Hi, my name is Suria, from Germany. I've just completed a three week immersion course, staying at Newlands Manor and having one-to-one lessons with Celia and Gail.
Did I achieve my objectives? Well, my initial objective was just to practise some speaking. My teachers believe that I can achieve much more. I relied on their expertise and judgement. So now I'm really aiming at CPE - a level I could only have in my dreams before I came.
One-to-one intensive lessons are tough. You have no escape and you have to concentrate all the time. The teachers use different methods. You are kept busy without feeling bored. They target on your problems only.
In my opinion, if you are serious about learning the language, there is no other way you can get as much as with this one-to-one immersion method.
There is no hammering, pushing or spoon-feeding. It is all natural and gentle. You really learn the language without even realising it - and without pain!
However, what I enjoyed most was the friendly atmosphere at home. You really feel like one of the family. Thank you Celia, Gail, Steve and Josie, for all your hospitality.
