The Language School
59 High St
PR3 0YB, Preston
+447802730407

Opening hours

  • sunday: (closed)
  • monday: 8h-21h
  • tuesday: 8h-21h
  • wednesday: 8h-21h
  • thursday: 8h-21h
  • friday: 8h-21h
  • saturday: 8h-21h

Welcome to The Language School in Preston, where we are dedicated to helping individuals of all ages and abilities embark on their language learning journey. Our extensive range of language classes includes French, German, Spanish, Italian, Russian, Portuguese, Mandarin, and Greek, tailored to fit your learning needs.

We take pride in offering a structured Learning Pathway, with classes suitable for beginners, improvers, and advanced learners. Whether you're looking to build your skills from the ground up or enhance your fluency, our one-hour classes are designed to be engaging and effective, all at a competitive price of £11 per person.

In addition to our regular classes, we provide specialized offerings such as kids’ classes, GCSE and A Level booster sessions, and conversation classes. Our friendly and proficient tutors, many of whom are native speakers, employ a personalized approach to ensure each student feels comfortable and supported throughout their learning experience.

We believe that language learning should be enjoyable and stress-free. That’s why we focus not just on grammar and vocabulary, but on real-life conversation skills and cultural insights. Our relaxed environment promotes a positive learning atmosphere where students can feel motivated to practice.

Moreover, we foster a sense of community through regular social events, where learners can meet, socialize, and practice their language skills in a fun setting. While circumstances have adapted with the times, we are excited to bring back these enriching experiences as conditions improve.

Join the thriving community at The Language School, where 100% of our students would recommend our lessons to friends, and discover just how enjoyable foreign language learning can be. Book your class today and take the first step towards language proficiency!

Our comment from StudyLanguages about The Language School:

The Language School in Great Eccleston offers a dynamic and friendly environment for learning a variety of languages including Spanish, French, Italian, and German. Here are some highlights:

  • Well-Structured Classes: Students appreciate the organized approach and preparation that goes into each lesson, ensuring all necessary skills like reading, listening, and speaking are covered effectively.
  • Experienced and Engaging Tutors: Tutors such as Beckie and Alessandra have been praised for their patience, dedication, and the ability to create a fun and interactive learning atmosphere.
  • Diverse Learning Opportunities: The school offers additional events like the Conversation Cafe, where students can practice their language skills in a relaxed setting.
  • Positive Learning Environment: Many learners have formed friendships and enjoy the camaraderie within the classes, enhancing their overall experience.
  • Accessible and Flexible: The school provides flexible lesson bookings and good value for money, making language education accessible to everyone.

While some students noted minor concerns, the overwhelming feedback is highly positive, making The Language School a fantastic choice for anyone looking to learn a new language in a supportive community.

The Language School: Reviews

4.9/5 (33 Reviews)
nichola waywell Published on Google 1 year ago

Fantastic experience: I've attended many beginners spanish courses and they seem to either end after 6 weeks or have little to no structure to them. I'm glad to say Beckie's class in Great Eccleston is nothing like this. She puts lots of effort in to prepare for the class each week which covers all skills needed to progress in spanish; reading, conversations, listening and some grammar. Classes are friendly and fun, and I've learnt so much over the last 12 months. With prices still cheaper than any others in the area. Can't recommend it enough

Elaine Cuzner Published on Google 1 year ago

Positive experience: Really enjoy my weekly French lessons at Great Eccleston. Great atmosphere -( we have got to know each other well now in my class) The Conversation Cafe which is held in the same building every few weeks includes Spanish, German and Italian. A weekend opportunity for more conversation practice.

Wendy Latherman Published on Google 1 year ago

Fantastic experience: Spanish for beginners at Great Eccleston has been excellent. Great teaching and a lovely group. Thoroughly enjoyable .

Mark Boughen Published on Google 1 year ago

Fantastic experience: I've been on the Spanish courses for several years and the Language Schools flexible classes, friendly tutors and well designed classes make this a great fun way to learn a new skill.

Stuart Fillingham Published on Google 1 year ago

Fantastic experience: I am currently taking the Italian Conversation Beginners Course at Great Eccleston Village Centre. Location is very good. Italian tutor is excellent, very keen for you to progress and makes the relatively small classes very enjoyable. Good pace of learning and " must do" homework. Added bonus is that after the 12 week programme the class can stay together and the joint learning with the same tutor can be seamlessly continued into the next intermediate stage, which i most certainly will be doing! Highly recommended. Ciao!

Simone Leigh Published on Google 1 year ago

Fantastic experience: I am attending the French class which Beckie Dingle is teaching in Great Eccleston. Her class is amazing. I enjoy very much being in a real classroom with real people. All of us in the class have become friends now. We started as beginners and with Beckie’s great way of teaching we are now level B2. Her class is great fun, lots of speaking practice, intertwined with grammar and listening practice. No two lessons are the same. Beckie also encourages us to contribute to the lessons in form of preparing questions to the class, presenting little write ups about our hobbies for example and we also share recipes in French. I can highly recommend Beckie’s language school.

Peter L Published on Google 1 year ago

Fantastic experience: The Language School offers a variety of Languages to learn, such as French, Spanish and German. I am studying German (private lessons) and find the sessions very friendly, interactive and interesting, even the notoriously difficult German Grammar is getting easier! The quality and content of the lessons is perfect, allowing me to develop naturally and at my own pace. There is also the opportunity to interact with other students and to join in social events to.

Graham Holmes Published on Google 1 year ago

Fantastic experience: Excellent interactive web based spanish lessons. There are three of us in our group all of roughly similar ability so there is ample opportunity to speak. Help / correction is given in a friendly way and as we have all got to know each other there is no embarrassment. The lessons are mainly conversation based with some grammar when appropriate.

terry robinson Published on Google 1 year ago

Fantastic experience: FFLC is a wonderful place to learn languages, the staff are well prepared, friendly and encouraging. We particularly enjoyed the Conversation Cafe- a great way to practice speaking in a relaxed setting with coffee and cake as an added bonus.

Deborah Barrowcliffe Published on Google 1 year ago

Fantastic experience: I started learning Spanish about 4 years ago. Firstly at the school and now online. The lessons are well taught and I am enjoying every week. I would not hesitate in recommending The Language School to anyone.

will colclough Published on Google 1 year ago

Fantastic experience: Learning Italian in great eccleston and started from not knowing any, the tutor is great at slowing it down and making sure everyone is following together, also really good fun!

Paul “Paulo” D Published on Google 1 year ago

Fantastic experience: They’re excellent. Have a great tutor and have learnt a lot. It’s educational, interesting, and fun. Has given me the confidence to speak French in France where I am currently writing this review. I’m doing the French learning online.

Jane Gillespie Published on Google 1 year ago

Fantastic experience: Having moved into this area recently I’m delighted to find a language school with such excellent provision for learning multiple languages. I had reservations about learning on line which seemed a sensible option in the circumstances, but have been welcomed into the group by teacher and students alike and feel very. comfortable. Conversation Cafe at Great Eccleston provides a lovely, relaxed ambience for learning and socialising.

Marie Grady Published on Google 1 year ago

Fantastic experience: My husband and I started a course of 12 French lessons at Great Eccleston in September last year with James and are now on our second course of lessons. James uses material from text books, YouTube and other sources which keep the classes interesting, enjoyable, interactive and relaxed. Would definitely recommend.

Rebekah Hiscock Published on Google 1 year ago

Fantastic experience: I’ve had a fantastic experience learning Italian at the Fylde Language school. I attend weekly in person lessons at Great Ecclestone with Nada. Her teaching is really effective, engaging and fun. I would recommend.

Stephen Hill Published on Google 1 year ago

Fantastic experience: I've been taking French lessons at The Language School in Great Eccleston for over a year now, and I have to say they have been excellent. My teacher has been great - very patient, knowledgeable, and effective at helping me improve my French skills. The lessons are well-structured and the teaching methods work well. I've made steady progress in my French over the course of my time at The Language School, and I would highly recommend them to anyone looking to learn a new language.

William Bartley Published on Google 1 year ago

Fantastic experience: My teacher, Elizabeth, combines a mixture of text book driven lessons with some games and a variety of conversation topics. She takes an interest in her students and provides an ideal environment to learn.

Kathryn Thompson Published on Google 1 year ago

Fantastic experience: Thoroughly enjoy the weekly session. Lovely group, well planned lesson and great atmosphere.

Martyn Pitt Published on Google 1 year ago

Positive experience: My tutor is ichiar, she is an excellent, patience tutor, she explains the lesson and what we hope to achieve each week. She constantly checks I understand and she always works at the pupils pace. She works for the language school where I started learning Spanish and continue to study there.

Jenna Fairhurst Published on Google 3 years ago

Fantastic experience: Such a perfect school.

Rachel Singleton Published on Google 4 years ago

Fantastic experience: Absolutely fantastic service from Becky and outstanding delivery from Alessandra. Our Italian knowledge is growing with every lesson and the content is suitable and relevant to our personal needs.

Michelle Rockey Published on Google 6 years ago

Fantastic experience: My daughter and I are currently studying Italian. The tutor is friendly and professional. The lessons are interesting and enjoyable. The school provides great flexibility re lesson bookings and, the lessons are value for money.

Michelle Green Published on Google 6 years ago

Fantastic experience: Great atmosphere and easy to chat to people.

OBA “Oba2006” Gecko Published on Google 6 years ago

Fantastic experience: Conversation café- brilliant idea, relaxed way of speaking another language. Can’t wait for the next one!

Joseph Sturgess Published on Google 6 years ago

Fantastic experience: Me & my fiance recently started a beginners spanish class with Fylde Foreign Language Centre and have really enjoyed it. Our tutor Beckie is really friendly and makes the lessons engaging and fun. As well as learning in class we have been given lots of tips/recommendations for learning material we can use outside of class to further boost our ability. We also recently attended our first conversation cafe which gave us a chance to try putting everything we are learning into practice. I would recommend FFLC to anyone thinking of taking up a new language.

Rachel Smith Published on Google 6 years ago

Fantastic experience: FFLC is fantastic! Beckie is a wonderful tutor, as are all the other tutors I have met. Beckie is very patient, explains any points you find difficult in full. Lessons are great fun, and there is a lovely relaxed atmosphere! I studied French at school, and have returned to studying it again. I also study Russian at FFLC. I’ve fallen in love with language learning again!

Jacqui Deacon Published on Google 6 years ago

Fantastic experience: I started learning Spanish nearly three years ago and I thoroughly enjoy it . Beckie is a great teacher and when I think I had no knowledge of the language when I started I am now able to go on holiday and converse in Spanish and most importantly be understood !! . I have made some great friends and I look forward to the Tuesday lessons and our social get togethers. Keep up the good work Beckie !! Jacqui x

Michael Sowerby Published on Google 6 years ago

Fantastic experience: Lovely learning experience for me , great teaching from Beckie and her team an easy 5 star rating

Edward Sawer Published on Google 6 years ago

Fantastic experience: Learning Languages at the Fylde Foreign Language Center is the best thing I've ever done. It caters for many languages, such as French, German and Spanish to name a few with some very kind tutors on the team. Whether you want to study for an exam, do a short course in holiday vocab or just learn something fun, this caters for everyone. It has group and individual lessons available. My teacher is the owner Beckie and she is absolutely phenomenal, she has taught me German from scratch up to GCSE level and I'm incredibly grateful for her empathy, dedication and engaging lessons. I can't wait for the next chapter! Great Ecclestone is easy to reach whether you're from Blackpool, Lytham or beyond! Easily the best choice I've ever made!

Dorothy Ainscow Published on Google 6 years ago

Fantastic experience: I have been a student at FFLC for 18 months and I love it. The lessons are well planned and informative in a comfortable and relaxed atmosphere. Apart from learning a new language,we also learn a little of the culture of that country too. Making new friends is an unexpected bonus. Why not join and see for yourself!

Abby Taylor Published on Google 6 years ago

Fantastic experience: The classes at the Fylde Foreign Language Centre are amazing! Beckie is a brilliant teacher and I would recommend this centre to anyone who wants to learn a language. It is great for both adults and children and there is nothing like it on the Fylde Coast!

Janet Kehoe Published on Google 8 years ago

Fantastic experience: I am currently learning Italian with Beckie, I am thoroughly enjoying learning a new language and Beckie makes it so much easier with her helpful tips & little games / role plays. Highly recommended!

Farrah Sharples Published on Google 8 years ago

Fantastic experience: My son Oliver is 9 years old and has recently started having Spanish lessons with Beckie. Beckie is fantastic and makes the lessons exciting and fun. Oliver thoroughly enjoys it. I'd highly recommend Beckie if you want to learn a new language.

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