Reviews of English in Totnes, Totnes, England UK
Total number of reviews: 15
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Average Rating
Based on 15 reviews of former students of English in Totnes
| Overall rating English in Totnes, Totnes, England UK | 4.3 |
|---|---|
| City | 4.5 |
| Organisation | 4.0 |
| Facilities | 4.3 |
| Social activities | 4.1 |
| Quality of teaching | 4.3 |
| Value for money | 3.7 |
| Accommodation | |
| Homestay | 4.4 |
| Shared Flat (apartment) | --- |
| Other | --- |
Individual Reviews
English in Totnes
17. Jul. 2019
1. Arina (10 years) Russia
101.Course: Play with English and Activities (7-10 years) - 2 weeks
101.Course: Play with English and Activities (7-10 years) - 2 weeks
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The best small town for calm holidays and walking.
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Interesting activities in the afternoon.
Accommodation
Twin room, delicious food with hospitality host. Everyday lift to the school.
23. Jan. 2018
2. Elena (33 years) 
102.Course: Totnes Cultural Experience [Английский] - 1 week
102.Course: Totnes Cultural Experience [Английский] - 1 week
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The Cultural Experience course is very, very interesting and individual.
Insider tips about what future students should not miss
In order not to waste time, you should study before and after dinner, which means taking an intensive course.
Other comments
The school has a great atmosphere. It is rather small, so you can feel an individual approach.
21. Nov. 2016
3. Laurie (25 years) 
103.Course: Intensive English - 4 weeks
103.Course: Intensive English - 4 weeks
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Superior Homestay
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The learning technique
27. Jul. 2015
4. Sofie (13 years) Denmark
104.Course: Dynamic English and Multi-Activity Programme (11-17 years) - 1 week
104.Course: Dynamic English and Multi-Activity Programme (11-17 years) - 1 week
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Lessons.
Insider tips about what future students should not miss
Devon cream tea.
Other comments
Sometimes we were not given enough, or even contradicting, information about when and where to be.
27. Jul. 2015
5. Amalie (11 years) Denmark
105.Course: Dynamic English and Multi-Activity Programme (11-17 years) - 1 week
105.Course: Dynamic English and Multi-Activity Programme (11-17 years) - 1 week
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Horse riding in Dartmoor.
Other comments
Information about the time schedule was sometimes poor and confusing.
16. Sep. 2014
6. Beatrice (59 years) Italy
106.Course: General English and IELTS Exam Preparation Course - 4 weeks
106.Course: General English and IELTS Exam Preparation Course - 4 weeks
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the teachers and the position of the school
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very friendly people
20. Aug. 2014
7. Theodora Jacoba (56 years) 
107.Course: English for work - 1 week
107.Course: English for work - 1 week
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Enthusiasm, flexibility
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I find it somewhat difficult to evaluate, because a week is simply too short to do this.
7. Aug. 2014
8. Mª Pilar (55 years) 
108.Course: Intensive Express + Devon Cultural Experience - 2 weeks
108.Course: Intensive Express + Devon Cultural Experience - 2 weeks
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The teachers (Alex, Katherine, Will). They are excellent professionals. The free time organised by Will was very nice. The trips to Bath and Exeter during the weekend were good. The conversation classes (optional) are really useful.
Insider tips about what future students should not miss
It is very important to ask about all the activities the school has scheduled. They are very interesting and a good choice if you do not know about the area or if you are travelling alone and don't know what to do. Also, people who work there are lovely.
It is also important not to pretend to have a different level of English (lower or higher) as otherwise you will not be able to take advantage of the time you spend.
Lastly, from my experience, accommodation with a family is a great options. But I have heard other stories so it is important to discuss any possible issue with the school, whether it is a misunderstanding (normal in cases like this) or if the relationship with the family is not working.
Other comments
The excursions to cities such as Bath, which are a bit far away, are a bit poor because we use a lot of time to get there. I suggest they leave earlier (we leave at 09:00), at least a couple of hours earlier. Because there are many things to visit, and it is an opportunity that is difficult to repeat on our own, and the city is crowded by the time we get there.
We spend a lot of time queuing and little time visiting the places. We also need to get back soon to be there on time.
Books are borrowed from the school and many students did not have it because the previous students had lost them. We could work with photocopies or other material I can't think of to avoid this. I did not have a book and it is difficult to study as many explanations are in the book. I guess they can easily find a solution.
But otherwise it is a good school, since it is very interactive and the atmosphere helps to learn. For that reason, I will go back, if I can afford it. Thanks everyone. Pili
4. Aug. 2014
9. Mar (51 years) Spain
109.Course: Totnes Cultural Experience 1st week, Intensive express 2nd week - 2 weeks
109.Course: Totnes Cultural Experience 1st week, Intensive express 2nd week - 2 weeks
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I think they have a good system.
22. Aug. 2013
10. Hugo (14 years)
110.Course: Intensive Summer Course for Teenagers (12-16 years) - 2 weeks
110.Course: Intensive Summer Course for Teenagers (12-16 years) - 2 weeks
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Junior Homestay
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very good
6. Aug. 2013
11. M. Pilar (54 years) Spain
111.Course: Totnes Cultural Experience - 1 week
111.Course: Totnes Cultural Experience - 1 week
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The cultural experience, it was a really nice experience. The teachers are great professionals and constantly motivate us to speak in English. And with Therese Morgan, (homestay family), I'spent very pleasant days, as if I were at home.
Other comments
My experience in Totnes school has been very good. I hope to return next year to continue to improve my level of English. I'm going to recommend your school. The best thing about the school in Totnes is the quality of the teachers.
30. Jul. 2013
12. Mar (50 years) Spain
112.Course: General English - 1 week
112.Course: General English - 1 week
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I think the teachers are very professional and I liked the "cultural experience" course because it is more interactive.
Insider tips about what future students should not miss
Make use of the time and speak English with the people, as much as possible.
15. Jul. 2013
13. Alban (14 years)
113.Course: Intensive Summer Course for Teenagers (12-16 years) - 2 weeks
113.Course: Intensive Summer Course for Teenagers (12-16 years) - 2 weeks
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Teachers, very nice.
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Everything was pretty good!
27. Aug. 2012
14. Fares (9 years) Kuwait
114.Course: Play with English (6-11) - 1 week
114.Course: Play with English (6-11) - 1 week
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3. Aug. 2010
15. Tycho (20 years) Netherlands
115.Course: Intensive Adult English Classes - 2 weeks
115.Course: Intensive Adult English Classes - 2 weeks
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The place, very familiar (small school)
Other comments
I thought the other students would be older. I'm 20 and the most of where 17.
Response from school
Hello Tycho! Thank you very much for your feedback. We miss you here in Totnes and really hope to see you in 2011. We do have new courses available next year that may interest you, offering the opportunity to mix with older students within the class. We'd really like to have you with us again.I hope to see you soon.Take care, Natalie
