AUA Language Center, Bangkok and Chiang Mai, Thailand

What Our Graduates Say





 

 
Find out what our graduates have to say about the following:

The course as a whole

The trainers
Post-teaching feedback sessions
Written reflections on lessons
Working in groups
Practice teaching
The training room

The course as a whole

This was, to put it simply, the most useful learning experience of my life.

Danesh Bharucha
Bangkok, Nov - Dec 2007

I felt the program had a very clear and consistent focus and was very well organized. The experience, dedication, and compassion of the trainers made it work. I highly recommend this course.

John Harrison
Chiang Mai, August 2007

One of the best things I've ever done. I learned more in four weeks than I imagined possible. Hard work, but fun, and you're supported and encouraged every step of the way.

Kristi Smith
Bangkok, June - July 2007

This is a legitimate course run by an actual, legitimate US-accredited university! (Sorry, but that's often the first question people ask). It's not simply paying for a piece of paper and/or a job, like dodgier programs. I learned a lot, enjoyed it, and worked hard.

John Locke
Chiang Mai, August 2006

This is a 'top draw' training program that is unmatched in quality anywhere else in the world. The dedication and quality of the trainers was really, really good.

David Price
Bangkok, June - July 2006

I signed up as a teacher with many years' experience, but the course proved to me that you CAN teach an old dog new tricks. I learned so much more than I expected.

Judy Anankavanit
Bangkok, June - July 2006

The course is extremely worthwhile. It not only provided me with knowledge and skills necessary for my teaching career, but also expanded my confidence socially and academically.

Nittarini Yaoyurnyorng
Bangkok, Nov - Dec 2005

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The trainers

I learnt so much from the trainers - not only about teaching techniques, but also about enthusiasm and maintaining a positive attitude toward teaching. The trainers also complimented each other really well.

Moeko Takagi
Bangkok, Nov - Dec 2007

A very professional team! I tremendously enjoyed all the sessions. They were varied, student centered, and always insightful. And last but not the least, there was humor in the course. The trainers kept us on our toes, we worked hard, but it felt good. I wouldn't want to change anything.

Danielle Rosendaal,
Bangkok, June - July 2007

The trainers had total commitment to the success of the participants. This showed in their preparation of modules, and their meticulous feedback on our teaching and writing.

John Middlecamp
Chiang Mai, August 2006

Our trainers were incredibly accommodating towards us. All of them were attentive to our individual needs. They were punctual and they were totally professional.

Carlito Z. Pingol
Chiang Mai, August 2006

The positive and friendly/humorous approach of the trainers was great.

Gary Daubney
Bangkok, March 2006

Trainers - sincere thanks for such enthusiasm, good humor, guidance and support.

Emma Silverman
Nov - Dec 2005

The trainers' dynamic as a team was very important. I think the different personalities and styles they brought to the course were excellent and gave depth and perspective to what we were learning.

Claire Corkins
June - July 2005

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Post-teaching feedback sessions

These sessions were so helpful and beneficial. So many things were brought to my attention about teaching and it made me strive to do better each time.

Sally Kantar
Bangkok, Nov - Dec 2007

We received incredibly attentive, detailed descriptions of our lessons, with incredibly helpful feedback that really reinforced everything we had learned in the previous sessions.

Tony Kazanjian
Bangkok, Nov - Dec 2007

Trainers' detailed observations and feedback was phenomenal. It helped me see myself and areas to work on with specific detail.

Scottie Harrison
Chiang Mai, August 2007

Excellent. The sessions really helped me to learn about my strengths and challenges.

Sean Kellem
Bangkok, Nov - Dec 2006

The feedback was delivered in a very positive manner. There was a lot of depth to it, with thoughtful comments that I could use in future lessons.

Shawn McCafferty
Chiang Mai, August 2006

These were so good. I'm still puzzling why they worked so well.

Nicole Weavers
Bangkok, Nov - Dec 2005

Effective, always valid, never rude or cruel. Very tactfully done.

Emma Silverman
Bangkok, Nov - Dec 2005

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Written reflections on lessons

The questions we answered in our essays really cut to the root of what TESOL is about. I feel like I learned a lot from the writing.

Tony Kazanjian
Bangkok, Nov - Dec 2007

Wow! What great feedback on our essays and written reflections. So much time and effort is put into feedback.

Allan MacDonald
Chiang Mai, August 2007

I enjoyed the written assignments. It gave me the space I needed to really reflect and learn. The trainers' comments were always instructive.

Paula Lutzin
Chiang Mai, Jan - Feb 2007

The detailed, thoughtful and practical feedback from the trainers made the process of writing papers worthwhile.

John Middlecamp
Chiang Mai, August 2006

Good feedback; good selection of subjects to write on.

Gary Daubney
Bangkok, March 2006

I got to put all my thoughts together on paper. It was challenging but very rewarding. Thanks a lot for the thorough feedback.

Golbang Jafari
Bangkok, Nov - Dec 2005

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Working in groups

Working with others was conforting and definitely helpful. I enjoyed gaining different ideas from various points of view. I wouldn't have done so well without the support of the group.

Saya Asano
Bangkok, Nov - Dec 2007

I learned so much from working in groups, particularly my practice teaching group. What I learned went way beyond my expectations.

Ginger Massey
Chiang Mai, August 2007

Loved it all. There were so many great opportunities for everyone to learn from each other. Lots of input and lots of different viewpoints. Brilliant!

Stephen Wilde
Bangkok, June - July 2007

Team planning was much more helpful than I thought it would be. I'm generally a big non-fan of group work, but I found it very helpful throughout this course.

John Locke
Chiang Mai, August 2006

Working in groups provided the participants with a great sense of security.

Bhawna Gaur
Chiang Mai, August 2006

The other people in my teaching group were a source of inspiration. Observing each other did enormous things to the friendship within the group.

Nicole Weavers
Bangkok, Nov - Dec 2005

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Practice teaching

I appreciated the students' desire to have fun and learn English. The practice teaching was invaluable for my advancement as a teacher.

Owen Meyler
Bangkok, Nov - Dec 2007

Teaching actual Thai and Burmese students added an irreplaceable dimension to the course that made the learning stick.

David Lasoff
Chiang Mai, August 2007

Excellent practice teaching opportunities. Couldn't have asked for a better practical learning experience.

Hannah Burley
Chiang Mai, Jan - Feb 2007

Fantastic groups of students. I found the experience amazingly rewarding.

Emma Silverman
Bangkok, Nov - Dec 2005

A fun and hugely rewarding experience.

James Bryden
Bangkok, June - July 2005

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The training room

The coffee, the snacks, the fruit, etc. really made being here more inviting and warm.

Rasalynn Manee
Bangkok, Nov - Dec 2007

A wonderful site. It far exceeded my expectations.

 Caitlin Maloney
Bangkok, Nov - Dec 2006

The training site was really perfect - peaceful, roomy, and flexible.

John Middlecamp,
Chiang Mai, August 2006

Free access to the internet was appreciated.

Chiraporn Suriyotai
Bangkok, March 2006

Fantastic training room, nice and light. A good size space.

Caroline Stuckey
Bangkok, Nov - Dec 2005

The training room is a beautiful, spacious room with so many windows.

Nicole Weavers
Bangkok, Nov - Dec 2005


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