250+
Handpicked tutors
30+
Languages taught
250,000+
Hours taught
Est. 2006
Founded in Los Angeles

250+ five-star reviews

What students say.

★★★★★

“I now understand 95% of what I read and can watch Italian movies with Italian subtitles.”

Mili R. Italian · Los Angeles
★★★★★

“I live in Berlin now and nearly every day someone compliments my German.”

Brittany G. German · Berlin
★★★★★

“By the end of my 20-hour package, I was having simple conversations in Italian about my life.”

Rebecca F. Italian · Los Angeles
★★★★★

“After a few weeks of Mandarin classes, I couldn't be happier with my progress.”

Prima G. Mandarin · Los Angeles
★★★★★

“I started knowing nothing and she made learning easy and approachable.”

Isaac W. Spanish · Los Angeles
★★★★★

“My French has definitely improved.”

L L. French · Los Angeles
★★★★★

“I finally organized my life to include regular French classes and I am looking forward to the next level.”

Anet H. French · Los Angeles
★★★★★

“Now I'm having phone calls with my Colombian in-laws that meander from topic to topic.”

Palmina G. Spanish · San Fernando
★★★★★

“I can watch TV, listen to podcasts, and read news in Spanish and understand 80-100%.”

Palmina G. Spanish · San Fernando
★★★★★

“Now I can have a long conversation and sing songs in Italian!”

Mili R. Italian · Los Angeles
★★★★★

“I feel like I'm on my way to navigating a trip to Germany and Austria.”

Rodney T. German · Montebello

Source: Yelp

30+ languages

What do you want to learn?

Type any language — we probably teach it. Every match has handpicked tutors ready online or in person across LA.

Strommen community language learners around a table in Los Angeles

Since 2006

A teacher co-op in Los Angeles.

We started in 2006, matching Angelenos with language teachers who actually live here. Twenty years later, we're still at it. Now we have teachers all over the world.

  • Every teacher is handpicked We interview every teacher and value the personal connections we make. Join us at community events held around the city. This isn't a platform full of random people.
  • Your neighborhood. Or your time zone Silver Lake, Santa Monica, DTLA, Eagle Rock, Burbank, the Valley. A cafe, your office, your kitchen table. Your teacher meets you there or you go to them.
  • Your teacher might be on a film set tomorrow We coach actors on set, too. Corporate clients like LA Opera and LA Galaxy. You will work with the same instructors as our VIP clients.
  • Not a fit? We'll find you someone else Free 30-minute trial with most teachers. No contract. Just tell us and we'll match you with someone new. No charge.

On set

From script to screen.

Dialect coaching, language consulting, and on-set support for film, television, and theater. 150+ entertainment credits.

Arrival — Mandarin coaching Arrival
47 Ronin — Japanese coaching 47 Ronin

150+

entertainment credits
Rosalia — LUX album Rosalia — LUX
Star Trek: Picard — French coaching Star Trek: Picard
The Accountant 2 The Accountant 2
For All Mankind For All Mankind
On set with Tom Hanks — Larry Crowne Larry Crowne
Arrival — Mandarin coaching Arrival
47 Ronin — Japanese coaching 47 Ronin

150+

entertainment credits
Rosalia — LUX album Rosalia — LUX
Star Trek: Picard — French coaching Star Trek: Picard
The Accountant 2 The Accountant 2
For All Mankind For All Mankind
On set with Tom Hanks — Larry Crowne Larry Crowne

“Get the VIP treatment at Strømmen.” — HuffPost

Corporate training

Language programs for teams that move fast.

Opera singer performing

LA Opera

Domingo-Colburn-Stein Young Artist Program

For over a decade, Strommen has been the language instruction partner for LA Opera's prestigious Young Artist Program — Italian, German, French, Russian, and more, matched to each singer's repertoire.

Language training for professional athletes

LA Galaxy

6+ year partnership · MLS

On-site ESL coaching, live interpreting during training — what their Director of Cognitive Performance called "the gold standard language program in Major League Soccer."

Common questions

Everything you were about to ask

How much does it cost?

Every tutor sets their own rate based on experience and specialty. Rates are shown on each profile — browse our tutors to find one that fits your goals and budget.

What if the tutor isn't a fit?

Tell us. We'll rematch you with a different tutor at no charge. Most marketplaces give you a giant list of strangers and wish you luck; we know our tutors personally and will make sure you land with the right one.

How do I start?

Pick a tutor from our directory, or tell us what you want to learn and we'll match you. Lessons can happen online, at a café, or at your home or office — your call.

How fast can I start?

Most students have their first lesson within a week. If you're flexible on scheduling, we can often match you within a day or two.

Online or in person?

Both. Most of our tutors teach on Zoom and in person across Los Angeles — at a café, your home, your office, wherever works. Some students mix both depending on the week.

Do you teach kids?

We do, though most of our students are adults. We have tutors experienced with kids and teens — just let us know the age and we'll match accordingly.

What if my schedule changes?

No problem. Reschedule directly with your tutor. There's no contract or penalty — you book lesson by lesson.

Do you offer refunds?

We don't offer refunds, but if your tutor isn't a fit, we'll transfer your remaining hours to a new teacher at no extra cost.

Group or 1-on-1 — which should I pick?

Private lessons move faster and are fully tailored to you. Group classes are more affordable, more social, and great if you like learning with others. Many students do both.

Since 2006 · Los Angeles

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Thirty languages. Two-hundred-fifty handpicked teachers. Online, in-person, or at your office — pick the teacher, pick the pace, pick the place.

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