Comparing English Enrichment Programmes

[BraisedPorkBelly]

Fun_mama:

Heard that the british council is not bad...but haven't tried it before. Not too sure about centres near the east, but from my experience, private tution may be the way to go if you can find a really good tutor. More effective too. Perhaps smaller class size will be better for your child

From personal experience, BC depends on the teacher. My kid was with BC for 2 yrs or so. The last teacher she had, I had a not so nice experience with him. I was surprised he didn't bother to communicate with me that my kid hasn't been handing in her journal homework (other hw was submitted diligently) only until the time comes when he is required to write her term review/feedback, & as she didn't submit any journal, he was having problem about how to go about writing his review. I find this was very irresponsible. Not to mention he was also reluctant to share his email even though I had asked thrice. I was quite upset and thus took her out of BC.

[The Write Corner]

mdmcheelee:

Hi


Anyone can recommend good English teacher for PSLE preparation next year 2015.

Dear Mdm Chee Lee,

I have been teaching English and Creative Writing for about 6 years now. From home-based tuition classes, I have since expanded to a shop unit and trained dedicated teachers to help me groom young writers.

Feel free to drop me your kid's composition and I'll be happy to return with a detailed feedback and tips for you. (Again, no charge, no obligations or strings attached, I am just happy to help! I enjoy what I do and I will not pester you after that. Haha. Drop me an email at nic@thewritecorner.sg

Here's a copy of our student's work!

http://postimg.org/image/66pzzqscd

All the best to your child taking his/her PSLE this year

Details & Contact Information here: http://www.kiasuparents.com/kiasu/content/write-corner

[jenniferlsf]

Hi,


Any good recommendation of English Tuition Centre for my kid in P6 this year? She is weak in creative writing, comprehension, vocabulary, grammar and editing. We live in Bukit Batok, so prefer those around west area.

Thank you very much.

[kylene]

Any reviews for the write connection please . Thanks

[MsCompetitive]

Hi parents,

Just to highlight my honest opinion of TAS..

At the begining of this year, I enrolled the weaker of my twin at both TAS Regular English class and another equally popular (or even more!) English enrichment centre (in the same building as Parkway). This was cause I was discouraged by his last year's English results. I had the spare cash (just being given a bonus) and had extra time on my hands so could enrol in both. Was confused and couldn't make up my mind so enrolled in both. My main intention was to try both for Term 1 and then drop the one that I felt was not suited for him while continuing with the other for Term 2 onwards...

It was obvious that towards the mid of Term 1 I knew 100% which one to drop and that was ironically TAS (as I presumed at first was TAS that I would continue with till the end of the year):

Main Reasons
1) The teacher was practically playing games in the class with them (while some may argue that this was a learning practice...but hello to spend $458 to play games every lesson, I think not) :stompfeet: :moneyflies:

2) The emphasis was skewed towards comprehension - but its a regular class and I think all aspects of English should be covered; grammar, vocab, compo...but emphasis each lesson was comprehension and very little on other aspects of English.

3) In addition, the standard of teaching is far inferior compared with the other centre. I am not sure how does TAS interview their teachers but their standards are not up to par. I believe that if you are teaching English, the least you can do is to speak proper grammatical sentence..I know it as I have talked to the teacher a couple of times after lessons and I feel appalled that she is my son's teacher.

4) It is quite a havoc if you see TAS students when they go toilet or at the end of the lesson (that one I can put up with)...but this should not continue with this behaviour in the class. If this happens in the class, the teacher should managed it but no, sadly, the teacher cannot manage this. :stupid:

I was very surprised when another 1-2 of my son's frds in the same class are dropping off and going to the other English enrichment centre in the same building.

Thought that I would like to share. This is my opinion after being with them for 1 month. Maybe other locations like AMK are good as they are more established and being around longer...I am not sure. But one thing's for sure - I am switching to the other English enrichment centre . :xedfingers:
Blessings

[blueblue]

MsCompetitive:

Hi parents,

Just to highlight my honest opinion of TAS..

At the begining of this year, I enrolled the weaker of my twin at both TAS Regular English class and another equally popular (or even more!) English enrichment centre (in the same building as Parkway). This was cause I was discouraged by his last year's English results. I had the spare cash (just being given a bonus) and had extra time on my hands so could enrol in both. Was confused and couldn't make up my mind so enrolled in both. My main intention was to try both for Term 1 and then drop the one that I felt was not suited for him while continuing with the other for Term 2 onwards...

It was obvious that towards the mid of Term 1 I knew 100% which one to drop and that was ironically TAS (as I presumed at first was TAS that I would continue with till the end of the year):

Main Reasons
1) The teacher was practically playing games in the class with them (while some may argue that this was a learning practice...but hello to spend $458 to play games every lesson, I think not) :stompfeet: :moneyflies:

2) The emphasis was skewed towards comprehension - but its a regular class and I think all aspects of English should be covered; grammar, vocab, compo...but emphasis each lesson was comprehension and very little on other aspects of English.

3) In addition, the standard of teaching is far inferior compared with the other centre. I am not sure how does TAS interview their teachers but their standards are not up to par. I believe that if you are teaching English, the least you can do is to speak proper grammatical sentence..I know it as I have talked to the teacher a couple of times after lessons and I feel appalled that she is my son's teacher.

4) It is quite a havoc if you see TAS students when they go toilet or at the end of the lesson (that one I can put up with)...but this should not continue with this behaviour in the class. If this happens in the class, the teacher should managed it but no, sadly, the teacher cannot manage this. :stupid:

I was very surprised when another 1-2 of my son's frds in the same class are dropping off and going to the other English enrichment centre in the same building.

Thought that I would like to share. This is my opinion after being with them for 1 month. Maybe other locations like AMK are good as they are more established and being around longer...I am not sure. But one thing's for sure - I am switching to the other English enrichment centre . :xedfingers:
Blessings

Wondering are you one of TAS direct competitor?

[MsCompetitive]

blueblue:

MsCompetitive:

Hi parents,

Just to highlight my honest opinion of TAS..

At the begining of this year, I enrolled the weaker of my twin at both TAS Regular English class and another equally popular (or even more!) English enrichment centre (in the same building as Parkway). This was cause I was discouraged by his last year's English results. I had the spare cash (just being given a bonus) and had extra time on my hands so could enrol in both. Was confused and couldn't make up my mind so enrolled in both. My main intention was to try both for Term 1 and then drop the one that I felt was not suited for him while continuing with the other for Term 2 onwards...

It was obvious that towards the mid of Term 1 I knew 100% which one to drop and that was ironically TAS (as I presumed at first was TAS that I would continue with till the end of the year):

Main Reasons
1) The teacher was practically playing games in the class with them (while some may argue that this was a learning practice...but hello to spend $458 to play games every lesson, I think not) :stompfeet: :moneyflies:

2) The emphasis was skewed towards comprehension - but its a regular class and I think all aspects of English should be covered; grammar, vocab, compo...but emphasis each lesson was comprehension and very little on other aspects of English.

3) In addition, the standard of teaching is far inferior compared with the other centre. I am not sure how does TAS interview their teachers but their standards are not up to par. I believe that if you are teaching English, the least you can do is to speak proper grammatical sentence..I know it as I have talked to the teacher a couple of times after lessons and I feel appalled that she is my son's teacher.

4) It is quite a havoc if you see TAS students when they go toilet or at the end of the lesson (that one I can put up with)...but this should not continue with this behaviour in the class. If this happens in the class, the teacher should managed it but no, sadly, the teacher cannot manage this. :stupid:

I was very surprised when another 1-2 of my son's frds in the same class are dropping off and going to the other English enrichment centre in the same building.

Thought that I would like to share. This is my opinion after being with them for 1 month. Maybe other locations like AMK are good as they are more established and being around longer...I am not sure. But one thing's for sure - I am switching to the other English enrichment centre . :xedfingers:
Blessings

Wondering are you one of TAS direct competitor?

I would love to open an enrichment centre and earn lots of $$$$...especially at the rate Singapore parents take up extra classes :imcool:

[blueblue]

MsCompetitive:

blueblue:

[quote=\"MsCompetitive\"]Hi parents,

Just to highlight my honest opinion of TAS..

At the begining of this year, I enrolled the weaker of my twin at both TAS Regular English class and another equally popular (or even more!) English enrichment centre (in the same building as Parkway). This was cause I was discouraged by his last year's English results. I had the spare cash (just being given a bonus) and had extra time on my hands so could enrol in both. Was confused and couldn't make up my mind so enrolled in both. My main intention was to try both for Term 1 and then drop the one that I felt was not suited for him while continuing with the other for Term 2 onwards...

It was obvious that towards the mid of Term 1 I knew 100% which one to drop and that was ironically TAS (as I presumed at first was TAS that I would continue with till the end of the year):

Main Reasons
1) The teacher was practically playing games in the class with them (while some may argue that this was a learning practice...but hello to spend $458 to play games every lesson, I think not) :stompfeet: :moneyflies:

2) The emphasis was skewed towards comprehension - but its a regular class and I think all aspects of English should be covered; grammar, vocab, compo...but emphasis each lesson was comprehension and very little on other aspects of English.

3) In addition, the standard of teaching is far inferior compared with the other centre. I am not sure how does TAS interview their teachers but their standards are not up to par. I believe that if you are teaching English, the least you can do is to speak proper grammatical sentence..I know it as I have talked to the teacher a couple of times after lessons and I feel appalled that she is my son's teacher.

4) It is quite a havoc if you see TAS students when they go toilet or at the end of the lesson (that one I can put up with)...but this should not continue with this behaviour in the class. If this happens in the class, the teacher should managed it but no, sadly, the teacher cannot manage this. :stupid:

I was very surprised when another 1-2 of my son's frds in the same class are dropping off and going to the other English enrichment centre in the same building.

Thought that I would like to share. This is my opinion after being with them for 1 month. Maybe other locations like AMK are good as they are more established and being around longer...I am not sure. But one thing's for sure - I am switching to the other English enrichment centre . :xedfingers:
Blessings

Wondering are you one of TAS direct competitor?

I would love to open an enrichment centre and earn lots of $$$$...especially at the rate Singapore parents take up extra classes :imcool:[/quote]Because there is one very obvious competitor who keep trying hard to ... ...

[bbsin]

has anyone of u used Anne Chin before / recently/ or still in use.


can share yr experience and the result ur kids got?

cos the fee also not cheap… tks.

[jen2teo]

Hi karinchung,

Do you mind pm your centre?
Thanks in advance!