Speak from day one
Lingua Loft
A friendly language school in the heart of New York for Spanish, French, Mandarin, and English. Book a trial lesson, get matched to your level, and start having real conversations sooner than you think.
Free placement chat for new students
The menu
Services
Every lesson and class below is bookable online. New students start with a free placement chat or a low-cost trial so we can match you to the right teacher and level.
One-on-one instruction matched to your language, level, and goals.
Private 1:1 lesson (60 min)
$70
A full hour of focused, conversation-led coaching with a native-speaker teacher — paced entirely around you, in any of our four languages.
1 hrIntensive private lesson (90 min)
$95+
Ninety immersive minutes for fast progress — ideal when you have a trip, exam, or move on the horizon and want to accelerate. Available across all levels.
1 hr 30 min
What you get
Why students choose Lingua Loft
A school built around speaking, small groups, and teachers who actually live the language.
Native-speaker teachers
Every teacher is a native or near-native speaker who grew up in the language and culture. You get authentic accents, real idioms, and the kind of context a textbook can never capture.
Conversation-first method
We get you talking from your very first lesson. Grammar and vocabulary arrive naturally, in the flow of real conversation, so the words actually stick — and so does your confidence.
Small, friendly groups
Group courses are capped at six students so everyone gets plenty of speaking time. You are never just a face in a crowded lecture hall — you are part of the conversation.
Online or in-person
Join us on our sunny loft floor near Union Square or hop on a video call from anywhere. Switch between the two whenever life, travel, or weather calls for it.
How it works
How to get started
From first hello to weekly lessons in three easy steps.
- 1
Book a placement chat
Reserve a free, no-pressure placement chat or a low-cost trial lesson online. Tell us your goals and which language you want to learn.
- 2
Get matched to a level
We figure out where you are starting and pair you with a native-speaker teacher and the format — private or group — that fits your goals and schedule.
- 3
Learn weekly
Settle into a regular weekly lesson, practice between sessions with friendly support, and drop into our conversation clubs whenever you want extra speaking time.
Kind words
From our guests
I had three years of high-school Spanish and could barely order a coffee. After two months of conversation-first lessons here I actually chatted with my partner’s family in Mexico. Game changer.
The Mandarin small group is the highlight of my week. Six of us, one wonderful teacher, and we are talking the whole time. No droning lectures, just real practice.
I started with the free placement chat, terrified my French was hopeless. They put me at ease in minutes and matched me with the perfect teacher. I look forward to every lesson now.
Find us
Visit the studio
Hours
- Mon
- 10 am – 9 pm
- Tue
- 10 am – 9 pm
- Wed
- 10 am – 9 pm
- Thu
- 10 am – 9 pm
- Fri
- 10 am – 6 pm
- Sat
- 9 am – 3 pm
- Sun
- Closed
Before you visit
Good to know
Which languages do you teach?
We offer Spanish, French, Mandarin, and English, from absolute beginner through advanced and conversational fluency. Every language is taught by native or near-native speakers using our conversation-first approach. If you are not sure where to begin, the free placement chat will sort it out.
Can I take lessons online?
Absolutely. Every private lesson and most group courses are available both online and in person at our Union Square loft. You can switch between the two whenever you need to — perfect for travel, busy weeks, or rainy days. Online students get the same native-speaker teachers and small-group attention.
How big are the classes?
Group courses are capped at six students so everyone gets real speaking time, and our conversation clubs stay small and informal too. Prefer one-on-one? Private lessons give you a teacher’s full attention and a pace set entirely around you.
How do packages and pricing work?
New students start with a free placement chat or a low-cost trial lesson. After that, private lessons are billed per session and group courses are billed by the term, with multi-lesson packages available at a discount once you find your rhythm. You will always see the exact price before you confirm a booking — no hidden fees.
Ready to start speaking?
Book your trial lesson online in under a minute. Tell us which language you want to learn and roughly where you are starting — we will take it from there.