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Edinburgh, 13.5.2010
As I live in English speaking country I decided to improve my English language. After searching on the Internet I have found the link on Edinburgh School of Language. I contacted this school and started my course few days later under the leadership of the teacher Lucas.
Firstly – Lucas provided me with general information about the language course and also with information about different types of certificates and their possible use for me in the future. I had two sessions in a week, which lasted 2 hours. The group of students in the class was small – usually 3 or 4 people (approximately about the same level of English) thus everyone had the chance to speak rather than to be a passive listener. Lucas usually encouraged everyone in the group to be active, thus contribute to the lesson. There was a preparation for classes in form of homework, which were then checked by the teacher and provided with well timed feedback. This helped me to reflect on my own writing and learning. I felt sometimes that the tasks in the class or the homework are actually beyond my level but it turned out for me to be a challenge, which helped me also slowly to overcome my doubts about my English. The sessions were always held in good spirit, very interactive, provided a chance to discuss different topics, which helped me to enrich my lexicon of English words. Since I became more confident with English language I have applied for IELTS test. I had a great support during the period of preparation from Lucas as he supplied the classes with the type of material determined by the test and so I have successfully passed the test on the first attempt without any problem.
The classes were always held in friendly atmosphere and I have made few friends there. However, I gained far more from meeting Lucas as he encouraged me to apply for university and I have successfully went through my 2nd year at Edinburgh Napier University so far.
Sona Stehlikova
