I recently finished the TEFL c…
I recently finished the TEFL course here. I wanted to improve my teaching skills, and I feel like I really did. The whole experience was great, and now I’m really excited about what comes next.
Looking back on the 300-hour c…
Looking back on the 300-hour course, I’m pretty happy with it. I’ve always loved languages, and this helped me reconnect with that. The program let me try things out, which is how I learn best. I feel more confident about teaching abroad now.
Taking the 100-hour course was…
Taking the 100-hour course was a great choice for me. I really needed a change from my usual routine. The video lessons were perfect for how I learn. Everything about the course met my expectations.
Looking back on the course I j…
Looking back on the course I just finished, I was hoping to meet more people from different places. The instructors were okay, not amazing but not bad either. I feel encouraged by the progress I made with my teaching skills.
I learned so much from my inst…
I learned so much from my instructor, ********. This course was a great step after my academic bridging certificate. I’m thrilled with what I learned and now I’m looking forward to my next course to gain a more international perspective.
Having just finished the certi…
Having just finished the certificate, I feel delighted. I also completed an academic bridging certificate. My main motivation was to improve my English teaching skills. As a visual learner, I found the course materials really helpful for understanding the concepts.
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