Lurie Language: The Romance Language Experts

Language schools cluster in midtown, but few specialize like this one. Lurie Language sits at 115 West 30th Street, between Sixth and Seventh Avenues, where the garment district’s fabric stores give way to office towers. They teach only Romance languages—French, Italian, Spanish, Portuguese, and Romanian—without the usual smattering of Mandarin or Arabic.

Classes run from absolute beginner to advanced conversation, with an emphasis on pronunciation and cultural context. Private tutoring and corporate training are also on offer, though they keep group sizes small. The place identifies as women-owned, which might matter to some students when choosing where to spend their tuition.

If you’re curious about schedules or availability, call (212) 729-7500. The staff there can walk you through the options without pressure. No need to commit over the phone—just ask what’s open and when.

Directions are straightforward: map here. The block hums with delivery trucks by day and quiets down after dark, leaving just the glow of streetlights on the sidewalk.