Honestly, I just finished thei…
Honestly, I just finished their intensive course last week. 4) They were very happy. 5) My main motivation was to travel and work at the same time. 6) Now I feel totally prepared to teach English overseas.
Honestly, I just finished thei…
Honestly, I just finished their 100-hour course last week. My main goal was to gain an international perspective, and I feel genuinely prepared to teach overseas now. I’m thrilled with how everything turned out. The modules were straightforward and got me ready.
I finished their 300-hour cert…
I finished their 300-hour certification a while back. 5) As a hands-on learner, the practical parts were good for me. 3) The content was solid and kept me interested. 4) I also liked meeting peers from so many different places. 6) The feedback from ******* was always useful. 7) I’m still proud of getting that certificate.
I finished the 300-hour certif…
I finished the 300-hour certification a while back. Honestly, the course left me feeling content. My main motivation was to travel and work. I liked how the learning involved real experiments. The feedback from ******* was always useful. Now I feel much more confident about teaching abroad.
6) As a self-paced student, th…
6) As a self-paced student, the format suited me. 2) I finished the 300-hour certification. 5) My goal was to live abroad in a new environment. 3) The course made me feel prepared and happy. 4) The tutor support and materials were quite good for the price. 1) Overall, it was a solid program for getting started.
4) I wanted to gain an interna…
4) I wanted to gain an international perspective, and this course really made that possible. 6) The digital format fit perfectly with my career goals. 3) I feel a real sense of accomplishment now. 5) I’m thrilled with how everything turned out.
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3) I was really happy with my …
3) I was really happy with my time as a student. 1) Finishing the 100-hour program felt great. 5) The course was perfect for a hands-on learner like me. 4) It totally prepared me to explore new cultures through teaching. 6) Seeing my own progress was very encouraging.