It’s December, which means it’s the perfect time to start thinking about goals you plan to set for the upcoming new year. If you’re looking for a way to give your brain a boost by challenging yourself to learn something new, then taking the plunge and learning a new language in 2019 maybe be JUST the way to go. Learn Language Hoboken is the perfect place to do this and the good news is it’s right in the heart of Hoboken, so practicing your language skills is easier than ever. Plus, we can speak from personal experience that classes at Learn Language really work and offer a cultural learning experience along with it. Read on below to learn the reasons you should sign up for their Learn Language winter sessions ASAP. {Click here to get a start on signing up!}
First things first — Learn Language’s Winter Course Schedule Information
Start Date: January 14th, 2019
Enrollment Starts: 12/3
Languages Offered: Spanish, Italian, French, German, Arabic & Mandarin
Here’s a bit more about Learn Language and why we love it:
1. There’s a class that works for everyone.
Want to brush up on your high school Spanish? Or revisit Italian from your time studying abroad in Rome? Or try something brand new and study Mandarin? All are possibilities at Learn Language. They offer classes in Spanish, Italian, French, Arabic, Mandarin, German and ESL. In each language, there are 13 different classes available including Beginner {levels 1-4}, Intermediate {levels 1-4}, Advanced {levels 1-4}, and Advanced Conversation. If you’re not sure what level is best for you, you can reach out and a teacher will call you and assess your skills over the phone to help you choose the right class. Click here to view the calendar.
2. You’ll Meet New People
One of the most fun things about taking a class is getting to meet new people doing the same thing. During each 10-week course, you’ll get to connect with your classmates and practice your speaking skills with them. This helps make it a fun learning experience and also a social experience as well. Plus, if you keep moving through the curriculum and start the next level, you’ll likely get to be in class with some friendly faces from the class before. The community offers a whole new way to get social in Hoboken.
3. The teachers are strict {in a good way}, but also friendly.
If you’re having flashbacks to your junior year Spanish class where you spent most of the time saying “yo no comprende” while begging to raise a failing grade, not to worry — Learn Language isn’t like that. The teachers definitely hold students to high standards by encouraging them to speak in the language as often as possible. But, they’re also super willing to help you along the way and really make you feel comfortable trying even if it’s not perfect. Plus, there’s no grades, so you don’t need to worry about getting a bad report card.
4. You’ll also learn about a new culture.
Taking a class at Learn Language doesn’t just give you conversational skills, it also gives you some insight into the culture that natively speaks your selected language. Many of the teachers have lived in the country’s language they’re teaching, so they offer a great perspective of what life is like there. During a recent Italian class, students got to learn about different foods and recipes offered in different regions of Italy from a teacher who was born and raised in the country. Hearing all about the food, holidays, clothing, and social norms of another culture makes the whole experience more enriching. Just be aware that it can also make you catch the travel bug and have you looking up flights on the daily.
5. You really will learn a language.
The best part about taking a class at Learn Language is that it really works. Over 10 weeks you’ll be able to walk away speaking way more than you did when you started. Of course, the more you put into it the more you get out of it. But, the classes offer suggested homework assignments that are pretty fun, and are a great way to keep your skills growing in between class meetings. As an adult, it’s not often that you get the chance to feel a big personal accomplishment in just 10 weeks, but taking a class at Learn Language really gives you that feeling.
Winter Course Schedule Information
Start Date: January 14th
Enrollment Starts: 12/3
Languages Offered: Spanish, Italian, French, German, Arabic & Mandarin
This post is sponsored but the author of this post was enrolled in the fall session at Learn Language and wrote this post based on her personal experience! But don’t just take our word for it, check out LLH’s page of testimonials! And make sure to read our previous post about LLH here.
Head to Learn Language’s website or call 201-298-0318 to get started.
We Asked Port Authority, + Apparently Hoboken’s PATH Station is Scheduled To Reopen On Time
Commuters, rejoice (allegedly); The deadline for the Hoboken PATH Station is fast approaching. Some rumors circulated online there may be a delay, but a representative from the Port Authority confirmed with The Hoboken Girl the station is still (allegedly) slated to open on time on February 25th, 2025. Some of the work being done includes improvements to both track and ride safety. It’s all part of the agency’s two-year PATH Forward program. Here’s what we know so far about the construction progress on the Hoboken PATH Station.
PATH Forward
The PATH Forward Program is a $430 million dollar program to upgrade the 117-year-old PATH system. It’s a series of projects to improve PATH Stations throughout Jersey City and Hoboken. It includes comprehensive track repair and replacement, modernization of bridges, railcars and other critical infrastructure, and rehabilitation of Hoboken, Grove Street, Newport, and Exchange Place.
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“The PATH system is a lifeline for thousands of commuters, and we understand the significant impact this closure will have on Hoboken riders. This critical work is necessary to ensure the PATH system remains safe and reliable for years to come,” said Port Authority Chairman Kevin O’Toole.
The project is slated to finish in early 2026. The overall goal is to enhance system resilience and efficiency, which will hopefully reduce delays and ensure a smoother ride for thousands of commuters.
The Hoboken PATH Closure
A quick refresh. Back in October of 2024, Port Authority announced the Hoboken PATH Station would close for a month on January 30th, 2025. A representative from Port Authority told HG the station is still scheduled to reopen at 5AM on Tuesday, February 25th. Since the station shut down at the end of January, commuters have been using alternate methods of transportation, like shuttle buses to other PATH stations, NJ Transit bus services, and and expanded ferry service.
"We look forward to the PATH reopening on schedule on Feb. 25 and we thank PATH, NJ Transit, and NY Waterway for working closely with the City to help mitigate the impacts of the PATH closure," Mayor Ravi S. Bhalla shared with HG. "While we recognize this was inconvenient for our residents, PATH's investments will enhance service and provide much-needed updates to the station."
The goal of the complete Hoboken PATH closure is to expedite those station upgrades in a shorter time frame. The work includes replacing the in-station track and the track switching network outside the station. Plus, construction is working on repairing over 4,500 feet of track leading to the station. It will also include making the station look nice, with four new stairways leading to the platform levels and a new concrete platform surface. More details about the new construction can be found online.
“The complexity of this—what we call the interlocking—is a really complex mechanical-electrical device that is so important,” said Port Authority Chief Operating Officer Jim Heitmann during a board meeting on February 13th. “To have a brand new one, and put [in] that kind of reliability, is just a really great example of what the outcome of this is going to be.”
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Normally, this kind of work would last for a prolonged period with severe schedule reductions and service suspensions. The Port Authority said this month-long closure prevented a full year of weekend service reductions which would otherwise be required to complete all the station upgrades.
The Hoboken Girl will continue to provide updates as the reopening date gets closer. Be sure to follow @thehobokengirl on Instagram + TikTok for the latest information.
