Learner Spotlight: Arpine and Hala
This month, we feature not just one, but two learners. Read the inspiring story of Arpine and Hala, two classmates-turned-best-friends, and discover how learning a language did not only provide them knowledge but also a new friendship. How did your friendship start in the classroom? Arpine: Hala and I met while taking the German Course […]
Learner Spotlight: Chakrapani Kafle
Meet Chakrapani Kafle, a keen and ambitious 28-year-old, originally from Assam, India who has now settled in Abu Dhabi. He tells us about his strong desire for learning English and how the language has helped his career development and success. Hi, Chakrapani! Can you tell us a little about yourself? I’ve been living in the UAE […]
Learner Spotlight: Hannes Valtonen
Learning a new language is one thing, but learning it in less than a week is almost unheard-of. This month, we talk to Hannes Valtonen, a certified polyglot who traveled to the UAE straight from Hong Kong to learn Arabic. Follow his exciting journey and find out how he did it in just a week! Why did […]
Learner Spotlight: Mukul D.
Mukul Dev started his German language learning journey with Eton Institute and has quickly progressed to the A2.2 level. Read on to find out why he’s learning German, where he’ll use his language skills, and how it’ll benefit him in the future. Hi, Mukul! Can you tell us a little about yourself? Hi! I […]
Learner Spotlight: Essa Al Hammadi
Our Spanish language student Essa Al Hammadi shares his experience learning at Eton Institute. Here’s a snippet of his language journey, why he decided to learn Spanish and how he intends to use it the workplace. Hello Essa! Can you tell us a little about yourself? Hey! Me llamo (my name is) Essa. I’m from Dubai; I was born and raised here. I’m a Commercial […]
Learner Spotlight: Jennifer A.
Jennifer A. is an English language teacher with 20 years of experience and has recently (and successfully!) completed the CELTA program with us. She shares some general thoughts about the program, including what she enjoyed and how it will benefit her current teaching career. Watch the video to find out more. “… it is a valuable and […]
Learner Spotlight: Nada Gaweish
Nada Gaweish, our Spanish language student, walks us through her motivating language journey and why she was tempted to take Spanish courses. …She’s also a Zumba instructor and a book blogger! Read on to find out what led her to learn Spanish. ¡Hola! My Name is Nada, I’m originally from Sudan, but I was born and raised in Abu Dhabi. I’m […]
Learner Spotlight: Nasim Darya
Our English language student Nasim Darya shares her experience learning at Eton Institute. Here’s a snippet of her life, interests and why she chose to learn English. Hi! My name is Nasim and I’m from Iran. I moved to Dubai after finishing high school and I’ve been living here with my sister since 2017. I usually spend […]
Learner Spotlight: Fathma Bashirahmed
From finishing Medical school to learning German, our student, Fathma Bashirahmed shares with us her unique career path and inspiring language learning story. Find out about her next big step, why she’s learning German and what tips she has for future learners. Hallo! My name is Fathma, I was born and raised in the UAE, […]
Learner Spotlight: Sophie W.
Sophie W. is a high school teacher and is learning Arabic with Eton Institute. Read on to find out why she’s learning the language, the challenges she faced, and her tips for prospective learners. Hi! Can you tell us a little about yourself? Hi! My name is Sophie Williams. I’m from Australia, a high school […]