What Participants Say
About Our Courses
“Business Writing for Non-Native English Speakers really helped me to gain confidence in my writing skills, especially in my work area. The class and the teacher are the best!”
-Victoria Bimberg, Legal Secretary, Bimberg & Assoc.
"Speaking Effectively: Developing Pronuciation and Conversation Strategies has helped me feel more confident in interacting with native speakers and advanced my skills in dealing with everyday life situations that are different than I was accustomed to in my home country. Videos, role-playing and humor create a positive learning atmosphere in the class, and the instructor's abilities to explain, listen and analyze are remarkable. I am glad I took this course and suggest every ESL speaker look into it, too."
-Nina Maystrovich, program assistant, Oakland Business Development Corp.
"I am shy by nature and at times feel paralyzed in the presence of native (English) speakers. Speaking Effectively: Presentation Skills for Non-Native English Speakers has helped me develop my confidence. The instructor's constant encouraging attitude, wise remarks, and multiple exercises helped me to
dramatically improve my skills."
-Galina Kimber, Volunteer, City College of San Francisco
"Small Talk Made Easy:
Understanding and Using Idiomatic Language has whet my appetite for more. Since idiomatic expressions are used in everyday settings, there is a need to be up-to-date and feel comfortable. Thanks to a dynamic instructor, my soul wants more and more..."
-Lorenzo Ramos,
Graphic Designer,
Regis McKenna, Inc.
"Business Writing for Non-Native English Speakers was a wonderful balance between grammar and writing. What I specifically liked is that we worked with our own writing, which meant we worked with our problems. I think I conquered my fear of writing."
-Anne Nielson, Tax Compliance Representative, State of California, Employment Development Department
"Great class! Great materials! All because of a great teacher. In Grammar Review I learned so much in such a short time that I surprised even myself."
-Sonny Abesamis, Associate Underwriter, NORCAL Mutual Insurance
About Refining Pronunciation:
"Great language techniques in a pleasant, multi-cultural environment!"
-Gloria Esquivel, Web developer
"Refining Pronunciation is an excellent class that gives really helpful tips and tools to improve pronunciation."
-Claudia Zimmerman, business intern, Worldshipnet
“Jim O’Hara is one of the best instructors I’ve ever known. Business Writing for Non-Native English Speakers has proven to be extremely useful in all ways. Clear explanations, real-life examples, personalized email feedback, educational materials—everything was just great. Highly recommended!”
-Alex Snyatkov, Software Developer
“Refining Pronunciation was a very helpful class. I learned a lot and I highly recommend it to anyone who would like to improve his or her pronunciation.”
-Christian Lozano, Student
