Opinions of those who have been our students

“Our daughters started at BFL first working on bilingual subjects leveling and English. After their quick progress, we started with Spanish language and a specific English program in order to certify them to successfully take the PET exam. Classes are completely personalized and tailored to each of our girls, as they both have very different interests. Today, our daughters can express themselves fluently when we travel and engage in conversation without any problems. In terms of Spanish language, they have greatly increased their vocabulary, oral expression and ability to infer texts of greater difficulty. We are excited to continue with BFL to work on other language skills in both English and Spanish and move on to the next levels of English certifications. BFL and especially their teachers Carla and Marcela have supported them in gaining the confidence to participate more actively in their school subjects. We would like to acknowledge BFL's comprehensive support based on personal goals, as well as the team's professionalism and academic preparation, thank you very much!”.

— Parents of Agustina and Isidora Barrera, freshmen students in high school.

“I needed to improve my level of English, mainly fluency in conversation and to reinforce fundamental grammatical concepts. Following the referral of some friends I came to BFL, with Francisca; from the first moment I felt very comfortable, since we talked about my personal goals, which were immediately understood, on the other hand I really liked the idea of going for more, of pushing on with more energy and improving not only my fluency in speaking, but also in writing and advanced reading. I think the challenge of achieving an IELTS certification is fantastic. Flexibility is absolutely worth mentioning. Undoubtedly this has been fundamental in achieving the objectives. My progress has been remarkable, especially my confidence in engaging in technical and colloquial conversations. I am really glad to have taken the classes with BFL and in particular Francisca, it has been a tremendous contribution in my personal and professional life" 100% recommendable”.

— Gonzalo Pizarro, Gastroenterologist.

“I took classes with Brain Friendly to improve my grammar and confidence in speaking English. I loved the personalized methodology they use, as it allows for rapid progress exceeding expectations. I value the willingness of the teachers to clarify doubts and to teach classes that bring out the best in the student. I recommend 100% this methodology to learn languages”.

— Javiera Martínez, Product Manager at Corona.

“Learning English with Brain Friendly Language® has been the best investment of time in many years. Their customized learning system based on my professional needs made the difference. I was able to recognize my strengths and weaknesses in English and make the most of my potential. Classes are very well structured and designed with the students in mind, in addition to being flexible if new needs arise. I have been able to become more fluent in professional terms on an international level with my colleagues, no longer afraid to discuss a topic of interest in English and even to write research papers. I am enormously grateful for the patience, dedication and responsibility towards my learning. Thanks to this great experience, I have been taking English classes for more than 3 years so as to keep practicing and improving more and more. I would recommend it 100% .”

— Edith Pérez de Arce, Gastroenterologist

“I was with Brain Friendly Language® for two years (2015 and 2016), first to improve my English level (as I needed it for my job at the time) and then for FCE preparation (which I passed at B2 level). My teacher was very caring, committed, responsible and proactive. She would make me keep focused throughout the class and gave me homework so that I would keep working outside of class and not lose any practice. She was very empathetic and caring, so the classes were very enjoyable, and I felt like I was spending time with a friend rather than just another teacher in class”.

— Francisca Astaburuaga, High school Maths Teacher

“I prepared for two international exams with Brain Friendly Language®. There was a 6-month time difference between them. My teacher explained to me that these exams were necessary to ensure the level of English required for my job. Her work plan was professional and tailored to what I needed, which helped me achieve my goal of certifying my English level in such a short period of time”.

— Cathy Guiloff, English Coordinator at Boston Educa

“I moved to Chile in 2015 with no knowledge of Spanish, so I started learning intensively with Brain Friendly Language®. My coach's patience, attitude and teaching methodologies were fantastic. I started from the basics - speaking, writing and reading. My vocabulary and grammar increased significantly. I highly recommend Brain Friendly Language®. You will improve quickly”.

— Shachar Avivi, Project Manager at ELSA

“I work at a Faculty of Education in the training of future teachers, and I can say that Francisca represents precisely the model of the teacher we aspire to train. Francisca is a serious, rigorous and at the same time warm teacher, with a great cultural openness and an unbeatable pedagogical competence. Her professional background, together with her personal characteristics, make Francisca an absolutely recommendable person, for any target audience and any challenge that may arise in the field of English language learning. Personally, I needed to improve my level of English to increase my communication skills, which I achieved thanks to the methodology Francisca used, which she perfectly adapted to my time and availability. Before working with me, Francisca taught my daughters, when they were in fifth and sixth grade, and managed to help them improve their understanding of the English language when they joined a new school, which allowed them not only to quickly catch up with their classmates, but also to lay the foundations that have allowed them, now that they are finishing high school, to go on exchange programs to English-speaking countries and to complete them with great success. For all these reasons, I highly recommend the experience of working with Francisca”.

— Álvaro González  Sanzana. Professor at Universidad de Magallanes.
Ph.D. in Psychology and Educational Sciences.

“I have been studying with Francisca for two years, and although I had some scattered knowledge of the language, she implicitly helps to enhance strengths and improve our skills. Nowadays, English is very important in a transversal way, and much more so in everything related to the areas of technology, research, science and engineering, which is the environment in which I am involved. During this time, in addition to customizing my sessions, Francisca has helped me define the vocabulary and conversations based on my routine and my practical day-to-day experience, which has allowed me to engage in accurate communication with my peers internally and in other countries of the company where I work. I am also able to communicate and understand business meetings concisely, and develop projects in the same English language. Classes are very dynamic, she always has a certain structure for each session. My goal is to get a certification and I feel that with her I am on the right track. She is a great person, very professional, very dedicated and above all a great teacher”.

— Jaime Barrera P, Civil Engineer

“I came to Brain Friendly Language® through a recommendation from a teacher I work with. I believe it was one of the best decisions I made to prepare for the CAE exam. It was useful as we went through and practiced all the parts of the test and my coach gave me tips and material. In addition to the good attitude and kindness, they are the best and I recommend them if you want to prepare for an English exam like this one.”

— Antonia Truffello, Elementary Teacher, bilingual education UANDES.

“I chose to take classes with Brain Friendly as a personal challenge to improve my English and become certified after taking an international exam. I knew that Brain Friendly would offer me customized classes with challenging objectives that would help me reach my goals.
Improving my English has been incredibly positive for my professional career, allowing me to be more fluent in speaking and writing, and improving my effectiveness in reading and correcting lesson plans. Highly recommended for anyone who wants to learn English or continue to deepen and improve their fluency.”

— Javiera Contador, Coordinator grades 1st to 3rd elementary, Dunalastair Valle Norte.

“I came to BFL thanks to the recommendation of a friend who was already in one-on-one classes with Brain Friendly Language. Classes have benefited me in many ways, not only did they help me improve my English (which was the main reason for my classes) but also helped me approach my language learning in different ways (writing, reading comprehension and pronunciation). Thanks to the program I improved my grades in school and understood grammar better to then practice it abroad. I spent a year at BFL and finished my process just before I went on exchange to Canada. I made a huge change and an incredible improvement in my English level thanks to these classes. They helped me become more confident in speaking a foreign language”.

— Mariano Mutis, High School student, British School Punta Arenas, Chile. 

“My experience with BF was very enjoyable and challenging at the same time from the very beginning. The teaching method is flawless from my point of view since it defines achievable objectives that are completely coherent with the student's real interests. The learning that BF gave me allowed me to pass two international certification exams in my field in English, which has now made it possible for me to attract new clients and take my career to a better level. I am very grateful for the knowledge and skills provided, as well as the motivation to continue with this learning process”.

— Ernestina Bravo, Architect at 88 Limitada.

“For me the most valuable thing about the classes with Brain Friendly is that it is 100% customized. To define the work plan they take into account not only the technical level of English you have, but also factors such as how self-conscious you are about speaking, how you learn, the emotional state you are in when you come to class, etc., adapting the classes to your needs. I chose them because as I work in education, I always look for methodologies that make sense to me and Brain Friendly has a methodology based on neurosciences and the recognition of emotions in education, and both of these points are essential for me in the teaching-learning process. Finally, what I learned not only helped me achieve my goals in terms of language (English), but experiencing this methodology has allowed me to incorporate some tools in my own work. I highly recommend them! Thank you so much for everything! ". ”

— Francisca Mayanes, Business Engineer.

"Learning with BFL has been advantageous because it fits my lifestyle, my time and age (53). Most of all, because in all these years I had never had an English course that made me really pick up the language. I chose BFL because it is customized, they use absolutely unique techniques to help me learn and their teachers are very dedicated. I have applied what I learned with BFL to my new job, which challenges me to produce and deliver TV series and programs for an international scope and negotiate with large English-speaking digital TV companies".

— Paula Alvarado Lazzarini, General Manager at WINGS PRODUCCIONES.

"I used Brain Friendly Language to make progress with my Spanish, I booked 48 hours of courses with them and my progress has been fantastic. My teacher Gustavo has allowed me to learn the right vocabulary matching my interests, he gave me the confidence to express myself more smoothly, and taught all the key grammar rules. What I particularly loved about the Brain Friendly Language method is the one to one relationship with the teacher, allowing you to speak 10 times more than in a group class. Classes are extremely customisable based on your interests and therefore you are guaranteed to make fast progress. Before starting with those classes I could only speak basic Spanish only relying on the present time. I am now just as confident speaking about stories from the past, or sharing my plans in the future. I would recommend Brain Friendly Language to anyone serious about improving their Spanish. Thanks a lot! ".

— Alex Loy, Senior Affiliate Marketing Manage at Datacamp.

"Brain Friendly helped me improve my English level in a great way. My teacher, Margarita, is very committed class by class, both in delivering a customized teaching, as well as in solving all the problems that I might have. What stands out the most about the course is the excellent level of English that my teacher manages, and the flexibility in terms of schedules, as well as the delivery of the material to move forward class by class. The course has helped me to better understand English texts and to be able to express myself more easily in meetings. I recommend the course 100%, for those who want to make concrete progress in a short period of time, and with a flexibility that adapts to the day to day."

— Horacio Balmaceda, Business Engineer, Commercial Real Estate Manager.