Alright, just finished the cou…
Alright, just finished the course. I feel ready to apply for jobs now. Overall, I’m pleased with it. The tutors were quite supportive. It gave me the skills I wanted for more flexibility.
Just wrapped up their 200-hour…
Just wrapped up their 200-hour diploma online. Honestly, I did it to live abroad and meet folks. The course itself was good, made me feel pretty happy with what I learned. Materials were clear and I could go at my own speed.
Having just finished this inte…
Having just finished this intensive course, I’m delighted. It let me experiment with teaching methods, which was perfect. It really helped me reconnect with my love for languages. The whole experience was truly inspiring.
Currently taking the course an…
Currently taking the course and feeling encouraged by my progress. The chance to meet peers from different backgrounds is a big motivation. I’m thrilled with how things are going. I just finished the professional refresher course. Honestly, it was great. I felt really encouraged by how much I learned. Working with people from different backgrounds was a huge motivation. I’m thrilled I ...[Read More]
Honestly, meeting peers from d…
Honestly, meeting peers from different backgrounds was a real highlight for me. I just finished their 100-hour program. Feeling content and ready to apply for new positions now.
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