Centers & Locations

Lance

May 10, 2012

I want to say thank you to all the teachers at ELS. Although there have been a lot of challenges, this half year I have had a lot of good times. Also I learned a lot of things. ELS not only is the place that improved my English but also helped me meet many friends from different countries. The first time I come to the USA I felt different. Some times I missed my home. When I was in ELS I felt here the same feelings at home. I hope many more great students come and have fun times in the USA at ELS and RWU. Now I am going to Roger Williams University. Thanks ELS!

Yinan

May 1, 2012

I will never forget my experience in ELS. I have a totally different life here and I really enjoy it. Living and studying in a foreign country by myself is a challenge for me. But I didn’t feel uncomfortable here. All the teachers and students are friendly and the environment is great. It's a beautiful place and nice people, that is the best description for here. Now that I am leaving, I am already starting to miss ELS.

Junnan

March 5, 2012

It was a hard option for me to leave ELS even though I already graduated from ELS. There are so many wonderful teachers in ELS. They taught me how to learn English and how to engage in American life. They gave me a lot. ELS is the best language center that I have ever seen. The teachers are patient and professional. They know what I want and where my weakness is. Once I couldn't understand how to use perfect tense, the teacher spent a lot of rest time explaining it to me. It was really helpful to me. I love ELS, they teach English to the world. I want to thank ELS in my life.

Camila

February 13, 2012

I am from Venezuela. When I came to Bristol in September, I felt a little scared because I really did not know whether I would feel good in this place. The first day, I felt a little nervous, but as the day passed, my face was full of happiness. In a few months, I built friendships around the world for me with very special people, I thank the teachers, Mr. Foster, Anne, my friends, my roommate, who so soon became like brothers. ELS Bristol was an unforgettable experience. The ELS language center was amazing, it helped me to improve my English and to speak without pain, a very good education. The last day was sad to say goodbye to such wonderful teachers and my friends, but I thankful I'm around for a few months more and I can visit them whenever I want.

In these 4 months I have learned to live alone, rely on myself, and grow as a person.

I will never forget all the good times I spent there with people who are worth a lot.

Alejandra

January 30, 2012

Since I arrived to Bristol, I felt scared because I didn't know what kind of person I would find or if I would feel comfortable in that new place. But the reality was different. I couldn't imagine that I was beginning the most important and amazing experience of my life. ELS Bristol was the place when I truly built ties of friendship that I'm sure will last forever. Also, I have to point out the quality of the education that I received from ELS. I can feel the progress in my English now. When I arrived, I couldn’t hold a long conversation, I didn't understand some of my teachers, and I even had problems when I went to buy a cup of coffee in a coffee store. If someone asked me about it, I would tell them, "don't think about it, just do it!" I will never forget this experience because it made me a more mature person, and aware of the incredibles cultures that are worth knowing.

Costanza

December 15, 2011

Everyone is scared about things that are new and we are not familiar with.

First when I came here in Bristol, I felt the same feeling of a girl that didn't know where to go or what to do: I was so afraid, that was a new experience.

Four months passed since the day I arrived at ELS, and I can honestly say that I will never forget every single minute I lived in Bristol: every day I learnt something more thanks to my teachers who were always ready to help me and correct my mistakes, thanks to my classmates with who I shared the best moments of this AMAZING experience.

If I look at myself in the mirror today, I see a girl who became more responsible, mature, maybe less afraid of new things and of course a girl who improved her english a lot (learn english was my main goal).

When I was leaving, good memories passed through my mind, I cried a lot because I was so sad to say goodbye to those people who were a family for me and who stayed next to me during these four months.
Now I can say that ELS played a huge and main role in my life: it helped me to grow up.

Hyun Sik Byun

September 17, 2009

I have studied at ELS for almost one year. ELS is like a lovely home for me. Now I just want to say thank you to my great teachers and staff. When I first got here, I could not speak one complete English sentence. But my English has really improved because of my great teachers. When I was frustrated, my teachers always encouraged and inspired me. Their praise always made me strong. In addition, I have met my sweet friends who made me happy. If I did not come here, I would not meet my friends. If I have an opportunity to study again in America, I will come here again. I shall never forget my memories. Without exaggeration, ELS raised me up in all ways. Thank you so much.

Ying-Chih

March 27, 2009

My Name is Ying-Chih Kuo, and my English name is Heidi. I have been in ELS for seven months. I had a wonderful time here! Teachers and students are all very nice. The main reason that I came here is to build-up my English skills. After I studied here for a period of time, I had encountered some difficulties and felt frustrated. Fortunately, all my teachers gave me a hand immediately when I told them about my confusion and trouble. I really appreciated all their help and attention. I realized that learning English is not something that can just be accomplished in the classroom; I also had to practice outside and study on my own. I also believe that if I spend more time and effort studying English, the fruitful results must be mine.

Learning English is hard and difficult but I know that the toughest step is coming after my graduation from ELS. Improving my English skills is just the beginning, more difficult challenges await me when I leave ELS; therefore, don’t let English beat you. Hope you have a good time here and I wish you and me luck.

Marizaidy, Dominican Republic

March 27, 2009

My name is Mary Crispin. I’m from the Dominican Republic, and I came here for the first time in 2006. I came for just two months, and decided to come here once again in 2007. My goal was to finish ELS and get the certificate from here because I didn’t see another person who spoke Spanish. In this place I found another family and met wonderful teachers and friends. When I came here I made a promise to myself to reach my dream, which was to pass all levels and to be the best I can be. Today I finally achieved that dream. I want to say thank you to all my teachers for helping me improve my English and reach my goal. I want to be an English teacher. Thanks and God bless you.

Yi-Chun

March 27, 2009

My name is Yi-Chun and I have been studying at ELS Bristol for eight sessions. Studying abroad can not only help you learn English but also experience many different countries’ cultures. I had a lot of good experiences here. There was also a lot of homework, a super tough final test, and a difficult research paper. ELS has lots of activities that you can join in. In addition, the teachers and students are so nice, especially Sheila, Beth, and Foster. They offered a lot of help when I needed it.

Here you can meet different countries’ students. We have different thoughts, and we had a lot of fun during class. Especially when we had a controversial topic, our class would form groups to discuss. It was a very special experience for me. When I first came, I wished I could go home as soon as possible, but now I am a little sad about leaving. I don’t think I will forget the memory of ELS.