We care about language revitalization
In the spring of 2021, the Calgary Language Nerds started working on indigenous language revitalization efforts. The number of fluent speakers is dwindling and we want to play whatever role we can to help change this. The indigenous languages we service at this time are Blackfoot and Cree (Swampy and Moose).
Book a free consultation or contact us to start your language learning journey!
Free Video Self-Study Resources
We post self-study videos on YouTube. While this project is still in the infant stages, we hope to expand upon what we have done so far.
→ Blackfoot videos: click here
→ Cree videos: coming soon. However, we do currently offer a free weekly drop-in class online. Contact us for more details.
About Our Language Private and Small-Group Lessns
We take pride our ability to teach and coach people of all ages and levels. Working with us is one of the fastest ways to reach your desired proficiency level.
The indigenous languages we service at this time are Blackfoot and Cree (Swampy and Moose).
See below for information about what sets us apart and pricing. You may also want to visit the How to Learn a Language page on our website to understand the framework in which we operate when working with our students.
What Sets Us Apart
We are one of the only businesses on the market that can confidently tell you how long it will take you to achieve your desired level of proficiency before you start taking lessons.
You will know from day 1 how long the learning journey will be. In addition, in most cases we can ensure students make measurable progress every 8 weeks or less.
Unlike us, most teachers and language learners do not have a background in a branch of Applied Linguistics called Second Language Acquisition (SLA). Therefore, the majority of teachers do not have a sufficient educational background to effectively guide a learner to fluency.
Furthermore, learners end up using ineffective learning methods in their attempt to progress since they do not know a lot about what study/practice methods work. We teach our students the basics of SLA to make sure you can progress as quickly as possible.
We are unique since most Calgary Language Nerds tutors are both language teachers and language learners. We have a first-hand understanding of the challenges language learners face since we are also trying to learn languages ourselves. The CLN team is full of Language Nerds, making us true to our business name.
Aside from our experience, we are reliable, honest, and personable. We’ve received over a thousand positive reviews and have been featured in local media multiple times.
Your progress genuinely matters to us and we will provide you with the best unbiased advice possible to help you become fluent. We want to be (and are) a profitable business, but we believe that how we earn our money is more important than how much we make. Therefore, you can expect us to act with integrity. We value this more than anything.
Pricing - We Accept Crypto Payments!
- Initial level assessment and needs assessment to create a personalized learning plan
- Second Language Acquisition 101 presentation with Azren the Language Nerd
- All lesson materials (worksheets, listening exercises, reading materials, etc.)
- Twenty-seven private (1-1) or semi-private lessons (2-3 people per group)
- Weekly accountability touch point with Azren the Language Nerd
- Two live workshops on the syllabics writing system
- All self-study resources in our store
- Regular level assessments
- Flexible scheduling
About the Owner of the Calgary Language Nerds
Hi! I’m Azren the Language Nerd
I have over 15 000 hours experience teaching and learning foreign languages. I’ve taught people of all ages, both online and in-person. Learning and teaching languages are two of my favourite things to do 🙂
I started the Calgary Language Nerds in 2016. Since then, my team of tutors and I have worked with thousands of people and helped them towards their proficiency goals. Our tutors are true “Language Nerds” who love learning and teaching foreign languages. I work closely with each one of them to provide ongoing coaching and training.
Check out any of my social media accounts below for free language learning advice 🙂
