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 2013-2014 academic year. We would like to thank them all most sincerely for sharing their ideas,
opinions, experiences, and feelings. We deeply appreciate their contributions!
2013-2014 ACADEMIC YEAR
From: Filip Orlov
Date: May 13, 2014
To be honest, it has been a great experience and pleasure
studying at Terra Nova. I did not expect such an absorbing course
of studying a foreign language. I am very proud to say that my
TOEFL instructor is a dexterous, interesting, and brave man
besides the fact that he is a real professional and a good
person. I believe that Andrei's attitude to his work deserves to
be taken as an example since an ordinary grammar lesson can
easily turn into interesting debates and discussions. I felt very
comfortable during the classes. There was always a friendly and
pleasant atmosphere in class, complemented by humor and jokes.
The TOEFL preparation course turned into a general knowledge
course in a way. I found out a lot of new things and established
good relationships with my classmates. I believe that one should
be open-minded, creative, assiduous, and curious in order to
reach the highest goals. I recommend everyone who is planning to
pass the TOEFL to take Terra Nova's TOEFL preparation course.
Here you will have an opportunity to taste knowledge blended with
tea and candies.
Filip Orlov,
TOEFL Preparation (Spring 2014).
From: Evghenii Radionov
Date: May 13, 2014
From this course taught by Andrei, I got a lot of information
that will definitely help me to pass the TOEFL successfully and
will be useful in everyday life. My knowledge of grammar and my
speaking and other English skills significantly improved. Thanks
for the great homey atmosphere and a really good way of
teaching.
Evghenii Radionov,
TOEFL Preparation (Spring 2014).
From: Cristian Covrig
Date: May 13, 2014
Terra Nova's TOEFL preparation center offers a great opportunity
for those who want to polish up their English language skills and
to understand in detail the requirements of the TOEFL. You can
find here the best teaching methods, suitable conditions, e.g.,
cookies, tea, English and American literature, a friendly
environment, all of this at a very reasonable fee. With the help
of this course, I revised my knowledge not only of English but
also of chemistry, physics, and biology. If you want to pass the
TOEFL, this preparation course will definitely become a path to a
better score for you.
Cristian Covrig,
TOEFL Preparation (Spring 2014).
From: Marcel
Mămăligă
Date: May 13, 2014
Terra Nova English Language Center is the best educational
institution of preparing for the TOEFL iBT in the Republic of
Moldova. The course is very interesting, helpful, and useful.
Over these four months, I improved my level of English a lot. The
activities we did helped me develop some skills, improve my
vocabulary and style, broaden my general knowledge, and find out
interesting information about humanity, the universe, Earth, etc.
My TOEFL instructor, Andrei Fiodorov, is one of the best teachers
I have met in my life. He is very ambitious, open-minded,
energetic, diligent, smart, and goal-oriented. The students here
are competitive and adroit, working and studying a lot. Everyone
who is going to take this course will be motivated to do his/her
best. The course helped me to get a good TOEFL score. I would
advise everyone to take the course at Terra Nova because it
improves one's level of English, develops personal and social
skills, and gives an opportunity to get a good score on the
TOEFL.
Marcel Mămăligă,
TOEFL Preparation (Spring 2014).
From: Mihai Petrenco
Date: May 13, 2014
Studying English at Terra Nova proved to be an astonishing
experience. The course surpassed my expectations and allowed me
to experience a completely new level of advanced English. I am
glad that I had the chance to participate in the course, because
I gained much more than I had imagined. Terra Nova is not only
about preparing for the TOEFL but also about socializing, making
friends, debating and communicating, and discussing different
topics. I strongly recommend this course to all those who want to
improve their English and develop their communication skills and
to those who like tea and cookies.
Mihai Petrenco,
TOEFL Preparation (Spring 2014).
From: Ana-Maria Buliga
Date: May 13, 2014
I liked Terra Nova's course a lot. The time that I spent here was
not only a good experience but also an opportunity to improve my
English. The lessons were very interesting, containing not only
grammar but also different topics that are important for personal
development. At the lessons, everybody spoke only English. I
would like to thank Andrei for the opportunity to broaden my
horizons. He is very friendly and understanding. I personally
advise everyone to take this course and I am sure that no one
will regret it.
Ana-Maria Buliga,
TOEFL Preparation (Spring 2014).
From: Marin Chițan
Date: May 13, 2014
I attended the course in January - May 2014. My general English
skills significantly improved during this period, especially my
speaking and listening skills. We had a lot of interesting
lessons filled with a great deal of useful information that in my
opinion everyone should possess; therefore, during this course I
even enriched my general knowledge. I really liked the most
important rule of the course - to speak only English. It is
unbelievable how fast and effectively you can improve your
English skills trying to talk about some common subjects or just
explain your opinion using only your English vocabulary and
skills. We had a lot of effective grammar lessons, but personally
for me the most useful aspect of this course was TOEFL practice.
We had some good experience while doing
reading/listening/speaking sections from real TOEFL tests.
Finally, personally for me this course wasn't just a course for
improving my English skills, after a while it became a refuge if
I can say so, it was for me a place where I could say what I
really thought and listen to others' opinions on different
topics. And a few words about the teacher, Andrei Fiodorov.
Sincerely, I think that he is one of the best teachers I have
ever met. He motivated me to do my homework and in general work
hard in class. I think that he is a very talented teacher and a
great man in general and I hope that I will keep contact with him
for many years. PEACE!
Marin Chițan,
TOEFL Preparation (Spring 2014).
From: Silvia Gratii
Date: May 13, 2014
I completed the TOEFL preparation course this spring. It was a
great pleasure for me to attend the course. I discovered a large
number of useful things that constributed to my personal
development. The atmosphere in class was always relaxing and
comfortable. Also, Andrei is a person I admire, due to his
intelligence and his sense of humor. It is really surprising how
he answers nearly all the questions you pose to him. I recommend
that everyone who wants to pass the TOEFL exam with a high score
join Andrei's course.
Silvia Gratii,
TOEFL Preparation (Spring 2014).
From: Pavel Zolotov
Date: May 15, 2014
Andrei, thank you very much for the course and your devotion to
teaching. I enjoyed very much the time spent here. I liked all
the activities that we did in class. It was a great experience
because I learned a lot. The textbooks are very good and have a
lot of interesting and useful information.
Pavel Zolotov,
TOEFL Preparation (Spring 2014).
From: Natalia
Levșina
Date: May 15, 2014
I am thankful to Terra Nova because I improved my knowledge of
English a lot. I recommend this course to those who want to pass
the TOEFL or just to improve their knowledge of English. The
atmosphere was very friendly and the instructor was always
prepared for the lessons and had answers to all our questions. It
was a pleasure to attend every lesson and to do homework,
although it was too much of homework sometimes.
Natalia Levșina,
TOEFL Preparation (Spring 2014).
From: Cristina
Ionașcu
Date: May 15, 2014
I really enjoyed all the classes because they were very
interesting and I learned a lot of new things. The quality of
teaching was excellent and the instructor did everything possible
to improve my English. The course exceeded my expectations and I
will definitely recommend it to my friends. Thank you,
Andrei!
Cristina Ionașcu,
TOEFL Preparation (Spring 2014).
From: Kirill Rudyy
Date: May 15, 2014
Terra Nova is the best school in Moldova for TOEFL
preparation.
Kirill Rudyy,
TOEFL Preparation (Spring 2014).
From: Dana Gorbatiuc
Date: May 17, 2014
It is an amazing course where students can improve their
knowledge of English. I learned a lot of scientific material in
English. This was new for me and very helpful. I like the
passages that we read and the grammar that we studied; some of
the information was totally new for me. In general, the course is
useful not only for those who want to pass the TOEFL but also for
those who want to polish up their English skills. Here students
practice speaking, writing, listening, and reading. The course is
taught in American English. The teacher is a very interesting
person, he has a lot of experience, and he inspired me. I am
totally satisfied with the course and the teacher.
Dana Gorbatiuc,
TOEFL Preparation (Spring 2014).
From: Dumitru Pisaniuc
Date: May 17, 2014
After an extensive research on the Internet, I found out that
Terra Nova offers the best preparation course for the TOEFL, with
a value that exceeds its price. In this course, I not only
acquired the knowledge and skills needed for passing the TOEFL
successfully but also developed multilaterally. We addressed many
topics ranging from biology and geology to current world affairs
and culture. I strongly recommend this course to everyone who
wants to enhance their English skills, to get to know an
interesting person, and to enjoy discussions with an awesome and
erudite instructor.
Dumitru Pisaniuc,
TOEFL Preparation (Spring 2014).
From: Alina Cenușa
Date: May 17, 2014
At Terra Nova, I learned a lot of useful information that I will
really need in the future. I learned how to write essays
correctly, how to manage time. I liked reading passages and
lectures about geology, biology, architecture, and culture. I
also liked candies, tea, and coffee.
Alina Cenușa,
TOEFL Preparation (Spring 2014).
From: Gheorghe Donciu
Date: May 17, 2014
First of all, I want to thank Terra Nova for the opportunity to
prepare for the TOEFL. These four months were productive for me
because I learned a lot of new things and raised my English
level. I started to notice the results after three weeks of
learning. I felt very comfortable here from the beginning until
the end. Everyone was friendly and ready to help. It was a good
experience for me, and I hope that I will pass the TOEFL
successfully.
Gheorghe Donciu,
TOEFL Preparation (Spring 2014).
From: Doina Gamurar
Date: May 17, 2014
Terra Nova English Language Center is the best place to prepare
for the TOEFL. Here, I improved my language skills and found out
interesting information from such fields as geography, biology,
chemistry, which will be useful on the TOEFL. The classes consist
of different activities such as learning vocabulary and grammar,
reading, practicing speaking and writing skills, and even
listening to music. All these activities helped me find out more
facts about American culture. I am very glad that I decided to
attend this course because I really enjoyed the time spent at
Terra Nova!
Doina Gamurar,
TOEFL Preparation (Spring 2014).
From: Andrei Scurtu
Date: May 17, 2014
I learned a lot at Terra Nova! My advice to prospective students
is to study vocabulary. I did not pay enough attention to
vocabulary and it affected my Reading section results.
Andrei Scurtu,
TOEFL Preparation (Spring 2014).
From: Dan Mocanu
Date: May 17, 2014
Often while I was sitting at a cozy cafe with my girlfriend
talking about literature, movies, or politics, she used to
mention her gifted TOEFL instructor in different contexts, making
me intrigued by him. I have heard just laudatory opinions about
his approach and his methods, as well as his strong knowledge of
different fields that he generously shares with his students. I
joined TERRA NOVA spurred by this indirect good impression, and
then I confirmed to myself that this school is a great place to
study English and to prepare for the TOEFL. It is a community of
sociable and open-minded people united by the same purpose - to
learn English and to get a good TOEFL score. I recommend it.
Dan Mocanu,
TOEFL Preparation (Spring 2014).
From: Andreia Eșanu
Date: May 17, 2014
Learning English for me has always been a pleasure. Terra Nova
gave me a chance to improve my skills. I learned a lot of things
related not only to English but also to biology, arts, geography,
psychology, etc. The class books were very well structured.
During the lessons, we spoke about global problems and their
solutions. The breaks at Terra Nova were filled with candy and
tea. Everything that I learned at Terra Nova is useful for
passing the TOEFL with a high score. I also learned things useful
for my future, for example, how to write American essays and how
to express my opinions.
Andreia Eșanu,
TOEFL Preparation (Spring 2014).
From: Gabriela Petrov
Date: May 17, 2014
Andrei is a great TOEFL instructor. I have discovered a lot of
interesting things that I haven't learned at school. Maybe one
day I will take this course again.
Gabriela Petrov,
TOEFL Preparation (Spring 2014).
From: Ilie Ignat
Date: May 24, 2014
Terra Nova provides students with a good knowledge of English.
Andrei does everything in order to motivate his students. He is
one of the best teachers of English in our country. The quality
of teaching is at a high level. Andrei explains everything one
needs. His only-English policy makes people speak only English in
class and it helps to improve all of the English skills.
Furthermore, his knowledge is not limited to English. He knows a
lot about natural sciences and other fields. I hope that in the
future there will be only teachers like Andrei because he is
smart, intelligent, and wise, and we need such people.
Ilie Ignat,
TOEFL Preparation (Spring 2014).
From: Natalia Dubceac
Date: May 24, 2014
I was very happy to be here. These four months were the best
because I met a lot of interesting people. Moreover, my TOEFL
instructor is a very clever and wise man. I hope that we will
meet in the future. Terra Nova is like my second home. The
friendly atmosphere here made my days better. We were talking
about a large number of interesting topics, jokes, music. I think
that everybody who wants to pass the TOEFL or just improve
English should enroll in this course. It is the best course of
advanced English in Moldova. I will miss my group and my TOEFL
instructor. Andrew, you are the best!
Natalia Dubceac,
TOEFL Preparation (Spring 2014).
From: Iulia Mitereva
Date: May 24, 2014
I liked everything. The classes were very productive, useful, and
funny. Every weekend I got up with a desire to go to classes. The
group was very friendly. Our instructor, Andrei, is very smart
and cool. My English has improved a lot and I think that I will
pass the TOEFL with a good score. I will miss these classes and
people. I recommend this course to everyone!
Iulia Mitereva,
TOEFL Preparation (Spring 2014).
From: Vadim Balan
Date: May 24, 2014
First of all, I want to thank Andrei Fiodorov, my TOEFL
instructor, who helped me prepare for the TOEFL and choose the
right university. I spent a great time in this school and made
new friends. Everything was awesome.
Vadim Balan,
TOEFL Preparation (Spring 2014).
From: Ghenadie
Bîrnaz
Date: May 24, 2014
This course was interesting, and I enjoyed every second being in
the class taught by Andrei. Thanks God for this amazing teacher
who inspired me. He let me borrow the books from the library. The
teacher not only teaches classes in an interesting way but also
boosts the mood of every student and creates an agreeable
environment for studying. The type of teaching is unique and so
is the teacher. I would recommend this course to everyone who
wants to improve the English level because the results are real.
If someone is searching for a good TOEFL instructor, I recommend
Andrei. I hope he will stay long in Moldova. A couple of words
for prospective students... Enroll in the class and study hard.
Success always comes to those who work hard.
Ghenadie Bîrnaz,
TOEFL Preparation (Spring 2014).
From: Dumitru Albot
Date: May 24, 2014
I am very satisfied. The course is really good. The teacher is a
real professional, joyful, sometimes strict, but I can see the
results - the whole group started to speak English fluently. The
lessons are very interesting. Nobody forced me to study, no good
or bad grades, it was only my decision to study or not. We had a
lot of fun here, discussed many topics in different fields. I
learned a lot! Thank you, Terra Nova, for widening my knowledge
of English!
Dumitru Albot,
TOEFL Preparation (Spring 2014).
From: Alexandrina
Huștiuc
Date: May 24, 2014
Terra Nova is a great place to prepare for the TOEFL. In this
course, I learned a lot of new information. I felt free to speak
and express my ideas. I enjoyed it a lot and recommend it to
everyone who wants to prepare for the TOEFL.
Alexandrina Huștiuc,
TOEFL Preparation (Spring 2014).
From: Victoria
Bîtca
Date: May 24, 2014
Terra Nova's course is a great opportunity to improve your
English skills and to pass the TOEFL successfully. The course is
not just about TOEFL preparation. I have found out a lot of new
and interesting information. Andrei is a great instructor and I
do not regret any minute that is spent in class.
Victoria Bîtca,
TOEFL Preparation (Spring 2014).