Testimonials

Mariko Titcher

Course: English for Secondary School
Agent: Program Leader Australia - High School Student Program - ICC Consultants (Japan & Australia)

Melbourne Language Centre’s online HSP classes were well thought out while many other online classes were failing in their method of teaching during the unprecedented COVID time. My students thoroughly enjoyed the classes and were challenged by the skill level. They had real-time interactions with other students and teachers who worked hard to engage them during the class through the different activities like the presentations every Friday. At first, I had the impression of too many levels in HSP and both of my students were placed at a little lower level than they were because of their limited conversational skills, but it proved to be a source of motivation.  The students were quickly promoted through frequent level tests. I am proud of both of my students who actively participated during classes and asked questions frequently, and I appreciate the teachers who gave them a fun and supported environment even whilst taking place remotely.

*Two Japanese students are now studying in the mainstream course at a high school.

Queenie

Course: English for Secondary Schools (High School Preparation)
*Currently studying online

Mr. Paul’s class is so interesting to me! I have liked him since I had his first class. His teaching style is not boring and can always drive the atmosphere of the class. Moreover, under his leadership, I have the courage to try to speak up in debates that are difficult for me. In class, he would lead us to do many interesting activities and contacts, which made me more impressed with the knowledge I learned in class. I can’t remember exactly what happened, but attending Paul’s class was a kind of enjoyment for me and perhaps for my classmates, because we spent every class with happiness and laughter. My grammar has always been not very good, so I don’t like to listen to the teacher talk about the knowledge of grammar. Although I sometimes yawn during Paul’s lectures, I still do the exercises very carefully. In a word, I like Paul’s class so much. I really wish I could be taught by Paul all week, because I like the pleasant classroom atmosphere so much!

King

Course: English for Secondary Schools (High School Preparation)
*Currently studying online

I have been taking classes here for nearly a year, and I have learned a lot of new knowledge. My English writing and listening have improved a lot, and my vocabulary has also improved a lot. I think what I need impove is reading which is very terrible for me, so teachers often help me and tell me how to do the reading questions and teach me the skills. I like Mr. Paul’s class very much, because he not only teach us knowledge, but also he is very funny, often joking with us, often play games to improve our knowledge with us. He is so professional, I think he is the best teacher I have ever seen.

Doris

Course: English for Secondary Schools (High School Preparation)

I have been here for 2 months. I learned a lot in this English class. My vocabulary gets improve, and my writing skills get a promotion. I am keeping learn more grammar in this class. Fortunately, our teacher is kind and they are helpful during I am studying. The atmosphere here is good, we can have a good English study environment. During we are having class, the teacher will use some interesting language games to increase our memory about the knowledge that we learn in the class. They are enthusiastic and optimistic, they will always give us advice and help us become better in English.

Yingqi SHAO

Course: English for Secondary Schools (High School Preparation)
*Currently studying online

I have been in this class for nearly six months. In these six months, I have learned a lot, especially grammar and my writing. at first, my writing was very bad. After some examinations and exercises, I have learned a lot. The students here are also very good. At the beginning of online class, my classmates and teachers have brought me a lot of help. Teachers are also very good, class is very interesting, can let me feel that even online classes are not so boring

Dean

Course: English for Secondary Schools (High School Preparation)

I learnt a lot in the class, and see the handsome face every day. Just a joke. I spent about 18 weeks with teacher and students. They are very friendly and funny-for some students after class. It was so great to learn here. The teacher some times make some jokes during the class, but that not impact the knowledge we learn. That make the classroom full of fun and everyone like teacher especially Paul. He is a wonderful teacher with handsome face (joke again). I like this class and I wonder the others will like this class.

Oi Chin LAM

Course: English for Secondary Schools (High School Preparation)
*Currently studying online

It is always having a lot of fun attending Paul’s classes. He is an English teacher with a good sense of humor. I learn useful English here and enjoy his lessons. Group discussion activities and games like Kahoot and Quizlet help us to remember grammar and vocabulary. Also, he is patient when we are not paying attention in class. He is more like our friends in learning English. In the past, I used to think that learning English was difficult. However, I changed my mind now. I think that it is interesting and funny. I am grateful that I met this professional and cute teacher.

Claire Bonadona

Course: General English
Home country: France

I arrived in Melbourne just before the border closed, but I enjoyed my course at MLC very much despite being online.  I loved when the teacher put us in breakout rooms. That way I was still able to make some friends and I am still in touch with them even though my course is finished now. It turns out that online school wasn’t boring at all because we did some  fun activities like quizzes and so forth. Also, my host family arranged by the school was very caring and helpful in many ways. I felt very lucky to live there.

Through my studies at MLC, I have gained confidence with my English and I recently got a job with IGA supermarket!   I am looking forward to it!

Naokazu Takata

Course: English for Health Professionals (OET Preparation)
Home country: Japan
Profession: Doctor

The level of the classes at Melbourne Language Centre is very high and was exactly what I needed to help me study OET.
Thanks to the high quality of the classes and dedicated teachers, it was easy to keep myself motivated to study.
I’m grateful to Melbourne Language Centre for providing me with an environment where I could concentrate on my studies.
Thank you very much for the classes.

*Naokazu has been studying online.

Kamani

Course: English for Health Professionals (OET Preparation)
Profession: Vet

This is just to say thank you for you and the management. I achieved 4Bs for the July OET Test. Your support and OET teachers’ guidance and helped me a lot to improve my English knowledge up to this level. The study period in your school was a great and joyful time for me.

Walai

Course: English for Health Professionals (OET Preparation)
Home country: Thailand
Professions: Doctor

I started from knowing nothing about OET and it was difficult for me in every part. However, every staff here are very nice and explain step by step until I could understand how to practice and focus in each skill. There are many available materials provided for students to practice. I have a lot of friends here and spent time after class, including weekends to practice listening and speaking with my friends. I had totally attended the class for 2 months before the examination and I could pass at my first attempt. I am very happy to study here. Thank you very much for great teaching!”

Chhingly

Course: General English
Home country: Cambodia

My name is Chhingly. I am studying General English in here now. I study in here for short time but I think it is the best place for me to study English in Melbourne because it is nearly the city so it is easy going to school. The classroom is so comfortable and the teachers are professional because they are good at teaching and have a lot of experience. When I study with them, they make me happy and I want to study here. So I think it is the best school and I love MLC so much.

Tracy Li

Age: 30
Course: English for
Academic Purposes
Home country: China

“I really love this school. The EAP course is quite different from courses in China I had joined. This class helps me know the culture and language better, which I can’t learn from Chinese schools.”

Cheuk Yin Waz

Age: 25
Course: IELTS Preparation
Home country: Hong Kong

“I found that the IELTS Preparation course provided by the Melbourne Language Centre has really come in handy. Not only because the friendly teachers here help improve my English skills but it has also established a multicultural environment for students to have a chance to meet people around the world, to practise and communicate in English. It is a nice place for international students to kick off their education journey in Australia, and I really appreciate all the support given by Melbourne Language Centre.”

Abdulelah Makki

Age: 18
Course: English for Academic Purposes
Home country: Saudi Arabia

“I think the Melbourne Language Centre is an excellent school because students have to work hard to be promoted. I have been to other schools where standards are lower and it is easier to be promoted.”

Ye Htun Naing

Age: 35
Course: English for Health Professionals (OET Preparation)
Home country: Myanmar (Burma)

“After searching for and reviewing many schools for my OET, I finally decided to enrol myself at MLC (City Campus). During the course we were trained by wonderful tutors who are well experienced with OET. I learned many useful tactics and tips to assist me to perform well in OET. The course runs with an introduction and acclimatisation to OET in the first two weeks and practices and exam-simulated exercises and tests in last two weeks. Other highlights of the centre include multicultural students from all over the world and a friendly and welcoming environment for all of them. I passed my OET and to my surprise, I even got 3 As and 1 B! In addition to my amazing results, what I have learned from the course is really valuable and useful in my daily practice. Thanks to Melbourne Language Centre, I achieved my required English scores, and I would like to recommend MLC to everyone planning to sit for OET.”

Sayuri Noro

Age: 26
Course: General English/IELTS
Home country: Japan

“Melbourne Language Centre’s teachers are very kind. They always care about students and they talk to us outside of class. I really appreciate them. I’ll never forget their great behaviour. Thank you.”

Mei Kubota

Age: 25
Course: English for Health Professionals (Nursing)
Home country: Japan

“There are great teachers at the Melbourne Language Centre. When I ask the teachers my questions, they teach us thoroughly until we understand. So I like study more. Thank you Melbourne Language Centre.”

Saki Akiya

Age: 18
Course: General English
Home country: Japan

“At Melbourne Language Centre all the teachers are really friendly. They have different backgrounds so we can be familiar with many types of English pronunciation and how to study. We can make a lot of friends from many countries and get to know various cultures, which is really interesting for me. We enjoy all our time at MLC. I’m glad I came here.”

Tomoko

Course: General English
Home country: Japan

“I enjoyed learning English in this school. Surprisingly grammar in use is a bit different from Japan so it was hard to understand for me, but thanks to an enthusiastic teacher I have much more interest in it. Actually they are very good at not only teaching but also entertaining us. I am very lucky and happy to study here.”

Ai Morita

Age: 32
Course: English for Health Professionals (Nursing)
Home country: Japan

“I had a good time at Melbourne Language Centre.”