"They weren't kidding when they said it was intense, and they also weren't kidding when they said it was worth it. I've never learned so much in so little time."

Natalie A .
Second-year Arabic, Summer 2011

"By the end of the eight week program, I was more competent in speaking, reading, understanding, and writing Russian, many times over, than even after my undergraduate study abroad in Moscow...As a two time attendee of CLS, I gladly direct many of my own students and colleagues to Beloit, and I wholeheartedly recommend the program to graduate students... "

Bret B. .
Fourth-year Russian, Summer 2011

"Beloit creates the perfect learning environment where students are not forced to study, but enjoy doing so. This program cultivates not only a love for the language one studies, but also an appreciation for the culture of each respective country where the language is spoken. Anyone looking to study a language intensely would have a great experience at Beloit College,"

Isabela C .
Second-year Russian, Summer 2011

"Deciding to attend CLS is probably one of the best decisions I have ever made when it comes to my future. The teachers are fantastic and show a genuine desire to do their very best to teach your desired language."

Brian S .
First-year Japanese, Summer 2011

"I find that the program of study and teacher caliber make it possible for me to improve dramatically in a very short period of time. In fact, I do not believe that it is possible to make greater language growth in one summer's time without traveling abroad."

Rachel B .
First- and Second-year Arabic, Summers 2009, 2010, and 2011

"Completing CLS is not difficult for a non-traditional student.  All you have to do is bring the same work ethic that you bring to your job or career and a commitment to learning the language...no more.  I am now having conversations – not just saying “hello” and “goodbye” – with Russian-speaking people who cannot speak any English.  These same people knew me before I went to the first CLS course, when I could not even say “hello” or “goodbye” in Russian, and they are amazed at my progress in learning their (and “my” new) language.  I took German for seven years in high school and college and never attained the ability to speak the language that I have now in Russian after only 16 weeks of CLS Russian (1st and 2nd courses)."

Tom J .
First- and Second-year Russian, Summers 2010 and 2011

"I believe that the keys to learning a language are outstanding teachers and a learning environment that promotes speaking the language.  Beloit CLS has some of the best teachers in the world and promotes a learning environment where speaking the language is expected. "

Will M..
Second-, Third-, and Fourth-year Chinese, Summers 2009, 2010, &2011

"The Beloit CLS Program has been an amazing experience. This is by far the best way to learn a foreign language, outside studying abroad.  Small classes and skilled instructors keep you engaged and you don’t have other subjects or work to distract you. These past eight weeks have been a lot fun and I have learned a lot of Japanese. I came into the program with very little knowledge of Japanese and now I can read, write and converse."

Avery H..
First-year Japanese, Summer 2011

"Over my two summers at CLS, for 2nd and 4th year respectively, I grew both as a student and as a person. I applied to CLS originally because I wanted to travel to Russia, viewing my language studies as a necessary,but not too exciting, stepping-stone. After CLS, however, I define myself by my passion for the Russian language. I am proud of my ability and interest, and this is directly due to the excellent teaching and community that CLS offers."

Sam S..
Second- and Fourth-year Russian, Summers 2010 and 2011

"Beloit College is the perfect environment for learning a language. With its seemingly quiet surroundings, Beloit allows you to focus. Yet with its years of delicate touch with the summer languages program, it has become a force to be reckoned with."

Sital S .
First-year and Second-year Chinese, Summer 2008 & 2009