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1-What motivated you to sign up for this course? My motivation was my wish to improve my English.

2-In what situations are you required to speak English? Now in no situation but in the future I’ll we it in my job.

3- What are the problems that are bothering you? I have problems with my English fluency.

4- What have you tried to solve these problems? Enroll in this course.

5-How have these problems been affecting: 1-Your Job? 2-Your life? Until this moment in no situations, neither in my life nor in my work.

6-What level of English proficiency would you like to achieve? I would like to be C1.

7-What is your motivation for achieving that level of English? My motivation is to be able to speak English fluently

8-How would a higher level of English affect your job and life? I could get a good job is I learn a good English.

9-How much time do you plan on dedicating to studying English outside of class? Be specific. Example: 2 hours a day, 1 hour, 30 min, in the morning, at night, etc. I plan to dedicate 1 hour a day to the English at night.

10-Do you tend to procrastinate? How has procrastinating affected your goals? Yes, I tend to procrastinate. It affects my life because I’m always with a lot of thing to do out of time.

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1-What motivated you to sign up for this course?

As part of my job duties I have to participate in many meetings with people from many countries, most of them speak English.  That's the reason why I decided to signed up for this course, I think it's a great opportunity to improve my English's skills.

2-In what situations are you required to speak English?

I usually go on mission trips, so in this situation is required to speak English. Sometimes I have to participate in work meetings,
seminars and training sessions in English.

3- What are the problems that are bothering you?

So many times It's hard to me to understand what people are saying, so I need to improve my listening. I also need to expand my vocabulary, cause It's usually difficult to me to express what I want to say or what I'm thinking fluently.

4- What have you tried to solve these problems?

I've watched some movies and series on Netflix. In addition I
have read many English books to increase my vocabulary, including my daily Bible study.

5-How have these problems been affecting: 1-Your Job? 2-Your life?

I've missed some job opoortunities because It was required and advanced and very fluent English. I also have missed the opportunity to
participate as speaker in some work meetings. That's the way  I think these problems have affected me.

6-What level of English proficiency would you like to achieve?

I'd like to achieve an advanced English proeficiency level,
at least enough to hold fluent conversations and to lead work meetings.

7-What is your motivation for achieving that level of English?

It would be a great opportunity for me to work with people
from different countries and culture, my job gives me the possibility to do so but a high level of English is required.

8-How would a higher level of English affect your job and life?

A higher level of English would allow me to apply for some roles in my job I wouldn’t have been previously eligible for.

9-How much time do you plan on dedicating to studying English outside of class? Be specific. Example: 2 hours a day, 1 hour, 30 min, in the morning, at night, etc.

I’m planning to study English at least one and a half hour in the morning from Monday to Friday.

10-Do you tend to procrastinate? How has procrastinating affected your goals

Yes, I do. It has affected me in so many way, for example I started my master’s degree studies on October 2019 and I was supposed to finish them on August 2020, but I didn’t finish till December 2020 because I started working on my Postgraduate Dissertation very late.

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1-What motivated you to sign up for this course?

Well, the main reason for me, is because to talk in English is the competence that we need to have more develop on these days. It would mean a new job, or even a new career.

2-In what situations are you required to speak English?

In this moment, in my job, I have not been required to speak english but, I am planning to have another job, and if I have the opportunity, I will work abroad.

3- What are the problems that are bothering you?

The problem that is bothering me more is the lack of opportunity to practice with another person.

4- What have you tried to solve these problems?

Since I realized that I would have to do more, to overcome the typical “problems” for people like me, who do not leave in the US, I have started doing shadow, listen to all podcast that I can, and also watching all the videos that I can too.

5-How have these problems been affecting: 1-Your Job? 2-Your life?

Well in this moment neither my job or my life, it has been affecting because of English is not a required tool.

6-What level of English proficiency would you like to achieve?

The level of English proficiency that I would like to achieve is C1 (this year). I need and I want to talk in English effortless and accurately. I seem myself using this language as a tool for work, either in DR as outside.

7-What is your motivation for achieving that level of English?

Well, my main motivation is to work in different fields, as an english teacher, as a customer service or in any other field where English is been required as a tool.

8-How would a higher level of English affect your job and life?

Well fifteen years ago, I am really sure that I would have got a better position working in US as a Trade Marketing Coordinator…

NOW this is more serious and important than before because, this going to affect me directly on the next twenty years of my life.

9-How much time do you plan on dedicating to studying English outside of class? Be specific. Example: 2 hours a day, 1 hour, 30 min, in the morning, at night, etc.

From Monday to Friday, is going to be one hour every day watching some documentary, listening to a podcast, or watching live news, or all of them. Also in my other class, advance 5, where I must talk a lot with my classmates.

10-Do you tend to procrastinate? How has procrastinating affected your goals?

NO, I do not. Most of the time.

The negative effects are the wasting of time and, the possibility to lose some good opportunities.

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1-      What motivated you to sign up for this course?

I am looking for improving to get better opportunities as a professional.

2-      In what situations are, you required speaking English.

Many jobs here in DR and abroad requires that the candidate must be proficient in English.

3-      What are the problems that are bothering you?

I am struggling with developing my speaking skills.

4-      What have you tried to solve these problems?

I have tried using different methods and signing up on many courses.

5-      How have these problems been affecting: 1-Your Job? 2-Your life?

I have not be able to get better jobs opportunities because of my English level.

6-      What level of English proficiency would you like to achieve?

Like upper intermediate. I would like to be able to communicate clearly and with a minimum of mistakes.

7-      What is your motivation for achieving that level of English?

Overcome all the obstacles and reach the desire level

8-      How would a higher level of English affect your job and life?

A higher level of English could affect my job and life in a positive way, as I would be able to apply to job posting abroad DR and maybe get an opportunity to move out to another country.

9-      How much time do you plan to dedicate to studying English outside of class? Be specific. Example: 2 hours a day, 1 hour, 30 min, in the morning, at night, etc.

· 30min in the morning before work.

· 1h at night before going to sleep.

· 4h on weekends.

10-   Do you tend to procrastinate? How has procrastinating affected your goals?

Yes, lately I am getting the bad habit of using my cell phone while study.

Dionis Garcia

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1-What motivated you to sign up for this course?

I decided to sign up for this course because I want to improve my English’s skills specially my speaking.

2-In what situations are you required to speak English?

I’m just required to speak English when I’m working, but I’d like to be able of speak in English in every situation of my life not only in my job.

3- What are the problems that are bothering you?

The first problem that is bothering me is that sometimes my vocabulary is not enough and I need to make a pause to think about the word that I want to say. The second one is that sometimes I can´t understand what people are saying.

4- What have you tried to solve these problems?

I´ve read old conversation’s books in order to increase my vocabulary and also I listen a lot of English songs

5-How have these problems been affecting: 1-Your Job? 2-Your life?

They haven´t affected my job because I have a necessary vocabulary for my working area, and in my life they´ve made me feel frustrated sometimes because I want to speak fluent and I’ve felt like I will never reach it.

6-What level of English proficiency would you like to achieve?

I would like to have a C1 level

7-What is your motivation for achieving that level of English?

My motivation is that I don’t want to think that the English is an obstacle for me.

8-How would a higher level of English affect your job and life?

A higher level of English would help me to get a better job, I want to become a sales executive or representative in a hotel and for those positions the high level is required. Once I get what I want i will have accomplished a goal and that will make me feel fulfilled.

9-How much time do you plan on dedicating to studying English outside of class? Be specific. Example: 2 hours a day, 1 hour, 30 min, in the morning, at night, etc.

I pretend to dedicate from 45 minutes to 1 hour every day, and depending on the day that could be in the morning, in the afternoon or at night.

10-Do you tend to procrastinate? How has procrastinating affected your goals?

Yes, I do, but I also do what I have to do, even when I procrastinate.

-Johansel Santana

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1-What motivated you to sign up for this course?

English has been my second language and I have always tried to improve to a higher level. Since my last job I began to notice that my oral skills needed to be improved, so I decided to take this opportunity. Apart from that, I think that English is essential, because we live in times in which it has been the language that connects the world.

2-In what situations are you required to speak English?

A big part of those situations were at my previous job, where I had to make phone calls (ex: scheduling meetings, requesting information, following up with customers, phone conversations with clients, etc.).

3- What are the problems that are bothering you?

I can not have fluency on my speaking. I would like to have good fluency, an extensive vocabulary and know how to incorporate phrasal verbs on my conversations without overthinking.

4- What have you tried to solve these problems?

I have watched series, YouTube videos, listened music, read books and spoken with people when I have the opportunity.

5-How have these problems been affecting: 1-Your Job? 2-Your life?

I would say that ,currently, it affects me more in the professional field. I feel that I do not have enough confidence as when I speak in Spanish, and I would like to have or create a good interpersonal relationship with customers and clients.

6-What level of English proficiency would you like to achieve?

I would like to be a C2.

7-What is your motivation for achieving that level of English?

It will give me the chance to connect more with people without worrying or thinking too much.

8-How would a higher level of English affect your job and life?

Everything would be easier and better.

9-How much time do you plan on dedicating to studying English outside of class? Be specific. Example: 2 hours a day, 1 hour, 30 min, in the morning, at night, etc.

I have planned 1-2 hours a day. 3 days a week.

10-Do you tend to procrastinate? How has procrastinating affected your goals

When I set a goal I always try to reach it …… sometimes I tend to procrastinate, that's why I try to make my goals as much realistic as I can. The bad thing about procrastinating is that sometimes I can not reach the  goals on time and it tends to prolong everything.

- Daniella Fernandez

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1-What motivated you to sign up for this course?
My main motivation to sign up for this course is because I want to improve my English skills to an advanced level and besides that one of my goals is to study abroad.
2-In what situations are you required to speak English?
Mostly at my job and with a few english speaking friends that I have.
3- What are the problems that are bothering you?
One of the problems that are bothering me right now is my job,  because is very stressful and take me a lots of time and every day is more and more work.

4- What have you tried to solve these problems?
I've trying to organize my schedule and time in order to solve this problem.
5-How have these problems been affecting: 1-Your Job? 2-Your life?
These problem it has been affecting mostly my life because sometimes I feel attached to my job.
In addition to that at home I have to take care  of my family and I feel I'm stealing the time I'm supposed to spend with them.
6-What level of English proficiency would you like to achieve?
I would like to achieve the necessary proficiency to get communicate with others speaking, writing, reading and listening.
7-What is your motivation for achieving that level of English?
My motivation is because I want to be admitted in a college abroad and besides study there.
8-How would a higher level of English affect your job and life?
A higher level of English will give me a lots of opportunity to achieve my goals, have a better job and increase my life style.
9-How much time do you plan on dedicating to studying English outside of class? Be specific. Example: 2 hours a day, 1 hour, 30 min, in the morning, at night, etc.
I'm planning  to dedicate at least  1 hour and half at night to study.
10-Do you tend to procrastinate? How has procrastinating affected your goals?
Yes, it happens sometimes, some of my goals definitely are affected but I do the best in order to recovered and go on with them I never give up.

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Hello

1-What motivated you to sign up for this course?

I want to feel more confident to speak the language, and i want to do a master in Canada so i have to have a good communication in english.

2-In what situations are you required to speak English?

Right now, i don't necessarily have to speak english, but in the future i will need it to do my master's degree.

3- What are the problems that are bothering you?

I'm new at my job, so i need to get used to it. Also, i have a lot of things to do, so right now i'm feeling the pressure.

4- What have you tried to solve these problems?

I ask for help when i don't know something.

5-How have these problems been affecting: 1-Your Job? 2-Your life?

There are affecting my mental health because i feel stressed.

6-What level of English proficiency would you like to achieve?

I want to feel confident enough to talk to someone who's native without feeling like i'm doing it wrong.

7-What is your motivation for achieving that level of English?

My motivation is that the language won't be a inconvenient to doing my master's degree.

8-How would a higher level of English affect your job and life?

It would affect my whole life, because if i can speak fluently then i can move to another country by myself.

9-How much time do you plan on dedicating to studying English outside of class? Be specific. Example: 2 hours a day, 1 hour, 30 min, in the morning, at night, etc.

I think 1 hour per day, and weekends at least 2 hours.

10-Do you tend to procrastinate? How has procrastinating affected your goals?

Yes i do, it affects me because i feel pressure when i have a lot of things to do and not enough time because i let something for tomorrow that i could have do today.

Vielka Castillo

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1-What motivated you to sign up for this course? what motivated me was the need to learn the language because of my university career

2-In what situations are you required to speak English?  i guess that in my professional career , whether at work or even when i have to travel whether on vacation or business being able to speak english would break the language barrier a little

3- What are the problems that are bothering you? right now , my last quarter in university , i get too stressed because any false step can cost me to postpone my graduation

4- What have you tried to solve these problems? i try to handle my time as best i can to have time to study enough for each subject

5-How have these problems been affecting: 1-Your Job? 2-Your life? those problems are affecting my life in sense of that i sleep less an  i'm being caused by episodes of panic attacks

6-What level of English proficiency would you like to achieve? aspire to an english level that allows me to communicate with people from different countries and to be able to be understood , i mean , i don't aspire to an english that allows me to communicate with logic and order.

7-What is your motivation for achieving that level of English?  mi motivation to do this  comes from the  dream to being able to travel around the world

8-How would a higher level of English affect your job and life? that represents mor job opportunities  because is it currently  a requirement

9-How much time do you plan on dedicating to studying English outside of class? Be specific. Example: 2 hours a day, 1 hour, 30 min, in the morning, at night, etc.
since i don't have much time because the university leaves me very little free time .try to dedicate at least one or two hours a day per week to english

10-Do you tend to procrastinate? How has procrastinating affected your goals? i try don't do it because i understand that to get what i want i have to work hard . but when i had to do it i feel my goals move a little further

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1-What motivated you to sign up for this course?
The opportunity to create a bigger box of vocabulary
2-In what situations are you required to speak English?
Generally, when i want to talk with aninternational friend
3- What are the problems that are bothering you?
Lockdown, i am tired to spend my whole day in my house
4- What have you tried to solve these problems?
I tried to find some intresting way about how to use my time in the house
5-How have these problems been affecting: 1-Your Job? 2-Your life?
My life has been affected in many ways, specially reducing my time to socialize with others

6-What level of English proficiency would you like to achieve?
The adecuated level to study in another country with a program completely in English

7-What is your motivation for achieving that level of English?
Be able to get an scholarship and study a master in another country
8-How would a higher level of English affect your job and life?
Higher level means more opportunies to reach your proffesional goals
9-How much time do you plan on dedicating to studying English outside of class? Be specific. Example: 2 hours a day, 1 hour, 30 min, in the morning, at night, etc.
I am thinking  dedicate about 1 hour and half
10-Do you tend to procrastinate? How has procrastinating affected your goals?

I do not do it usually, but, when i procastinate my productivity goes down, so i can not compled my daily tasks

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JEANETTE

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1-What motivated you to sign up for this course?

2-In what situations are you required to speak English?

3- What are the problems that are bothering you?

4- What have you tried to solve these problems?

5-How have these problems been affecting: 1-Your Job? 2-Your life?

6-What level of English proficiency would you like to achieve?

7-What is your motivation for achieving that level of English?

8-How would a higher level of English affect your job and life?

9-How much time do you plan on dedicating to studying English outside of class? Be specific. Example: 2 hours a day, 1 hour, 30 min, in the morning, at night, etc.

10-Do you tend to procrastinate? How has procrastinating affected your goals?

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1-What motivated you to sign up for this course?

I would like to reach a higher level in my job, and I want to be more confident to speak in this language. Also, I would like to do my master's and live in the United States.

2-In what situations are you required to speak English?

Right now it's not a requirement, but in the near future it will be in my job.

3- What are the problems that are bothering you?

I'm not fluent enough when speaking in English, and sometimes I don't know how to express my ideas clearly.

4- What have you tried to solve these problems?

I have watched some videos and interviews, and I like to read books, recipes, news and Education related things  in this language.

5-How have these problems been affecting: 1-Your Job? 2-Your life?

I have been limited to get to a higher position in my job.

6-What level of English proficiency would you like to achieve?

I would like to achieve a level that allows me to communicate effectively with other English speaking people.

7-What is your motivation for achieving that level of English?

To have better opportunities in my professional and personal life.

8-How would a higher level of English affect your job and life?

A higher level of English means more opportunities, and to be closer to make my dreams come true.

9-How much time do you plan on dedicating to studying English outside of class? Be specific. Example: 2 hours a day, 1 hour, 30 min, in the morning, at night, etc.

My goal is 1 hour a day at night.

10-Do you tend to procrastinate? How has procrastinating affected your goals?

Yes. For many years I have tried to reach many goals in my life and haven't been able to fulfill them because of procrastination. Haven't done what I have to do the right way, because I have run out of time.

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1-What motivated you to sign up for this course?
I want to improve my speaking skills.
2-In what situations are you required to speak English?
Mostly at my job, but also speakin to a part of  my family.
3- What are the problems that are bothering you?
Right now, mostly it is college and all the classes that i'm taking.
4- What have you tried to solve these problems?
I tried to stay organized and schedule all my activities.
5-How have these problems been affecting: 1-Your Job? 2-Your life?
Sometimes I have to take part of my job hours to finish some homework and also it gets me really tired.
6-What level of English proficiency would you like to achieve?
I want to become advanced, especially in my speaking skills.
7-What is your motivation for achieving that level of English?
As the field that I want to dedicate is mostly in english, I consider that having a advanced level can really help me.
8-How would a higher level of English affect your job and life?
As I said before, the field that I want to dedicate is mostly in english.
9-How much time do you plan on dedicating to studying English outside of class? Be specific. Example: 2 hours a day, 1 hour, 30 min, in the morning, at night, etc.
I consider that in your daily life there is always a way to practice english, so I would say maybe 2 hours a day.
10-Do you tend to procrastinate? How has procrastinating affected your goals?
I'm not going to say I haven't done it before, but I tried not to. One of my biggest problems is I don't have much time, so procrastinating take me to the point of not completing my actions or not as good as I know I can do it.

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1-What motivated you to sign up for this course?

2-In what situations are you required to speak English?

3- What are the problems that are bothering you?

4- What have you tried to solve these problems?

5-How have these problems been affecting: 1-Your Job? 2-Your life?

6-What level of English proficiency would you like to achieve?

7-What is your motivation for achieving that level of English?

8-How would a higher level of English affect your job and life?

9-How much time do you plan on dedicating to studying English outside of class? Be specific. Example: 2 hours a day, 1 hour, 30 min, in the morning, at night, etc.

10-Do you tend to procrastinate? How has procrastinating affected your goals?