TESTIMONIALS

TESTIMONIALS / 2014

INTRODUCTION
When our prospective students go looking for information about our school and the TOEFL Preparation course that we offer, they want to know more than how much we charge. They also want to know what kind of service we provide, and they want to get an idea for what kind of experience they will have with our school. Therefore, they go looking for information about what others have had to say. The most common source of this information online is feedback. The comments and suggestions of our students and alumni are very important to us since they help us make the educational process at Terra Nova as close to perfection as possible. It is also very important that all our prospective students see this feedback here, which proves the educational process at Terra Nova to be truly democratic and open for constructive criticism. This page contains reviews and testimonials submitted by our students in the 2013-2014 academic year. We would like to thank them all most sincerely for sharing their ideas, opinions, experiences, and feelings. We deeply appreciate their contributions!




2013-2014 ACADEMIC YEAR

From: Filip Orlov
Date: May 13, 2014

Filip Orlov

To be honest, it has been a great experience and pleasure studying at Terra Nova. I did not expect such an absorbing course of studying a foreign language. I am very proud to say that my TOEFL instructor is a dexterous, interesting, and brave man besides the fact that he is a real professional and a good person. I believe that Andrei's attitude to his work deserves to be taken as an example since an ordinary grammar lesson can easily turn into interesting debates and discussions. I felt very comfortable during the classes. There was always a friendly and pleasant atmosphere in class, complemented by humor and jokes. The TOEFL preparation course turned into a general knowledge course in a way. I found out a lot of new things and established good relationships with my classmates. I believe that one should be open-minded, creative, assiduous, and curious in order to reach the highest goals. I recommend everyone who is planning to pass the TOEFL to take Terra Nova's TOEFL preparation course. Here you will have an opportunity to taste knowledge blended with tea and candies.

Filip Orlov,
TOEFL Preparation (Spring 2014).




From: Evghenii Radionov
Date: May 13, 2014

Evghenii Radionov

From this course taught by Andrei, I got a lot of information that will definitely help me to pass the TOEFL successfully and will be useful in everyday life. My knowledge of grammar and my speaking and other English skills significantly improved. Thanks for the great homey atmosphere and a really good way of teaching.

Evghenii Radionov,
TOEFL Preparation (Spring 2014).




From: Cristian Covrig
Date: May 13, 2014

Cristian Covrig

Terra Nova's TOEFL preparation center offers a great opportunity for those who want to polish up their English language skills and to understand in detail the requirements of the TOEFL. You can find here the best teaching methods, suitable conditions, e.g., cookies, tea, English and American literature, a friendly environment, all of this at a very reasonable fee. With the help of this course, I revised my knowledge not only of English but also of chemistry, physics, and biology. If you want to pass the TOEFL, this preparation course will definitely become a path to a better score for you.

Cristian Covrig,
TOEFL Preparation (Spring 2014).




From: Marcel Mămăligă
Date: May 13, 2014

Marcel Mămăligă

Terra Nova English Language Center is the best educational institution of preparing for the TOEFL iBT in the Republic of Moldova. The course is very interesting, helpful, and useful. Over these four months, I improved my level of English a lot. The activities we did helped me develop some skills, improve my vocabulary and style, broaden my general knowledge, and find out interesting information about humanity, the universe, Earth, etc. My TOEFL instructor, Andrei Fiodorov, is one of the best teachers I have met in my life. He is very ambitious, open-minded, energetic, diligent, smart, and goal-oriented. The students here are competitive and adroit, working and studying a lot. Everyone who is going to take this course will be motivated to do his/her best. The course helped me to get a good TOEFL score. I would advise everyone to take the course at Terra Nova because it improves one's level of English, develops personal and social skills, and gives an opportunity to get a good score on the TOEFL.

Marcel Mămăligă,
TOEFL Preparation (Spring 2014).




From: Mihai Petrenco
Date: May 13, 2014

Mihai Petrenco

Studying English at Terra Nova proved to be an astonishing experience. The course surpassed my expectations and allowed me to experience a completely new level of advanced English. I am glad that I had the chance to participate in the course, because I gained much more than I had imagined. Terra Nova is not only about preparing for the TOEFL but also about socializing, making friends, debating and communicating, and discussing different topics. I strongly recommend this course to all those who want to improve their English and develop their communication skills and to those who like tea and cookies.

Mihai Petrenco,
TOEFL Preparation (Spring 2014).




From: Ana-Maria Buliga
Date: May 13, 2014

Ana-Maria Buliga

I liked Terra Nova's course a lot. The time that I spent here was not only a good experience but also an opportunity to improve my English. The lessons were very interesting, containing not only grammar but also different topics that are important for personal development. At the lessons, everybody spoke only English. I would like to thank Andrei for the opportunity to broaden my horizons. He is very friendly and understanding. I personally advise everyone to take this course and I am sure that no one will regret it.

Ana-Maria Buliga,
TOEFL Preparation (Spring 2014).




From: Marin Chițan
Date: May 13, 2014

Marin Chițan

I attended the course in January - May 2014. My general English skills significantly improved during this period, especially my speaking and listening skills. We had a lot of interesting lessons filled with a great deal of useful information that in my opinion everyone should possess; therefore, during this course I even enriched my general knowledge. I really liked the most important rule of the course - to speak only English. It is unbelievable how fast and effectively you can improve your English skills trying to talk about some common subjects or just explain your opinion using only your English vocabulary and skills. We had a lot of effective grammar lessons, but personally for me the most useful aspect of this course was TOEFL practice. We had some good experience while doing reading/listening/speaking sections from real TOEFL tests. Finally, personally for me this course wasn't just a course for improving my English skills, after a while it became a refuge if I can say so, it was for me a place where I could say what I really thought and listen to others' opinions on different topics. And a few words about the teacher, Andrei Fiodorov. Sincerely, I think that he is one of the best teachers I have ever met. He motivated me to do my homework and in general work hard in class. I think that he is a very talented teacher and a great man in general and I hope that I will keep contact with him for many years. PEACE!

Marin Chițan,
TOEFL Preparation (Spring 2014).




From: Silvia Gratii
Date: May 13, 2014

I completed the TOEFL preparation course this spring. It was a great pleasure for me to attend the course. I discovered a large number of useful things that constributed to my personal development. The atmosphere in class was always relaxing and comfortable. Also, Andrei is a person I admire, due to his intelligence and his sense of humor. It is really surprising how he answers nearly all the questions you pose to him. I recommend that everyone who wants to pass the TOEFL exam with a high score join Andrei's course.

Silvia Gratii,
TOEFL Preparation (Spring 2014).




From: Pavel Zolotov
Date: May 15, 2014

Pavel Zolotov

Andrei, thank you very much for the course and your devotion to teaching. I enjoyed very much the time spent here. I liked all the activities that we did in class. It was a great experience because I learned a lot. The textbooks are very good and have a lot of interesting and useful information.

Pavel Zolotov,
TOEFL Preparation (Spring 2014).




From: Natalia Levșina
Date: May 15, 2014

Natalia Levșina

I am thankful to Terra Nova because I improved my knowledge of English a lot. I recommend this course to those who want to pass the TOEFL or just to improve their knowledge of English. The atmosphere was very friendly and the instructor was always prepared for the lessons and had answers to all our questions. It was a pleasure to attend every lesson and to do homework, although it was too much of homework sometimes.

Natalia Levșina,
TOEFL Preparation (Spring 2014).




From: Cristina Ionașcu
Date: May 15, 2014

Cristina Ionașcu

I really enjoyed all the classes because they were very interesting and I learned a lot of new things. The quality of teaching was excellent and the instructor did everything possible to improve my English. The course exceeded my expectations and I will definitely recommend it to my friends. Thank you, Andrei!

Cristina Ionașcu,
TOEFL Preparation (Spring 2014).




From: Kirill Rudyy
Date: May 15, 2014

Kirill Rudyy

Terra Nova is the best school in Moldova for TOEFL preparation.

Kirill Rudyy,
TOEFL Preparation (Spring 2014).




From: Dana Gorbatiuc
Date: May 17, 2014

Dana Gorbatiuc

It is an amazing course where students can improve their knowledge of English. I learned a lot of scientific material in English. This was new for me and very helpful. I like the passages that we read and the grammar that we studied; some of the information was totally new for me. In general, the course is useful not only for those who want to pass the TOEFL but also for those who want to polish up their English skills. Here students practice speaking, writing, listening, and reading. The course is taught in American English. The teacher is a very interesting person, he has a lot of experience, and he inspired me. I am totally satisfied with the course and the teacher.

Dana Gorbatiuc,
TOEFL Preparation (Spring 2014).




From: Dumitru Pisaniuc
Date: May 17, 2014

Dumitru Pisaniuc

After an extensive research on the Internet, I found out that Terra Nova offers the best preparation course for the TOEFL, with a value that exceeds its price. In this course, I not only acquired the knowledge and skills needed for passing the TOEFL successfully but also developed multilaterally. We addressed many topics ranging from biology and geology to current world affairs and culture. I strongly recommend this course to everyone who wants to enhance their English skills, to get to know an interesting person, and to enjoy discussions with an awesome and erudite instructor.

Dumitru Pisaniuc,
TOEFL Preparation (Spring 2014).




From: Alina Cenușa
Date: May 17, 2014

Alina Cenușa

At Terra Nova, I learned a lot of useful information that I will really need in the future. I learned how to write essays correctly, how to manage time. I liked reading passages and lectures about geology, biology, architecture, and culture. I also liked candies, tea, and coffee.

Alina Cenușa,
TOEFL Preparation (Spring 2014).




From: Gheorghe Donciu
Date: May 17, 2014

Gheorghe Donciu

First of all, I want to thank Terra Nova for the opportunity to prepare for the TOEFL. These four months were productive for me because I learned a lot of new things and raised my English level. I started to notice the results after three weeks of learning. I felt very comfortable here from the beginning until the end. Everyone was friendly and ready to help. It was a good experience for me, and I hope that I will pass the TOEFL successfully.

Gheorghe Donciu,
TOEFL Preparation (Spring 2014).




From: Doina Gamurar
Date: May 17, 2014

Doina Gamurar

Terra Nova English Language Center is the best place to prepare for the TOEFL. Here, I improved my language skills and found out interesting information from such fields as geography, biology, chemistry, which will be useful on the TOEFL. The classes consist of different activities such as learning vocabulary and grammar, reading, practicing speaking and writing skills, and even listening to music. All these activities helped me find out more facts about American culture. I am very glad that I decided to attend this course because I really enjoyed the time spent at Terra Nova!

Doina Gamurar,
TOEFL Preparation (Spring 2014).




From: Andrei Scurtu
Date: May 17, 2014

Andrei Scurtu

I learned a lot at Terra Nova! My advice to prospective students is to study vocabulary. I did not pay enough attention to vocabulary and it affected my Reading section results.

Andrei Scurtu,
TOEFL Preparation (Spring 2014).




From: Dan Mocanu
Date: May 17, 2014

Dan Mocanu

Often while I was sitting at a cozy cafe with my girlfriend talking about literature, movies, or politics, she used to mention her gifted TOEFL instructor in different contexts, making me intrigued by him. I have heard just laudatory opinions about his approach and his methods, as well as his strong knowledge of different fields that he generously shares with his students. I joined TERRA NOVA spurred by this indirect good impression, and then I confirmed to myself that this school is a great place to study English and to prepare for the TOEFL. It is a community of sociable and open-minded people united by the same purpose - to learn English and to get a good TOEFL score. I recommend it.

Dan Mocanu,
TOEFL Preparation (Spring 2014).




From: Andreia Eșanu
Date: May 17, 2014

Learning English for me has always been a pleasure. Terra Nova gave me a chance to improve my skills. I learned a lot of things related not only to English but also to biology, arts, geography, psychology, etc. The class books were very well structured. During the lessons, we spoke about global problems and their solutions. The breaks at Terra Nova were filled with candy and tea. Everything that I learned at Terra Nova is useful for passing the TOEFL with a high score. I also learned things useful for my future, for example, how to write American essays and how to express my opinions.

Andreia Eșanu,
TOEFL Preparation (Spring 2014).




From: Gabriela Petrov
Date: May 17, 2014

Gabriela Petrov

Andrei is a great TOEFL instructor. I have discovered a lot of interesting things that I haven't learned at school. Maybe one day I will take this course again.

Gabriela Petrov,
TOEFL Preparation (Spring 2014).




From: Ilie Ignat
Date: May 24, 2014

Terra Nova provides students with a good knowledge of English. Andrei does everything in order to motivate his students. He is one of the best teachers of English in our country. The quality of teaching is at a high level. Andrei explains everything one needs. His only-English policy makes people speak only English in class and it helps to improve all of the English skills. Furthermore, his knowledge is not limited to English. He knows a lot about natural sciences and other fields. I hope that in the future there will be only teachers like Andrei because he is smart, intelligent, and wise, and we need such people.

Ilie Ignat,
TOEFL Preparation (Spring 2014).




From: Natalia Dubceac
Date: May 24, 2014

Natalia Dubceac

I was very happy to be here. These four months were the best because I met a lot of interesting people. Moreover, my TOEFL instructor is a very clever and wise man. I hope that we will meet in the future. Terra Nova is like my second home. The friendly atmosphere here made my days better. We were talking about a large number of interesting topics, jokes, music. I think that everybody who wants to pass the TOEFL or just improve English should enroll in this course. It is the best course of advanced English in Moldova. I will miss my group and my TOEFL instructor. Andrew, you are the best!

Natalia Dubceac,
TOEFL Preparation (Spring 2014).




From: Iulia Mitereva
Date: May 24, 2014

Iulia Mitereva

I liked everything. The classes were very productive, useful, and funny. Every weekend I got up with a desire to go to classes. The group was very friendly. Our instructor, Andrei, is very smart and cool. My English has improved a lot and I think that I will pass the TOEFL with a good score. I will miss these classes and people. I recommend this course to everyone!

Iulia Mitereva,
TOEFL Preparation (Spring 2014).




From: Vadim Balan
Date: May 24, 2014

Vadim Balan

First of all, I want to thank Andrei Fiodorov, my TOEFL instructor, who helped me prepare for the TOEFL and choose the right university. I spent a great time in this school and made new friends. Everything was awesome.

Vadim Balan,
TOEFL Preparation (Spring 2014).




From: Ghenadie Bîrnaz
Date: May 24, 2014

Ghenadie Bîrnaz

This course was interesting, and I enjoyed every second being in the class taught by Andrei. Thanks God for this amazing teacher who inspired me. He let me borrow the books from the library. The teacher not only teaches classes in an interesting way but also boosts the mood of every student and creates an agreeable environment for studying. The type of teaching is unique and so is the teacher. I would recommend this course to everyone who wants to improve the English level because the results are real. If someone is searching for a good TOEFL instructor, I recommend Andrei. I hope he will stay long in Moldova. A couple of words for prospective students... Enroll in the class and study hard. Success always comes to those who work hard.

Ghenadie Bîrnaz,
TOEFL Preparation (Spring 2014).




From: Dumitru Albot
Date: May 24, 2014

Dumitru Albot

I am very satisfied. The course is really good. The teacher is a real professional, joyful, sometimes strict, but I can see the results - the whole group started to speak English fluently. The lessons are very interesting. Nobody forced me to study, no good or bad grades, it was only my decision to study or not. We had a lot of fun here, discussed many topics in different fields. I learned a lot! Thank you, Terra Nova, for widening my knowledge of English!

Dumitru Albot,
TOEFL Preparation (Spring 2014).




From: Alexandrina Huștiuc
Date: May 24, 2014

Alexandrina Huștiuc

Terra Nova is a great place to prepare for the TOEFL. In this course, I learned a lot of new information. I felt free to speak and express my ideas. I enjoyed it a lot and recommend it to everyone who wants to prepare for the TOEFL.

Alexandrina Huștiuc,
TOEFL Preparation (Spring 2014).




From: Victoria Bîtca
Date: May 24, 2014

Victoria Bîtca

Terra Nova's course is a great opportunity to improve your English skills and to pass the TOEFL successfully. The course is not just about TOEFL preparation. I have found out a lot of new and interesting information. Andrei is a great instructor and I do not regret any minute that is spent in class.

Victoria Bîtca,
TOEFL Preparation (Spring 2014).