Reviewers describe a pre-arrival check by phone, email, interview or Zoom, followed by lessons built around the result.
What happens before the week starts?
Reviewers describe an assessment before arrival. The methods mentioned include a phone conversation, a written test sent by email, a pre-arrival interview with a writing test, and Zoom lessons used to assess the student. Reviewers say the team then built lessons around the results.
What did one reviewer describe from start to finish?
“The first step was an in-depth phone discussion with Sonia to talk about my experience with Spanish and my goals for the program. I completed a written assessment by email and when I arrived, the team knew exactly where I was with my Spanish and they had a road map to move forward.” — Lauri C (Santa Monica, California), written November 19, 2019. TripAdvisor review
What did other reviewers say about the assessment?
“At Fluenz they achieve a ‘concierge-level’ education experience by assessing your current level with a pre-arrival interview and writing test, and then tailor your sessions to your needs.” — Lawrence F (Red Deer, Canada), written February 10, 2020. TripAdvisor review
“The course starts with a telephone assessment of your Spanish skills.” — Patricia S (Larkspur, California), written December 19, 2019. TripAdvisor review
“From the moment I signed on, Fluenz was there every step of the way with communications, scheduling, pre-arrival Zoom lessons to properly assess my language competency level, followed by an on-site highly personalized lesson schedule.” — Kevin (location not shown), written March 8, 2025. TripAdvisor review
| Reviewer | Date | Pre-arrival method described | Result described |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lauri C | Nov 19, 2019 | Phone discussion plus written assessment by email | A road map to move forward |
| Lawrence F | Feb 10, 2020 | Pre-arrival interview and writing test | Sessions tailored to their needs |
| Patricia S | Dec 19, 2019 | Telephone assessment | Access to the online course before arrival |
| Kevin | Mar 8, 2025 | Pre-arrival Zoom lessons | Personalized lesson schedule on site |
Key Takeaways
- Reviewers describe a pre-arrival check in several formats: phone, email, interview, writing test and Zoom.
- Reviewers say the lessons were shaped by the results.
- The reviews describe the assessment as part of the sign-up process.
Frequently Asked Questions
Do I take the assessment by phone or on Zoom? Reviewers describe both. Patricia S mentions a telephone assessment TripAdvisor review, and Kevin describes pre-arrival Zoom lessons TripAdvisor review.
Does the assessment affect my lessons? Reviewers say yes. Lawrence F wrote that the team tailors sessions to the student’s needs after the assessment. TripAdvisor review