Reviews of Fast Forward Institute, Maceio, Brazil

Total No. of Reviews: 36
NOTE: All evaluations are authentic. Only former participants who have booked a course with us at the school can publish evaluations after the end of the course. Schools could therefore not manipulate evaluations and you can trust in all published evaluations.

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Fast Forward Institute, Maceio, Brazil
4.2/5.0 
(36 reviews)
City 4.2/5.0 
Organisation 4.4/5.0 
Facilities 3.9/5.0 
Social activities 4.0/5.0 
Course Quality / Progress in language 4.5/5.0 
Value for money 4.1/5.0 
Accommodation
Host Family 4.2/5.0 
Shared flat (apartment) 4.2/5.0 
Other 3.9/5.0 
Individual Reviews
22. Aug. 2012
1. Fran (43 years)  -  Australia
1. Group - Super Intensive - 1 week

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28. Nov. 2011
2. (53 years)  -  Italy
2. Group - Intensive - 2 weeks

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timeliness, organisation and teaching materials
27. Aug. 2011
3. (52 years)  -  Australia
3. Group - Intensive - 3 weeks

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The rhythm of the morning classes
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Take afternoon classes as well as morning classes.
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The teachers were excellent but the administration and relationship of the administration could be improved.
28. Dec. 2009
4. (31 years)  -  Germany
4. Group - Intensive - 2 weeks

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24. Dec. 2009
5. (43 years)  -  Faroe Islands
5. GROUP INTENSIVE - 20 Lessons/week - 3 weeks

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22. Oct. 2008
6. Tomo (33 years)  -  Germany
6. Group - Intensive - 2 weeks

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8. Feb. 2008
7. (57 years)  -  United Kingdom
7. Group - Intensive - 1 week

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Friendly and nice atmosphere
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need to be aware that accent is different.
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could not understand why we received the exercise book . It was never mentioned in class.
7. Feb. 2008
8. (61 years)  -  United Kingdom
8. Group - Intensive - 1 week

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excellent school with top quality teachers. There were 3 of us and the school was very flexible in offering us a combination of private and group classes as we were not all the same level.
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It was nice that the school offered free internet acces
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Unfortunately 2 of us were ill during the week, nothing to do with the school as we arrived unwell. The director of the school arranged a visit to a nearby clinic and even came with us to ensure we had good attention. We quickly recovered but it does show the care the school takes about students.
7. Dec. 2007
9. (58 years)  -  Germany
9. Group, Intensive - 1 week

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good organized and nice atmosphere.
9. Oct. 2006
10. (23 years)  -  Brazil
10. Group, Intensive - 3 weeks

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teachers are very nice. I had a good time in maceio.
9. Sep. 2006
11. (24 years)  -  United Kingdom
11. 4 x 4 Portuguese and Volunteer Programs - 8 weeks

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The teachers, the other pupils and the social and cultural trips organised
26. Jul. 2006
12. (52 years)  -  United States
12. Group, Intensive - 2 weeks

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It is sometimes hard to get cash. Use visa not mastercard, pay for school in cash and bring debit card. Travellers checks are not accepted broadly
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This is a fabulous experience. This was my second year there. As a language teacher myself, I can easily and enthusiasticly recommend it to anyone wanting to learn Portuguese
19. Dec. 2005
13.  -  Finland
13. Group, Intensive - 3 weeks

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high quality of teaching
4. Mar. 2013
14. Miguel (20 years)  - 
14. Group - Intensive - 6 weeks

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29. Oct. 2012
15. Veronica Noemi (29 years)  - 
15. Private tuition (10 indivcual lessons) - 1 week

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28. Jun. 2010
16. (20 years)  - 
16. Group - Super Intensive - 2 weeks

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The teachers are very helpful and try to adapt their classes to the individual persons as much as possible.
17. Mar. 2010
17. (45 years)  - 
17. Group - Super Intensive - 1 week

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small groups, capable teachers
26. Feb. 2009
18. Martijn (29 years)  - 
18. Group - Intensive - 2 weeks

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26. Jan. 2009
19. Kathrin (30 years)  - 
19. 4 x 4 Portuguese and Volunteer Program - 8 weeks

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16. Dec. 2008
20. Katrin (30 years)  - 
20. Group - Intensive - 3 weeks

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3. Jan. 2008
21. (40 years)  - 
21. Group, Super Intensive - 7 weeks

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Norman and Daniel
11. Dec. 2007
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22. Group, Intensive - 2 weeks

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isabelle the coordinator was very good and very implicated. the pŕofs were amazing, very professional and amusing. the week endsd were well filled if you wanted to.
5. Aug. 2007
23. Mitsuki (22 years)  - 
23. Group, Intensive - 12 weeks

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31. Jan. 2007
24. (42 years)  - 
24. Group, Super Intensive - 3 weeks

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the professors and the organisation is really professionel
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the lessons are very intensive and real fast. As a beginner it's sometimes hard to follow. But the professors are explaning as long until everybody understands.
2. Jan. 2007
25. Alessandro (30 years)  - 
25. Group, Intensive - 2 weeks

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26. Apr. 2006
26. (57 years)  - 
26. Group, Super Intensive - 2 weeks

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the teachers and the atmosphere in the school
25. Apr. 2006
27. (53 years)  - 
27. Group, Super Intensive - 2 weeks

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small classes, excellent teachers
16. Sep. 2004
28. (24 years)  - 
28. Standard Course

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personal contact with the teacher
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join every activity the school offers
21. Jul. 2004
29. (23 years)  -  Japanese
29. Standard Course

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teachers are very very kind and friendly. They always think about solutions of problems of each student.
27. May. 2004
30. (34 years)  -  Israel
30. Superintensive(+35h)

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The people, ALL of them!!!
27. May. 2004
31. (32 years)  -  Israel
31. Superintensive(+35h)

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Excellent teachers, excellent management and excellent supporting stuff
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the time we spent in Fastforward Maceio would have been perfect if it wasn't for the host family... However, the school was very helpful and understanding in dealing with the problems we had with the host family.
23. Mar. 2004
32. (24 years)  -  Germany
32. Superintensive(+35h)

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small size
14. Jan. 2004
33. Anonymous  - 
33. Standard Course

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The quality of teaching seemed to be quite variable depending on the teacher you had. This was limited to a certain extent by a regular rotation of teachers.
5. Oct. 2003
34. (30 years)  -  Germany
34. Long Duration Course (12+ weeks)

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Well organized, friendly staff, clean, well trained professors.
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Staying with a host family is a must - people are very friendly.
7. Sep. 2003
35. Wim (31 years)  -  Belgium
35. Standard Course

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1. Sep. 2003
36.  -  Japanese
36. Superintensive(+35h)

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All the teachers are friendly. When I finished my course at school, they held a special heart-warming small party. That was very impressive.
Insider tips about what future students should not miss
The school is located near the sea. You can enjoy studying in a cosy school in the morning and swimming in the beautiful sea in the afternoon. The school has a variety of activities. In addition, you can take part in various lessons such as capoeira and samba.
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When I was studying at this school, there were only 6 students. All the teachers and the staff knew and took good care of every student. I felt like we were a family.

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