Language Loop

What Language Loop does

Language Loop, LLC is a privately-held language instruction school founded in 2006 and headquartered at 117 N Jefferson, Suite LL2, Chicago, Illinois. The company delivers in-person classroom and live-online instruction across roughly 17–18 languages — including English, Spanish, Arabic, Mandarin, Cantonese, Russian, Portuguese, German, French, Polish, Italian, Japanese, Ukrainian, Korean, Farsi, Dutch, and Vietnamese — to adult individual learners, working professionals, short-term international visitors, and youth ages 13 and up. Programs span small-group classes (capped at three in-person / four online), private and semi-private lessons, intensive immersion (35 hours over five days with lunch), seasonal "Fling" programs, "Busy Loop" weekly formats, Everyday/Saturday Intensives, Business English private sessions, and summer youth camps, plus complimentary level evaluations for placement.

The operating model is built on human-led live delivery rather than any proprietary learning platform; group and private classes are conducted on-premises in Chicago and via Zoom worldwide, with no apps, APIs, or disclosed AI/ML features. The company maintains three city footprints — Chicago HQ, New York (languageloopny.com), and Los Angeles (languageloopla.com) — and extends online enrollment globally. Pricing is unit-based: group classes at $48/hour, private lessons at $80–90/hour, plus a $95 registration fee, with frequent promotional discounts and gift certificates available. Marketing relies on organic social (Instagram, TikTok, X, Facebook, Bluesky, Threads), a blog archive dating back to 2008, Google Maps, and email/WhatsApp inquiry channels rather than partner or paid-acquisition channels.

Revenue is purely transactional and per-session with no subscription product, no enterprise contracts disclosed, no external funding history, no parent company, and no certifications, partnerships, or patents on record. The disclosed employee range of 11–50 and the singular named leader (Director "Johanna") indicate a founder/owner-operated boutique operation; the 20th anniversary milestone observed in June 2026 marks continuous operation since founding.

Name

Language Loop

Legal name

Language Loop, LLC

Website

https://languageloopllc.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

2006

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

Language Loop, LLC is a Chicago-headquartered private language school founded in 2006, delivering in-person and live-online instruction across approximately 18 languages to adult learners, working professionals, and youth via small-group, private, and immersion program formats.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Language Instruction Services

NAICS

Language Schools (611630), Language Schools (61163), Exam Preparation and Tutoring (611691), Translation and Interpretation Services (54193)

SIC

Services-Educational Services (8200)

akta.pro primary industry

In-Person Language Tutoring & Small-Group Classes (EDAMAFAE)

akta.pro secondary industries

Live Online Language Tutoring & Small-Group Classes (EDAMAFAD), Youth & Teen Language Camps (Summer/Winter) (EDAIAEAF), Exam Preparation Language Programs (IELTS/TOEFL/DELE/DALF/HSK, etc.) (EDAIAEAD)

Keywords

• Language instruction
• Private language tutoring
• Language immersion programs
• Business english training
• Online language classes

Headquarters

HQ city

Chicago

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices3 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Marketing or Sales, Infrastructure, Others

Revenue model

1. Group Language Classes: Small group instruction (max 3-4 students in-person; 4 students online) across 18 languages, offered at multiple skill levels (beginner through advanced). Revenue generated per class session/registration.
2. Private and Semi-Private Lessons: One-on-one or small group tutoring for specific needs including TOEFL preparation, accent reduction, business English, interview coaching, and corporate language training.
3. Intensive Immersion Programs: Full-day immersive programs (7 hours/day, 5 days) with lunch included. Private only format.
4. Summer Camps / Youth Programs: Language programs for young adults ages 13 and up during summer months. Includes various intensity levels (everyday intensive, summer fling group, busy loop, Saturday intensive).

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels4 records

Marketing channels9 records

Core offering

Language Loop provides in-person and online language instruction across 18 languages (English, Spanish, Arabic, Mandarin, Cantonese, Russian, Portuguese, German, French, Polish, Italian, Japanese, Ukrainian, Korean, Farsi, Dutch, Vietnamese) for adults, professionals, and youth. Offerings include small group classes (max 3-4 students), private and semi-private tutoring, intensive immersion programs, business English training, TOEFL preparation, and seasonal youth summer camps. Tuition is $48/hour for groups and $80-90/hour for private lessons, plus a $95 registration fee.

Product overview

Language Loop is a Chicago-based language learning school established in 2006, offering in-person classes at its downtown location and online instruction worldwide. The company provides structured language education across 17 languages (English, Spanish, Arabic, Mandarin Chinese, Cantonese, Russian, Portuguese, German, French, Polish, Italian, Japanese, Ukrainian, Korean, Farsi, Dutch, Vietnamese) through multiple program formats including Immersion Programs, seasonal Fling Groups (Summer, Winter, Spring, Fall), Busy Loop Groups, Everyday Intensive Classes, and Saturday Intensive Classes. Private tutoring is available for specialized needs such as TOEFL preparation, accent reduction, and business English. The company also operates summer camps for young adults ages 13 and up, and provides complimentary level evaluations for student placement. In-person classes are capped at 3 students maximum, with tuition at $48 per hour plus a one-time registration fee of $95.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• In-Person Language Classes

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Scale indicators1 record

Recent moves5 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Broad incumbents

• EF Education First: Global education company offering language immersion, online courses, and study abroad programs across many languages. Competes with Language Loop on immersive language learning and youth summer programs but with vastly broader geographic and product reach.
• Kaplan International Languages: Large language education provider offering in-person and online language courses plus exam prep across many languages. Overlaps with Language Loop on multi-language, exam prep, and immersion formats but operates at much greater scale and brand recognition.
• Rosetta Stone: Established consumer language-learning brand offering subscription-based online programs across many languages. Competes with Language Loop's online live instruction but with a much larger product footprint and self-serve tech-led approach.

Direct peers

• inlingua: International network of language schools providing group, private, and corporate training in many languages. Comparable to Language Loop as a franchise of small language schools with similar curriculum and delivery model.
• Berlitz Corporation: Global language instruction company offering small-group and private lessons across many languages in-person and online. Berlitz is the most directly comparable peer to Language Loop in the multi-language, small-group, paid-tutoring category.
• Language Trainers: US-based language school offering private and small-group lessons across dozens of languages, in-person at client locations/online worldwide. Closely matches Language Loop's small-group, customized, multi-format model with strong US presence.

Emerging players

• italki: Global online marketplace connecting learners with native-speaker language tutors for one-on-one lessons. Competes with Language Loop's private tutoring and native-speaker value proposition, especially in the online channel.
• Duolingo: Mass-market language learning app using gamification and AI for free/low-cost instruction in dozens of languages. Represents the technology-led, low-friction alternative that competes for the same adult learner audience as Language Loop's entry-level classes.
• Preply: Online marketplace for one-on-one and small-group language tutoring with native speakers across many languages. Matches Language Loop's private lesson and native-speaker differentiator but operates globally via a digital marketplace model.
• Babbel: Subscription-based online language learning platform with live conversation classes (Babbel Live). Overlaps with Language Loop's online and beginner-conversation offerings through a tech-first subscription model.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat2 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

• Xx.com/languageloop
• Facebookfacebook.com/LanguageLoop
• Instagraminstagram.com/languageloop
• TikToktiktok.com/@languageloopllc

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles1 record

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

Funding detail is available on the Subscription and Enterprise plan.Contact sales →

M&A

Investments

M&A and investment is available on the Subscription and Enterprise plan.Contact sales →

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