Testimonials
My personal goal was to be involved in everyday life. For me this was accomplished. You are taking classes but it is so smooth that you don’t feel like you’re learning!
Maria, Colombia English Immersion: Everyday Conversation & Culture
This experience is different because it’s not only about having lessons. It’s more than that! We are integrated into the community. This motivates us to use our English all the time.
Pepa, English Teacher, Spain English Immersion: Everyday Conversation & Culture
I knew that I needed a boost and got it from this program. It is a 24/7 English environment that really works. There have been amazing presentations and great volunteers and the teachers bring their skills and soul to the program. My biggest improvement is in listening skills. Now I catch myself when I start to make a mistake.
Michael, Computer Technology, Russia/Canada English Immersion: Everyday Conversation & Culture
The program was very educative and included both practical and theoretical lessons.
Yves, U.S. Consulate, Ivory Coast English Immersion: Communication for Business
It was the best combination between studying English and enjoying all of the things that Rockland offers. You can be sure that it is a total English Immersion in a great community.
Juan, Electrical Engineer, Colombia English Immersion: Everyday Conversation & Culture
An enriching and human experience.
Juliette, Medical Student, France English Immersion: Everyday Conversation & Culture
The school is supported by a strong community. My host was an incredible person: very educated and open to different cultures.
Florence, Industrial Psychologist, France English Immresion: Everyday Conversation & Culture
I enjoyed the business training. It was very helpful for my work and for my future.
Martha, Physician English Immersion: Communication for Business
The daily contact was profoundly important to improve my spoken fluency in English language! Interestingly, when I was returning to Brazil, I phoned the airplane company and they thought I was American!
Rita English Immersion: Everyday Conversation & Culture
In my view, the school has a huge impact in the community. The school lets the community know about other cultures and bring people who care about people together.
Jonathan English Immersion: Everyday Conversation & Culture
I spent three magic weeks in Maine and brought back an experience I’ll never forget.
Elena English Immersion: Everyday Conversation & Culture
I have studied three languages at Penobscot School: French, Spanish, and Russian, all at different levels. I have found the instruction to be superb and the camaraderie is a real plus.
Judy Foreign Language Classes: French, Russian, Spanish
Over the years the wonderful international network generated by the Penobscot School has totally captured me. My classmates and I go to class together, have lunch together once a week, and have a delicious potluck dinner once a month in the kitchen at the school. I now have had about 12 teachers from Italy. Many are good friends whom I visit and with whom I correspond. I would never have these beautiful friends and the ability to enjoy the wonderfully written Italian novels and short stories if it weren’t for Penobscot School.
Bob Foreign Language Classes: Italian
Penobscot School's program met my expectations. I learned English and had daily practice with English speakers during various activities. I took the Communication for Business program. Everything was very professional. It was amazing!
Soumia, PhD Candidate, Morocco English Immersion: Communication for Business
I came with the objective of preparing for my future. And I got it!
Hernando, Banker, Colombia English Immersion: Communication for Business
I made the correct choice. This course was a real immersion into American culture. That was simply the perfect way to improve my skills in English. Now I am so comfortable starting a conversation in English!
Nelson, Businessman, Colombia/Puerto Rico English Immersion: Communication for Business
I love this language school. I wanted to improve my English grammar and my spoken English and I did.
Ziqi, Student, China English Immersion: Everyday Conversation and Culture
The teaching methods in the class and the immersion were very good for me. I have enjoyed all of the cultural experiences with my fellow students and especially with my host.
Pierpaolo, Stage Designer, Italy English Immersion: Everyday Conversation and Culture
The experience was very exciting because I had the opportunity to get to know many interesting people. My host was lovely. I improved my speaking and other skills while experiencing a different culture.
Luz, Banking administrator, Colombia English Immersion: Everyday Conversation and Culture
My experience at Penobscot Language School was amazing. It's a great school for learning English. I enjoyed the grammar classes and the many activities that allowed me to improve my English. My host made me feel at home and the program was well-organized.
Maria Teresa, French instructor, Peru English Immersion: Everyday Conversation and Culture
Penobscot Language School is the best option for learning English because of the many strategies used. Classroom time, excursions and the many opportunities to meet community members were all useful. These connections help students learn more and learn faster.
Veronica, Sociologist, Ecuador English Immersion: Everyday Conversation and Culture
What a wonderful gem in our community! My daughter absolutely LOVED Culture Camp. Who says learning isn't fun?! Thank you for such a great experience!
So pleased with how happy my Noah is!! What a fantastic job you're doing, I absolutely love the photos!!
CJ says "Culture camp was the best camp I've ever been to!"
My daughter had an amazing time, and it was really clear to me how much care and organization had been put into the planning of camp. She came back excited to tell me about the new foods she tried and the new games she played and every day she was excited to get up and go. Thank you so much for such a well-run, caringly organized experience!
As a caregiver I love that camp is in town and Devin can walk Donovan to camp if I am working. The hours are great and I love that Donovan is trying new foods that I probably could not get him to try!
“The French Immersion weekend is a gem of an experience for active students of the language, as well as for members of the larger Franco-American community here in Maine, or those simply wanting to practice the beautiful language of French [..] The facilitators of the event are all such wonderful, warm people who create a beautiful opportunity to dive in and take one’s own pursuit of French to a new level.” — Ashley Whittemore, UMA student and participant
My personal goal was to be involved in everyday life. For me this was accomplished. You are taking classes but it is so smooth that you don’t feel like you’re learning!
Maria, Colombia English Immersion: Everyday Conversation & Culture
This experience is different because it’s not only about having lessons. It’s more than that! We are integrated into the community. This motivates us to use our English all the time.
Pepa, English Teacher, Spain English Immersion: Everyday Conversation & Culture
I knew that I needed a boost and got it from this program. It is a 24/7 English environment that really works. There have been amazing presentations and great volunteers and the teachers bring their skills and soul to the program. My biggest improvement is in listening skills. Now I catch myself when I start to make a mistake.
Michael, Computer Technology, Russia/Canada English Immersion: Everyday Conversation & Culture
The program was very educative and included both practical and theoretical lessons.
Yves, U.S. Consulate, Ivory Coast English Immersion: Communication for Business
It was the best combination between studying English and enjoying all of the things that Rockland offers. You can be sure that it is a total English Immersion in a great community.
Juan, Electrical Engineer, Colombia English Immersion: Everyday Conversation & Culture
An enriching and human experience.
Juliette, Medical Student, France English Immersion: Everyday Conversation & Culture
The school is supported by a strong community. My host was an incredible person: very educated and open to different cultures.
Florence, Industrial Psychologist, France English Immresion: Everyday Conversation & Culture
I enjoyed the business training. It was very helpful for my work and for my future.
Martha, Physician English Immersion: Communication for Business
The daily contact was profoundly important to improve my spoken fluency in English language! Interestingly, when I was returning to Brazil, I phoned the airplane company and they thought I was American!
Rita English Immersion: Everyday Conversation & Culture
In my view, the school has a huge impact in the community. The school lets the community know about other cultures and bring people who care about people together.
Jonathan English Immersion: Everyday Conversation & Culture
I spent three magic weeks in Maine and brought back an experience I’ll never forget.
Elena English Immersion: Everyday Conversation & Culture
I have studied three languages at Penobscot School: French, Spanish, and Russian, all at different levels. I have found the instruction to be superb and the camaraderie is a real plus.
Judy Foreign Language Classes: French, Russian, Spanish
Over the years the wonderful international network generated by the Penobscot School has totally captured me. My classmates and I go to class together, have lunch together once a week, and have a delicious potluck dinner once a month in the kitchen at the school. I now have had about 12 teachers from Italy. Many are good friends whom I visit and with whom I correspond. I would never have these beautiful friends and the ability to enjoy the wonderfully written Italian novels and short stories if it weren’t for Penobscot School.
Bob Foreign Language Classes: Italian
Penobscot School's program met my expectations. I learned English and had daily practice with English speakers during various activities. I took the Communication for Business program. Everything was very professional. It was amazing!
Soumia, PhD Candidate, Morocco English Immersion: Communication for Business
I came with the objective of preparing for my future. And I got it!
Hernando, Banker, Colombia English Immersion: Communication for Business
I made the correct choice. This course was a real immersion into American culture. That was simply the perfect way to improve my skills in English. Now I am so comfortable starting a conversation in English!
Nelson, Businessman, Colombia/Puerto Rico English Immersion: Communication for Business
I love this language school. I wanted to improve my English grammar and my spoken English and I did.
Ziqi, Student, China English Immersion: Everyday Conversation and Culture
The teaching methods in the class and the immersion were very good for me. I have enjoyed all of the cultural experiences with my fellow students and especially with my host.
Pierpaolo, Stage Designer, Italy English Immersion: Everyday Conversation and Culture
The experience was very exciting because I had the opportunity to get to know many interesting people. My host was lovely. I improved my speaking and other skills while experiencing a different culture.
Luz, Banking administrator, Colombia English Immersion: Everyday Conversation and Culture
My experience at Penobscot Language School was amazing. It's a great school for learning English. I enjoyed the grammar classes and the many activities that allowed me to improve my English. My host made me feel at home and the program was well-organized.
Maria Teresa, French instructor, Peru English Immersion: Everyday Conversation and Culture
Penobscot Language School is the best option for learning English because of the many strategies used. Classroom time, excursions and the many opportunities to meet community members were all useful. These connections help students learn more and learn faster.
Veronica, Sociologist, Ecuador English Immersion: Everyday Conversation and Culture
What a wonderful gem in our community! My daughter absolutely LOVED Culture Camp. Who says learning isn't fun?! Thank you for such a great experience!
So pleased with how happy my Noah is!! What a fantastic job you're doing, I absolutely love the photos!!
CJ says "Culture camp was the best camp I've ever been to!"
My daughter had an amazing time, and it was really clear to me how much care and organization had been put into the planning of camp. She came back excited to tell me about the new foods she tried and the new games she played and every day she was excited to get up and go. Thank you so much for such a well-run, caringly organized experience!
As a caregiver I love that camp is in town and Devin can walk Donovan to camp if I am working. The hours are great and I love that Donovan is trying new foods that I probably could not get him to try!
“The French Immersion weekend is a gem of an experience for active students of the language, as well as for members of the larger Franco-American community here in Maine, or those simply wanting to practice the beautiful language of French [..] The facilitators of the event are all such wonderful, warm people who create a beautiful opportunity to dive in and take one’s own pursuit of French to a new level.” — Ashley Whittemore, UMA student and participant