---Mary L. Randall, Oak Park, Illinois, after participating in the Spanish Conversation Practice  Circle at the Oak Park Public Library on January 18, 2006

"When I came back from a semester sabbatical in January and my fifth/sixth graders told me about their new Spanish teacher, I couldn't believe it. They were ecstatic about Mr. Cabral. They've gone through so many Spanish teachers over the years who couldn't handle their liveliness. 'Mr. Cabral is different,' they said."

--- Astrid Riccio, Singing Winds Waldorf School, River Grove, Illinois

"I sat in one day on John's class at Children's School in Oak Park where my seven-year-old son goes. John's class was innovative, fast paced, non-stop Spanish immersion that really seemed to stick with the kids; they were engaged, so they learn and they remember. My son always knows when it's 'Seņor Cabral' day -- it's a highlight for him."

---Steve Blank, Forest Park, Illinois

"I felt that John was solely concerned with the aspects of the language that I was struggling with and most everything he taught me was practical for speaking with the Spanish speakers that I encountered on a daily basis. His method of teaching was unlike anything I had ever experienced. I can honestly say that I always looked forward to visiting his house and learning something new about the language. He went out of his way to make me feel welcome in his home and to this day I appreciate how he has inspired me to embrace not only the Spanish language but the Latino culture as well."

--- Brendon Gross, Oak Park, Illinois, an advanced student who took private Spanish classes in the summer of 2005