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William-Harper

I have been traveling and teaching ESL abroad ever since I graduated university. This life choice has taken me around the world and allowed me to experience cultures and meet people that I did not know existed.

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Good

Alright, finishing the course …

Alright, finishing the course felt good. My instructor ******* was really supportive, which helped a lot. I did it as a professional refresher. Honestly, I’m a bit less happy with some parts than I hoped. My main motivation was to transition from my old job into teaching. Still, I am proud of the achievement.

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Amazing

Currently finishing my 300-hou…

Currently finishing my 300-hour certification here, I felt very happy with it. My main motivation was to challenge myself. The self-paced style was perfect for a reflective learner like me. I am happy to learn this course.

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Perfect

Honestly, I felt delighted by …

Honestly, I felt delighted by this course. It was a great professional refresher for me. The discussion-focused style really suited my learning. My main motivation was to gain an international perspective, and this prepared me well.

7

Good

Generally, the course was fine…

Generally, the course was fine for what I needed. I finished the self-paced program recently. Being someone who learns by doing, I would have liked more interactive parts. It did give me the flexibility I was looking for, though.

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Amazing

Currently doing the certificat…

Currently doing the certificate as a refresher. Honestly, it’s been great for reconnecting with my love for language. The discussion-focused style really suits me. I’m very pleased with it all.

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Good

Generally, the self-paced form…

Generally, the self-paced format suited my structured learning style well. I finished the microcredential last week. My feelings were pleased overall. The feedback from ******* was consistently helpful. My main motivation was to find more freedom and flexibility, and this feels like a solid step.

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Good

Currently finishing up my cert…

Currently finishing up my certificate here. Honestly, the course is pretty intense, which I wasn’t thrilled about. I’m doing this to switch out of my old office job. But I did gain a lot of practical skills. I’m actually excited to start applying for teaching jobs soon.

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Amazing

Having recently finished this …

Having recently finished this course, I feel well-prepared. The self-paced structure suited me perfectly. I appreciated *******’s teaching style. I took it to challenge myself and shift careers. Overall, it was a very good experience.

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Amazing

Generally, the course was good…

Generally, the course was good for an independent learner like me. I wanted more freedom in life, and this skill development course helps. At first, I felt a bit unsure, but finishing the certificate program gave me confidence. The practical teaching part was very useful.

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Amazing

Certainly the course built wel…

Certainly the course built well on my academic bridging certificate. My main motivation was to improve my actual classroom teaching skills, which it did. I’m feeling ready and excited for what comes next, though the job search part seems less straightforward.

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