Via Lingua Corinth

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The course

A very thorough and practical course that has promoted my continuing development as a teacher.
- BH (February - March 2008)

I can't believe we covered so much material in four weeks and have learned all of it.
- RT (February - March 2008)

I was pleased that we had a lot of chances for interaction in grammar sessions so that our knowledge could be tested and difficulties worked on.
- CA (February - March 2008)

The course materials were very comprehensive.
- JB (February - March 2008)

The course prepared me with different strategies and outlooks on teaching. It also showed me how I can focus on getting better.
- RB (January - February 2008)

It was more professional than I had expected. It was great to see that you take pride in what you do.
- JD (January - February 2008)

The course exceeded my expectations - I felt the trainers and outside school support went out of their way to support the students.
- AN (November - December 2007)

The grammatical instruction was outstanding.
- MS (November - December 2007)

It was more intensive than I had anticipated. However, it was the best challenge I have ever had in my life.
- GM (October - November 2007)

I was richly rewarded in cultural and atmospheric experience. Everyone was very personable. This made for a great time.
- JT (October - November 2007)

I expected to do lots of grammar and we did. And I actually remember it! I didn't feel that I needed to study like crazy since the lessons were well explained and organized and all my questions were well answered.
- NB (October - November 2007)

It seems short and sweet on the website. But you do cover, in detail, everything posted on the website.
- NB (October - November 2007)

It has taught me a lot. Even though grammar is my weakness, I think I have been prepared to teach.
- JS (September - October 2007)

I thought the layout of the course was very good, the teachers excellent.
- PL (September - October 2007)

I have new ideas and feel ready to go.
- MR (August - September 2007)

I feel confident entering my new job.
- EL (August - September 2007)

I have had previous experience teaching and I'm excited about using the new techniques I've learned.
- ST (July - August 2007)

I expected the course to be challenging and it was!
- SM (June - July 2007)

I learned considerably more than I expected. I had already taken a similar course in Canada but it wasn't nearly as good as the TEFL course in Corinth.
- SP (June - July 2007)

The training was very good. I feel well prepared for teaching English in Greece.
- PJ (June - July 2007)

I learnt a lot about grammar.
- LC (June - July 2007)

I really enjoyed the morning sessions and thought they were very useful for preparing us to teach.
- AR (June - July 2007)

This was an excellent course and exceeded expectations. I was provided with more than enough help and a very friendly and quality environment to work in.
- BMM (May - June 2007)

Knowledgeable, personable trainers, a truly comprehensive curriculum - everything I needed and more! Excellent library of resources, office supplies, etc. Wireless internet is a lifesaver!
- LW (May - June 2007)

The practical training & support and the guided lesson preparation & feedback more than met my expectations.
- MK (April - May 2007)

I found the course to be very informative and helpful in learning the skill it takes to become a teacher.
- AD (April - May 2007)

The course more than met my expectations. The course materials and the input sessions were all excellent.
- DH (April - May 2007)

Learning to plan lessons and use them in the actual context of teaching helped me grasp all that is involved in both activities.
- KH (April - May 2007)

Everything was well organized and presented.
- JV (February - March 2007)

I was fully aware of the challenge this course would present to me but I have taken much more than a teaching qualification away from it.
- LJ (January 2007)

Even after previous teaching jobs, this made me much more knowledgeable and prepared to teach.
- LH (November - December 2006)

The course content was supreme and the trainers are extremely qualified.
- JT (September - October 2006)

The course was thorough and we covered a great amount of work in a short time. There have been more than enough resources available to us, and we were able to draw on the trainers' knowledge and experience at all times.
- KG (September - October 2006)

I had a great time this month, and learned a lot.
- KB (August - September 2006)

The course was great and will be an asset to any job opportunity in the future. I also had a lot of fun..
- TJ (August - September 2006)

My grammar awareness has improved and I have more teaching ideas now.
- CH (June 2006)

Everything you need is in the course materials. For an absolute  beginner, the input sessions were vital, and these sessions were ideal to grasp the terminology.
- TT (June 2006)

I have been able to build up my confidence and have learnt so many new skills that I can take away with me.
- LM (June 2006)

I didn't expect it to be so intensive but it definitely met my expectations as far as learning went.
- AW (May 2006)

The Teaching Skills Handbook is better than any book I have seen. The input sessions were all excellent.
- PH (May 2006)

The course was very well organized and lecturers were first class! Very knowledgeable and dedicated.
- LW (March - April 2006)

I am very happy with the way all the sessions went.
- JM (March - April 2006)

I had a lot of teaching practice and it was also a good grammar review. The feedback was excellent. Now I really know what to work on.
- BH (March - April 2006)

Great. Highly intensive. Highly professional. Highly enjoyable.
- GW (February - March 2006)

I entered the course with extensive teaching experience and feel that the course has increased my knowledge. The grammar sessions were outstanding.
- MR (November - December 2005)

The course gave me the confidence and knowledge to feel prepared to teach,
the instructors were very encouraging and their experience was VERY helpful
and was easily applied. Everything was above and beyond my expectations.
- MF (November - December 2005)

This has given me a solid background to feel confident and willing to give it a go.
- SM (October - November 2005)

The input sessions were very detailed and the course tutors very encouraging and helpful.
- KH (October - November 2005)

It was hard at the beginning, but worth it.
- A (July - August 2005)

Good lessons, good info.
- B (July - August 2005)

The course assisted me in learning to become an effective English teacher.
- ML (June - July 2005)

I am very thankful for the personal guidance and support.
- MK (August - September 2004)

The program was a great learning experience.
- MK (August - September 2004)

I thoroughly enjoyed Via Lingua and the support you gave me during the course.
- YM (August - September 2004)

Especially having gone through the self-evaluation process, I think we're prepared for continued growth.
- CJ (August - September 2004)

I was very satisfied with the course and would recommend it to friends.
- DK (August - September 2004)

I enjoyed the teaching skills and phonology, and also the unknown language.
- JA (July - August 2004)

I have enjoyed the experience, definitely no regrets.
- JA (July - August 2004)

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Trainers

Support from instructors and supervisors was exemplary. Couldn't have asked for more approachable and personable trainers.
- BH (February - March 2008)

Both Petra and Peter were always available to help us, and were both in themselves, very good teachers and very professional.
- RT (February - March 2008)

I was happy with the detailed observations and the feedback sessions as they contributed largely to my development in the classroom.
- CA (February - March 2008)

The trainers were very good.
- JB (February - March 2008)

Great all round. I appreciate all the help.
- JD (January - February 2008)

Petra was amazing. Via Lingua is lucky to have her. Peter's humor got me through the day:-)
- RB (January - February 2008)

Both Peter and Petra made all the sessions enjoyable..
- AN (November - December 2007)

Petra is a brilliant educator!
- MS (November - December 2007)

Their explanations and approachability made all the learners feel relaxed. If it wasn't for the guidance and feedback I received, I would not have been able to attain the level I reached with the last lesson.
- GM (October - November 2007)

Polite, personable and professional.
- JT (October - November 2007)

Never had any problems about approaching the trainers about dilemmas, confusions, misunderstandings.
- NB (October - November 2007)

The trainers were über helpful and really aided my development as a teacher. Petra is an incredible trainer. I'm grateful to have learned so much from such an experienced and perceptive teacher.
- KH (September - October 2007)

All fab!
- JS (September - October 2007)

All the trainers did a great job in giving us ideas and when we needed support.
- EZ (August - September 2007)

All three trainers were easy to work with and always helpful.
- EW (August - September 2007)

The trainers are very knowledgeable about teaching and helpful in their comments.
- EL (August - September 2007)

The trainers were very fair and very professional. Petra is a delight.
- JH (July - August 2007)

The trainers' feedback was most beneficial because it told me where I needed to improve.
- LS (July - August 2007)

Vana is an excellent teacher and it was fun to observe her and get advice from her.
- ST (July - August 2007)

The trainers did a great job of modeling useful teaching skills. They were very welcoming and competent and made the lessons interesting.
- SM (June - July 2007)

I thought the trainers were really friendly and approachable and set a very good example as teachers.
- AR (June - July 2007)

The trainers helped me throughout the course and more than met the expectations I had.
- LC (June - July 2007)

The trainers are very friendly and competent.
- SP (June - July 2007)

The trainers did everything possible to make me a competent teacher in four weeks.
- LW (May - June 2007)

The trainers were always ready to help out. I have learnt a great deal and feel ready to enter the world of teaching.
- BMM (May - June 2007

I love Petra. She is a great instructor and really made this course interesting.
- AD (April - May 2007)

Petra was great and I'd like to model myself after her.
- KH (April - May 2007)

The trainers were excellent.
- DH (April - May 2007)

Peter did a great job!
- JV (February - March 2007)

Very professional, friendly and supportive.
- LJ (January 2007)

The trainers are undoubtedly the top in their field.
- JT (September - October 2006)

Petra has been wonderful! She is extremely patient, professional and motivating.
- AH (September - October 2006)

They have taken time to explain above and beyond what was learnt in the classes.
- KG (September - October 2006)

Petra is wonderful. She challenges and motivates us at the same time.
- JT (September - October 2006)

I thought the lessons were taught well and the trainers were available for a lot of one on one time.
- KB (August - September 2006)

I would like to thank Petra, Peter and Barry for your help, patience, and general friendliness and approachability.
- TJ (August - September 2006)

Petra really went out of the way to help, giving advice and offering suggestions.
-SD (August - September 2006)

Petra was extremely helpful in the formulation of our lesson plans, and with regard to feedback and observations.
- KG (August - September 2006)

Petra's feedback was really helpful before and after the lesson.
- HB (August - September 2006)

The trainers met all my expectations. They were very helpful.
- TT (June 2006)

Trainers were approachable and extremely helpful at all times, and a great source of ideas.
- LM (June 2006)

They were always prepared to help.
- AW (May 2006)

Excellent teachers - very approachable and supportive. Always available to help before the lessons and valuable commentary following lesson.
- EE (May 2006)

The trainers were extremely knowledgeable and had excellent suggestions for improving my teaching abilities.
- BH (March - April 2006)

Top class performance from the trainers .
- JM (March - April 2006)

I am very pleased to have had such good trainers. Petra is a Super-Woman.
- LW (March - April 2006)

The trainers were awesome.
- LS (November - December 2005)

The instructors were wonderful! Personable, helpful, knowledgeable and encouraging. Peter was extremely accessible and professional. His expertise and experience enabled the students to understand and appreciate the content.
- MF (November - December 2005)

I feel the trainers were very helpful in giving practical advice.
- D (July - August 2005)

The trainers were extremely helpful and always willing to listen.
- SR (June - July 2005)

They are all outstanding.
- ML (June - July 2005)

The trainers were very friendly and easy to talk to.
- SH (August - September 2004)

The trainers were very knowledgeable and helpful.
- JS (July - August 2004)

Barry is an exceptionally professional and engaging trainer.
- MS (July - August 2004)

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Teaching practice

I feel I am much better equipped with the knowledge and skills to be a better and more effective teacher.
- BH (February - March 2008)

All the teaching experience was very valuable.
- RT (February - March 2008)

The experience has given me more confidence to teach.
- CA (February - March 2008)

The lesson planning instruction and detailed observation have more than prepared me for the TEFL domain..
- AN (November - December 2007)

The course exceeded my expectations - I felt the trainers and outside school support went out of their way to support the students.
- MS (November - December 2007)

There isn't anyone I am not prepared to teach having taken this course.
- JT (October - November 2007)

I can teach anybody, at any level, anytime. That's how prepared I feel after this month.
- NB (October - November 2007)

I experienced teaching many various ages and levels this month. Now I'm prepared to tackle any group.
- LP (September - October 2007)

Good, constructive feedback and help at all times.
- JS (September - October 2007)

There was ample teaching practice and I definitely gained plenty of experience.
- JT (July - August 2007)

I feel prepared to teach because of the high quality of the practical training sessions.
- SP (June - July 2007)

The trainers really helped me develop my teaching skills.
- PJ (June - July 2007)

I feel prepared to teach but also feel comfortable to adapt materials appropriately to students' levels.
- AR (June - July 2007)

I still have a lot to learn, but I am definitely able to begin teaching now.
- LB (June - July 2007)

The lessons really helped aid my learning.
- LC (June - July 2007)

Excellent feedback, always helpful and insightful. Peter is grand and Petra is BRILLIANT.
- LW (May - June 2007)

The feedback was very good and helped me to reflect on and improve my lessons.
- BMM (May - June 2007

I found the observations very helpful to my growth and development.
- AD (April - May 2007)

I have completed 13 lessons and each one has been invaluable. I don't think I'll ever stop learning as a teacher but this course has given me a firm foundation in a new career path.
- LJ (January 2007)

The teaching aspect of the course is well-designed and effective.
- BB (August - September 2006)

I feel so much more confident and I feel like I have the skills to succeed.
- BH (March - April 2006)

I feel very well prepared to teach.
- JM (March - April 2006)

Observers did an excellent job in all aspects of assisting us to prepare our lessons.
- MR (November - December 2005)

I can see the improvements I have made already and I feel I could start my own classes easily.
- C (July - August 2005)

I thought the system worked well.
- JA (July - August 2005)

It gave me the chance to work on areas of weakness & let me learn how to achieve a higher degree of knowledge.
- ML (June - July 2005)

The teaching practice was very helpful.
- SM ( August - September 2004)

I think I've been given enough resources to develop autonomously.
- AC (July - August 2004)

I feel I left with good knowledge and experience.
- JS (July - August 2004)

Each class had such a diverse cross-section of learner personalities! It gave great practice in managing the class.
- AC (July - August 2004)

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Administration

A great personal touch that made one feel very comfortable. Extremely helpful and very much appreciated.
- BH (February - March 2008)

The entire process from start to finish has been excellent.
- CA (February - March 2008)

All the above were excellent. The trainers went above and beyond any expectations, willing to help with anything I asked or needed..
- RT (February - March 2008)

Peter and Angeliki were more than accommodating.
- MS (November - December 2007)

Angeliki made us feel very welcome. All the backup services were excellent.
- AN (November - December 2007)

All services prompt and problems quickly resolved.
- JT (October - November 2007)

Everything was here if we needed it.
- JS (September - October 2007)

The course was very well run.
- EL (August - September 2007)

Peter was always available to answer our questions and respond to our requests.
- SP (June - July 2007)

The school has everything you could need.
- PJ (June - July 2007)

We were always well looked after and generally felt cared for.
- BMM (May - June 2007

I felt right at home.
- LW (May - June 2007)

I felt very comfortable to be enrolled onto this course. Guidance was given before, during and after.
- LJ (January 2007)

Peter was constantly on hand.
- KG (September - October 2006)

Everyone was so helpful. If I ever needed anything I could just ask.
- BH (March - April 2006)

Everything has worked perfectly.
- LW (March - April 2006)

All very good. No problems.
- JM (March - April 2006)

Peter and Angeliki were incredible hosts, who dealt with any and all problems
in a professional and timely manner. The experience was incredibly positive.
- MF (November - December 2005)

The course administration is fine.
- AC (July - August 2004)

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Social programme

I loved every minute of it.
- BH (February - March 2008)

The archaeological trip was excellent.
- CA (February - March 2008)

Nafplio and Mycenae were fantastic.
- MS (November - December 2007)

Everything was very accommodating for what we wanted to do.
- EW (August - September 2007)

The trips were really well organized.
- AR (June - July 2007)

The trip to Epidavros was great.
- LB (June - July 2007)

The trips were well organized and lots of fun.
- PJ (June - July 2007)

LOVELY to have the opportunity to travel a bit in our downtime.
- LW (May - June 2007)

This was an excellent bonus to taking the course here. It enabled us to socialize in a different setting, which was refreshing and very enjoyable.
- BMM (May - June 2007

Peter was very accommodating and very giving of his time.
- JF (September - October 2006)

We have thoroughly enjoyed the excursions.
- KG (September - October 2006)

They did a great job at bonding us together as a group and providing a lot of social activities.
- BB (August - September 2006)

The excursions were great. I really appreciate Peter taking time to take us places - especially mini-soccer.
- KB (August - September 2006)

I had a great time with the other trainees. We became a really tight group.
- TJ (August - September 2006)

The football was awesome!
- KG (August - September 2006)

This was great. Thanks so much for being so accommodating.
- HB (August - September 2006)

Very convenient and thoughtful.
- KR (June 2006)

Great archaeology tour - lots of fun. Even though some didn't come, those who did became fast friends.
- CH (June 2006)

Very welcoming. I was invited to a meal and made to feel welcomed and comfortable straight away.
- EE (May 2006)

I really appreciate the “extra mile” Via Lingua went to bring the group together and show us Greece.
- LS (November - December 2005)

The social programs were a lot of fun. They were also an inexpensive way to be able to see more of Greece.
- JH (November - December 2005)

I greatly enjoyed the tours and trips.
- MR (November - December 2005)

The social program was very well planned and interesting. It gave me a further understanding of the culture and country. It enabled trainees to form bonds outside of the classroom, and engage in social activities in a relaxed atmosphere.
- MF (November - December 2005)

The social program was completely tailored to what we wanted to do.
- KH (October - November 2005)

Fun times were had by all.
- G (July - August 2005)

Very willing to please everyone.
- D (July - August 2005)

Bungee was cool. Epidavros was great!
- L (July - August 2005)

Nice range of things to do. Well organized.
- IB (July - August 2004)

Good times. Should have gone bungy jumping :-)
- AC (July - August 2004)

The Olympic opportunity was great.
- JS (July - August 2004)

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Contact details for trainees on recent courses will be provided on request to anyone who wants to ask them about their experience of the course.