In this case study we hear from Andrew, one of our long-term Speech Bubble students from Glasgow.
What were your initial reasons for wanting to learn with Speech Bubble?
My young daughter Ella had been Spanish classes for 4 years and I was inspired by her progress and decided that I would like to embark on my own language – learning adventure,
We as a family are regular visitors to Spain and it has always been a personal goal of mine to learn Spanish as well as supporting Ella with her studies.
Had you studied a language before coming to Speech Bubble?
I had no previous knowledge of Spanish from school and reached out to Louise at Speech Bubble Languages for some guidance and support. I started to attend weekly classes and was encouraged by the opportunity to learn a language in a very supportive and relaxed environment with like-minded individuals.
How has your experience been so far?
Louise is an excellent, supportive teacher and the materials provided to aid your learning are fantastic; very well-prepared and easy to follow, with online tools such as Languagenut available to supplement your learning.
All topics are very relevant to real-life situations that you may find yourself in – for example, ordering food and drinks at a restaurant, finding your way around town, checking in and out of hotels, etc.
It’s amazing how much vocabulary you can actually learn in such a short space of time!
What progress have you made?
With the help and support provided, I have now progressed to a level where I feel confident enough to speak to Spanish people on holiday on a regular basis and I have found that they are really appreciative and helpful when you make the effort to speak in the local language.
This is really encouraging and motivates you to speak as much as possible, which is a great way to practise learn and develop.
In addition, as Speech Bubble is an SQA-Approved Language Provider, I took the opportunity to sit some exams and was recently successful in passing Spanish SQCF Level 5, which has given me a great sense of achievement. I am now currently studying Spanish SQCF Level 6.
What would you say to a friend who was considering learning with Speech Bubble?
No matter your age, background or level of knowledge, my advice to anyone considering learning a new language would be to just ‘go for it’ – you have nothing to lose and everything to gain.
It is a very worthwhile and rewarding experience. Speech Bubble offers an excellent platform for you to learn a new language in an enjoyable environment, with great materials and support.
What are you waiting for?!
¡A por ellos!
Speech Bubble Languages provide fun Spanish classes and French classes at our HQ in East Kilbride, Glasgow, and across the UK through our growing network of exceptional franchisees.
