SpanishNYC Testimonials

"I have been studying Spanish for several years in New York and I have had a number of different instructors in both private and group lessons. (Spanish NYC) SNYC is far and away the best Spanish language instruction I have received. The classes are tailored to your individual needs and are offered privately or in a small group setting at a location convenient to you. The instruction includes the right mix of grammar, vocabulary, reading and conversation and, perhaps most importantly, the instructors are excellent, personable and a lot of fun. Once you begin taking classes with (Spanish NYC) SNYC, you'll realize there is no reason to look anywhere else."

- Brooks Olbrys. Attorney at Law

"Studying Spanish with Luis Cardozo is one of the best decisions I've ever made. No more rote memorization of vocabulary and wasted time spent falling asleep over grammar exercises. Luis is a natural teacher. Time seems to vanish during our lessons and each one is an inspiration to find ways to use and increase my knowledge of Spanish in every day life I read El Diario, the poetry of Pablo Neruda, short stories written by an assortment of Latin American writers, and I am thinking of tackling "Vivir para Contarlo", the first volume of Garcia-Marquez's autobiography. Luis's natural charm, intelligence and excellent command of how to teach effectively have really inspired me."

- Carol Martin, Artist

"This is work? Studying Spanish with Luis Cardozo means having an on-going conversation with an engaging, knowledgeable companion an hour and a half of lively talk about current affairs, art, literature, sports, your day with grammar brought in so you hardly feel it. Luis will teach you to laugh in Spanish AND to speak idiomatically. The class is a pleasure every week, and I am thrilled with the progress I've made."

- Nancy R. Newhouse, Former Travel editor, the New York Times

"I have studied with Luis Cardozo for over a year and have found him to be an intelligent, skilled, and importantly, patient and sympathetic teacher. He takes a practical approach and is adept at breaking the "brain barrier" in order to draw me into conversation. He also has an intelligent and intelligible accent, a trait, which is helpful to a beginner like me. Class is always lively. My (Spanish) lessons have been intermittent due to business travel, yet I have surprised even myself at how much I have learned. Muchas gracias, Luis."

- Ann Goodbody. Retired Citicorp Executive Vice President

"Very thorough (Spanish) lessons in a serious yet casual and enjoyable class. Various exercises and materials will keep your interest level alive. I highly recommend Luis Cardozo."

- Joyce Gapay, Executive RZB Finance

"I have taken a Spanish class with Sr. Luis Cardozo for a little over a year. When I started I would say that I was possibly in the middle-beginner range with some vocabulary and a very rudimentary knowledge of grammar usage. I am now at a point where I can, with confidence, carry on a fairly coherent conversation in a Spanish that is becoming increasingly grammatically correct, on many topics with an expanded vocabulary, including idiomatic phrases. Sr. Cardozo conducts a stimulating class, where only Spanish is spoken. With the reinforcement of textbook exercises. he skillfully draws the students out, regardless of their level of fluency, into discussions, both topical and about their own experiences, building their conversational skills and confidence. Though there is a broad range of expertise amongst his students, I have seen improvement in everyone in the class who benefit from his individual attention, according to their needs. Studying Spanish with Sr. Cardozo has been and continues to be a fun learning experience."

- Fran Handman, Playwright

"I have been studying Spanish under Luis Cardozo for more than two years, and have gone from zero knowledge of Spanish to a point where I am reading Spanish literature comfortably with the help of a dictionary and carrying on conversations in Spanish with confidence. Mr. Cardozo has wonderful energy, and he is enormously resourceful in finding ways to engage students and getting them to speak and THINK in Spanish. His love for Spanish language and literature is truly infectious, and anyone who studies with him can't help but learn the language."

- William S. Niederkorn, editor in the
Culture News Department of The New York Times

"My professor at (Spanish NYC) SNYC has the skill to address the individual needs and interests of each student in the group. They are able to create a fun and comfortable environment, which allows for natural conversation to develop. With positive support, the instructors have been so motivating that I find myself more confident to speak Spanish in my daily interactions with clients, colleagues, and people in the community. Peace."

- Tina Dimartino, Social Worker