I have just completed my second…
I have just completed my second adventure with LMA. I have learned more Spanish since December than I had in years of using other programs. I think what really makes the difference is having real conversations with a native speaker from Columbia. Laura is a joy to talk with. We have so much in common. And the guidance I get from Aida, Matej and the other team members is invaluable. This isn't a "follow the curriculum and hope for the best" situation. It is actual coaching based on where I am right now as a Spanish speaker and what I can do to get to where I want to be as a Spanish speaker. I am finally able to have basic conversations with my co-workers and I am confident that I will be able to have more fluent conversations with them by summer.
Ramona Golden
Language is about connection
I have recently finished my second language adventure with LMA and I couldn't be more excited about the progress I have made as both a Japanese speaker and a person. I can now speak on a single subject for 10 minuets with confidence. Before this program, with 3 years of studying and classes, I struggled to introduce myself in a way that felt natural and authentic. Now Yuka and I are having conversations about our lives, interests, the state of the world, our hopes fears and dreams, and all that in a way that feels authentic. I've learned so much about human connection by learning another language, and that alone is incredible. Re-connecting with my heritage was my main catalyst for learning Japanese and LMA has paved the way for me to do that in a very real and tangible way.Matej and his team are such a delight to work with and will do anything they can to make sure you get the breakthrough you are looking for. They are your biggest cheerleaders and the best coaches who celebrate and remind you of your accomplishments (especially when you feel like you're stuck). They give you the tools and the advice to improve but at the end of the day, it is on you to follow through. As wonderful as this program has been for me, it is a program that you get out what you put into it. I have been given the tools to keep improving and learning beyond their tutelage. That knowledge and the human connections I've made, to me, are invaluable.
Bri Catlin
LMA is the G.O.A.T. for rapid language acquisition
I’m convinced that LMA is the gold standard for language acquisition and there is not a single app or school on the market that comes remotely close to what they offer. Allow me to tell you my whole story…I tried many different methods to learn Hebrew with varying degrees of success. Most of the well known and widely promoted language learning apps like Duolingo, Rosetta Stone, or Babbel barely scratch the surface in terms of delivering the bare minimum content you would need to begin learning how to effectively speak a new language. I learned this the hard way, so hopefully I can save you some time and frustration. After failing with these online resources, I decided to make the most of the Covid lockdown, and I ended up spending 5 months studying at an online Hebrew school. Im not going to say that the experience didn’t contribute to my fundamental understanding of the Hebrew language. But by the end of the course I found that I still couldn’t really use anything I learned to functionally communicate in my target language. This for me was unacceptable, and I was certain that there had to be a better approach. So I started my own research into what it actually takes to master a new language, especially challenging languages that are structurally very distinct from the student’s native language, like Hebrew is to English. And I actually started discovering resources, mostly on YouTube that helped me understand why I had been failing up to that point. Now, probably because of online marketing algorithms, I’m all of a sudden getting inundated with ads from language companies on social media trying to sell me into their apps and programs. And ultimately, I come across LMA’s ad on Instagram, and the way they’re explaining their methodology resonates with what I’m discovering. So I took the sales call, and ultimately decided to dive in. Full disclosure, this is NOT a cheap program. But I was considering all of the time, money and energy that I had wasted with systems that simply didn’t work, so I decided that if LMA is actually capable of delivering on their promise, the price would be well worth it.So now I’ll explain what the experience was like for me in detail…The first thing that struck me was the amount of care they put into getting to know me and understanding my specific goals. They really go above and beyond paying attention to every detail, and they hold your hand the entire time and make micro adjustments to your program whenever needed. The basic structure of the program is that you are trained in a very specific methodology for how to “exercise” in your target language. Throughout the process it dawned on me that effectively acquiring a language is more like an athlete training for their sport than it is a student memorizing information related to their degree. Unfortunately, most language learning models still operate on the outdated academic concept and are oblivious to what I’m describing in my sports analogy. The basic premise is that you have to train different qualities associated with how the brain processes language. To use the analogy of a boxer, think of it as doing one type of training to help build muscle, another type of training to help build “sport specific skills”, another type of training to build cardiovascular endurance, and then all of these skills that you’re building being put to the test in regular “sparring sessions”. The sparring sessions are where you are thrown into conversations with a native speaker where you are only allowed to speak in the target language, so it’s like a forced immersion. And all of this is meticulously managed by a team dedicated to your success, including the equivalent of a “sports psychologist” whose job includes but is not limited to helping you with the mental and emotional blocks that so many adults deal with when trying to learn a new language. In conclusion, my experience was absolutely awesome. After my first adventure (the program sessions are called “adventures”), I was able to give a 10 minute, spontaneous speech in Hebrew, and consistently hold 30 minute conversations with a native speaker without relying on English at all. And I accomplished this with effectively 4 weeks total of intensive immersion in the methodology. There were a couple of weeks of light prep work in the beginning, but what I experienced was really a complete transformation where in the course of one month I acquired twice the amount of speaking ability than I accomplished in 5 months at the other school. Ultimately, I ended up doing three adventures, and I’m about to start my fourth next month.I know this is a really long review, but if you’ve read this far and you want to learn a new language, LMA is the way to go. And I forgot to mention that they offer almost every spoken language on the planet.
Abram Kaplan
I've tried many other things to get me…
I've tried many other things to get me to speak Spanish and I was very frustrated that I couldn't even speak for 30 seconds in Spanish after 6 years of learning and working for 2 years with a tutor. I did the program and within 8 weeks I could speak with a lot more confidence than I ever had in past and I had a better command of speaking in past tense. Besides the course itself I feel like they taught me how to actually keep improving my Spanish even if I wasn't working with them which was very valuable. Also they helped me to deal better with the frustrations of not always being able to say what I want to say the way I want to say it. If you are not a coachable person I dont' think this program is for you. If you prefer to sit down and do grammar drills and you aren't prepared to make mistakes and feel uncomfortable at times then this isn't for you. But if you are willing to get in there and go through what is quite a emotional journey and be coachable and open to hearing new things about language then this works.
Karlene
Matej and his team are amazing
Matej and his team are amazing! When I first looked into this program last year, I was extremely worried that it was not going to meet even my most minor of expectations.I started my first lesson adventure and failed miserably, but it was not at the fault of the company, I had thought that I was prepared to devote myself to a language that was 180° different from english, I was absolutely in over my head.What amazed me then, was the acceptance of the company and their team! They're understanding and persistence was not without appreciation. They held my session over until I was ready to try again, and I can't say it has been any easier this time around lol, again I did choose the most difficult language in the world, but I also find it to me the most beautiful, but what I was worried about was the limitations or what I thought were limitations within the program.Matej and his team have been the most supportive. If you don't have any friends, you're going to gain some, if you don't know another language, you're going to gain that as well. Their ability to walk with you through this journey and to allow you to believe in yourself is beyond what I ever could have expected.In my own personal business, I always feel like I put 110% out there and I hope that all of my clients feel like they have met somebody they can trust for the rest of their lives, that is what I put forth, but I don't ever expect that from anyone else. From this company, I got exactly what I didn't expect, I got someone who appreciates me as not only a customer but as a friend, and I do believe that for a lifetime I will be in connection with them as I continue my journeys. If ever you doubt this program, you can call and speak to me personally and I will tell you exactly how great it is, or better yet, just speak to the Creator and his team themselves. They will always make time for everyone.
Amey Gage
LMA is Life Changing!
My experience with LMA has been absolutely incredible so far. I’m very impressed how the entire team is committed to my success, which gives me the confidence to succeed. I did not expect to make such big improvements instantaneously with mental frameworks, practices, and teachings that the LMA team clearly has expertise in by the way they teach it. My language companion has been an absolute joy to speak to every day, and I look forward to our conversations. My only regret is that I did not start this process with LMA sooner and I am so excited to see what the future looks like with LMA in my life now. On top of all this, I did not expect LMA to have such an impact on my personal and business life with using language to help me achieve success in other aspects. Thank you to Matej and the entire team at LMA. You changed my life for the better.
Aleksandar Lipovic
It’s a very overpriced program
It’s a very overpriced program4000 dollars for 28 days, all of the people working there are very nice but indeed they want your money. Klemen was great and helpful but nothing that was promised to me was delivered, I asked for a refund and joined a less expensive program.
Consumer
Methodology is beyond amazing - be coachable!
I was working for LMA for about a year before I took an adventure. So I knew a lot about how it worked, but then DOING it really gave me a lot of insight into language acquisition. I had a very difficult language - Ukrainian! My Language Companion was incredibly caring with me, and my language guide really helped me understand what my barriers were to acquisition. I loved some of the tools, and should have put more effort into it, but I am so proud of what I accomplished. If you are coachable and open to this really revolutionary methodology, this will be amazing for you!
CORIE
My experience with Language Magic Adventures
My language companion was delightful to work with, very helpful and supportive. The staff was very patient in working with me to complete my language journey when major life events intervened for long periods of time. They were always available to make sure I was taken care of.
Larry
Great tools and support along the way
Great tools and support along the way; they never leave you alone during the learning process. They help you out using topics that you like!
customer
Experience with LMA method
I did LMA Adventure as I always wanted to learn Italian LMA method is very different to anything I tried so far on other platforms and so it is completly different how language settles into your brain. After a month I was comfortable speaking with a native speaker, could understand (simple) Italian movies and even read a book (Little prince) in Italian. I finally got "an Italian in me" out.
Ziva
Better than expected results
Better than expected results. I did two languages, German and Spanish. The promise was bold that I would have a breakthrough and I was a bit sceptical... but at the end, I was shocked by how much my level of speaking improved... with German I already had lots of language background before LMA but couldn't speak... and at the end of the first 28-day intensive part, I got to about 55% of native level fluency, easily gave a 10-min speech, and was able to lead a 30-min conversation with a native speaker about personal development in German only.Then I was wondering what I could achieve in a language from scratch, and I did one Spanish program. I started with only a few words of Spanish, and I was able to speak for 10 minutes at the end. It's true that I was speaking slowly and made lots of grammar mistakes, but I was able to communicate some very personal things in Spanish. Additionaly, I was surprised by how much my comprehension increased, as I'm now able to understand a lot when listening to native speakers talking to each other
Aleš
