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Hear from some of our past students on what they think about the ELA Program and how the program helped them!

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Semih Demirtas

Where are you from? Istanbul/Turkiye

Why did you choose to study at A-State? I have a B.A. in International Relations, and with the help of A-State's dedicated faculty, I wanted to strengthen my abilities in this field and complete my master's degree by utilizing Political Science as an umbrella discipline. Especially in the Humanities and Social sciences, A-State's academic staff offers its students advanced analytical capabilities and critical thinking with a broad scope. Plus, Jonesboro is quite student-friendly and affordable. 

What do you believe is the best part of our English Learning Academy? The instructors are enthusiastic about teaching English. They have experience in this field that can help you achieve more than your goals in a short time. Apart from the instructors, the entire International Programs staff is very supportive and effective in solving the problems of their students. 

What were you hoping to gain from joining our English as a Second Language program? By participating in the English as a Second Language program, I was hoping to become proficient in English and succeed in my academic career. I found more than that in A-State's International Programs.

Why would you recommend A-State’s English Learning Academy to others? The best thing about A-State English Learning Academy is the way they treat their students as family members. All staff members provide students with a warm environment where students can socialize while they can enjoy their education. That is why I highly recommend everyone to consider being here.


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Gift Kilula

Where are you from? Democratic Republic of the Congo (D.R.C)

Why did you choose to study at A-State? I chose A-State for its reputation for providing the student with a competent study environment and the experience that A-State gives us to prepare us for corporate life.

What were you hoping to gain from joining our English as a Second Language program? An English that allows me to study and communicate with English-speaking people and for my education.

What do you believe is the best part of our English Learning Academy? In my opinion the best part was the speaking and listening class with its presentations, readings, and other activities.

Why would you recommend A-State’s English Learning Academy to others? I highly recommend A-State for the education it provides, professional experience, university hospitality, and the knowledgeable faculty found at this one of the best universities.


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Chiori Sasaya

Where are you from?  Wakayama, Japan

Why did you choose to study at A-State? I want to go to the U.S. college, and my Japanese agent suggested this school to me.

What were you hoping to gain from joining our English as a Second Language program? I didn't have many opportunities to speak English in Japan, so my speaking skill was so bad. Therefore, I wanted to gain speaking skills in English. 

What do you believe is the best part of our English Learning Academy? The best part of ELA is learning academic writing skills. I had never known MLA, work cited and so on before I came to the ELA, and at wiring fundamentals class, the skill is so useful to me.

Why would you recommend A-State’s English Learning Academy to others? Before entering college, we can get some connections. In addition, we can learn all English skills for studying at college, and we are able to ask some questions to teachers, so improve our weak points.


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Ran Shi (Nickname: Ice)

Where are you from? Guangzhou, China.

Why did you choose to study at A-State? I choose A-State because it has a good school atmosphere, the tuition is cheap, and it was my first time going abroad so I chose A-State as my starting point.

What were you hoping to gain from joining our English as a Second Language program? When I joined the program, A-State's English Learning Academy, I hoped that studying here would help me improve my English. English is my second language and the language I must learn if I want to attend college in the United States. I chose to join this program because it would give me more time to adjust to life and the environment in the United States. I can learn a lot of vocabulary and phrases that are commonly used in the U.S. and improve my grammar and listening here. When I graduated from ESL, I felt very confident in my life, whether I was communicating with others or studying in college, I felt very relaxed. That's why I came here to study English.

What do you believe is the best part of our English Learning Academy? The best part of my experience at A-State's English Learning Academy is that every teacher here is very friendly to the students. Many international students come to the United States to study and their biggest concern is not understanding the lessons. If you come to A-State's English Learning Academy, you will find that the teachers are very accommodating to the international students and will use simple vocabulary and speak slowly to help students understand. Not only will the teachers help you in class, but if you have a problem that you don't understand in class, you can even stay after class to discuss it with the teachers. I have now finished my studies at A-State's English Learning Academy, but I still go back to ESL for help when I don't know something because all the teachers at ESL are very responsible and will help me find information on the internet even if I don't know a topic, they are not familiar with. information. This is why my English has improved so quickly. Every teacher always has a smile on their face when they meet their students, so I don't feel pressured to ask questions. I'm sure you can feel the professionalism, friendliness, and enthusiasm of every teacher at A-State's English Learning Academy!

Why would you recommend A-State’s English Learning Academy to others? I would recommend A-State's English Learning Academy to other students because the learning atmosphere I felt here was very good and you can meet many new people from different countries here. International students can improve their English and adjust to college life in the United States by studying at A-State's English Learning Academy. A lot of what I learned at A-State's English Learning Academy is something I never learned in China, and this knowledge has helped make my college experience less stressful, such as how to use MLA format, Root Words, and how to take quick notes in class. Not only can you get help from the teachers here, but there are also international ambassadors who can help you. The international ambassadors from different countries are like friends to the students at A-State's English Learning Academy and they help the international students here with their academic and life challenges. When I graduated from A-State's English Learning Academy, I felt more confident speaking English and very much improved in all areas of listening, reading, grammar, and writing! This is why I would recommend A-State's English Learning Academy to other international students, they can feel confident that they are learning English here and I believe A-State's English Learning Academy can help them to be ready for college!