Online · Worldwide · Since 2006
Learn a language online with a teacher who actually knows you.
Private and group classes over video, with instructors we have personally vetted. Matched to your goals, your level, and your schedule — wherever you are in the world.
The Strommen online network
Why learn online with us
Not a marketplace. A vetted network.
A teacher matched to you
You are not picking from a faceless directory. Tell us your goals, level, and schedule and our team matches you with a tutor we have personally vetted. Every instructor in the network is someone we actually know.
Learn from anywhere
Lessons happen over video from wherever you are — Los Angeles, another state, another country. Same instructors, same curriculum, no commute. Start any week of the year.
Faster than a classroom
One-on-one time is the whole lesson. We compare ten hours of private online lessons to a full semester at a traditional university. Pace, topics, and focus are built around you.
How it works
Four steps.
Tell us what you want
Browse tutors or send us a note about the language, your level, and your goals.
We match you
Our team pairs you with the right vetted instructor for your needs and learning style, usually within 24 hours.
Meet online
Lessons run over video on a schedule that fits your life. Your tutor adapts every session to you.
Keep going at your pace
Add hours, change focus, or shift your schedule any time. No semesters, no lock-in.
Your instructors
Meet the tutors
Every tutor here teaches online. Browse by language, read real bios, and request the one who fits — or tell us your goals and we will match you.
I want to learn…
Every tutor, personally met. — founder-vetted since 2006, in Los Angeles and online worldwide.
Get a personalized plan
Pick your language — a language advisor will match you with the right tutor and map out your path.
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Discover Italian Charm with Elisa: Lake Como Born, TV Writer Turned Passionate Italian Tutor & Dialogue Coach!
Personally vetted · Strommen’s note
A former TV writer, Elisa now coaches Italian dialogue with the same instinct for what actually lands on screen.
Specialties
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Discover Italian Charm with Elisa: Lake Como Born, TV Writer Turned Passionate Italian Tutor & Dialogue Coach!
Specialties
Personally vetted · Strommen’s note
A former TV writer, Elisa now coaches Italian dialogue with the same instinct for what actually lands on screen.
Bachelor of Business Administration (specialized in International Relations)
Join me on your language learning adventure!
Personally vetted · Strommen’s note
Bangalore-based, Yvanka teaches French and German after years at Alliance Française. She started, unusually, as an English teacher in France.
Specialties
Also speaks: English, Italian, Spanish
Bachelor of Business Administration (specialized in International Relations)
Join me on your language learning adventure!
Specialties
I also speak: English, Italian, Spanish
Personally vetted · Strommen’s note
Bangalore-based, Yvanka teaches French and German after years at Alliance Française. She started, unusually, as an English teacher in France.
Diplom-Schauspielerin (BA in drama/acting) Germany
Dedicated German language tutor with over 15 years of expertise in teaching students of all ages. Proficient in preparing students for major German language certifications, SAT and AP German
Personally vetted · Strommen’s note
Fifteen-plus years teaching German, SAT and AP German certification prep included, and Patricia still keeps the structure interactive, not rigid.
Specialties
Also speaks: English
Diplom-Schauspielerin (BA in drama/acting) Germany
Dedicated German language tutor with over 15 years of expertise in teaching students of all ages. Proficient in preparing students for major German language certifications, SAT and AP German
Specialties
I also speak: English
Personally vetted · Strommen’s note
Fifteen-plus years teaching German, SAT and AP German certification prep included, and Patricia still keeps the structure interactive, not rigid.
BS Agricultural Engineering, Profesora de Español ELE (Español como Lengua Extranjera)
Certified ELE Spanish teacher from Colombia. With 5+ years of diverse teaching experience
Personally vetted · Strommen’s note
Carolina is certified ELE-trained and specializes in Medical Spanish, on top of general instruction, out of Medellín.
Specialties
BS Agricultural Engineering, Profesora de Español ELE (Español como Lengua Extranjera)
Certified ELE Spanish teacher from Colombia. With 5+ years of diverse teaching experience
Specialties
Personally vetted · Strommen’s note
Carolina is certified ELE-trained and specializes in Medical Spanish, on top of general instruction, out of Medellín.
Law
Learn Italian & Spanish fast and fun!
Personally vetted · Strommen’s note
Italian and Spanish translation both fall under Ruth's teaching, grammar explained through color-coded tables and games.
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Law
Learn Italian & Spanish fast and fun!
Specialties
Personally vetted · Strommen’s note
Italian and Spanish translation both fall under Ruth's teaching, grammar explained through color-coded tables and games.
BA in International Relations & Journalism, BA in French, BA in Italian Language Teaching, Master in International Cooperation
French, Italian, Spanish & German native speaker & expert. Elite Native-Fluent ESL tutor. Graduate of Université Paris-Sorbonne & Università di Bologna.
Personally vetted · Strommen’s note
Serge's specialties run from Wallon to Ukrainian to actor dialect coaching, arguably the widest range of any tutor on our roster.
Specialties
Also speaks: Dutch, Galician, Ukrainian
BA in International Relations & Journalism, BA in French, BA in Italian Language Teaching, Master in International Cooperation
French, Italian, Spanish & German native speaker & expert. Elite Native-Fluent ESL tutor. Graduate of Université Paris-Sorbonne & Università di Bologna.
Specialties
I also speak: Dutch, Galician, Ukrainian
Personally vetted · Strommen’s note
Serge's specialties run from Wallon to Ukrainian to actor dialect coaching, arguably the widest range of any tutor on our roster.
Degree in Literature and Linguistics, Master's degree in Teaching Spanish as a Second Language.
Certified and experienced Spanish teacher. Meaningful classes, desgined just for you.
Personally vetted · Strommen’s note
Natalia spent part of her fifteen years teaching as Academic Director at a private Spanish school. She's taught toddlers straight through embassy staff.
Specialties
Also speaks: English, French
Degree in Literature and Linguistics, Master's degree in Teaching Spanish as a Second Language.
Certified and experienced Spanish teacher. Meaningful classes, desgined just for you.
Specialties
I also speak: English, French
Personally vetted · Strommen’s note
Natalia spent part of her fifteen years teaching as Academic Director at a private Spanish school. She's taught toddlers straight through embassy staff.
PhD (in progress), Educational Technology – Walden University, Winter 2026PhD, Public Policy & Administration – Walden University, Nov 2019M.S., Education (eLearning & Online Teaching) – University of Wisconsin-Stout, Aug 2019M.A., Political Science &...
Clear American English, Taught with Insight, Bridging Languages. Building Confidence!
Personally vetted · Strommen’s note
PhD-trained, Marshelle teaches English through psycholinguistics and Multiple Intelligences theory. Aviation English and speech therapy are both on the list.
Specialties
Also speaks: German, Russian
PhD (in progress), Educational Technology – Walden University, Winter 2026PhD, Public Policy & Administration – Walden University, Nov 2019M.S., Education (eLearning & Online Teaching) – University of Wisconsin-Stout, Aug 2019M.A., Political Science &...
Clear American English, Taught with Insight, Bridging Languages. Building Confidence!
Specialties
I also speak: German, Russian
Personally vetted · Strommen’s note
PhD-trained, Marshelle teaches English through psycholinguistics and Multiple Intelligences theory. Aviation English and speech therapy are both on the list.
B.A. in IT and Languages
Native Parisian French Teacher
Personally vetted · Strommen’s note
Parisian-born with a background in IT and languages, Sadigatou keeps travel French and business French as cleanly separate tracks.
Specialties
Also speaks: Chinese, English, Spanish
B.A. in IT and Languages
Native Parisian French Teacher
Specialties
I also speak: Chinese, English, Spanish
Personally vetted · Strommen’s note
Parisian-born with a background in IT and languages, Sadigatou keeps travel French and business French as cleanly separate tracks.
Technical degree in Biotechnology from IFRJ, Rio de Janeiro, Brazil.
From Rio to You: Pedro teaches with roots in Literature, Linguistics, and love of Learning
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Rio-rooted, Pedro teaches Portuguese and Spanish with a literature-and-linguistics background, conversational first, grammar rules second.
Specialties
Technical degree in Biotechnology from IFRJ, Rio de Janeiro, Brazil.
From Rio to You: Pedro teaches with roots in Literature, Linguistics, and love of Learning
Specialties
Personally vetted · Strommen’s note
Rio-rooted, Pedro teaches Portuguese and Spanish with a literature-and-linguistics background, conversational first, grammar rules second.
Journalism
Res non verba
Personally vetted · Strommen’s note
Fernando has spent seventeen years teaching Spanish to law firms, film productions, and hospital staff alike. His specialty is field-specific Spanish that's actually usable.
Specialties
Journalism
Res non verba
Specialties
Personally vetted · Strommen’s note
Fernando has spent seventeen years teaching Spanish to law firms, film productions, and hospital staff alike. His specialty is field-specific Spanish that's actually usable.
Bachelors in Communication and minor in Theatre studies
Friendly Spanish and ESL Teacher Originally from Spain with experience in dialect coaching and public speaking.
Personally vetted · Strommen’s note
Danny treats every English lesson like a scene to build, dialect coaching included, and he's been at it for thirteen years.
Specialties
Also speaks: Catalan
Bachelors in Communication and minor in Theatre studies
Friendly Spanish and ESL Teacher Originally from Spain with experience in dialect coaching and public speaking.
Specialties
I also speak: Catalan
Personally vetted · Strommen’s note
Danny treats every English lesson like a scene to build, dialect coaching included, and he's been at it for thirteen years.
From online students
What it’s like
I am taking one on one online Arabic classes with Haverj. I just have to say that she is INCREDIBLE. She gives you just enough to challenge you, push you outside of your comfort zone, and help you learn the language, which is what you came here for.Jake B. — Online Arabic · Covina, CA
Hélène Renaut is an awesome teacher. I just finished taking the eight week advanced French class and had a great, productive time all the way through. I am grateful for the guidance and based on this experience would recommend Strommen as a good bet for language study. Merci Hélène!Stephen T. — Online French · Los Angeles, CA
Learn together
Online group classes
Prefer a small group? Our online group classes meet weekly for eight weeks — conversation, beginner courses, and cultural sessions with the same vetted instructors.
View group scheduleOnline classes FAQ
Which languages can I learn online?
Spanish, French, Italian, German, Mandarin, Arabic, Japanese, Russian, Portuguese, ASL, and many more — including regional dialects and specialties. If you do not see your language, ask us — we have probably taught it.
How do I get matched with a tutor?
Browse our tutors and request the one you like, or tell us your goals and let our team match you. Either way a real person handles it — there is no chatbot in the loop.
What platform are the lessons on?
Most lessons run over Zoom, Google Meet, or your tutor’s preferred video tool. You only need a device with a camera and an internet connection.
I am not in Los Angeles. Can I still take classes?
Yes. We are based in LA and have taught here since 2006, but online students join from anywhere in the world. Your tutor works with your time zone.
How much does it cost?
Rates depend on the language and the tutor. Browse our tutors to see who fits, or contact us for a quote tailored to your goals.
Private or group?
Both. Private lessons are fully tailored to you. We also run online group classes that meet weekly for eight weeks — see the group schedule.
Ready when you are
Start this week.
Find the tutor who fits, or call and we will match you with one within 24 hours. Lessons start any week of the year.