learn english at language loop!

you say “yes”, i say “no”
you say “stop” and i say “go, go, go”
oh no.
you say “goodbye” and i say “hello, hello, hello”

language loop has been providing quality instruction to students from all around the globe since 2006. easily accessible by public transportation and located in downtown chicago, students at language loop build their familiarity with both the english language and the city of chicago. click here to contact us

students who are visiting the u.s. from abroad may study at language loop up to 15 hours a week on a visitor visa. courses at language loop do not count for credit towards a degree. (bureau of consular affairs). we are unfortunately unable to issue student visas.

for questions about scheduling and teacher availability , call 312-234-9835 or text / whatsapp  312-837-9012

english programs

private programs

structure your experience around your individual learning style and goals. we will be happy to customize your curriculum to your specific area of interest (health, hospitality, business, law, construction, food & beverage, etc.). we offer english programs at all proficiency levels. please contact us or drop by to schedule a free level assessment if you have previously studied english.

private lessons

study at your own pace and create your own schedule. enroll in as many lessons as you choose. 2 hour minimum per lesson.

dive and survive

get a true immersion experience. study 7 hours a day for 5 days, and enjoy complimentary lunch with your instructor. 35 hours of instruction total.

semi-private program

learn with friends or family who share your language goals and proficiency level. enroll in as many lessons as you choose. 2 hour minimum per lesson.

online lessons

if you prefer distance learning, you can still study with one of our highly educated native speakers! video instruction available worldwide. 1 hour minimum per lesson via zoom, google meet, skype, whatsapp, and more.

tutoring

get help doing your homework or studying for your next exam. ages 12 and up.

group programs

make learning social and fun! groups are capped at a 5 student maximum to make sure you get the speaking time and attention you need. all group programs meet according to a fixed schedule. we offer english programs at all proficiency levels. if you’ve studied english before please contact us or drop by to schedule a free level assessment.

busy loop

busy loop classes are 2 hours long. classes meet either once a week for 10 weeks or twice a week for 5 weeks, which totals to 120 hours of instruction. please check our schedule page for upcoming classes.

weekday intensive

weekday intensive classes meet 3 hours a day, 5 days a week, for 1-4 weeks.

saturday intensive

saturday intensive classes meet for 3 hours on 7 consecutive saturdays. 21 hours of instruction total.

usa citizenship test prep course

prepare for us citizenship test and interview.

the semester

classes meet 4 hours on monday, wednesday, friday, and 3 hours on tuesday and thursday for 10 consecutive weeks. 180 hours of instruction total, 18 hours of instruction per week.

the monthly pass

classes meet twice a week, 4 hours a day, for 4 consecutive weeks. 32 hours of instruction total, 8 hours of instruction per week.

languagepalooza

study with your friends! languagepalooza is available to pre-formed groups of up to 5 high school students. classes meet for 2 hours. students must enroll in a minimum of 10 hours.  

corporate group

study with colleagues who share a common goal and proficiency level. we will customize your curriculum to meet your business needs.

additional services

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cross-cultural training

structure your experience around your individual learning style and goals. we will be happy to customize your curriculum to your specific area of interest (health, hospitality, business, law, construction, food & beverage, etc.). we offer english programs at all proficiency levels. please contact us or drop by to schedule a free level assessment if you have previously studied english.

study at your own pace and create your own schedule. enroll in as many lessons as you choose. 2 hour minimum per lesson.

get a true immersion experience. study 7 hours a day for 5 days, and enjoy complimentary lunch with your instructor. 35 hours of instruction total.

learn with friends or family who share your language goals and proficiency level. enroll in as many lessons as you choose. 2 hour minimum per lesson.

if you prefer distance learning, you can still study with one of our highly educated native speakers! video instruction available worldwide. 1 hour minimum per lesson via zoom, google meet, skype, whatsapp, and more.

get help doing your homework or studying for your next exam. ages 12 and up.

make learning social and fun! groups are capped at a 5 student maximum to make sure you get the speaking time and attention you need. all group programs meet according to a fixed schedule. we offer english programs at all proficiency levels. if you’ve studied english before please contact us or drop by to schedule a free level assessment.

busy loop classes are 2 hours long. classes meet either once a week for 10 weeks or twice a week for 5 weeks, which totals to 120 hours of instruction. please check our schedule page for upcoming classes.

weekday intensive classes meet 3 hours a day, 5 days a week, for 1-4 weeks.

saturday intensive classes meet for 3 hours on 7 consecutive saturdays. 21 hours of instruction total.

prepare for us citizenship test and interview

classes meet 4 hours on monday, wednesday, friday, and 3 hours on tuesday and thursday for 10 consecutive weeks. 180 hours of instruction total, 18 hours of instruction per week.

classes meet twice a week, 4 hours a day, for 4 consecutive weeks. 32 hours of instruction total, 8 hours of instruction per week.

study with your friends! languagepalooza is available to pre-formed groups of up to 5 high school students. classes meet for 2 hours. students must enroll in a minimum of 10 hours.  

study with colleagues who share a common goal and proficiency level. we will customize your curriculum to meet your business needs.

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cross cultural training

new york city - alberto pérez

who speaks english?

-in 2022, 1.121 million people speak english worldwide, making english the most spoken language, including native and non-native speakers.

-there are more people who speak english as a second language than there are native english speakers. estimates vary from about 500 million to over 1 billion speakers of english as a second language.

-english is an official or national language in 52 countries and territories

-the u.s. does not have an official language; however, about 258 million people in the united states speak english as their native language

fun facts

-english is spoken as a first or second language on five continents.

-more people world wide study english as a second language than any other language. english proficiency is required in many academic and professional fields.

-many languages have adopted english words, especially in the areas of technology, science, politics, and pop culture.