Reviews of TLA-The Language Academy, Fort Lauderdale, USA
Total number of reviews: 31
NOTE: All reviews are authentic. Only students who booked their course through us can publish evaluations here, and only after the end of their programme. These evaluations then are not manipulated in any way, neither by us nor by the school, and can be trusted as honest opinions about personal experiences with the school.
Average Rating
Based on 31 reviews of former students of TLA-The Language Academy
Overall rating TLA-The Language Academy, Fort Lauderdale, USA | 4.7 |
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City | 4.7 |
Organisation | 4.7 |
Facilities | 4.4 |
Social activities | 4.0 |
Quality of teaching | 4.7 |
Value for money | 4.5 |
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Homestay | 4.6 |
Shared Flat (apartment) | 4.5 |
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Individual Reviews
TLA-The Language Academy
28. Nov. 2023
1. Anna Germany
101.Course: Junior Program - Hotel Residence - 2 weeks
101.Course: Junior Program - Hotel Residence - 2 weeks
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15. Aug. 2023
2. Johann (70 years)
102.Course: General English 20 - 4 weeks
102.Course: General English 20 - 4 weeks
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22. May. 2023
3. Yasmine
103.Course: General English 20 - 1 week
103.Course: General English 20 - 1 week
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14. Dec. 2022
4. Philipp (35 years)
104.Course: Super Executive (Mini Group + 10 Private Lessons) - 3 weeks
104.Course: Super Executive (Mini Group + 10 Private Lessons) - 3 weeks
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Top trainer/teacher!
13. Dec. 2021
5. Janne Sofie (58 years) Norway
105.Course: General English 1 [Engelsk] - 8 weeks
105.Course: General English 1 [Engelsk] - 8 weeks
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Fantastic good The teachers were good.
The atmosphere and environment and students were so friendly.
8 weeks of fun.
already looking forward to next year with another 8 weeks :)
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I could not find anything wrong everything was perfect for me.:)
Insider tips about what future students should not miss
Join the students and enjoy your stay. :)
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Fantastic :)
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Is a great city with many activities a lot to experience.
We meet new school friends and have fun together
Just look forward to this :)
Bus trains are simple and cheap
we can travel anywhere we want
this makes staying easier too :)
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Learned a lot, teachers quickly see what you can from before, get a good self-esteem.
I went English B2
19. Oct. 2021
6. Bernd (53 years)
106.Course: General English 2 - 2 weeks
106.Course: General English 2 - 2 weeks
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4. Oct. 2021
7. Gabriele (24 years) Brazil
107.Course: General English 1 - 8 weeks
107.Course: General English 1 - 8 weeks
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3. Feb. 2020
8. Omar (62 years)
108.Course: General English 1 [Anglais] - 3 weeks
108.Course: General English 1 [Anglais] - 3 weeks
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11. Feb. 2019
9. Martha Azucena (41 years)
109.Course: General English 1 - 3 weeks
109.Course: General English 1 - 3 weeks
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Interaction with other cultures and the fact that you make a lot of friends.
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Enjoy your stay and take advantage of this opportunity.
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They are very professional and classes are well distributed. Good materials too.
29. Oct. 2018
10. Chiara (24 years)
110.Course: General English 1 [English] - 3 weeks
110.Course: General English 1 [English] - 3 weeks
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Excellent organization and very competent professors.
26. Aug. 2018
11. Vitalij (15 years)
111.Course: General English 1 (GE A1) - 1 week
111.Course: General English 1 (GE A1) - 1 week
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great location
21. Aug. 2018
12. Jean-yves (55 years) France
112.Course: 20 group + 5 individual (GEC) - 3 weeks
112.Course: 20 group + 5 individual (GEC) - 3 weeks
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good staff
16. Aug. 2018
13. Ksenia (30 years)
113.Course: General English 1 (GE A1) - 2 weeks
113.Course: General English 1 (GE A1) - 2 weeks
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12. Jun. 2017
14. Margarita (29 years) Russia
114.Course: TOEFL Preparation (TP) - 2 weeks
114.Course: TOEFL Preparation (TP) - 2 weeks
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Friendly atmosphere. Good organization of the educational process. Qualified teachers.
17. Apr. 2017
15. Ekaterina (16 years)
115.Course: TOEFL Preparation (TP) + General English Afternoon - 4 weeks
115.Course: TOEFL Preparation (TP) + General English Afternoon - 4 weeks
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12. Nov. 2015
16. Joachim (60 years)
116.Course: General Intensive English (GE B) - 4 weeks
116.Course: General Intensive English (GE B) - 4 weeks
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9. Oct. 2015
17. Polina (22 years)
117.Course: General English 1 (GE A1) - 5 weeks
117.Course: General English 1 (GE A1) - 5 weeks
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8. Sep. 2015
18. Andrea (50 years)
118.Course: General English 1 (GE A1) - 3 weeks
118.Course: General English 1 (GE A1) - 3 weeks
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Positive aspects of school
The truly dedicated lecturers and of course not forgetting TED !!
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The trips to Key West and the Everglades are a MUST !!
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This was my second time there, a great team and it's always exciting to get to know new people and other cultures!
27. Aug. 2015
19. Ekaterina (14 years)
119.Course: General English (GE A) - 4 weeks
119.Course: General English (GE A) - 4 weeks
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Homestay Executive
19. Aug. 2015
20. Sergei (16 years)
120.Course: TOEFL Preparation (TP) - 4 weeks
120.Course: TOEFL Preparation (TP) - 4 weeks
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I liked everything
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You can book a General English if you are on a tourist visa, then it is possible to take additional classes of your choice upon arrival at school.
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Great teaching staff!!! Very productive classes in the school for children as well as for adults. Very helpful and informative classes after lunch. Thanks to Edward Cornwell and other teachers.
28. Jun. 2015
21. Gabriel (41 years) French Guiana
121.Course: General English 1 (GE A1) - 2 weeks
121.Course: General English 1 (GE A1) - 2 weeks
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The teachers.
2. Apr. 2015
22. Julie (31 years)
122.Course: General English 1 (GE A1) - 1 week
122.Course: General English 1 (GE A1) - 1 week
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Students of different nationalities, it is nice to discover the culture of other people
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I loved the teachers and the school in general, it is very good !!! There's even a list of activities proposed to students, I would go back anytime !!
8. Sep. 2014
23. Andrea (49 years)
123.Course: General English 1 (GE A1) - 3 weeks
123.Course: General English 1 (GE A1) - 3 weeks
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The friendliness of Ted and the lecturers.
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In any case, a tour with the Water Taxi or a Riverfront Tour!
5. May. 2014
24. Heiko (35 years)
124.Course: General English 1 (GE A1) - 2 weeks
124.Course: General English 1 (GE A1) - 2 weeks
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24. Mar. 2014
25. Mariia (34 years)
125.Course: General Intensive English (GE B) - 2 weeks
125.Course: General Intensive English (GE B) - 2 weeks
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3. Sep. 2013
26. Sofia (40 years)
126.Course: General English 1 (GE A1) - 4 weeks
126.Course: General English 1 (GE A1) - 4 weeks
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The facilities and the methodology.
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The excursions the school organises are expensive. It's great to rent a car during your stay, as the public transport is bad.
7. Oct. 2012
27. Tania (22 years)
127.Course: General English 1 (GE A1) - 3 weeks
127.Course: General English 1 (GE A1) - 3 weeks
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The atmosphere and the teachers.
30. Apr. 2012
28. Sabine (39 years)
128.Course: General English - 6 weeks
128.Course: General English - 6 weeks
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The way of teaching, very friendly teachers, good combination of explanation if the grammar and communication through games.
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- Find out beforehand how to get to school by bus (nobody could explain this to me in my accommodation)
- For everybody staying over 4 weeks: buy an American cell!
16. Aug. 2011
29. Silvestro (34 years)
129.Course: General English - 2 weeks
129.Course: General English - 2 weeks
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I appreciated the seriousness of the school structure and the organization of the classes. Furthermore, because of the Florida's climate, I appreciate so much the afternoon classes.
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Except on the weekend, the school does not organize guided excursions outside school hours, it only provides suggestions.
6. Apr. 2011
30. Detlef (49 years)
130.Course: GE B General Intensive - 30 lessons 27hours per week - 2 weeks
130.Course: GE B General Intensive - 30 lessons 27hours per week - 2 weeks
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The teachers are highly cultured!!
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The average age was less than 20 years. For older people (I'm 49 years old) this is not necessarily appropriate.
28. Dec. 2010
31. Salvatore (38 years)
131.Course: General English - 3 weeks
131.Course: General English - 3 weeks
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Professionalism coupled with a friendly atmosphere.