About Us
JP Linguistics is a language school for adults specializing in French, Italian, and Spanish Private Lessons, Group Classes, & Cultural Programs. Located in the heart of SOHO in New York City, JP Linguistics is the place for you to learn languages in innovative ways. Founded by Jean-Philippe Schmitt, a native speaker from Nancy, France, our company focuses on immersive and culturally-infused language lessons that address real-life scenarios and circumstances. Using the Communicative Approach, JP Linguistics will have you speaking the foreign language from the first lesson.
Our Values : Speak Like a Native. Open Your Mind. Learn Other Ways. Lead Your Life.
Since our launch in 2013, we have helped businesses and individuals take themselves abroad and improve their skills in, what we call, our 'Communicate Globally' initiative. We aim to enhance cultural awareness and strengthen people's foreign language skills. It is said that learning a foreign language improves critical thinking skills, creativity, and flexibility of the mind! We don't just believe that, we promote that. We believe in a world where people can communicate accurately and, in doing so, strengthen relationships (personal and for business), travel abroad more efficiently and more frequently, and improve the quality of people's lives through their language skills.
It is our goal to get you Speaking Like a Native as quickly as possible. This means providing the most accurate and useful lessons that will translate in a way that is impactful and relatable to your learning style. Our enthusiastic Native Instructors have dedicated years to finding and crafting exercises that will help you learn authentically. You’ll be shocked how quickly you progress with our programs!
Our Founder
Jean-Philippe (or JP) quickly found his place in New York City after gaining extensive experience working for various institutions, including the French Institute Alliance Française and New York University. JP holds a Master’s Degree in Linguistics with a focus on phonetics. He spent the first 15 years of his career dedicated to teaching French to foreigners, from children to adults, whether they wanted to move to France or simply learn the language for personal or professional reasons. He has contributed to several books and articles, including a key section in *Business Writing for Dummies*, which explains how business professionals can bridge cultural gaps in professional environments. As a French teacher, he has worked with a diverse range of students, including political leaders, business executives, entertainment industry professionals, and foreign language enthusiasts.
Recently, JP has explored other aspects of his passion, leading him to focus more on spiritual and personal development. He now works with individuals more personally as a coach, always supporting his students' desires to improve their lives.
After the pandemic, JP recognized the importance of aligning personal goals with spiritual and individual growth. Today, he helps individuals learn languages while also offering personal growth courses in different languages, enabling people to achieve multiple goals simultaneously. This approach marks a revolution in the language teaching and learning industry, bringing together what was once separate.
Jean-Philippe Schmitt (Founder and French Native Instructor)
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