The Language Learning Institute is a successful language school in Albany and New Paltz, New York that came into existence in January 2005 as the Learn French Language Institute.

After having spent over 25 years as a French teacher in both private and public education, Ms. Scarselletta decided to put her education and experience together to bring her skills and experience to a different audience.

By the end of 2005, the school had the beginning levels of its offerings, its methodology, and its template for curriculum set in place for the adult language program, language courses, and language classes. It was time to choose a name for the school which more accurately reflected the vision and mission of the school. “The Language Learning Institute” represented the continual nature of the learning and study of any language and, by name, was no longer limited to French courses and classes. After months of research and planning, “The Language Learning Institute, LLC” became a company in April of 2006.

The summer of 2006, we added our children’s summer camp programs followed by our After School Programs that fall.

As the program in French developed we added courses and classes that were designed to enhance language study. We run specialized classes for 5 weeks and twice a year we run a Film Weekend. In addition, for those people who love to travel and experience the culture and history of the places they are visiting, we have our Learn French and Travel and Learn Italian and Travel Programs. This program affords the non-language learner as well as the language learner and speaker opportunities for growth with our school and the language.

In March of 2007, we launched the Italian program for adults. The program will mirror the French program in all of it offerings of courses and classes. To date, we offer Italian Language Classes for Adults on the Beginning, Low Intermediate, and High Intermediate levels. We now also offer a Speak Italian for Kids program.

It has been exciting and challenging developing the school to this stage of its existence.
In addition to French and Italian, we now offer Russian, Portuguese, Mandarin Chinese and English as a Second Language. Our 2011 – 2012 academic year has more plans for continual growth: Learn to Speak French, Learn to Speak Italian, Learn to Speak Spanish Summer and Winter Camp for Kids.

We welcome you to our site. Come in, browse our language classes and language courses in our two major locations: 5 Herbert Drive, Latham, New York (serving Albany, Schenectady and Saratoga Counties) and our new Saratoga location on Woodlawn Avenue in Saratoga Springs, New York (serving Saratoga Springs and north). Enjoy!