Live Language
Information about Live Language
Opening hours
- sunday: (closed)
- monday: 8:30-17:30
- tuesday: 9h-17:30
- wednesday: 9h-17:30
- thursday: 9h-17:30
- friday: 9h-17h
- saturday: (closed)
Welcome to Live Language, Glasgow's premier language school located in the heart of the city at 20 Buchanan Street. We specialise in personalised language education with a difference. Our expert teachers deliver professional English courses, CELTA qualifications, and language training in French, Spanish, Italian, and Japanese. We're known for our small class sizes, CELTA qualifications and OET and IELTS exam preparation. What sets us apart? Our student-centered approach, flexible scheduling, and free support services and activities (Career Club, Conversation Club). Our welcoming community and modern facilities provide the perfect environment. Experience excellence in language education, backed by our commitment to student success.
Our comment from StudyLanguages about Live Language:
Live Language is an esteemed language school located in Glasgow, known for its exceptional English language programs and supportive learning environment. Students have consistently praised the school's dedicated teachers who are both professional and truly passionate about helping students improve their English skills. Many reviews highlight the warm and welcoming atmosphere that fosters a sense of community among students and staff alike.
Highlights of the school include:
- Engaging and well-structured lessons: Classes are dynamic and tailored to meet individual needs, ensuring that each student can progress effectively.
- Friendly and helpful staff: From administrative support to teaching staff, everyone at Live Language is committed to providing a positive learning experience.
- Cultural immersion: Students not only learn the language but also have the opportunity to interact with a diverse community of classmates from around the world.
- Excellent location and facilities: The school is conveniently located near the city center with modern classrooms that create an ideal learning environment.
- Social program: A variety of activities and excursions are organized, enhancing the overall experience and helping students to connect with each other.
While some reviews mentioned challenges such as noise levels in the current location, the school is actively working to address these concerns. Overall, the vast majority of feedback indicates that students leave feeling satisfied and well-equipped to achieve their language goals. Highly recommended for anyone looking to study English in a vibrant environment!
Services
Live Language: Reviews
Negative experience: Very astonishing how these people treat their suppliers please avoid.
Fantastic experience: Super
Thank you for your fantastic review! We’re thrilled to hear that you had a great experience. Your support means a lot to us!
Fantastic experience: Ausgezeichnete Erfahrung – absolut empfehlenswert! Während der zwei Wochen, die ich in dieser Schule verbringen durfte, habe ich mich rundum wohlgefühlt. Die Atmosphäre war von Anfang an sehr herzlich, was mir das Lernen unglaublich leicht gemacht hat – und genau deshalb konnte ich in dieser kurzen Zeit auch sehr viel mitnehmen. Besonders hervorheben möchte ich die Lehrpersonen: Nach jeder Lektion wurde nachgefragt, ob ich etwas gelernt habe – das zeigt echtes Interesse am Lernerfolg der Schüler. Außerdem nahmen sie sich stets Zeit für meine Fragen, egal ob es um Englisch, den Weg zu einer Sehenswürdigkeit oder Tipps zu Museen ging. Das Lernen hat richtig Spass gemacht! Ich habe mich nicht nur fachlich weiterentwickelt, sondern auch menschlich sehr gut aufgehoben gefühlt. Das gesamte Team war unglaublich hilfsbereit und freundlich – man merkt, dass hier mit echter Leidenschaft gearbeitet wird. Ich kann diese Schule aus voller Überzeugung weiterempfehlen!
Vielen Dank für Ihr hervorragendes Feedback! Es freut uns sehr, dass Sie sich während Ihres Aufenthalts bei uns wohlgefühlt haben und die herzliche Atmosphäre geschätzt haben. Unsere Lehrpersonen sind stets bemüht, den Lernerfolg unserer Schüler zu fördern, und es ist schön zu hören, dass Sie von ihrem Einsatz profitieren konnten. Ihre Erfahrungen in unserem Unterricht und die Unterstützung des Teams sind uns sehr wichtig. Wir freuen uns darauf, auch in Zukunft viele weitere Schüler wie Sie willkommen zu heißen!
Fantastic experience: Live Language Glasgow is a great institution to learn English and improve your language skills and confident. The process of applying was very easy thanks to the great office staff Stephen and Adell, Raina is a great teacher, she has different skills in delivering any type of information. She was very patient, kind and helpful with everyone.
نشكرك على تقييمك الرائع وتعليقك الإيجابي! يسعدنا أن تعرف أن فريقنا، بما في ذلك ستيفن وأديل، كان مفيدًا أثناء عملية التقديم وأن رينا قدمت تعليمًا مميزًا. سنواصل العمل بجد لضمان تجربة تعلم متميزة لجميع طلابنا. نأمل أن تستمتع بمسيرتك في تعلم اللغة الإنجليزية معنا!
Fantastic experience: I’m so glad I chose Live Language School of English in Glasgow. The two weeks I spent there were intense and full of emotions – I made many new friends, had fantastic teachers, and met a super friendly and highly professional staff. Glasgow won me over with its vibrant atmosphere, lively places, and the kindness of its people, always ready to make you feel at home. And how could I forget the food? From traditional Scottish breakfasts to local dishes, every bite felt like a little journey into the local culture. The experience was even more special thanks to the stunning setting of Scotland, with the beautiful cities of Glasgow, Edinburgh, and their surroundings, full of history and fascinating monuments. I will always carry this wonderful experience in my heart.
Thank you so much for your wonderful review! We're thrilled to hear that you had such an enriching experience at Live Language School. It sounds like you truly embraced the vibrant culture and hospitality of Glasgow. We hope to welcome you back for more unforgettable moments and connections in the future. Your appreciation means the world to us!
Fantastic experience: ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ An unforgettable experience! Studying at Live Language School in Glasgow has been one of the best decisions I could have made. The teachers are outstanding — highly skilled, dedicated, and always ready to adapt their teaching style to meet each student’s needs. Stephen and Jenna deserve a special mention for their professionalism and their ability to make every lesson engaging, inspiring, and never boring. The atmosphere is truly unique: a multicultural environment where you not only learn the language and grammar but also discover new cultures and perspectives. Lessons are dynamic, interactive, and exceptionally well-structured. The facilities are spotless and well-maintained, and the school’s efficiency is evident in every detail, from the learning materials to the smooth scheduling. The staff is extremely qualified and friendly, providing excellent administrative and bureaucratic support whenever needed. I wholeheartedly recommend this school to anyone who wants to make real progress in their English and enjoy a rich, life-changing learning experience in an international community!
Thank you so much for your amazing review! We're thrilled to hear that you had such a positive experience at Live Language School. Our dedicated teachers, like Stephen and Jenna, truly strive to create an engaging learning environment, and it's wonderful to know you enjoyed it. We appreciate your kind words about our facilities and staff as well. Your recommendation means a lot to us, and we wish you all the best in your language journey!
Negative experience: I had a Wonderful experience at live language school during the month I attended. From the very first day, I felt welcomed and supported by both the staff and fellow students. The teachers are professional, friendly, and truly passionate about helping students improve their English. The Live language school itself is large and modern, with bright, spacious classroomso and excellent lighting that creates a comfortable learning environment. It’s conveniently located near the city center, so it’s very easy to get to. What stood out most to me was the positive atmosphere—everyone is cheerful and helpful, making it easy to stay motivated and enjoy learning. The lessons are well-structured, engaging, and tailored to different levels, which helped me make noticeable progress in a short time. I highly recommend this Live language school to anyone looking to study English in a welcoming, professional, and supportive environment. I truly learned a lot and gained more confidence in my English skills. Naima karboon
Thank you for your detailed feedback, Naima. We're delighted to hear that you had a wonderful experience at Live Language School and that our staff and teachers made you feel welcomed and supported. It's great to know that you appreciated our learning environment and the structure of the lessons. We strive to create a positive atmosphere for all students, and your recommendation means a lot to us. We hope to welcome you back in the future!
Fantastic experience: Teachers and staff are amazing they are very friendly. I studied there for 6 months learned and had fun at the same time i got to meet people from a round the world / المعهد جميل جدا وممتاز تعلمت كثير منه وعندهم لجميع المستويات. من اي بي سي الى وين ما بغيت واذا جيت تدخل انصحك تدخل الايلتس هو الي صدق يفيدك ويرفع مستواك
شكراً جزيلاً لك على تقييمك الرائع! نحن سعداء جداً لسماع أنك استمتعت بتجربتك في المعهد وتعلمت الكثير. نحن نؤمن بأهمية التعليم الممتع ونسعى لتوفير بيئة ودية لجميع طلابنا. نتمنى لك التوفيق في مستقبلك ونتطلع إلى رؤيتك مرة أخرى!
Positive experience: المدرسين على مستوى جيّد جداً من التعليم ، خصوصاً كيني . المعهد يُعتبر ممتاز للشخص الي يبي يطور لغته قليلاً ويتعلم كيف يختبر الايلتس . الطاقم الاداري محمد وهادي وزملاؤهم دائماً مستعدين لخدمتك عندهم فعاليات ورحلات بشكل شبه اسبوعي . قضيت شهرين جميله معهم
Thank you Nasser!
Fantastic experience: the school and its premises are bright and modern. Every morning you are greeted personally. The lessons are very well structured and varied. The teachers are very attentive and involve all students. The teachers pay very individual attention to each student and are open to all questions. There is a respectful approach towards different cultures and religions. There is a pleasant and harmonious atmosphere. I am very grateful that I was able to have this experience for two weeks at this school.
Dear Ingrid,
Thank you for taking the time to share such a thoughtful and detailed review of your experience at Live Language! We're delighted that you noticed and appreciated the personal touches that make our school special - from our morning greetings to our teachers' individual attention to each student.
Your observations about our inclusive, respectful approach to different cultures and religions are particularly meaningful to us, as creating a harmonious learning environment where everyone feels welcomed and valued is at the heart of what we do.
It's wonderful to hear that you found the lessons well-structured and engaging. Our teachers work hard to ensure every student gets the attention and support they need while creating an interactive learning environment for all.
Thank you for choosing Live Language for your two-week study experience. We hope you'll keep in touch and perhaps visit us again in Glasgow!
Warmest regards,
The Live Language team
Negative experience: The previous location was good, but the current one is too noisy, making it hard to focus on listening. It would be better if you could move to a quieter place.
Dear Isurika,
Thank you for taking the time to share your feedback about your OET exam experience at Live Language. We sincerely appreciate your honest review and the concern you've raised about noise levels at our current location.
We take exam conditions very seriously, and your ability to focus during the listening test is paramount. We are actively working with Glasgow City Council and Police Scotland on additional sound insulation measures to ensure a better testing environment for all candidates. We will be investing in earphones for our OET Exam takers. Your feedback helps us improve our services, we have already invested a lot of money in soundproofing our school internally, and have new double glazing. We can't control the noise from outside the school, just as we couldn't control the noise outside our former premises.
If you'd like to discuss your experience in more detail or if you're planning to take the OET exam again, please feel free to contact us directly. We would be happy to inform you about the improvements we're making.
Thank you again for bringing this to our attention. Your feedback is valuable in helping us maintain the high standards our test-takers expect and deserve.
Best regards,
The Live Language team
Fantastic experience: Nice school. Nice teachers. Nice friends. All teachers are very passionate and patient. If you consider learning English in Glasgow, you cannot miss Live Language!!
Thank you for such a nice review :)
Fantastic experience: Glasgow ist eine Weltoffene Stadt mit sehr hilfsbereiten Bewohnern. Die Schule spiegelt diesen Eindruck wieder.
Thank you for the lovely review Petra :)
Negative experience: Glasgow is not a good option for studying English. The teachers are very friendly, but the school has a lot of Arabic students and they talk Arabic, around 90%! You won't benefit much, and you'll find yourself spending money and vacation on nothing
Hello M,
We're sorry you didn't enjoy your time at our school. We encourage our students to speak English at all times whilst they are in the school, however this is out with of our control during break and lunch times. If you would like to discuss this further, please contact us at [email protected] and we would be happy to try to resolve any issue(s) that you may have had.
Fantastic experience: I went there in 2017. Live language is fantastic! The teachers are supportive and highly skilled, creating a welcoming environment. The lessons are engaging, and the multicultural atmosphere is wonderful for making new friends. Highly recommend!
Thank you for such a lovely review Amin. We're glad you had such a memorable time with us!
Positive experience: It’s a great school. I learned a lot from them. Also, the staff is very lovely and helpful.
Positive experience: I enjoyed being a student in this school . The staff are nice and friendly .
Positive experience: I find this place is enough qualified for students how want to improve their English. Especially who is planning to take their IELTS exam. The staff as well they are very kind
Fantastic experience: So enjoyable school and it has the best staff and teachers ever .
Fantastic experience: Very good school,professional teachers, friendly staff and perfect customer service. Highly recommended
Fantastic experience: Nice staff, brilliant exam environment.
Thank you for your kind words Mohammad :)
Fantastic experience: Professional school, i went there and I felt like I was home. Teachers and staff were caring and friendly and they treated me well.
Fantastic experience: Amazing school !
Fantastic experience: If you want to gain CELTA qualification in Glasgow, then this is the plave to do it. When applying I found that live language was one of the most price-competitive options, and since completing my CELTA I have found it is great value for the money you pay. Heather and Daniella are both professional, hard working and super friendly - they do their best to help you improve and achieve full CELTA qualification. Speaking as someone with no background experience in language teaching, they really helped me through some very difficult topics and helped me overcome barriers I never thought I could. Thanks Daniella and Heather! I also made a bunch of great friends here and will always remember this as a very special time. Without hesitation I recommend this to anyone who wants to learn something new and exciting, and who wants to inject some change into their life!
Fantastic experience: Completed my CELTA certification with these lovely folks. It's an intense journey, you should definitely free up the entire month in order to devote yourself to the assignments and lesson plans and you will learn a lot in the space of a month. Despite the challenges faced it's really a lot of fun, Heather and Daniella both have a great deal of teacher training experience and will guide and support you through every step along the way, giving you essential critical feedback regularly so you can be sure about how to progress along the right track. Overall, it was knackering but I had a great laugh, learned how to teach and met a bunch of lovely people, teachers and students. If you're considering doing a CELTA, I'd fully recommend you try it here.
Fantastic experience: رائع جدا
Fantastic experience: Professional and dynamic teachers, very interesting classes. The teachers capture your attention during all lesson and don't allow be bored. All student staff is professional and attentive. The Social program is interesting, some teaches is involved. The student ambiance is great. The students are kind and friendly. The school offer an accommodation with good price and quality. I came two times in Live Language School from France and I would like to came back again and again.
Fantastic experience: Good teachers and convenient location
Fantastic experience: Nice and friendly teachers, great learning atmosphere!
Fantastic experience: Nice friendly experienced teachers and staff with good facilities.
Fantastic experience: Eine so angenehme Schule mit großartigen Lehrer/innen. Ich lernte während meiner Woche Bildungsurlaub Adele, Becca und Claudia kennen und kann nur Gutes sagen! Der Anfang nach 35 Jahren wurde mir leicht gemacht, dabei war der Unterricht fordernd und fördernd zugleich. Ich werde im nächsten Jahr für 2 Wochen kommen und freue mich heute schon!
Thanks so much Sandra. We are pleased to hear that you enjoyed your course with us!
Live Language Team
Fantastic experience: At Live Language every member of staff works passionately to give you the best course possible so that you can achieve your language goals. Furthermore you have the chance to meet people from all over the world. Therefore you can get lots of impressions about how life is like in other countries. I can truly recommend this school!
Fantastic experience: More than just a Language Academy! I have taken the CAE preparation course for two months during the summer and I would say that it has been one of the best effective options to prepare my Cambridge exam. Firstly, you will receive a big range of good tips to deal with each part of the exam such as technics to improve the understanding, or practising the problematic points of each part, so that students can gain experience in how they must be focus on their individual studying. Secondly, the teacher puts in practise a lot of useful group dynamic activities to encourage students to improve their English level in a cooperative way. In addition, teachers are very compromised with their objectives and they push their students to get the best part of themselves. In short, I have personally found the course as the ideal method to train myself in order to feel well-prepared to pass the exam successfully. However, Live Language is more than just a Language Academy, it is a space of sharing cultures throughout English, which means that you will meet a lot of people from all parts over the world. Also, thanks to the Social Program, you will have the chance to join to different activities and travel across Scotland. So, if you don’t want to miss a marvellous language learning experience in Glasgow, I would recommend you without hesitation to join Live Language family!
Fantastic experience: My wife studied here she really loved it, only concern is the price but the education much far better then any other course in Glasgow.
Fantastic experience: I definitely suggest this English School where I studied for 4 weeks + 2 weeks for free. You can find excellent teachers, professional methods and kind staff as well as many extra activities for free. I feel I have improved a lot. Thanks to Live Language.
Fantastic experience: I spent one month in Live Language. Regarding English lessons I think that they are interactive, never boring and focus on reading, writing, listening and speaking. This thanks to the teachers because they make you comfortable, they always listen to our suggestions and they are professional. I also could take part at many activities such as visits around Glasgow and trips nearby with the social programme. This helped me to know new places and share moments with my classmates. I strongly recommend spending time in Live Language!
Thank you for your kind comments Livia. We are glad you enjoyed your course with us.
Negative experience: Children's classes used to be really good and then we found that the teacher would keep changing and there was no set structure to what the children were being taught. Spanish classes were then cancelled and we were told this was due to lack of demand... despite the fact there's a waiting list at another city centre language school. To try and help the school I suggested that they advertise the class more widely as I had to research a lot to find the class in the first place. This was met by a defensive answer that it was posted on social media (I work in social media and never saw it)... we ended up moving class as our child was doing Spanish and the best they could offer her was a place in an Italian class instead when her class was cancelled. Facilities are good in the school but the organisation was really bad. It's a shame as it's so close to the city centre and the teachers were lovely but never stayed for long.
Fantastic experience: شي حلو
Fantastic experience: Fantastic experience doing an evening class here. Well kept facilities and the teacher and staff were very welcoming. Just be sure to plan your journey as it can take a while to reach by car in the evenings as Glasgow rush hour traffic is very poor on certain routes.
Fantastic experience: I have been studying at the live language school for one month and I can say that it's the place to choose if you want to learn a new language. The staff is kind and really helpful, I felt like home. The quality of the class and the teaching is very high and I improved my English level. I had the opportunity to visit Glasgow because the school usually organises a fantastic social program with a variety numbers of activities and the most of them are free. I had a really good time!
Fantastic experience: I studied here for two weeks at the beginning of July and it was an amazing experience. I followed the 30 hours course and it was really well organised and useful to improve my english. I found a lot of friends coming from other countries. The staff at the reception is lovely and available for all you need, in the weekend too. The teachers are qualified and helpful with students not only at school but during all the day. I was hosted by a lovely family found by the school who took care of me very well. I hope to repeat this experience also next year.
Fantastic experience: I have studied at Live Language school twice and I can say that I gained an exceptional knowledge there and it was an amazing experience! I would advise everyone to go to study at this school who really needs to improve the language skills for life or doing an exam or for the future job. I experienced studying with different teachers and all of them were highly qualified! The classes were really interesting focusing on the practical side of the studying process. Every week we studied a new material and by the end of the week everyone noticed their progress. Also I would like to pay attention to the school staff - everyone is extremelly friendly and helpful, always ready to make the most for students. Among the other things I enjoyed the school social program that is half free and offers a variety of things to do!
Fantastic experience: Quite a good place to immerse in a totally English atmosphere. and my classmates are coming from European countries, which could broaden my horizons:)I really admire my teaching staff who are very professional. The receptionist is also friendly! I love Live Language!
Fantastic experience: I chose live Language because a lot of people recommended it for the high standard of teaching. Fortunately I followed the right advice. Here I strengthened my English and now I feel more confident. The teachers and the staff are well prepared and are always available. In the school you can find a student lounge which has a lovely café. Throughout the year a lot of exciting events are organised. I look forward to going every day. If you want to succeed, you'll definitely do it here.
Fantastic experience: I wanted to improve my English as part of my studies. I spent ten weeks at live language. It is a very good school, the teachers are attentive to each student to help in areas where they are least good. social program offers varied activities (football, movies, excursions, BBQ) I realy enjoyed to spend this time in Glasgow.
Fantastic experience: I went there in 2009 and I felt like I was home. Teachers and staff were caring and friendly and they treated me well. Teaching was great! Teachers were observing the students' performance and gave them feedback on a monthly basis in order to improve the students' work. I highly recommend this school.
Negative experience: good maps
Dear Noudaeng,
Thank you for posting a review about us. Could you share your comments with us?
I didn't see on our student list. When did you study with us?
Best wishes,
Live Language Team
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