⭐ PREMIUM ONLINE COACHING — Learn a language with methods trusted by US Diplomats. (100% ONLINE) ⭐
At LingualMuse, we know that anyone can learn a language when the teaching style matches how their brain actually works.
We are a professional online language academy offering highly tailored, 1-on-1 coaching in over 20 languages. Every instructor on our team is a dedicated LingualMuse Language Coach, personally trained by our Head Coach, Caroline Phillips. When you work with us, you get an experience designed for absolute success:
The Diplomat Methodology: Before LingualMuse, Caroline spent years at the Foreign Service Institute training US diplomats for overseas embassies. That exact "accelerated fluency" method is the foundation of our entire program.
Zero Administrative Headaches: Say goodbye to email tag and lost calendar invites. Our students get access to our custom LingualMuse mobile app, allowing you to easily schedule, reschedule, and manage your classes on the fly.
MUSE AI Practice: You get exclusive access to our cutting-edge MUSE AI tool, designed to help you practice and retain what you learn between your live video sessions.
Perfect-Match Guarantee: We don't just assign you a random teacher. We professionally match you with the perfect coach based on your specific age, goals, timeline, and personality.
Whether you are starting from scratch, prepping for travel, or looking for expert coaching for a younger student, we provide a safe, supportive environment to get you fluent faster.
Select us to connect and see our getting-started options, including a Free Trial Class!
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Sabra F.
Nov 29, 2017
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Working with Caroline has been a huge pleasure! She is patient and will allow you to go at your own pace while challenging you to go further. I was able to start at an intermediate level after Caroline's assessment as I had had a couple of years of French as a pre-teen. Instead of starting at the beginning level, where I was sure I needed to be, Caroline was able to listen to and understand what I already knew and place me at a level where I'd grow and be challenged. Her business partner, Joe, is also wonderful as he was able to accommodate my sometimes awkward requests for scheduling. LingualMuse will work with you to get you where you need or want to be. They are both quite personable, which helps growth. I will continue practicing my French using the resources provided and purchased and then get back to regularly scheduled lessons with Caroline soon.
French Lessons
Christophe J.
Aug 19, 2020
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Great experience with both Linguamuse and my teacher Nathalia. My native language is French but I live in the US. I wanted to find a way to learn Spanish with a French speaking teacher. LinguaMuse connected me with Nathalia. She adapted her method and teaching style to my needs, and she is making the learning process fun. LingaMuse also offered a package just to try it and see if it worked for me, that was a big factor in deciding to go for it. Highly recommended!
Details: 45 - 64 years old • No experience • Conversational proficiency • No experience • No experience • Basic reading/writing skills • 60 minutes • Phone or internet (no in-person meeting)
Spanish Lessons
Jennifer S.
Jan 12, 2018
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Caroline is fantastic and I’m so excited to be working with her. She was able to quickly assess the appropriate level, since I had some past study, and our first session and trial were very very productive. It is also wonderful that we are able to work in both German and French.
Details: 26 - 44 years old • Intermediate • Full fluency • Intermediate • Full literacy • As recommended by teacher • 45 minutes • Monday • Tuesday • Early afternoon (noon - 3pm) • On an ongoing basis • Within the next 1 - 2 weeks • Need some more information before hiring • Intermediate • Phone or internet (no in-person meeting)
LingualMuse Inc.'s reply
Thanks so much for your very supportive and kind words Jennifer !
German Lessons
Farid M.
Jul 14, 2017
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I have been working on my French with Caroline (at LingulMuse) for over 6 months now, having her as my remote, one to one tutor. This has given me a good chance to know her and her method.
Although Caroline teaches all levels, I started off when I had some self-thought background in various aspects of French. What I needed the most was conversational proficiency as well as developing a functioning vocabulary, both formal and colloquial. Caroline has been an indispensable asset for both, and I think I have greatly improved in both.
She uses many different resources to keep the learning effective and engaging, primarily by choosing the topics of mutual interests. We work over many different platforms, including, to name a few, watching short movie clips, listening to French news stories, reading literary classics or casual passages, and writing excerpts on the topics. With the casual nature of these sessions, it is inevitable that we always have some unscripted conversation about the daily life and events as well. Having all these at my disposal, our sessions, and my practices in between, are never boring.
It certainly helps that Caroline is a native French speaker and has experience in teaching languages in general.
Aside from all these, her schedule flexibility is probably very hard to match, a fact that has been very important to my busy schedule.
I have been such a big fan of her method, her personality, and her capabilities, that I easily extended my trial period without hesitation. I can see that she will be a staple in my French engagement for a long time to come!
French Lessons
Alonda V.
Jan 15, 2022
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I really enjoy my classes Angelica makes you feel very comfortable. I is really good at helping me with understanding the lesson and the correct pronunciation of the Spanish language. I highly recommend.
Details: 45 - 64 years old • Beginner • Full fluency • Beginner • Intermediate • Full literacy • 60 minutes • Phone or internet (no in-person meeting)
Spanish Lessons
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What should the customer know about your pricing (e.g., discounts, fees)?
"While our median rate is listed at $55/hour, most of our students pay significantly less! We offer flexible, discounted lesson packages to fit your goals and budget. We also offer a Free Trial Class and a deeply discounted Intro Program so you can experience our methodology before committing."
What is your typical process for working with a new customer?
"Our onboarding process is designed to guarantee your success:
1. The Consultation: We start with a quick chat to understand your motivation, specific needs, and what you want to achieve.
2. The Assessment: During your first session, we evaluate your current language level and identify how your brain best absorbs new information.
3. The Match: We pair you with the perfect LingualMuse Coach to create a fully customized learning plan with clear, achievable goals."
What education and/or training do you have that relates to your work?
"Our Head Language Coach, Caroline Phillips, trained at the Foreign Service Institute (FSI) in Washington, D.C., preparing U.S. diplomats for overseas embassies. While her mission there was achieving adult fluency in just 9 months, the true secret of that program is understanding exactly how the brain learns best. We’ve taken those proven principles of accelerated learning and adapted them for all ages. Whether we are coaching an adult professional or a 7-year-old student, our coaches use this elite methodology to make learning highly effective, engaging, and fun."
