When Jeaneth first arrived in Atlanta, she had the impression that it was a very big city with a huge airport and a lot of traffic. She was nervous, as she had never before traveled alone. She was also worried that she would not pass the mini-interview with the immigration officer and that her bags would be searched at customs. She was confused with the baggage and transportation system within the airport, and at one point needed to call her fiancée to make sure she was taking the correct steps!

Jeaneth started studying TOEFL at our TALK Atlanta Language Center in March 2012. She was nervous on her first day of school, but the feeling was quickly dispelled when she met the warm and friendly staff. She took the placement test and observed a class; after that, she was sold! She signed up for TOEFL classes and started the next day. As she got used to the staff and students, she slowly came out of her shell and started to make some friends. Now she loves the student activities, particularly International Food Day. It gives her a chance to try different foods and speak with different people.

While she enjoys living in Georgia very much, Jeaneth misses her home in Perú. She was used to a certain lifestyle – she lived with her parents, had a good job, had her own friends, etc. Moving to the U.S. was a huge change for her, but one that she hopes will help propel her into a better life. She wants to take the TOEFL test in May and hopes to attend college and receive her MBA.

Jeaneth is happy she chose TALK International as her primary learning center. Since she started studying at TALK, she feels more comfortable speaking in English, and her self-esteem has increased. She has made new friends that she can hang out with both in and out of school. All-in-all, she misses Perú, but is happy and excited to be living in a new country with a whole new set of opportunities!

TALK Language Centers have a reputation for high academic standards while maintaining unusually low pricing.

Massey Pakdaman, our Atlanta Center director, says, “Join us for a fresh beginning in our beautiful new school. Here you will find we use the latest technology in ESL teaching methodology and, more importantly, friendly staff. We will guide you step-by-step through and pave the way for your education. Come and see us for more information.”

The TALK Atlanta Language Center has a MARTA (Metropolitan Atlanta Rapid Transit Authority) bus stop directly in front of it and is located within blocks of the Arts Center Station. The school interiors are custom-designed with large group classrooms and a variety of special purpose rooms with natural lighting. Students will enjoy free Wi-Fi and multimedia access and the relaxed student lounge area.

Atlanta Midtown Center

Classroom

TALK Atlanta has a full course offering including general and academic English classes, group and private classes, TOEFL and IELTS exam prep, and foreign language courses.

TALK is authorized by the federal government to enroll non-immigrant students. Those interested in studying at TALK Atlanta should contact the center’s Academic Director, Massey Pakdaman, at (404) 249-9466 or atlanta@talk.edu. For more information on TALK Centers, please visit www.talkinusa.com.

Romina Raffo is our Marketing Coordinator.   Romina loves painting, dancing, and decorating her new apartment.  She also loves anything with a Parisian theme and dreams of seeing the Eiffel Tower someday.  She can be reached at marketing@talk.edu.