TEFL Graduate Feedback

"The TEFL program at The Boston Language Institute is one of the most challenging, rigorous programs I've ever enrolled in. But for someone with passion and commitment to teaching ESL, there's no better place to go."

– Jaime Libowitz, October 2008

“There is so much going on in my life right now that is a direct effect of my time at BLI. I’ve spent two wonderful years in Taiwan, where I realized that teaching is my passion. I eventually returned to the US to get my teaching license and a Master’s degree in TESOL. I teach 5th grade now and will finish my Master’s program next week. Next year, I’ll be teaching in South Africa, and this summer I am going as a volunteer to Cambodia, where I will help train teachers. I feel so excited about the possibilities, and all of this started because of The Boston Language Institute!”

– Ashley Carr, March 2001

“The program is very comprehensive and very practical. It is very strenuous, but at the end you feel that you will be successful in the real world. The teachers are superb!”

– Imelda Stoffregen, May 2005

“There’s nothing like it. BLI will give you an awesome experience. It’s foolproof!”

– Ibrahim (Abe) H. Tekin, November-December 2005

“Very useful to have instructors with different backgrounds—everyone is very inviting, helpful and friendly. The best program in America.”

– Zeynep Bayraktarglu, May 2005

“A very strong program for those who learn to teach English as a Second Language. The syllabus is well structured and it provides hands-on classroom teaching experience. Also, all the teachers are devoted and want their students to succeed.”

– Amy Lau, September-December 2005

“The BLI staff are totally friendly, including secretaries and directors; they make you feel like you’re in your living room at home, working.”

– Jose Lopez Espinosa, October 2005

“This course provides a method of teaching that really works and allows you to impart retainable knowledge of the English language. And the trainers practice what they preach. . .”

– Lisl Trowbridge, February 2005

“Absolutely amazing experience, certainly recommend program. High quality on every level.”

– Caitlin Jones, March 2005

“Absolutely a must for anyone wishing to open a door to a new life.”

– Glen Shapland, September-December 2005

“This training has given me the confidence and understanding to teach anyone, anywhere in the world.”

– Claudia Niño de Guzman, August 2005

“The teaching quality was some of the best I’ve experienced anywhere. I can’t say enough about the trainers.”

– Matthew Zimmerman, February 2005

“I feel totally prepared to step into a classroom. The TEFL program was really thorough, and it’s a good time, too!”

– Kathryn Brooks, October 2005

“The course exceeded my expectations. The course itself is demanding, rigorous, and well-structured, and I am so grateful to have had such stellar preparation for my career.”

– Meghan Greenberg, January 2006

“Beyond providing us with excellent handouts and first-rate instructors, the BLI program taught us how to teach for active learning. Best of all, we had the opportunity of working with three different levels of non-English speaking students.”

– Judy Murray, March 2006

“. . . I’ve made great new friends for life.”

– Scott Conant, November-December 2005

“This was a memorable and growing experience.”

– Michael Lombard, January 2005

“This course was not just a “course” it was an all encompassing experience of life-goals, friendships, challenges and achievement.”

– Anjuli Judge, March 2005

“I never thought a month would go by so fast. I now feel really prepared, plus I made great friends.”

– Michelle Montero Fuentes, January 2006

“This has been a memorable and enlightening experience to add to my life's journey. ”