I took Sal’s course about language-learning prior to relearning my mother tongue, Mandarin. It changed the way I learn languages, and left me inspired and confident about my speaking and reading goals.What sets Sal apart from other language teachers is that he recognizes language as an extension of a one’s personality, not just a skill. Among the many approaches he taught me was how to create my own personalized study guide and vocabulary lists that prioritized my long-term aspirations, daily habits, and verbal tendencies.The traditional ways of learning a new language can be overwhelming, often involving rote memory and “most common words” lists that don’t stick. Sal’s language-learning process challenges these methods, and instead utilizes self-reflection for a holistic learning experience. For the first time in my life, it actually felt natural to absorb and recall new words and phrases!He also included many digital resources and tools that continue to support me as I continue to build my Mandarin skills daily.If you’ve always wanted to learn a new language, I would highly recommend a course with Sal as part of your language-learning journey. My vast improvements in Mandarin would not have been possible without his intuition.