TESTIMONIALS

TESTIMONIALS

INTRODUCTION
When our prospective students go looking for information about our school and the TOEFL Preparation course that we offer, they want to know more than how much we charge. They also want to know what kind of service we provide, and they want to get an idea for what kind of experience they will have with our school. Therefore, they go looking for information about what others have had to say. The most common source of this information online is feedback. The comments and suggestions of our students and alumni are very important to us since they help us make the educational process at Terra Nova as close to perfection as possible. It is also very important that all our prospective students see this feedback here, which proves the educational process at Terra Nova to be truly democratic and open for constructive criticism. This page contains reviews and testimonials submitted by our students in the 2005-2006 academic year. We would like to thank them all most sincerely for sharing their ideas, opinions, experiences, and feelings. We deeply appreciate their contributions!




2005-2006 ACADEMIC YEAR

From: Dima M.
Date: December 27, 2006

Merry Christmas and Happy New Year, Teacher!!!

I do not want to write a lot here, but you just have to come to see the opportunities provided by Terra Nova, and by the end of the course you will tell me the results and the feelings.

Andrei, you do a great job, you have helped a lot of students understand their potential. Keep going...

Dima M.,
TOEFL Preparation (Spring 2006).




From: Anna Diordieva
Date: October 30, 2006

Dear superteacher,

This is just to let you know that it worked out and tonight I'm leaving for the United States! I still cannot believe it's happening in reality. Thank you very much for your contribution and help in writing recommendation letters. I wish you all the best and every success to your school.

Anna Diordieva,
TOEFL Preparation (Spring 2006).




From: Igor Garabajiv
Date: August 25, 2006

If you ever think of attending TOEFL prep classes, don't spend too much time looking up in the newspapers or anywhere else. Andrei's classes are miraculous. You will find there a friendly atmosphere, competitive professor and group mates. Due to the advanced teaching methods, you will gain more than you can expect to.

If you ever see Mr. Fiodorov's poster advertising his TOEFL classes, you will notice at the bottom of the page such a phrase, "We are not afraid of competition". This should give a hint to those who are still thinking where to go. When Andrei asked me to take a brief English exam to evaluate my English level, I missed half of the questions. After 2 and a half months of intense preparation, I finally passed TOEFL. My score is 647. The results speak for themselves.
Terra Nova is the right place for those who know how to value quality.

Igor Garabajiv,
TOEFL Preparation (Spring 2006).




From: Veronica Hodorogea
Date: April 15, 2006

Hello everybody!!!

I have greatly enjoyed the TOEFL preparation course at Terra Nova because it was the best one I have ever attended in my life! It is a place where relevant information, friendly atmosphere, interesting people and an excellent instructor come in ONE. I am very thankful because I made a right choice! This course has significantly improved my English skills: I've enriched my vocabulary with tons of new words, reviewed grammar and advanced my listening skills. If you are looking for an intensive course of Advanced English which would considerably boost your proficiency and which would help you succeed in achieving your future aspirations, Terra Nova is THE BEST PLACE for you!

The instructor, Andrei, is a brilliant, amicable and kind person who is willing to help students with any questions; he will always find the correct answer and will elucidate it by providing arguments and examples.

You will take two simulation tests, which are similar to the actual TOEFL test, at the end of the course and you will even get a Certificate of Achievement for your hard work. Moreover, you will visit the National Museum of Ethnography and Natural History of the Republic of Moldova.

Currently, I am attending the Terra Nova Advanced Conversation class which is just great for developing communication abilities and I love it a lot!

Choose Terra Nova and you will never regret!

Thank you, Andrei, for your industrious work. I wish you many good students, happiness and peace!

Veronica Hodorogea,
TOEFL Preparation (Spring 2006).




From: Victor Sîrbu
Date: December 30, 2005

Hello everybody!

If exists a place in Chișinău where students can learn and improve their English most effectively, it is Terra Nova English Language Center! A high-qualified and intelligent instructor, an agreeable atmosphere, effective methods of teaching, and a lot of positive energy make it the best place.

Actually Andrei is more than an English language teacher, he is an outstanding person and people who attend his classes will gain a lot. Best wishes to Andrei, his former and future students, and to all people!

Victor Sîrbu,
TOEFL Preparation (Fall 2005).




From: Olesea Ciumaș
Date: December 27, 2005

Terra Nova's TOEFL preparation class has improved significantly my English. I have got a lot of useful information. My grammar now is much better, and so are my speaking and reading skills. This course has a lot of advantages and only one disadvantage. The advantages are that you can come on Saturdays and watch movies or read books that you can borrow, or check essays. Also, here you can meet a lot of smart people and make friends. Andrei the teacher is great, very dexterous and friendly. Now comes the disadvantage... The only one is that the course is very short. I am sure that I will miss Andrei's lessons.

Olesea Ciumaș,
TOEFL Preparation (Fall 2005).




From: Veronica Voroniuc
Date: December 23, 2005

Dear Andrei!

I really enjoyed taking part in the TOEFL Prep class. It was great! I found out a lot of new and interesting things. I learned many new words and grammatical rules. I not only improved my knowledge of English but also found out new stuff for my general culture. It is nice that on Saturdays students can watch DVD movies in English, read books and newspapers. I liked everything in the classroom from the carpet to the toys. It's a very good idea to have candies and water for students. And you, Andrei, are a very nice person. It is a pity that the class lasted only for 3 months.

Veronica Voroniuc,
TOEFL Preparation (Fall 2005).




From: Victor Chedric
Date: December 23, 2005

Dear Andrei!

I liked everything in your class, an excellent atmosphere, friendly classmates, and a unique teacher of cause. I can mention new methods of teaching different from those used in other English schools, your excellent ability to combine fun with knowledge, and your strong desire to share your wisdom with us, your students. To tell you the truth, I really enjoyed studying at Terra Nova. Even though I made mistakes occasionally, I really improved my English, including grammar, vocabulary, listening, reading, etc. I hope that when the conversation class is offered, you will reserve one place for me.

Victor Chedric,
TOEFL Preparation (Fall 2005).




From: Vladimir Burdea
Date: December 23, 2005

Hello everybody!

This is to thank Terra Nova English Language Center for those 3 months of learning and practicing English. I had fun and met here many interesting people. The level of teaching is probably the best in Chișinău. I only wish I had had enough time to come to every class and to do all home assignments. Imagine, you come unprepared and feel like an alien among people who know the topic...
Future students! Be good! Do not repeat my mistakes!

Vladimir Burdea,
TOEFL Preparation (Fall 2005).




From: Elena Rusanovschi
Date: December 23, 2005

Dear Andrei!

I liked your classes very much. Moreover, I enjoyed attending the TOEFL Preparation course because you are really a very amicable and educated person. Your classes were very interesting and informative. You are very tactful and skilled, and you really care about your students. For me it was a great opportunity to improve and brush up my English at an advanced level. Information that I obtained was very useful and new for me. On top of this, I very much appreciated your assistance any time I needed it. Your school is well-equipped and the atmosphere is very pleasant and relaxing. Comparing with other courses that I have attended, yours are the best. Thank you very much for teaching me and for your care. I will never forget the TOEFL Preparation class I have completed at Terra Nova ELC.

Elena Rusanovschi,
TOEFL Preparation (Fall 2005).




From: Nelly Galyamova
Date: December 23, 2005

Andrei!

First of all, I would like to thank you for these classes. As for me, I spent a good time here. Everything was perfect. The classes were great. It was the best course I have ever taken. I think it is all because of you. You are the best instructor of the English language in the city. You have a brilliant education, excellent knowledge of English as well as many other subjects. Also, I would like to congratulate you on the termination of the trimester because I know that you are tired now after three months of teaching us. Your students are very different people but you manage to find a common language with everybody. I think you are a good psychologist. I envy your future students because I am sure they will have a nice time here.
I wish success to you and your school!

Nelly Galyamova,
TOEFL Preparation (Fall 2005).




From: Kristina Chiflikly
Date: December 23, 2005

Dear Andrei!

Thank you for your classes. It was very interesting to attend your classes because you never let us be bored. I liked all our conversations, especially when we argued and discussed different topics telling our opinions. You are a very smart person and it is very important for students because you share with them your experience (including your American experience) and tell a lot of interesting things about our life and our world. I hope you will continue your TOEFL preparation activities and will share your knowledge with more and more people. It is important because nowadays not all companies provide their students with services of high quality.

Kristina Chiflikly,
TOEFL Preparation (Fall 2005).




From: Pavel Kistol
Date: December 23, 2005

Hello everybody!

What I want to tell other students who are going to study at Terra Nova English Language Center is that TOEFL Preparation class will be useful for them. In this class, I improved my level of English including different skills such as speaking, reading, listening, and especially grammar and vocabulary. The classroom is well-equipped and very comfortable. Students learn not only how to prepare for the TOEFL test but also about different topics improving their general knowledge. The atmosphere in class is very friendly. Everything is taught in English only, which is great.

Pavel Kistol,
TOEFL Preparation (Fall 2005).




From: Andrei Mândru
Date: December 23, 2005

Hi there!

What can I say?! The teacher is very nice, good teaching skills, excellent explanations. The atmosphere during the class is very friendly. The classmates are nice. Plus, there are free tee, coffee and candies for students :). Everything is nice, no minuses, believe me.

Andrei Mândru,
TOEFL Preparation (Fall 2005).




From: Masha Barbarova
Date: December 23, 2005

Hello everybody!

What can i say about our class and about our group... Well, in general, I liked everyone in here. Everybody is sociable and for me it was not a problem to converse with other students, both boys and girls. Moreover, it was very interesting because all of us have our own points of view.

The only thing that bothered me just a little bit was that many of us missed some classes, either because we were sick or because of some other reasons. It would have been much better if we had not been absent from classes.

As for me, I liked every lesson I attended. At every lesson, I found something new for myself and it is really the truth.

Masha Barbarova,
TOEFL Preparation (Fall 2005).




From: Vitalie
Date: December 23, 2005

Dear Sir!

Thank you for letting me join this TOEFL preparation course after my lame results on the entrance test.

Vitalie,
TOEFL Preparation (Fall 2005).




From: Artur Ivancenco
Date: December 23, 2005

I like very much Andrei's TOEFL Preparation class because it is very interesting and useful. The teacher is very smart and friendly, and everything he tells his students is very interesting. When I came to Andrei's class, my English was very poor (thanks, Andrei, for letting me study in your school), but now I think I speak good English and I got almost 500 on the PBT TOEFL test. I have decided to retake TOEFL Preparation to improve my score. The extra school day on Saturday is very useful too. When you watch DVD movies in English, you develop your listening comprehension.

The students in my group are very nice. I have found out a lot of important things here, and I think it has changed something in my life. And the teacher has influenced my way of thinking too.
The class it excellent, Andrei, do not change anything.

Artur Ivancenco,
TOEFL Preparation (Fall 2005).




From: Cristina
Date: December 22, 2005

I like to come here because of candies, tea, and a very good, clever, interesting teacher, as well as good music. Everything is great. I always have fun and find a lot of new stuff. In general, the course is very interesting, it provides a lot of new information, including grammar, vocabulary and speaking, which is very important for me.

Cristina,
TOEFL Preparation (Fall 2005).