
Donegal
Read Emmanuel Guisset’s testimonial
From Belgium. ‘Well, I have to say, everything was perfect: The
food (especially the breakfast!!, the room, the staff.. Thanks to a interactive
way of teaching, I improved my basic English and I enjoyed the one to
one classes to train my business English. I also got to surf the world
class wave ‘The peak’, know some very nice local surfers and
spent numerous evenings enjoying the lively atmosphere of Bundoran."
16/09/2009
Read Kate Austin’s testimonial
From Italy. ‘Thank you for a lovely holiday - I and my group had
a wonderful time, particularly the riding activities. Also say a BIG,
BIG thank you to Sue whose help and kindness went beyond the call of duty.
A big thank you too to Louise and all the others at the riding centre
who were unfailingly kind and patient even with our unrulier elements
- they were wonderful!!! All the best and have a lovely rest of the summer.’
20/07/2009
Wexford
David Hontorio, 38, Spanish
I started to speak English without thinking first in Spanish, I got
to know about different cultures and what is most important, I met beautiful
people. People who visited my home when I was back in the Basque Country,
people who I visited and spent some days with them in their home, people
who moved to Spain and people I am still in contact with them, people
who I visited in their country and who guided me around. For all of this
and because I know that the next time we see each other will be like we
never said goodbye I want to say ‘Thank you’’.
Georg, 22 and Lucas, 22, Austrian
We want to say thank you for the three beautiful and fantastic weeks
in Wexford. It was a great experience and we will never forget it. It
was a pleasure for us to stay with you. The three weeks changed us definitely,
we learnt a lot about the Irish way of life and we are going to life our
lives like the Irish way. Wish you the best and hope that we will see
us again. Cheers, slainte and best regards from Austria! Thanks for all!’
Jose Ignacio, 35, Spanish, Manager
I miss you. You made me feel so good. I’d like to come back some
day. The atmosphere in the school is genuine, brilliant and the surroundings
beautiful. The best thing is that you feel relaxed and don’t have
any pressure to learn English and I think, this is really important to
do your best, mainly for people shy like me. The organisation is very
accurate too and the skills and quality of teachers are fantastic.’
Ana Cillero, 38, Spanish, Teacher
I just want to thank everyone in the school for the wonderful time Leyre
and me had, specially thanks to Dave who left a deep impression in my
heart with his last day reading. I’ll never forget it.’
Cecilia and Federico (18) Bertolotti, Italian
Now let me tell you thanks for the beautiful days my son spent in your
college. Federico is back very happy for the days he spent with you. I
would like to thank the teachers, Anita and Jim, too. Special thanks also
to the choice of accommodation: the family was very kind and daring and
helped him to talk. Federico improved his English a lot and now speaks
fluently or at least tries. And this is very important for me. All the
best from Rome.’
Candy Morales, 49, from Canary Islands, Lab technician
I have spent an unforgettable week in Wexford. I was happy with your
school and my teachers Sinead and Emma, I learnt very much from them.
Moreover, the rest of the teachers, partners and Anita as well. There
was a relaxed and friendly atmosphere. I am also pleased with the house
you found for me. Brenda is very helpful and also the flatmates from different
countries. I am recommending your school to everyone and I hope to return
there and stay with you for more time.’
Jean-Marc from France
To my Irish friends: I am just back in France after a fantastic week
spent in Ireland. Many thanks for the exceptional hospitality which you
reserved me and for the professionalism with which you made my ancient
English progress. I like this occasion to thank particularly Emma and
Susan for their efficiencies during our ‘face to face’ lessons.
I also thank all the administrative team and in particular Anita for her
‘breaks’ animation and Jim for his good humour and availability.
I shall have a happy memory of this Irish stay and shall not miss to return
one of these days. Goodbye and many thanks for all.’
Christa Schroeder, 67, German, retired school teacher
I am thankful for having had a safe journey home, but my thoughts and
feelings are still roaming in County Wexford. I shall miss the morning
hours among the happy crew of striving students, encouraging teachers,
an always helpful secretary and a caring manager. Thanks for your kind
words of farewell, I pinned them on my kitchen wall.’
Victoria Lanari, 21, Italian, student
‘I just want to let you know how much I enjoyed my stay in Wexford.
It was a wonderful time and I felt very much at ease in the school. The
small number of students, the lovely surroundings and the friendly atmosphere
pleased me a lot. I enjoyed the lessons and I believe I highly benefited
from them. I met many friendly and open-minded people, Irish people and
foreigners alike. Thank you very much for your kindness.’
Rita Wingender, 52, German, teacher
Thanks a lot for a successful and interesting week. Being a language
teacher myself I am very critical with language schools and I am completely
satisfied! Keep on working like that! I can recommend your school!’
Tatsuru Miyahara, 22, Japanese, Student
‘I really miss Wexford and want to go back there. I really feel
sad because I cannot meet my friends I made there. Say hello to everybody
and thank you very much for everything you did for me and it was a pleasure
to meet all of you. I am sure we will be able to meet some day again in
the not-to-distant future.’
Louis Fischer, 49, solicitor, Swiss
Thank you again for a wonderful time in Wexford. It was an absolute
pleasure to stay in your school: A milestone in my life comparable to
the tremendous standing stones for the preceltic and Neolithic period
of Ireland. I improved my English and learnt a lot about the friendliness
of the Irish people, about the history, the culture and the ancient monuments
from the stone age and the early Christian age. Thank you for your consideration
and carefully teaching. I miss you! Probably I will come again to Ireland.’
Michaela Zimmermann, Swiss
‘I have returned to Switzerland but it wasn’t easy to find
the re-entry here after that great time in Ireland. I still often think
back to my host family, the friendly and helpful teachers and to my friends
I made there. I really want to thank you for all you’ve done for
me and thank you too that I had the possibility to meet all those interesting
and nice people. It was such a great time there in Wexford and I’m
sure that one day I’ll return and visit you.’
Letizia, 23, Au Pair, Italian
My English has improved a lot thanks to your school and Ireland in general
and finally I could pass my exams easily!! I miss Ireland a lot, I really
have spent a great time there, and it has been an unforgettable experience.
I remember all the pubs and the Guinness… and … lots of good
memories…. I’d like to come back as soon as possible.’
Yuko Ishinose, 35, Librarian, Japan
I had a really great time in Wexford. I can't remember ever having enjoyed
myself so thoroughly anywhere! I'd like you to know how much the weeks
at your lovely school has meant to me. And I am most grateful to you for
your warm hospitality.’
Sabine Karwarth, 36, Adult education adviser, Germany
Thanks again for your warm welcome. You care about your students, that
makes your school such a comfortable, intimate and easy-going place. I
will recommend your school to everybody who want to know and everybody
else too. Sue, I remember a lot of new words and this is due to your expressive
way of teaching. We laughed so much. I guess there are only few teachers
who fall down on their knees during classes! Dave, I've never met a person
so passionate about literature. From now on I feel more confident about
poets. I really enjoyed every single lesson.’
Leire Miakura Carramendi, 18, Spanish, Student
‘Today is my last day in this school and I just wanted to put in
black and white the following: It was a real pleasure to spend three weeks
of my life here in Wexford but the best of this time was the choice to
come to your school, meet lots of very interesting people and very specially
the teachers who show me that learning can be wonderful. And that's all.
Just thank you.’
Dario Villa, 26, Italian, Consultant
‘Another Italian guy is leaving...... Just want you to know I had
such a great time here with all the beautiful people I met. I think this
school really satisfied my expectations and more and more. I'll always
remember the nice time spent in the school and in the pubs in town. When
I was with teachers I always felt I was with friends, good friends. I
wish I could stay here longer but unfortunately I can't. Sorry for my
for my handwriting, maybe it's because of my emotions, the feeling of
leaving such a good people, such a good and friendly town. We'll meet
again, for sure!’
Kiyoko Miyazaki, 69, Retired Teacher, Japan
Thank you very much for your kind regards and services. I deeply appreciate
what you done for me. Especially I must thank you very much for arranging
classes especially for me. I think it was good that I could learn English
and other things at your school. I like Ireland, I like Wexford. I feel
Ireland was a wonderful place. The air is fresh and clean. There are many
open meadows and splendid sceneries. I wish I will be able to come again.
For that I'll try to practise listening and speaking English.’
Tomiyo Kishi, 70, Retired Teacher, Japan
I appreciate your kindness shown me throughout my stay in Wexford. The
classes were rich in variety, and everything was interesting. The cultural
activities were wonderful. I enjoyed very much the fresh nature and the
historic places. You gave me a lot of new experiences. So my next dream
is to learn at the SLC again together with my friend and visit even more
nice places in Ireland.’
Anni Piippo, Finland (41, secretary):
We had an excellent week here in Wexford thanks to you and the Powers
(host family). Never before have we felt so much friendliness while meeting
new people and living in a foreign country.’
Sabine Fehl, Germany (31, English teacher) and Andrea Fuchs,
Germany (31, English teacher):
Two weeks of `refreshing` our English . We learnt a lot (not only drinking
Cider, eating sandwiches and buying silly things but also words, structures
and more). Most interesting were the social contacts. Thanks for everything
and do not change too much!’
Jose Carlos Marco Alba, Spain (31, product manager):
‘I have spent four weeks in this lovely, green & sometimes
rainy country and I could understand the local culture thanks to my host
family and the teachers in your school.
Bernd Raute, Germany (55, lecturer):
‘We have had two interesting weeks with many good activities. Lisa
organised many things so we had much fun after school. A walk at the beach
is very beautiful in this area.’
Marianne Igel, Germany (58, housewife) and Margot Kircher, Germany
(59, primary school teacher):
We enjoyed our lessons as well as the relaxing walks along the beautiful
sandy beach. We could not only improve our English but could also learn
a lot about the nice landscape and the Irish mentality. We liked the atmosphere
in the pubs as well. Surely we are returning to Wexford and the language
school next year.’
Christoph Effing, Germany (33, geographer):
I want to give Sue a pat on the back for these funny nice lessons (great
ideom, isn`t it?). It was a good mixture of leisure, culture and learning
with lovely people. I will remember this time with laughter on my lips.
(… they did not give me a backhander).’
Bruno Eggmann, Switzerland (35, sales manager):
‘I would like to thank you again for everything. It was really
a good, interesting and instructive time. I hope that I can come back
soon.’
Erich Moser, Germany (27, canoeing instructor):
I enjoyed a really nice time here in the language school. The people
are very friendly. The landscape from Ireland is beautiful and I was lucky
with the weather. Until now I had just one rainy day. The trips were also
very exiting. Hope to come back in my next vacation.’
Carlos Borja Etayo, Spain (33, dentist):
‘I have been very happy in this school. I would like to come back
again next year. I think that I learned too much English here. People
are very friendly in Ireland. Lisa is the best manager in Germany, Ireland
and Spain!’
Victoriy Borja Etayo, Spain (37, solicitor):
Me too, I have been very happy in this academy. I have learned a lot
and also I have enjoyed myself too much but I think I need to learn more
and probably the next year I will come back. It is true. Thank you for
all.’
Willy Hartmann, Germany (52, bank manager):
In the time here I learned a lot of things: English grammar, verbs,
business words and business details. I also enjoyed the Irish culture,
the day trips, the pubs and the Guinness. Thanks Lisa, Jennifer and Sue
for all the help and a good time for you!’
Helena, Loni, Erika, Eva, Marianne, Paula, Ursula, Walter, Jo
(course for people over 50):
We will thank you very much for a wonderful time in Wexford for all
the beautiful and interesting trips through the Irish country and the
eventful evening arrangements. We enjoyed learning English and we will
like to recommend in to other people. Thanks from all of us.’
Peter Böhringer, Germany (53, teacher):
‘It was nice to be here in your language school. It was individual
- I like this - not too big and you were so `much giving`. I thank you.
I wish you for the next time a lot of students and a good new house in
Wexford.’
Cork del Toth, Hungary
‘We were given excellent ideas by enthusiastic teachers. The Homestay
gave us a lot of insight into Irish life.’
Britta Larsson, Sweden
I don't have anything to suggest to improve the course. I've enjoyed
everything and am happy to recommend the school and its teachers.’
Hanne Thode Sorensen, Denmark
Excellent course, wonderful experience, inspiring and competent teachers.
We were given new and interesting ideas useful for our own teaching.’
Malgorzata Miedzianowska, Poland
‘Participating in this course was a great pleasure and adventure.
The course itself doesn't need any improvements.’
Ildiko Pappne Haron, Hungary
The course in Cork has been absolutely fascinating and very useful professionally.
This is the course that a teacher of English can make a very good use
of everywhere in the world. Thank you.’
Dr. Marik Laszlo, Hungary
The course was perfect for me. Our tutors were wonderful in every way.
I couldn't improve it in any way. Thank you very much.’
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