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Rafael Donarumma, 29 years old – New Mexico, USA
"Smart English was the bridge which lead me to becoming a Petroleum Engineer here in the USA. I started studying at Smart English when it first opened its doors in 1989. Today, I believe it was the best decision I ever made when it comes to 'really' learning English. I managed to pass the TOEFL and to be admitted at the New Mexico Institute of Mining and Technology in the USA, where I am today! The method of teaching really brings the best out of you. It is the only school that I know that connects the learning of English with fun activities focusing on real life conversations. That is why my sister and my mom also chose Smart English as their professional career start point! I must thank Smart English for opening the doors to this world full of opportunities."

Marco Antônio Alves, 35 - living in London, UK
“In 2001 I decided to study English further and was introduced to Smart English by Tom, one of their staff with whom I had previously had a private lesson. A language school certainly has a crucial role in the learning process. Smart English, in particular, offers multimedia resources, fun learning with creative classes provided by excellent teachers and much more, based on its unique culture, carefully managed by Monica. In 2004 I came to England where I have been living for two years. Though speaking to native speakers of English would be a new challenge, I was already prepared and confident enough to take my first steps in the United Kingdom.”

Daniel Lafraia, 30 years old, owner of www.vagalume.com.br
"Sooner or later you will realize you need to learn English. If you travel abroad, there will always be someone to help you in English. If you like music, there will always be popular songs in English. Are you going to be stuck waiting for that nice translation? Are you going to listen to new songs just because the beat is nice? Are you going to be just an average person? Make it happen! Make the right choices! Be smart and learn English for real! Smart English is not just a choice, that's your chance to make it right!

At Vaga-lume we also develop tools to help you learn English. Some of these tools were inspired by classes I took at Smart English a long time ago, like filling in the blanks inside your favorite song lyrics.
Try it: "Beyonce - If I were a boy"

Fernanda Sala, 28 - Santos, Brazil
"My intensive English course helped me improve my English quickly that was decisive for my personal future. The objectives were previous defined with the teachers to achieve my goal which was passing SAT and TOEFL exams to be able to study in an university of the United States. The goals were accomplished and now I am back to Brazil using my English to communicate with international clients. So, I have to agree that the courses available at Smart English fits you necessity to learn english for every situation. "

Simone Cianelli, 32 - Santos, Brazil
"I really like the fact that you are very flexible about class times, always having one that fits the student´s schedule. The student there is not only a number. The director herself is always watching carefully both the students´ and the teachers´ work."

Rafael Corazza, 25 years old – living in San Francisco, USA
"When I first started taking lessons at Smart English I had a huge challenge and very short time to accomplish it. I had won an American University scholarship, but I had a little more than 3 months to pass the SAT and TOEFL tests. That was not an easy task, facing the fact that I barely spoke English at the time. Always making their best effort, the teachers at Smart English encouraged me throughout the process. I passed both tests, and in 2006 I graduated with a Bachelors in Business from The University of San Francisco. Since then I have been working in America. I believe that the great gameplan and hard work which the Smart English Team put together during that period were key because, more than help me to pass a test, they gave me the knowledge and confidence necessary to succeed in the USA."

Maria Teresa Porto Mendes - mãe de Frederico Porto Mendes - 24, living in Georgia, USA.

MISSÃO "QUASE" IMPOSSIVEL!!!!!!

Durante toda a sua infância e um pouco da adolescência, o Fred detestava estudar Inglês. Até que um dia ele falou assim: "Mãe, eu não preciso aprender este verbo "TÓ BI" (exatamente assim como eu escrevi); eu vou ser rico o suficiente pra ter um intérprete ao meu lado." Deste dia em diante nós abandonamos a idéia de querer obrigá-lo a estudar Ingles.Um aluno que falava verbo TÓ BI definitivamente não tinha o menor interesse em aprender. Mas passado algum tempo veio a oportunidade dele cursar uma Universidade nos EUA com uma bolsa de estudos conseguida através do tênis. Só que para isto ele tinha que passar em 2 exames muito difíceis: Toffel e SAT; e aí começou nossa corrida contra o tempo. Me indicaram o Smart English. Após avaliação feita pelas professoras, veio a resposta: "Teresa, a tarefa é muito dificil! Vai depender muito mais dele do que de nós, mas nós vamos fazer a nossa parte!" E como fizeram bem a parte de voces! A professora escolhida não poderia ser melhor: carinhosa, dava incentivo fazendo ele acreditar que tudo ia dar certo, mas, acima de tudo ensinava de verdade. E assim, em pouco tempo, ele passou nos 2 exames. Foi para uma Universidade na Geórgia e agora, na sua festa de formatura, recebe uma menção "Honor Graduate" pelo seu excelente GPA. Durante a solenidade, eu estava lá, com a minha bandeirinha do Brasil levantada assistindo ao término da 1ª etapa desta hitória de sucesso. Muitas outras virão, se Deus quiser! Algumas pessoas fazem parte desta história e uma delas é a Cinthia. Eu não poderia deixar de dividir meu orgulho e minha alegria com ela e com voces. Cinthia, obrigada pelo empenho e carinho que vc sempre dedicou ao meu filho!!! Parabéns Smart English por levar a sério o ensino de idiomas!!!