English Institute
4416 Ramsgate St
78230, San Antonio
+1210-535-7792

Opening hours

  • sunday: 10h-18h
  • monday: 8h-20h
  • tuesday: 8h-20h
  • wednesday: 8h-20h
  • thursday: 8h-20h
  • friday: 8h-20h
  • saturday: (closed)

We offer English Conversation Classes to quickly improve your fluency, spontaneity, and grammatical accuracy while engaging in dynamic, relevant conversation in a small-group or 1-on-1 format.
We also offer English Test Preparation Courses for entry into university programs, nursing, teaching, and other professional positions, as well as for meeting requirements for immigration and military enlistment.
All of our instructors are Certified IELTS Examiners who have Master’s degrees in Applied Linguistics and extensive business experience.
In this business, “you” are our success!
Call us today to schedule your free 1-hour demo class and assessment so that you can decide if you like our classes “before” you sign up.

Our comment from StudyLanguages about English Institute:

Welcome to the English Institute, where we pride ourselves on creating a supportive and engaging learning environment. Our dedicated instructor, Daryl, is known for his personalized approach and commitment to each student's success. Many students have praised his teaching style, saying he makes complex topics easier to understand through interactive activities and current news integration.

Highlights from our student feedback include:

  • Exceptional Teaching: Students have reported significant improvement in their English skills, particularly in fluency and confidence.
  • Personalized Learning: Daryl tailors lessons to meet individual needs, ensuring that every student reaches their goals, whether for exams like TOEFL or IELTS or general conversation.
  • Engaging Atmosphere: The classrooms are lively, with students from diverse backgrounds, enhancing the learning experience.

While feedback has been overwhelmingly positive, we acknowledge areas for improvement, such as enhancing the reception for walk-in inquiries to ensure a welcoming entry for all.

Overall, the English Institute is dedicated to helping you achieve your language learning objectives in a friendly and professional setting. We invite you to join us!

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English Courses

English Institute: Reviews

4.7/5 (28 Reviews)
Dajung Jun Published on Google 8 months ago

Fantastic experience: My mom is taking Mr. Klein’s class, and she absolutely loves it! She’s learned so much, and as a family, I’m thrilled to see her thriving.

English Institute
English Institute

Dear Ms. Jun,

Thank you so much for sharing this incredible feedback. I can't think of anything more memorable and inspiring for a teacher than to have a daughter comment on how much their mother is enjoying the classes. We are truly honored to have her with us. She has been a fantastic contributor and continues to improve.

Sincerely,

Daryl

Ari Davila Published on Google 8 months ago

Fantastic experience: Excellent teacher.

English Institute
English Institute

Dear Ms. Davila,

We can't thank you enough for leaving your review. It means the world to us coming from you.

We are so happy that you find the classes interesting and enjoyable. Your positivity rubs off on others, helping to create and maintain a classroom environment from which all members of the group benefit.

We are looking forward to our continued work with you in the coming weeks and months.

Sincerely,

Daryl

Wrdh Wrdh Published on Google 1 year ago

Fantastic experience: اخلاق رائعه واسلوبه في التدريس من اول تجربه واضحه

English Institute
English Institute

Dear Ms. Wrdh,

Thank you so much for sharing your experience with us and the broader community. First impressions go a long way, and you certainly make a wonderful first impression, smiling, enthusiastic, and focused on the fun and interest in language learning.

By the way, thank you as well for the mint tea you prepared and shared with the class and for teaching us the meanings behind everyone's names. It was a perfectly refreshing and unforgettable way to share something of your culture with us.

We hope we can continue working with you throughout your stay.

Kind regards,

Daryl Klein

Su Ki Published on Google 1 year ago

Fantastic experience: Mr. Dahl is careful in teaching, good at listening, so that every student has a chance to speak, write on the blackboard every day, his arms are sore, his students are more and more, you can know students from different countries, it is very worthwhile, each two classes feel the time passes quickly

English Institute
English Institute

Dear Su Ki,

We were so grateful to receive your review, and your words were so genuine and kind. Thank you for acknowledging the hard work we do. We are so happy to have you.

We agree that having the privilege to interact with and get to know people from so many different countries all in one place is not only an engaging and enriching experience for the teacher and students but also a fascinating dynamic to observe. We often find ourselves surprised to learn how perspectives differ while surveying one another in class, and the time truly does seem to go by quickly. Thank you for leaving your impression of the classes.

Kind regards,

Daryl

Vera Tarazaga Published on Google 1 year ago

Fantastic experience: My experience in this institute was absolutely amazing! I really recommend this academy if you are looking for preparation in TOEFL or IELTS. My practice was consisted and very effective to pass the TOEFL exam. Is a nice decision to study here!

English Institute
English Institute

Dear Ms. Tarazaga,

We were overjoyed to hear of your remarkable performance on TOEFL, as we well know that this is a very challenging English proficiency test. You have every reason to be proud, seeing all your efforts and tenacity culminate into top marks on your first attempt.

Your test result was attributable solely to you and a testament to your skills. If you believe we had a role, however small, in that success, we are truly appreciative and honored that you took the time to report that here in your review.

Thank you so much.

Daryl

Osamah a Published on Google 1 year ago

Fantastic experience: I highly recommend this institute. Mr. Daryl is a wonderful and helpful teacher. My wife studied at this institute and her English has improved greatly.

English Institute
English Institute

Dear Mr. Osamah,

We are humbled by you words and feel so fortunate to be the ones receiving your recommendation.

We have seen firsthand the time and dedication you have invested, and we know you couldn't be prouder of your wife for achieving what she set out to do.

Thank you so much.

Daryl

Rana Aldawsari Published on Google 1 year ago

Fantastic experience: I highly recommend this institute. The teacher Daryl , is very kind, respectful, and helpful. He is an outstanding teacher. I have learned a lot .from him

English Institute
English Institute

Dear Ms. Aldawsari,

Thank you for the review and all the kindness you have shown. It was such a privilege to watch you set, relentlessly pursue, and achieve your goal. Congratulations to you and those who supported you along the way.

Have fun and take care as you enter this exciting new phase in your life. I know your family is very proud of you.

Daryl

Music Published on Google 2 years ago

Fantastic experience: Hello, I am not good at speaking even the English letters, and I am in my country. Is it possible for me to obtain a letter from the institute in order to give it to the American embassy in a country? Is this institute recognized? I use Google Translate

English Institute
English Institute

Hello!

It was very kind of you to leave the review. Thank you so much.

We would be happy to write a letter for you to give to the American embassy in your country. I am not sure what the requirements are for an institute to be recognized where you are. We could try. However, if it is for a student visa, we are not eligible for offering those, because only full-time study programs can offer visas, and our program is considered part-time. If it is for studying part-time on a tourist visa, we could probably help you with that.

Please let us know how we may be of further assistance. And it is great that you use Google Translate. Google is an excellent resource for all of us!

Best wishes,

Daryl

Rene Lopez Published on Google 2 years ago

Fantastic experience: Excellent!!!!! 100%

English Institute
English Institute

Dear Mr. Lopez,

We are truly grateful for the review that you left us. We love to see lots of exclamation points!!

As much as your words make us feel good as teachers, knowing that you've kept us in mind over the long term is an especially thoughtful surprise. We trust things are going well for you in the aviation field and miss having you in the classes.

Again, thank you so much and hope to talk with you again in the future.

Daryl

J Nobody Published on Google 2 years ago

Negative experience: Sería bueno que este local tuviera una recepción o algo donde se den cuenta de tu presencia, llegas y cuando entras lo primero q ves es a ti interrumpiendo intencionalmente la clase.

English Institute
English Institute

Good afternoon, Sir,

We are very sorry that you experienced that when you entered the building. Everyone deserves a pleasant and welcoming reception. We are a family owned and operated school serving the San Antonio and broader community since 2011, and your sentiments certainly mean a lot to us. We know you must have felt disappointed when you came in on Tuesday afternoon to inquire about the program and unintentionally walked into an ongoing class. While it's true that there is not a staffed separate reception area, we do our best to handle walk-in customers who don't have appointments. Unfortunately, it is not always achievable, which is why we stress the need on our bilingual website to call or submit a Contact Us form to one of our bilingual representatives to schedule your visit and the free, 1-on-1, 1-hour trial class that we give to each and every valued prospective student we work with.

Again, we are sorry. Thank you for helping us get better.

Daryl

Chris R Published on Google 2 years ago

Fantastic experience: I'm really happy I found the English Institute! I needed a class that suited my needs, and that's exactly what I got. I started with group lessons, but later switched to private lessons with Daryl. He understood exactly what I needed, and now I feel more confident speaking in public. My speaking has definitely improved. I would definitely recommend the English Institute!

English Institute
English Institute

Dear Ms. Ramon,

We can't thank you enough for the review. I absolutely agree with your assessment that your confidence in speaking has grown, not only before my eyes during your time here, but also as a result of your lifelong pursuits.

Most of all, I'll miss the conversations with you. You are a great conversationalist, and you are willing to speak at length to articulate precisely what you mean to say or ask in English. The fact that you say the group to private approach we took helped to tailor fit the program to your needs is icing on the cake.

Best wishes on your continued academic and business successes.

Daryl

sahar shamshad Published on Google 2 years ago

Fantastic experience: It was great experience while attending English conversation class. Mr. Daryl is an excellent teacher. The thing, I liked the most about him was how he integrates the current news into his daily lessons. I would highly recommend this institute to anyone wanting to become fluent in English. Mr. Daryl is very informative. He allows every student an opportunity to present his/her views.

English Institute
English Institute

Dear Ms. Shamshad,

Thank you so much for taking the time to share your thoughts on the program. Let me start by saying that we are truly going to miss having you in the class.

Thank you as well for sharing some specific points that worked well for you in the classes, for instance the usage of current topics and events as mechanisms for driving conversation. We're glad to hear that such activities peak students' interest, and of course with all of your skills, talents, and pursuits, it's no wonder you had so many contributions to make toward those discussions.

Best wishes!

Daryl

Antonio Published on Google 2 years ago

Fantastic experience: I have the pleasure of taking classes with Daryl Klein at the English Institute, and I cannot recommend him highly enough. Daryl has a remarkable ability to create a comfortable, engaging learning environment where students are encouraged to participate and grow. Throughout my time in the class, I am consistently impressed by Daryl's knowledge, patience, and passion for teaching. Daryl consistently goes above and beyond to ensure that each and every one of his students is making progress and feeling supported. From providing individualized feedback on assignments to offering personalized study tips, Daryl is always willing to go the extra mile to help his students succeed. Overall, I can confidently say that my experience with Daryl Klein at the English Institute is one of the highlights of my time here. I am grateful for the opportunity to learn from such an exceptional teacher and would highly recommend Daryl to anyone looking to improve their English language skills. Thank you, Daryl, for all that you do!

English Institute
English Institute

Thank you so much for taking the time review us, Antonio. You have brought so much to the classes, enthusiasm, insight, and kindness. And your feedback here is just one more thoughtful example. You help keep us feeling uplifted and make our efforts count.
Thank you!

Daryl

Ivanisse Published on Google 3 years ago

Fantastic experience: I recommend to all people to take the IELTS review with Mr. Daryl. He encouraged me in every class and he is an amazing person. I tried to find a place when the person didn't have any issues about my English level and work on the skills I already had. Mr. Daryl clarified to many doubts in a short period of time. Very professional and humble.

English Institute
English Institute

Dear Ivanisse,

We are so grateful that you took the time to leave your feedback.

Most importantly, you took on this challenge utilizing the skills that you already possess. We know that you are laser focused on meeting the mark, and we think that if you remain persistent throughout the entire duration of the exam, even if you encounter difficult sections along the way, your steadfastness is going to pay off for you very soon.

Thank you so much!

Daryl

Kamal Nasir Published on Google 4 years ago

Fantastic experience: The best and right place, never regret and right valve of money, Mr Daryl is so focused and concentrate on each individual

English Institute
English Institute

Dear Kamal Nasir,

Thank you so much for your thoughtful comments!

It was a pleasure and a privilege to work with you in class. Your insight was instructive, and your wit and humor made laughter a rewarding part of the lesson.

Warm regards,

Daryl

Raghda Ansaf Published on Google 4 years ago

Fantastic experience: I highly recommend taking English classes with Mr.Daryl. He's full of information. Every class he'll give me lots of advices about how to develop my English language. I like how he provides the materials in an interesting way. I took an English learning classes and then Toefl preparation classes. And now I feel so confident and happy when I speak with others. Thank you Mr. Daryl!

English Institute
English Institute

Raghda,

You are one of the most delightful persons to have attended our school, always upbeat and gracious. A recommendation from you means the world to us.

The speed with which you've progressed is a testament to your adeptness at language learning, your drive, and the seriousness with which you take the task at hand. It has been a sheer honor and pleasure to have you in class.

We're happy to hear your confidence in speaking has grown and have full faith that you'll continue your growth professionally as well.

Thank you so much!

Daryl

kannan lee Published on Google 4 years ago

Fantastic experience: I'm from India.I found this institute by Google.Daryl is the great instructor. I like the way he drive the lesson and make the corrections.this is the great institute.

English Institute
English Institute

We are truly grateful for the feedback, Bharani. Thank you!

You have been a big contributor in class, adding depth and perspective to our discussions. Your enthusiasm is a boost to your classmates, and your comments here are certainly encouraging to the teacher.

You came to us with a very impressive set of academic and professional credentials, and it has also been quite endearing to hear you speak so joyfully about your adventures as a father to your young children.

Daryl

humberto revilla Published on Google 4 years ago

Negative experience: Very bad and very unprofessional, got a call from his wife late at night giving me attitude and demanding to pay an extra $280 when i was promised free classes after getting covid and isolatin. His wife said she did not care and started ranting on how she makes the rules and how she sleeps with him which is very irrelevant, as i dont care and did not mention anything. I did not attend 3 classes due to covid and she still wanted to charge me. Very rude person and again very unprofessional.

English Institute
English Institute

We are sorry, but we have never had anyone named Humberto at this school. However, if you are writing on behalf of Veronica, with whom we spoke this morning at 11:18 am, she signed up for 20 hours of group instruction that was originally scheduled to begin on November 17, 2021, and end on December 29, 2021. The cost for 20 hours of group instruction is $269 dollars. On November 17, 2021, she paid $120 dollars of that amount, leaving a balance of $149 dollars. Then, after being asked, she paid another $100 dollars on December 17, 2021, leaving a balance of $49 dollars. Today is February 1, 2022, and Veronica was contacted to ask that she purchase a new 20-hour set of classes for $269 dollars if she intended to continue attending. We are not certain why she became so irate at being asked whether she wanted to continue. However, even with the extra classes mentioned above, "far more" than 20 hours have passed since she started attending on November 17, 2021.

Shroug s Published on Google 4 years ago

Fantastic experience: I have benefited greatly from the lessons, improved in conversation, and become more daring in speaking with others. I recommend these lessons with teacher Daryl.

English Institute
English Institute

We owe you a debt of gratitude for these comments, Shuruq!

You have chosen your words carefully, and we can learn a lot from them, especially what you said about becoming more daring in speaking with others. We imagine that many of our students have similar hopes, and we believe that your words speak for themselves.

Thank you so much for taking the time to leave us your impressions, which we can use to help guide future instruction.

Sehrish Salik Published on Google 4 years ago

Fantastic experience: Daryl is a wonderful teacher. Highly recommended for foreign students.

English Institute
English Institute

Thank you so much for commenting, Sehrish!

It was amazing to watch how quickly your confidence grew as you were nearing your target band score. You stated from the beginning that once you got yourself into the rhythm of studying with the goal of getting past that test, it would only be a matter of time. The only thing you weren't sure of was how many 12-hour cycles it would take; however, because of your sustained efforts and methodical approach, it only took you one.

A hearty congratulations and best wishes in your chosen occupation, a field for which you already knew you had an unstoppable passion.

Daryl

Adrian Garcia Published on Google 4 years ago

Fantastic experience: Daryl is a great instructor. He helped me achieve the scores I needed and I am very happy with the results.

English Institute
English Institute

Thank you so much for the positive feedback, Adrian!

You got the score you needed because you set a course for success and saw it through. That is - you had a plan and made it happen.

Manuela Ceballos Restrepo Published on Google 5 years ago

Fantastic experience: Excellent way to teach, you really can learn with interactive activities that include everything you need to catch the English in a very good and fluent learning!!

English Institute
English Institute

Thank you so much, Manuela, for commenting positively on the activities used in the classroom. To have interactive activities, you must have students who want to interact.

You stated from the beginning that you wanted faster response time for when you needed to interact spontaneously with others in English. You continued working energetically toward that goal over the months and, consequently, elevated the levels of those around you as well.

Estefani Cuadros Published on Google 5 years ago

Fantastic experience: Amazing school and teacher. Daryl always goes above and beyond to help the students. I enjoy and learn a lot from every class I have had.

English Institute
English Institute

Thank you so much, Estefani. That means a lot coming from you! You are an overachiever with an unbelievable skill set and grace to go with it.

Levana Valencia Algranatti Published on Google 5 years ago

Fantastic experience: They really focus on your goals!

English Institute
English Institute

Thank you so much for the feedback, Ms. Valencia. You've taken the initiative with a clear set of goals in mind, and we will continue working as hard as we can to address those particular needs.

Laura Nicholas Published on Google 6 years ago

Fantastic experience: Excellent English Teacher. I have been taking classes with Daryl for over a year and my fluency and writing skills have improved considerably. He can tailor the classes according to your needs.

English Institute
English Institute

I wholeheartedly agree with you. Your oral and written skills have become native-like, and you are able to use them spontaneously in authentic communicative events in the workplace, where colleagues and customers alike reliably turn to you for guidance. Thank you for the feedback!
Daryl

Fahad Suror Published on Google 6 years ago

Fantastic experience: I was just 0.5 in writing in IELTS away from meeting my conditional offer. After 10 hours of writing skype classes with Daryl, he taught me a couple of tricks and techniques and I was able to ramp up my score from 5.5 to 6.5. I’m currently doing my PhD at Imperial College London because of that. No enough words to thank you Daryl.

English Institute
English Institute

That's very exciting to hear that you are now working on your PhD, and even though that is entirely attributable to your persistence and drive, I am honored to have had a small part in helping you to clear one of the hurdles along the way. Thank you so much for the feedback. It sounds like you may be just one step away from embarking on your dream of working in the field of medicine.

Herman G Published on Google 6 years ago

Fantastic experience: Best language school in San Antonio! I tried several schools before finding the English Institute, and it has been the best by far. I never thought I would be able to express myself in English, but thanks to the English Institute, I feel more comfortable and confident. Highly recommended!

English Institute
English Institute

Speaking more comfortably and confidently is a testament to your sustained efforts, Herman. It is just another item to add to your list of many successes. Thank you so much for the feedback!

Jabbar Y Published on Google 6 years ago

Fantastic experience: Great place and great teacher...

English Institute
English Institute

Thank you so much for the feedback! You have shown tremendous progress and amazing character, which is what makes this job so worthwhile.

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