A few years ago my family and I vacationed in Germany and visited our relatives there. It's been my dream ever since to speak German. Up until now, though, that has not been possible. I live in a small town and our school does not offer German classes.

Avilano has given me the opportunity to study German with a fabulous teacher living in Germany. Irene's extensive teaching experience and authenticity is something I never would have gotten from my local high school, even if I lived in a larger city.

In the future I hope to take German in college, and travel in Germany on my own. That dream doesn't have to wait until college, though, because I'm making it happen right now. Thank you Irene, and thank you Avilano!

Erin, USA