What our students think...
We pride ourselves on providing our students with the best possible learning experience: but don't take our word for it, ask our happy students!
Google Reviews and TestimonialsI cannot speak highly enough of VLLC and the exceptional teaching I’ve received. With a young family and several chronic health issues, I often need flexibility in scheduling my tutorials. Jo, Kellie, Michele, Katerina, and the admin team have been incredibly accommodating, always willing to adjust my classes to times that suit me, and have been consistently helpful and understanding whenever I needed to make changes. On top of this, my Spanish tutor Dayanne needs an extra special mention - she is an exceptional Spanish teacher! She is incredibly friendly, always making every lesson enjoyable and welcoming. Her patience is remarkable, never rushing through explanations and ensuring I fully understand each concept. Thanks to her kindness and encouragement, my Spanish conversation skills have improved out of sight - she has taken me from knowing just a few words of broken Spanish to being able to hold mostly conversational Spanish for the entire hour of our classes. I’m thrilled, and couldn’t have asked for a better experience all around!
Francesca Mulligan - Spanish student After my trip to Italy last year I wanted to learn Italian, to challenge myself and also deepen the connection with my cultural heritage. I was fortunate to find VLLC who have provided an excellent language learning service. Through the Italian Certificate II course, I have been equipped with social and workplace language skills and feel confident to converse with native speakers. Thank you so much to Kellie, Katerina and the crew for the excellent service provided and for the flexibility to accommodate lessons for my busy schedule. I would also highly, highly recommend Daniel for Italian. Having lessons with Daniel was the highlight of week, with his warm demeanor each lesson was full of fun and laughs. His in depth knowledge of Italian and linguistics substantially aided me in my understanding of not just Italian, but also the structure of the English language. I could not recommend him enough!
Francesco Ciampa - Italian student I highly recommend VLLC for learning a language. They provide a flexible learning structure which you can do in your own time, tutorial sessions which are suited to your schedule, and assistance which is easily accessible via email or phone with timely responses. The staff were extremely helpful and supportive, and 10/10 goes to my tutor.
Sophie Bitters - Indonesian student The Cert II in Applied Languages is well designed to teach you useful, real life vocab in a structured way. One on one tutorials are so useful for giving you the opportunity to focus on specific areas you have difficulty in as well as practice and consolidate your online lessons. That, in conjunction with the written homework are a great way to keep you accountable and naturally revise as you go. My Korean tutor Catherine was amazing and made the whole learning journey that much more enjoyable. Perfect at weaving in cultural learning points as well. Would recommend for everyone, especially those with weird schedules as the course is very self paced and flexible.
Mai Vu - Korean student I have been learning German with VLLC for two years now. The staff are sensational and I cannot say enough about my two teachers. They have been supportive, knowledgeable and very patient while I grew my capacity. I strongly recommend VLLC to be a part of your language journey.
Craig Dalzell - German student I have been studying Japanese (online) with VLLC for over 4 months now. They have been extremely helpful when it comes to arranging tutorials, as I work full time and have very irregular shifts due to my trade. VLLC have excellent teachers who are genuinely eager to teach. This is especially noticeable in the way they have catered for me as they have gotten to know my learning style. Japanese is a little difficult sometimes and the homework can be daunting, but I feel reinvigorated after every Skype chat (online tutorial). The student managers and staff are supportive also, calling in (online) regularly to make sure I'm happy with my lessons and tutorials and particularly helpful at organising my sessions. I have been through a few timezones during the last few months while studying Japanese, and organising would have been difficult if not for the VLLC staff. I 100% recommend VLLC Australia
Angus Hamlet - Japanese student Since beginning my Thai language course at VLLC l have received great support and assistance from all of the team. Win, my tutor, is incredibly patient and informative and l have learnt so much from her in a very short time. I look forward to continuing my Thai language journey with VLLC in the future.
Rod Yodgee - Thai student I really enjoy learning Arabic at the VLLC. The staff, especially the student supervisors, are very friendly and supportive. The face to face tutorials with experienced language teachers are conducted in a clean and relaxed environment. Since they are only two tram stops away from Melbourne Central, I find it very easy for me to commute to.
Vishen Naidoo - Arabic Student I have loved learning French at VLLC. The lessons are comprehensive, the administration staff communicate clearly and the tutors are highly engaged, encouraging and professional. The business has a strong sense of community and the tutors do a great job of meeting your individual needs. Highly recommend.
Amy Galliford - French student Now studying music overseas.
Thank you all at VLLC for being a part of the journey in helping Rueben achieve his dream to study music in Germany. VLLC was absolutely the way to go with learning German and he has had many positive comments from Germans with regards to his German language proficiency. He now only speaks English when he Skype's with us at home. It was a well worth investment that gave an excellent result. Thank you!!
Debbie Oddy, Rueben's mum “Vouloir, c'est pouvoir”
I am learning French to keep my mind active and to try to understand the French news on the TV. I am not quite there yet as the news readers speak too fast for my brain to absorb. I also enjoy coming to the VLLC because of the people and the atmosphere. Isabelle is a fun tutor, who helps me to improve. I also appreciate the parking space for the disabled and the coffee is not bad either.
Maureen - French Student. Speaking Spanish already!
I just had a full conversation with a taxi driver in Barcelona fully in Spanish. We made jokes, I asked him questions about the city and understood all of his answers. He asked me questions about Australia and understood my answers. I felt so amazed and pleased with myself afterwards. Thanks team VLLC, and big thanks to Vivian!
Cindy Parker (Cindy is currently enrolled in Certificate II in Foreign Language Studies at VLLC). Joe Cropp, Arabic Student
Whether its for work or travel, languages are about getting to know new people and different cultures. I'm looking forward to the journeys Arabic will take me on.
Joe - Arabic Student Simon Illingworth, Arabic student
I am currently studying Arabic to attain my Certificate II accreditation. I want to “keep going with Arabic “and travel to an Arabic speaking country to practice the language in real life. I would also love to learn another language, most likely Spanish for fun, (or Russian) at VLLC. My professor at University told me that it was a good thing to do when going for a government job and so did my cousin from DFAT (Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade). I always thought it would be cool as well. It’s a cool and a good looking language (as far as the writing goes)…
Simon Illingworth - Arabic student Russian Boot Camp
I worked in Russia at a holiday summer camp, in the middle of Siberia, for two months without knowing a word of Russian… I soon learnt to keep my head above water by speaking the basics. Once I came home, I started officially learning Russian at the Vocational Language Learning Centre (VLLC) while finding any way to return… which I did in 2014 when I volunteered at the Sochi Winter Olympics. Now I am studying my Certificate IV in Russian and have found another way to return. I will speak Russian fluently and I will return once or thrice more to Russia and then some…”
Darren Wright - Russian Student "Love thy Neighbour" especially when it's your language centre
Learning French gives me an interest outside of work and something different from my usual scientific studies. The future goal is to travel again to France and spend 3 months there in 2017. I love France, I love speaking French, my 1 ½ hour tutorials at VLLC with Laurence enable me to maintain and extend my level of fluency.
Nigel Jones - French Student. "Power is in imagination"
I would like to express my thanks to you all for your effort and time spent on improving my language skills. The time I spent in your Centre was great. I got mot only good knowledge of English, but also explored a different way of thinking and imagination. Once again, I thank you and wish you all the best. Vakhtang A. - English Student. "The environment is very conducive to learning"
This centre is one of the most enjoyable learning experiences I have ever had! I think that the aims of the course have been reached and I really can speak Greek! I really enjoy the tutorials. The staff are really friendly and welcoming and I look forward to coming to classes each week. Kelly Tsoi - Greek Student |
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