CAMBRIDGE ESOL COURSES

STUDENT COMMENTS

AUSTRIA - CHRISTIAN - ILEC

I really enjoyed the ILEC course which lasted about six months. I had the possibility to write, read and speak English weekly and intensively! The speaking tutorial lasted about one hour every week and was performed via Skype. I had two tutors listening and giving me feedback.
The whole setup of the course is really simple. The only thing you need is the book, a computer, and free time. Alex and Mia are two great tutors; they are very flexible and they always gave me helpful feedback. During and after the course I felt my improvement in talking and writing English. After the course was finished I began to miss my weekly tutorials, as they had become a favourite habit.
Summarized, I firmly recommend this interesting learning-experience because it is effective and I you can perform the whole learning from where ever you are. There is no need to visit a classroom; I did nearly the whole course on Sunday mornings in my pyjamas at home.

AUSTRIA - MARIA - CPE

All your hard work in getting me ready paid of! I passed my CPE exam with an A grade, and I am (obviously!) over the moon! Thank you so much for all your help and support, especially when it came to essay writing! I passed the speaking and the essay paper exceptionally, and whereas I wasn't too surprised about the result for the speaking paper, I didn't expect it for my essay paper. I always did find it hard to write precisely what I wanted to say, without waffling. So you can take all credit for that one!
Although it seems like it was Christmas about six months ago, I hope you had a nice one! I am busy trying to decide what to do next, there are quite a few doors open for me at present.
Anyway, reading the results this morning has made my week-end, I hope you will be having a great one, too!

BULGARIA - ZDRAVKA - CPE

I read much more in English and that is why I have two books about world religions and philosophy of religion in English in my luggage. I would like to use this opportunity to thank you for being such a good tutor, for all your patience, support and yes, strictness! I have learned a lot from you and I am going to continue when I come back.

FIJI - ADRIANA - CPE

Thank you for your clear explanations, they helped me a lot. I have been working on the essay the last two weeks and I can tell you that I have learnt a lot. Especially, it has been very interesting for me to hear the other side of a history that I learnt and experienced from quite a different point of view.

FRANCE - MATTHIEU - CPE

I started with Elcox in May 2010 and I'm very happy with the customised methodology. My English has improved significantly in every area and I've developed a strong interest in the Internet research that accompanies every tutorial assignment, whether it's an essay or précis. I intend to continue with this formation because I believe it will enable me to gain a good pass in the CPE examination.

GEORGIA - TAMUNA - CPE

I think the service you offer is unique, I told my colleagues about it, and they all got interested. It is the chance for us to get something we want without leaving the country (even the house) and without paying too much. I am really lucky to find you.
The Cambridge private course was a tremendous help to me in completing my preparation for CPE certification. Weekly Skype-enabled tutorials assisted me to strengthen each of my four language skills together with exam competence.
The tutors were very helpful; I always knew that I had support, constructive criticism and valuable feedback from them.
I'm very thankful for everything I learned during the course and I'd advise all EFL students to take this course, as it provides an environment where one can improve one's skills to function effectively in almost any English-speaking context.

GERMANY - BEATA - CPE

Whatever the outcome of the examination will be, I know that my English has improved, and I would like to thank you for your help.
I have found the radio programs especially noteworthy. Although I feel that I based the essay more on the articles that I read. I wonder if I will be able to remember all this new vocabulary that I have learnt!

HONG-KONG - JOSEPHINE - CPE

Many thanks for your kind help! Until now, most of my résumés have been written in Chinese. In the future, when I have to send an English resume and have questions, I will ask for your help. Very many thanks in advance!

IRELAND - JAKEZ - CPE

I am glad to inform you that I passed the Certificate of Proficiency in English (grade B). I would like to take this opportunity to thank you for your help, advice, and expertise.

ISRAEL - EHUD - CPE

It was an excellent experience to work in front of you. Your colourful remarks were not just corrections, but were very instructive lessons about language and formulation in general. You provided me with a little key to the English language!

ITALY - MARCO - CPE

I have good news! I passed the CPE exam! The mark is not brilliant [C grade], but I am proficient in English! So, we have reached the goal we aimed at!

I thank you again for your help.

ITALY - PATRIZIA - CAE & PHILOSOPHY

More than ever, I'm sure you are a great tutor! I've learned a great deal of very good English, thanks to your tutorials, and listening to BBC Radio 4; I mean, on my own at home; totally alone! I'm proud of my English!

LA REUNION - HOUMAYRAA - IELTS

I've got my IELTS results! I've got 7/9! Thanks a lot for your courses, which really helped me!

LATVIA - VLADIMIR - CAE

I was very pleased to work with you; I was so happy, that I will get in touch with you after Christmas and New Year, in order to keep on writing essays, or whatever seems to you most appropriate for me.

MEXICO - GIBRIM - CAE

I just received my results for the CAE (I was unable to get them online because I lost my codes): I got an A!

Exceptional Writing, Use of English and Listening. A point below exceptional in Speaking and Reading.

Soon I'll start the CPE tutorials.

MYANMAR (BURMA) - MYATSOE - CPE

I never had that kind of correction in my life: very detailed and very systematic. If I receive that type of guidance, I am sure my English will be definitely improved more than ever before.

Now I feel more happy and confident that I chose that course (based upon your advice) and that it is totally correct.

PHILIPPINES - MURIEL - CPE

Honestly, I had a tough time with this essay; however, to borrow the words of Prof. Sheila Rowan, it was really a big challenge. The topic of discussion was very interesting, and I consider this a great learning experience for me.

PHILIPPINES - SIM - IELTS

Thank you for the quick reply. As I go through the website (the online- resources) that you sent me, it is really nice, I have enjoyed it, I got all the answers for my questions, thank you!

POLAND - ZDRAVKA - CPE

Thank you very much for your corrections, especially for the detailed explanations of use of tenses, which I find incredibly helpful.
I would like you to know how much I rely on your professional advice and respect your experience. In conclusion, I simply do not want another tutor.

PORTUGAL - JOANA - CPE

I sat the CPE examination last week, and I am hoping to have done well. The overall difficulty was quite similar to that of the sample papers. The Speaking test was easier than I expected, and the Listening paper wasn't hard either. Once again, I would like to thank you for all your help in my preparation for the CPE exam.
Thank you! I was truly happy with my Grade-A CPE result. It is indeed satisfying when our efforts are rewarded.

ROMANIA - GABRIELA - CAE

I'm very happy to announce that I passed the exam though I didn't had any doubts that I would. The grade(C) was satisfying though thinking back I believe there's always place for something better, but that depends on me to keep on improving and learning.
I've learned so many new things from you and for that I'm very grateful. It was a pleasure meeting you both and wish you warm regards. I'm still in England and now I'm trying to solve some things with my work permit but as soon as it settles down maybe we'll reuinite again for CPE.,br> Thank you for all your help and the feedback you gave me, and for now have a great day. Best wishes, Gabriela

SERBIA AND MONTENEGRO - ANDREA - CPE -

I am simply amazed with the corrected script you sent me! Nobody has ever done such a thorough analysis of any of my essays! Thank you for that.

SPAIN - CRISTOBAL - ILEC

I'm very happy I passed my ILEC exam!! From the beginning, I found much more than expected from the course. The high level of the tutors allowed me to learn a lot; not only the content of the book. I am very grateful to you for your support, care, patience, and for keeping me awake and aiming for success. It has been an excellent experience!
Now, I feel comfortable enough to talk with an English speaker about legal matters and even advise him on the best way to proceed. You are great!

SWITZERLAND - PETRA - CPE

I would just like to let you know that I have achieved a Grade A at my CPE exam in June this year. Thanks for your support! Best regards from the stunning Swiss Alps.

SWITZERLAND - PIERRE - CAE

I can finally inform you I passed my CAE with the Grade C. I could probably have done better, but my challenge was only to be successful. I thank you sincerely for your help, especially when you corrected my poor essays.

SUDAN - KALIFA - FCE

Thanks a lot for providing so quickly this link, I'll read the document as soon as possible. I am also happy with your tuition that beside improving my English skills, also contributes to increase my knowledge in so many subjects I would never explore alone. Thanks again, and talk to you very soon.

TAIWAN - SONIA - CPE

Many thanks for your great style of work and wonderful skill in teaching, as well as your patient with my performance. I have the feeling that during this programme I have acquired more knowledge than from all previous courses. Many thanks indeed!

I got my CPE result! Apparently, I was judged excellent for Reading, very good for Writing and Listening, good for Use of English, and OK for Speaking.

The overall result is a 'B'; I was quite surprised how few candidates received a Grade B!

Again, many thanks for your continuous academic support and guidance. I've learnt very much and hopefully taken this experience on board for my future teaching and learning.

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