Press

Here is what journalists think of Fluent City!

Note: Reviews for FluentManhattan, FluentBrooklyn, and SamTeachesFrench have been updated to reflect our new name.

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How To Meet People
Time Out New York - Dec 6, 2012

"People I’ve met are open to new things and curious. It's easy to maintain friendships, because you have mutual acquaintances and things to talk about..." More

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Brooklyn Independent Television  
Neighborhood Beat - Mar 6, 2012

Fluent City got some awesome airtime on Brooklyn Independent Television's Neighborhood Beat. We were named as one of the coolest destinations in the Williamsburg area. Watch the full clip.

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FluentBrooklyn Opens the Lines of Multi-Lingual Communication
Greenpoint Gazette - Nov 3, 2011

"In contrast to mandatory high school language courses or traditional language learning workshops, Fluent City's classes are equally focused on fun and education. “Everyone who comes in here wants to learn, and they’re excited and enthusiastic,” said Deborah Hartranft, a Spanish teacher. “It’s a light atmosphere, not too scary or serious, and everyone is trying to have a good time...” More

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6 Fun Ways to Try Something New in NYC This Year
CBS New York - January 14, 2013

"We’re all 'New Yorkers,' but we come from every imaginable place on earth – and speak more than 138 languages. Haven’t tried speaking in foreign tongue since Spring Break in Mexico? At Fluent City, you can take 10 courses for basic knowledge to speak and read in a new language..." More

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The Weekend Guide
Daily Candy Boston - Mar 14, 2013

"What: Revisit that January resolution through accessible, conversation-focused classes for both beginners and second-timers in one of ten languages (Hebrew, Russian, Japanese). Why: Less high school, more adult salon..." More

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5 Spots to Learn a New Language
Scoutmob - Mar 27, 2012

"We're endlessly impressed by just how many different languages Fluent City (previously FluentBrooklyn, they're now in Manhattan, as well) can teach you..." More

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5 fun indoor activities for beating the cold
Brooklyn Spectator - March 8, 2013

"Whether you are looking to boost your resume, plan a trip out of the country, flex your brainpower or better communicate with the hottie upstairs, taking a language class is an awesome way to fill a winter night. Check out Fluent City..." More

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101 Things To Do in NYC in the Fall
Time Out New York - Sept 1, 2011

"Drop by Fluent City for affordable ten-week courses in French, Spanish, Italian, German or Arabic taught by the kind of dreamy, young cosmopolitan that got you interested in languages in the first place..." More

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The Big Chill in the Big Apple: How to Beat the NYC Winter Blues
Metro Focus - Jan 11, 2012

"Put long evenings to good use by brushing up on that rusty foreign language you sort of learned in high school at Fluent City..." More

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New Year, New You: Places to expand your skill set beyond being able to pick out really great brunch spots
Free Williamsburg - Jan 2012

"Whether your goal is to impress the sexy Spanish girl who lives in the apartment next to you or add a little sumpin’ sumpin’ to your resume, now is the time to learn that language that you’ve always wanted to learn....” More

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FluentBrooklyn Offering Workshops, New Classes, and a Trip to Paris
FreeWilliamsburg - April 26, 2011

"Business is booming after Sam Maher & co. expanded the studio space, increased the number of languages offered, brought on additional instructors and there’s also a location in Manhattan..." More

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The French Classes of Uncle Sam
French Morning New York - July 6, 2010

"An enormous image of France, the words “French Class” in bold on the front of a little spot on the corner of two nondescript streets. This is definitely something to be noticed! Furthermore, it’s right in the middle of an italian neighborhood. When Sam Maher opened his mini language center..." More

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