In four months I increased my English almost 80%. I took private and group classes and both were wonderful. In private classes I could practice talking more about myself. The group classes were so fun because we practiced together. Also I took conversation club, where I improved my English. The personal attention was special and I’m happy with it. Thanks a lot. I’ll miss you.
Allen Cantu
Monterrey, Nuevo Leon, Mexico
The
course was excellent. My teacher was very helpful so I
learned and gained a great deal. I finished Level 2 in
a short period of time and now I am almost done with Level
3. I am looking forward to taking the next levels until
I am able to pass the TOEFL.
Dareen
Al-Ghazzawi
Riyadh, Saudi Arabia
"I'm
really happy with my English course. And I'd like to give
my gratitude to my teacher, Mr. Henry. I really enjoyed
my class during the time I was in San Antonio. I appreciate
all of you at ILCSA."
Ju-eun Kim
Korea
ESL Student
Today
we finished Spanish 1 taught by Karla Torres and wanted
to let you know it was the best language class we've ever
taken. Your school's technique works very well. It's well-balanced,
and we especially liked the emphasis on speaking and hearing
Spanish. Other classes mainly teach reading and writing.
Our thanks and complements also to Karla. She is a great
teacher. She has lots of patience and obviously enjoys
teaching. Don't lose her.
Again, muchas gracias y Feliz Navidad. We look forward
to Spanish 2 in January.
Jack
and Kathy Winn
Septiembre
de 2005
Hola
mi nombre es Fernanda, quiero compartir una decisión
que tomé cuando me encontré con muchas barreras
en este país por el idioma. Eso me hizo tomar la
decisión de inscribirme en esta escuela, lo cual
me ha ayudado a realizar mi sueño.
Por medio de
mis profesores que están entregados a su trabajo
y siempre queriéndome ayudar a superarme. Estos
profesores siempre están dispuestos a ayudarme
y ellos hacen todo lo posible para que yo aprenda un idioma
nuevo. Estos profesores te ayudarán a que puedas
aprender a abrir una puerta hacia el futuro. El profesor
siempre esta dispuesto y él hará todo lo
posible para que nosotros aprendamos.
Pienso
que algo muy, muy importante ya que tu te des cuenta que
el maestro te puede ayudar hasta cierto punto, pero la
responsabilidad es tuya y tu futuro depende de ti. Yo
pienso que hoy aprendí una palabra, mañana
aprenderé dos más y día tras día
aprenderé más. Hoy en día puedo hablar
más y mejor y eso me entusiasma mas que nunca a
salir adelante.
Recuerda
las cosas difíciles se tardan, mas Roma no fue
construida en un día.
In
January of 2004, my husband and I began Spanish classes
at the International Language Center of San Antonio. I
had taken Spanish in high school and college over fifty
years ago, and my husband had attended one class through
the NEISD Community Eduction program about ten years ago.
We decided to make a serious effort to learn Spanish.
We had no particular reason but knew that doing so would
keep our aging minds active.
We are currently nearing the end of Level III and plan
to continue. The teaching has been excellent, and the
staff friendly, helpful and very patient. Classes have
been small, averaging about six or seven. The classes
are conducted in Spanish; we have time to practice with
one another; computer language labs are available, and
we often come early to use these programs.
Would we recommend this school? Indeed we would and have.
Betty
Thompson and John Thompson
I
was impressed with ILCSA from the time I made my first
phone call to inquire about Spanish classes to the day
I received my certificate of completion.
From
a customer service standpoint, ILCSA truly excels in all
areas. The administrative staff was friendly, helpful
and followed through on their commitments. Academically,
the instruction was top-notch.
I
enrolled in private Spanish classes as part of my continuing
education for my job. My instructor was well-prepared
(all instructors are required to have detailed lesson
plans), warm and enthusiastic. Her teaching methods were
creative and appropriate for adults. She was flexible
in gearing my lessons to the topics that I felt would
be most helpful to me.
My
experience at ILCSA was very positive, and I would highly
recommend the Center to anyone interested in learning
a new language.
Sincerely,
Lindsey Woodhaven, M.Ed.
“
I recommend, in the strongest possible terms, the Universidad
Autónoma de Guadalajara (UAG) as an outstanding
resource for language training. I have been a student
at UAG for the last sixteen months and have experienced
firsthand their instructional program. The pedagogy which
they use is excellent. Books, videos, language laboratory,
music conductive to learning, group and individual instruction,
and interaction with other native speakers of the language
being learned contribute to provide multi-sensory learning…”
Michael
T. Curd, D. Min., BCC
Vice-President for Pastoral Care Services
“As
an immigration Officer with the U.S. Custom and Border
Protection at the San Antonio International Airport, I
have to be able to speak and comprehend Spanish effectively…I
want to express my sincerest appreciation and thanks to
everyone at ILCSA for the extraordinary assistance and
top-notch level of instruction I have received…my
ability to speak and comprehend Spanish has significantly
improve since I started taking classes at ILCSA…”
Harry
E. Ackroyd
“Hola,
mi nombre es Martina. Soy de Eslovaquia,
tengo 22 años y estudio negocios en mi país.
Vine a San Antonio por un año para trabajar en
La Mansión del Río Hotel. Habló inglés,
francés y eslovaco. Decidí tomar clases
de
español en la UAG y después de 6 meses estoy
muy contenta porque no solamente puedo hablar un poco
se español, sino porque también encontré
muchas personas interesantes de
diferentes países: México, Perú,
Chile,
Francia, Rusia, …”
Martina
Kristofcakova
Kosice, Slovaquia
“I
have found my experiences with International
Language Center at San Antonio (ILCSA) invaluable.
The instructors are very knowledgeable, patient, understanding,
and caring. The are aware of my busy schedule and do their
best to accommodate me with any adjustments that may become
necessary.
It has been and will continue to be the only
language center that I will continue my
studies in Spanish”
Eddie
Williams
“…llegué
del Perú a San Antonio en enero de este año
y al día siguiente ya quería estudiar inglés
y no perder más tiempo, pero tenía temor
acerca de donde estudiaría pues siempre se busca
un buen ambiente, ubicación y facilidades de pago
…pues lo encontré todo aquí. Lo referente
al profesorado y a las buenas técnicas de enseñanza
era un riesgo ya que no lo iba a saber hasta tomar el
curso, lo hice y no tuve ninguna necesidad de buscar otra
opción…Siento que mi inversión es
bien retribuida, sobre todo porque ahora puedo desenvolverme
más con el idioma inglés…”
Charo
Ortiz
“The experience I have had at ILCSA has been very
good. I have been taking French lessons and the teachers
that I have had are great. I have been learning so many
things. I am so happy of being studying here… Congratulations
to all of you!!”
Pita López
