and a passionate teacher. If you want to not only speak Italian but truly feel the language, I cannot recommend this class highly enough."

Fantastic experience: I’ve been attending the OC Lingual Institute for nearly two years, and it has been such a unique and rewarding experience to learn a new language at my age. It isn’t always easy, but I genuinely look forward to every class. Maria, my Italian teacher, has been incredibly patient, kind, and creative, always finding engaging ways to help us apply the beautiful lessons she designs. Along the way, I’ve formed truly meaningful friendships that I believe will last a lifetime. This experience has also broadened my perspective, opening me up to new interactions with people from different cultures and countries. I highly recommend learning a new language at any age!

Fantastic experience: I love all of my teachers at OCLI! They are professional and fun, and create a welcoming environment that allows all of us to let go and try to speak a new language. Valentina and Ilaria are helping me with Italian, and Virginia and Areli are teaching Spanish. I wholeheartedly recommend OCLI.

Fantastic experience: I've had a great experience learning Italian here. I started from zero and reached an intermediate level in about a year. The classes are small, engaging and fun, and the teachers are very knowledgeable and supportive. I've had the opportunity to learn from both Maria and Valentina, they have been wonderful teachers. Highly recommend!

Fantastic experience: I’m currently learning Italian with Valentina Dalan. I'm in my second 8-week course and I fully plan to continue. The class sizes are small, which makes it feel personal and engaging, and the homework is very manageable. Valentina is a fantastic teacher. She makes each class fun, keeps the pace engaging, and explains everything in a way that’s easy to follow. The class length is also perfect, it never feels too long, and the time goes by quickly. I’ve learned so much already and genuinely look forward to going each week. I highly recommend OC Lingual Institute to anyone looking to learn a new language in a supportive and enjoyable environment.