Testimonials

Stories of people inspired by Betterminds Education to improve their learning skills.

TESTIMONIALS

What They’re All Saying

Seoyoung (이재인 학생 어머니)

 

North Vancouver

I am very proud of my daughter’s progress in continuous piano lessons with Judy over the past three years. The best part is the theory lesson that includes crafts and arts that fill her with delight. Thank you Judy for making my daughter’s musical journey one of the most fun and creative experiences and she has never felt happier.

Sooyeon (서영학생 어머니)

North Vancouver

My daughter learned piano with Judy from the age of 4 to 5. She taught her in a friendly and fun way so that she could enjoy learning piano, especially incorporating a range of arts and crafts into the music theory lesson, which helped my daughter stay engaged and motivated. I was worried that starting piano at a young age might be too early, but she always enjoyed every single minute of the lesson.

Jinyoung

 

North Vancouver

Before learning piano with Ms. Judy, my interest in piano was very vague. However, after starting with my teacher it became very vivid. I began to enjoy playing the piano. I still remember the first moment seeing the musical notes, I was worried and hesitant thinking I would not be able to play it well. But Ms. Judy helped me to overcome all my fears and gave me encouragement. Not only I learned playing piano, but she taught me the importance of putting in effort and practicing perseverance. I am very thankful that I met Ms. Judy as my teacher and I’m glad that I came this far in completing the piece that I’ve always wanted to play. It would have been possible with my teacher’s guidance and teaching.  Thank you again and I hope you can teach me again someday. 
 

Jiwon

 

North Vancouver

Learning piano with Ms. Lee was very fun, especially, I enjoyed the art and crafts that are related to music. I really appreciate how Ms. Lee was patient with me and her kindness made me want to try harder. Thank you for being my teacher. I will not forget you.

Jungmi (신수아 학생 어머니)

West Vancouver

Every parent wants their child to enjoy playing the piano, to learn it well, and to play it beautifully. However, not many children seem to enjoy learning to play the piano. I didn’t know how to encourage my daughter to take up the piano again, but luckily I found the perfect piano teacher for her. Sua learned piano and art-related piano theory with Judy in one-hour lessons once a week. Each piece she produced was beautiful and of a high standard, and most importantly, she loved it and was very happy with it. She had a little time each day to play the piano in the living room, which was a miracle to me. I would like to take this opportunity to thank Judy for recognizing my child for who she is and encouraging her to keep working hard. Thank you from the bottom of my heart.   

Esther (제이 &마루 학생들 어머니) 

Vancouver

I have my two sons in Judy’s Korean class. She uses a variety of sensory materials and activities to keep them interested. My sons have started to look forward to their lessons with her. They want to see her every day and I am very grateful to her for making learning Korean fun.

Minsu (윤한준 학생 어머니)

North Vancouver

I still remember my first meeting with Judy. She was energetic, friendly, and full of smiles, and I never became bored during our lessons. We role-played situations that I might encounter while living in Vancouver, such as those in banks, hospitals, restaurants, coffee shops, and community centres. I found it very helpful to be able to ask her about words I didn’t know and expressions I wanted to use and get immediate feedback. It was fun and informative to take dictation and make sentences with the words, especially since she gave us many opportunities to interact with locals outside the classroom: calling the school board and restaurants, interviewing people in the library, etc. I was nervous at first, but with her energetic support and encouragement, I was able to open my mouth. It gave me the courage to not hesitate in various situations. If you are still hesitant about studying English, I highly recommend having a sincere mentor, Judy, who will fill in your gaps and encourage you along the way.

Munyoung (허지유 학생 어머니)

North Vancouver

My daughter started to learn the piano at the age of 7 but stopped due to lack of interest. When I heard her say that she wanted to try again, I had her start seeing  Ms. Judy a few months ago. I am happy to hear my daughter progressing, from simple notes to melodies and now to chords. It is said that ‘knowing music’ is to reveal the great possibilities that exist in the human heart. My child is learning another way to speak—to express different kinds of feelings through ‘notes’, so I am grateful to Ms. Judy for giving my daughter this opportunity.

Yunjeong (이도현 학생 어머니)

North Vancouver

My son studied English and piano with Ms. Judy  for a year. The main thing I noticed is that she is very sincere and passionate about teaching. Dohyun’s writing skills improved tremendously because Ms. Judy always prepared the lessons systematically. She is a really good teacher who shows gentleness and strength, instilling a lot of confidence in her students and pushing them to do their very best. I am very grateful to her for that.

 Stella (윤서하 학생 어머니)

North Vancouver

When I first met Judy, I couldn’t speak a word of English, since I had a fear of the language that I had grown up hating. I was worried about whether my grammar and pronunciation were correct before the English words came out of my mouth. However, Judy  guided me to speak word by word and sentence by sentence and gave me support and encouragement so that I could continue to study English without giving up. She is fluent in English and Korean, so it was easy to understand and communicate with her. I also appreciated the fact that she was able to involve my children in special classes such as presentation classes and English debate classes. I came to Vancouver to study abroad with my child, so it was difficult to find a school that could meet my level and schedule, but I am glad that I had the opportunity to study with  Judy.

Suyeon’s Mother

Burnaby

 I was worried that my daughter would not be able to do well in English class, but I realized that my worries were unfounded when I saw Ms. Lee’s positive energy and enthusiasm for the whole 2 hours as well as my daughter’s joy and interest in the class. I am very grateful to Ms. Lee because my daughter, who was struggling to write a few lines, is now able to write an essay by herself. I am so happy to see that my daughter is now able to write essays on her own, and I am pleased to know that she is enjoying her lessons and doing her homework. I only regret that I can’t take your lessons in Korea. Please stay healthy and happy.

Sunmi (최산호 학생 어머니)

Burnaby

When my child was in Grade 5, he started taking English classes with Ms. Judy. She is very enthusiastic and adapted to my child’s level in every class, and he really enjoyed the lessons. My son especially enjoyed taking the special class during spring break, which is full of fun activities. 

Jaeyoon (박시우 학생 어머니)

North Vancouver

Both Siu and I were happy to find a good teacher in Vancouver.  Judy supported us greatly in Siu’s academics and piano, and I was delighted that she helped my son make good progress so that he could adjust well in Korea. Thank you, Judy, for your diligent support and dedication to my son’s academics..
Thank you for being my teacher. Hope you have a wonderful day. I love you.

Paris 

North Vancouver

 Thank you so much for your hard work and patience in teaching me English and piano. I have truly learned a lot from you. I have gained the confidence to share my ideas with others. Thank you. 

Catherine

North Vancouver

Thank you so much for being a wonderful teacher! I have learned a lot from you this year. I will never forget you even when I go back to Korea. 

Jack

North Vancouver

I enjoyed the debate class as it was a great opportunity for me to talk about ideas and share them with others.  The debate class enabled me not only to think outside the box but also to expand my knowledge on a vast number of topics.  In addition, the debate class helped me to improve my grammar skills since writing is involved. My teacher helped me to broaden my knowledge and articulate my viewpoints in a clearer way.

Ellin

North Vancouver

The debate class was helpful and fun.  I was able to share my thoughts with my classmates.  Learning useful debate phrases made it possible for me to deliver my speech in a much clearer way.  Thank you Ms.Judy for helping me to reflect deeply on the topic. I want to take the class again! 

Lisa

North Vancouver

After studying with my teacher, I am no longer shy to speak English to others.  Not only am I more confident in speaking, but my grammar skills have improved too.  I greatly loved the debate class because topics are so interesting that everyone wanted to participate in class. Thank you for teaching me Ms.Judy. 

Elly

North Vancouver

I met Judy when I first came to Canada as an international student in 2015. Due to my lack of English skills, I had low confidence in my studies, and studying in a completely new environment without my parents nearby made me begin to lose hope and I felt fearful. As time went by, I felt my fear was lessened with the great support of Judy’s engaging teaching and her genuine guidance. Within a year, I was able to pass the ELL class and then enrolled in a regular English class. Judy knew exactly what I had to focus on to improve. After completing grammar, we focused on essay writing and writing techniques, which greatly helped me to achieve a high score in my English class. Reading English novels has always been my challenge, but she made me feel at ease as her points were always crystal clear, and I didn’t have to second guess. She was not only a teacher, but my mentor who listened to my personal problems and gave useful advice that changed my life in positive ways. Having studied with Judy for three years, I became a motivated, focused, and disciplined student. I thank her for everything and I look forward to additional academic years with her. I will never forget Judy and how much she helped me with her excellent instruction and friendship.

Bernard

Vancouver

Genuine concern for the students and patience are two of the most important attributes of a good teacher, and teachers at Betterminds Education certainly possess both of them! Formality as it may seem, every word that they speak out and every regard that they offer. I can feel it comes right from the bottom of the heart. On the other hand, teachers never lose heart on you when you do not do well. They would patiently wait and let me try working on finishing a sentence or a phrase, and now I feel that my speaking ability has improved immensely! Ms. Judy is an encourager. Anybody who has a genuine desire to learn English or Korean, Ms. Judy is definitely the one to go to, for she is also genuine!

Mr. Lee Jonggu is an extremely knowledgeable, patient and kind teacher. Mr. Lee has an extensive knowledge of the grammatical and pronunciation rules of the Korean language, and can relate all his teachings in the context of Korean culture, whether it be contemporary or traditional. He is also a very patient instructor.

Amy

Vancouver

Even though I had studied English at a language school for six months before I came to Vancouver, I still felt that my English skill was somewhat lacking and not what I had wanted it to be, until I met Judy. Thank you Judy for the tutoring sessions, which have helped me learn a variety of useful expressions that I could actually use in daily life. Each tutoring session covered important study tips of how to learn English more effectively. Aside from learning English, I could share my personal problems and worries with Judy, as she made me feel very much at ease during each tutoring session. Judy is a great teacher, a great counselor, and a great friend.

Caleb

Vancouver

Judy’s dynamic approach to teaching has helped me to be motivated. She has helped me attain better speaking and listening skills by utilizing conversation in class. She has also carefully identified the errors that I made and monitored my writing to assess strengths and weakness. Judy’s positive attitude enabled me to stay focused and ask many questions freely. It has been a wonderful experience learning English with Judy and I strongly recommend her service.

Hyojin

U.S.A

Taking online lessons with Judy was the perfect choice for me since I had a hectic schedule. With her meticulous help in checking my assignments, I was able to score an average mark of 97-100% on my college assignments. Whenever I asked questions, I got a prompt response in great detail. There had not been a single day when my work got behind. Her professionalism and excellence in teaching helped me acquire better skills in researching and writing academic papers.

Natalie

Burnaby

I got a highly customized learning plan for my exact needs and skills for the CELPIP examination. Judy helped me get the practice that I needed. She also taught me useful tips and techniques. The parts I most appreciated were that English was used all throughout the lessons and that points were explained clearly. Whenever I made mistakes in my work, she wrote down the corrections so that I can practice in my free time. By doing so, I was able to learn grammar at ease. For those who want to study English in a fun and engaging way, I highly recommend Judy.

Joon

North Vancouver

Ms. Judy is very informative and patient. She is willing to answer my questions and correct my grammar errors in a friendly way. She knew exactly how much homework to assign, and the difficulty level was just perfect for my practice. The parts I most appreciated were her clarification on difficult problems and her useful vocabulary list.

Laura

Coquitlam

I had difficulty learning English, especially reading and writing. It took me some time to organize my thoughts and start writing an essay, but after studying with Ms. Judy my English has improved much quickly than I ever expected. Now I enjoy reading books. I have also become confident in writing different types of essays with strong supporting details. Thank you for teaching me.

Taewoo

Seoul, Korea

I have always thought that English was a difficult language to learn. Because of my low self-confidence, I have always been nervous speaking with native English speakers. But the personalized lessons that I had with Judy have greatly helped me boost my self-confidence and improve my English. Above all, she taught me phrases and expressions that I never learned in Korea. Those phrases and expressions are what native speakers use in daily life. I felt a sense a joy and challenge during each tutoring session, and I looked forward to the next session. I wish I had met her a few months earlier so that I could have more time with her before going back to Korea. I had gone to many English academies when I was in college, but there was never a class where I felt so much joy.

Yuna

North Vancouver

Learning English with Judy was so much fun. I feel that I have learned so much more important lessons with her than with any other academies because it was super fun and effective. I am proud of my improvement in grammar and spelling. Before, I was confused about certain grammar points, but now I have a better understanding of them. With help of Judy, I passed ELL class from school and enrolled in a regular English class. Now, my average spelling score is A, and I am able to write more effectively in language arts. Among the group classes I have taken, I enjoyed debate class the most because I was able to express my opinions precisely and in a more professional way. I can clearly get my message cross to others. I had super fun in the class because not only did I get to learn useful lessons  but also I could  meet other friends. We encouraged each other and laughed at the same time. This could not be done without the help of Judy. She is very kind, and I wish I could study with her forever and ever. Judy, you are the best tutor!

Jaemin

North Vancouver

 After taking lessons with Judy, my goal seemed more achievable. I learned valuable  tips to maximize my score and my time usage when writing the IELTS test. Thank you for encouraging me and helping to achieve my goal of passing the IETLS test. Now I feel much more confident speaking English and choosing the right words. 

Jinsol

Vancouver

 Reliability helps teachers build trust with students and I believe that I have made a good rapport with Judy because she is a great and reliable teacher. I truly appreciate your well-structured teaching and encouragement. I am grateful for your attentiveness and thoughtful presence. I had an enjoyable time studying with you. Thank you for teaching me.

Ms. Judy made every English area much easier than I could ever imagine. At first, I was fearful and discouraged about my low scores in grammar and spelling tests. But I have become a confident learner who believes English is super fun to learn. My teacher made every point clearly that I used to struggle. Now I can teach my friends too. Taking a group lesson was beneficial for me because we could help each other and study together. I especially enjoyed the debate class where I get to share my own ideas and learn phrases for expressing agreement that I could even use at school. Judy, you are the best teacher.

Tina

North Vancouver 

 

Lessons are always well structured and are catered to the learners’ abilities.   Judy’s patience is impeccable; if you’re not ready to move on to the next topic she won’t force you  and will help you practice until you are comfortable moving on.  Her friendly personality makes lessons fun and engaging.

Daniel Lee

East Vancouver

 

I was lacking in confidence because I started studying again after twenty-five years. Thanks to my teacher, I got great results. I couldn’t be happier. She has helped me to improve my writing skills and boost my self-confidence. I am definitely grateful for the skills and confidence that I had acquired during my lessons with Judy.

Tiffany

North Vancouver 

 

I find her to be a bona fide, reliable, conscientious and courteous. She is a truly excellent teacher.  She is a native Korean and eloquent in English. She is skilled, thoughtful, sensible and a pleasure to be on her Korean mentor.  She brings to every lesson, her easy going, friendly personality, creates a relaxed comfortable atmosphere. She knows just how and when to encourage and when to push, though never too much. Thank you Judy, you are the best!

Desmond Tseng

Vancouver

 

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