Opiniones sobre Irlanda

Voluntariado

"Estoy en Cork realizando el voluntariado, en una casa a unos 20 km del centro. La casa es preciosa, está junto a un río. El trabajo que realizo es de jardinero un poco y ahora de electricista (mi profesión) así que no me puedo quejar. Pedro."

Familias

"Nuestro recibimiento en la casa fue maravilloso. Nuestra estancia en la escuela de Wexford está siendo muy provechosa y muy buena. Gracias por interesarte por nuestra estancia. Un saludo, Manuel, Isabel, Manolo y Samuel."

"I've already told you but I want to affirm it once again, our two weeks spent with you have been the best we've ever had. And by now it's our third time in Ireland and we are a bit of experts! As a matter of fact the atmosphere at your school is really warm and friendly and we immediately felt at home. We've really appreciated all what you did to make us enjoy our stay and the fact that you were successful with Filippo too, is really something as he is certainly the most difficult and critical of our family. Moreover, as a primary school teacher I think that you were great in getting children so involved in quite all the afternoon activities offered by your school: the crab fishing, the international lunch, the football match, the goodbye song etc. Now it's my turn to say to you: Well done! We'll surely recommend your school to our family and to my pupils and we know that if we're coming back to the 'fantastic Ireland', we'll come to Wexford to say hello to you, no doubt!"
Luisa, 42, profesora de primaria

"Have I told you that we had a great time in Ireland and that you are very much to blame for that? Have I told you that Anita's helpful assistance together with Lisa's made it all very easy-going? That we absolutely enjoyed every activity, the weather, even the classes, the entertainment by the Great Circus Ring Master Jim, the food, the landscape, the music.... should I go on?"
Javier, 50, director de un colegio

Cork

"Solo quería comentarte que Sergio ha vuelto de Cork, muy contento, la residencia estaba bien, y la escuela también. El viaje en el resto de los aspectos ha sido positivo, ha conocido a mucha gente, se ha desenvuelto estupendamente, así que todos contentos. Bueno, un placer haber hecho el viaje con Aula inglés. Espero que tengamos oportunidad de hacer otras cosas juntas. Isabel".

"The school in Cork is great for learning English. I am happy I came here."
Therese Jonsson, Sweden


"There is a very friendly atmosphere in the school and the teachers are really motivated to help you"
Jacqueline Thomasi, Brazil

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

José, Spanish, realizó un curso one to one

"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, mainly for people shy like me. The organization is very accurate and the skills and quality of teachers are fantastic."

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."

Bray

Janet Figueroa, Mexican Au-Pair

"I enjoy learning English in the language college because the classes are very dynamic and the environment is cool.

I like the way the courses are prepared, the grammar practices, exercises and the teachers are well prepared.

I like the programmes the school offers, they allow you to learn English at a time when you work with a native family."

Davide Esposito, Italian

"I really like the programmes in this school and they allow us to learn good English from prepared teachers.

Language College Ireland offers good training and facilities for learning the language"

Alejandra Loya, Mexico, Au-Pair

"I made a lot of new friends from a lot of different nationalities and what’s more, my English has improved to a very high level.

The teachers and the rest of the staff are very friendly and the town where the school is located is very welcoming."

Derry

“My stay in Derry was absolutely fantastic, thanks above all to the unfailing help and encouragement given to me by my tutor and the skill of my teachers. I just loved the beautiful city of Derry and its hospitable townspeople. An unforgettable experience!! Derry I miss you!!"
Mark Pellizzon, Italian.

"I feel very happy in Derry. The class is very interesting and I learned a lot of things. This is important for me as it is good for practicing speaking and listening. I have class every day. The staff working at the school are very friendly. I feel like I am in a family at this school, the people are like my friends, my brother or my mother. They give me a lot of help and have a lot of patience with me. I do not even like to go home when the school closes in the evening."
Renjia Man, Chinese.

"Our experience at the North West Academy was very enjoyable. No words can express our sincere gratitude and appreciation for the overwhelming support and kindness everybody showed to us. I am sure I shall miss you all."
Renata Grilli, Italian.

"Mi nombre es Almudena Martínez, soy de Madrid y he estado viviendo en Irlanda del Norte durante casi 10 meses. Contacté con Aula Ingles, que me dio información sobre donde aprender inglés. Finalmente elegí Derry, me comentaron que es donde menos españoles podía encontrar y ya que había estado en Irlanda antes, en Wexford, en otro curso de 2 meses de duración, y considero que es un país precioso y la gente es maravillosa no tuve ninguna duda de ir allí. Estuve viviendo con una familia irlandesa y me trataron genial, me sentí como en casa. Después decidí compartir piso con gente de otros países y la experiencia fue increíble. La ciudad de Derry es fantástica con una historia y cultura muy interesantes. Estuve trabajando de prácticas en 3 empresas y aprendí muchísimo, primero en contabilidad, luego en marketing y como administrativa. Al mismo tiempo tenia clases de inglés. Tengo muy buenos recuerdos de mi profesora y de todos los amigos de diferentes nacionalidades que hice allí, conseguí gran fluidez en inglés para todo tipo de situaciones y me divertí muchísimo. Mis días en Derry fueron muy gratificantes y también visité un montón de sitios y ciudades como Belfast, Dublín, Donegal, Galway….todo está muy cerca. Sin duda, fue la mejor experiencia de mi vida."
Almudena Martinez, Spanish.