Learn what PELA students are doing to improve their English and meet friends from all over the world.
Chris Quinn
October 9, 2023
Students at PELA Halloween is one of the best holidays that Americans celebrate, and PELA loves to get into the Halloween spirit! Every year, PELA introduces students from around the world to all the fun they can have in October to celebrate Halloween. Below are just a few of photos from past PELA Halloween parties over the many...Continue Reading...
Bec KeyFebruary 11, 2020
Students at PELA Even in the darkest days of winter light shines through the overcast skies. Yukimi and DKay were two beacons of light in the month of January around PELA, with their go-get’em attitude and sunny dispositions. Yukimi joined PELA in November 2019 and has made excellent academic progress earning high marks and a nearly flawless transcript....Continue Reading...
Bec KeyJanuary 13, 2020
How can I improve my English? Students at PELA Learning a new language takes time, effort and energy. A lot of time, effort and energy. “Immersion” is the best technique, and practice, practice, practice! Here are two PELA success stories from this past fall. These are two students who entered PELA with very elementary English and after just 7 weeks of concentrated effort they...Continue Reading...
Nicole OlsonDecember 21, 2018
Students at PELA CONGRATULATIONS TO OUR DECEMBER 2018 STUDENTS OF THE MONTH Luisa Avellaneda Castellanos Colombia How long have you been studying English? I have been studying English for 4 months. Why are you studying English? What do you want to do after PELA? I’m studying English because I want to get a better job and also...Continue Reading...
Nicole OlsonNovember 28, 2018
Students at PELA CONGRATULATIONS TO OUR NOVEMBER STUDENTS OF THE MONTH Yi-Chun “Jasmine” Wang Taiwan How long have you been studying English? I have been studying in PELA for 8 months. Why are you studying English? What do you want to do after PELA? I am studying English because that can let me meet more people...Continue Reading...
Nicole OlsonOctober 30, 2018
Students at PELA CONGRATULATIONS TO THE OCTOBER STUDENTS OF THE MONTH Puntitra Kohsuwan from Thailand How long have you been studying English? 5 month Why are you studying English? What do you want to do after PELA? I want to improve my English and if I can speak English very well, I will get a good...Continue Reading...
Nicole OlsonSeptember 26, 2018
Students at PELA CONGRATULATIONS TO OUR SEPTEMBER STUDENTS OF THE MONTH Akemi Toshima from Japan How long have you been studying English? I have been studying for 4 months. Why are you studying English? What do you want to do after PELA? I’m studying English because I want to communicate with many people in English. After PELA,...Continue Reading...
Nicole OlsonSeptember 7, 2018
Students at PELA CONGRATULATIONS TO OUR AUGUST 2018 STUDENTS OF THE MONTH Marcia Gesteira de Pinho from Brazil How long have you been studying English? I’ve been studying English for 4 months with a gap of 2 months between them. Why are you studying English? What do you want to do after PELA? I’m studying English because I...Continue Reading...
Anna WilliamsOctober 1, 2017
Students at PELA Each month, PELA teachers recognize different, outstanding students. These students daily demonstrate their hard work and dedication to learning English, actively take part in class, ask questions, and serve as a role model to other students. Help us recognize September’s Students of the Month: Mohammed and Maria! PELA: Why study English? Maria: I have studied English since I was in high school… I...Continue Reading...
