After finishing the refresher,…
After finishing the refresher, I felt good about brushing up on things. The course was pretty solid for getting me ready to switch from my old job into teaching. I’m now looking forward to signing up for my next course with them.
I wrapped up the academic brid…
I wrapped up the academic bridging certificate last week. It was nice to meet peers from different backgrounds for that. Huge thanks to ******* for all the help. I’m looking forward to their next course.
I finished the 100-hour progra…
I finished the 100-hour program a few months ago. Seeing all the diagrams and videos really helped me learn. I feel ready to teach overseas now. It gave me a nice look into different cultures. Pretty content with how it all went.
I finished the 200-hour online…
I finished the 200-hour online diploma a while back. My main goal was to improve my English teaching skills. I found the course material easy to follow as an independent learner. The instructor ******* was very patient and knowledgeable. I felt delighted with the whole experience and genuinely inspired to teach.
Once I got that certificate in…
Once I got that certificate in my hands, I felt like a new door opened. I pushed through the 300-hour program, and honestly, it was tough but worth it. My main goal was to live somewhere totally new, and seeing my own progress kept me going. I’m just really happy with how it all turned out.
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