This Corner has some good reviews!
This Corner has some good reviews!
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Want to know what students both past and present think of The Corner? Take a look below at the feedback shared from students all around the world and with all varities of language goals.
MARTIN / CZECH - CZECHIA
I have been working with Donald for almost four years. His classes are energetic and insightful, extending beyond typical conversational topics. He is an inspiring professional who not only improves your English but also shares valuable insights from his experience in Information Technology. With Donald, you’ll learn something new about the language, American culture, business, and social issues.
-- August 2024
JOANNA / POLISH - BULGARIA
I am extremely grateful that Donald took me with him on a poetic journey with Walt Whitman. Studying literature has always been a passion for me, and now, thanks to Donald, I am once again delving into the world of poetry. Thanks to his knowledge and eloquence, our meetings are an extraordinary adventure and pleasure for me. Thank you Donald!
-- July 2024
KYRYL / UKRAINIAN - UKRAINE
Donald is an excellent tutor! The classes are fun and brisk because of his energy and enthusiasm. He explains the subtle nuances of the English language and American culture in detail. I realize how broad and deep his knowledge is by how he explains complex rules clearly and simply. In general, his approach is great for getting the learning material down quickly. This is how professionals work.
I feel more confident in spoken English now. The quality of writing has risen several levels, which is very important for my current role. And this is just a few months of regular classes.
New English Language Researcher, if you are still looking for a tutor, stop it immediately and start studying with Donald! A special thanks goes out to you, Donald! ;–)
-- April 2024
DENYS / UKRAINIAN - USA
If you're looking for an English teacher who's knowledgeable and supportive of your language-learning journey, look no further than Donald's English Corner.
Donald's platform offers flexibility and reliability, making scheduling lessons a breeze. After initially connecting on a popular language-learning platform, we transitioned to Donald's own website, where the experience became even more tailored to my needs. This personalized approach, combined with Donald's engaging teaching style, makes learning English both effective and enjoyable. Donald's expertise extends beyond just language skills; his proficiency in both business and casual English, along with his deep knowledge of American culture, enriches the learning experience and helps students understand not just the language but also the context in which it's used.
Don't miss out on the chance to boost your English skills and make a friend along the way! Join Donald's English Corner today and start your journey to fluency. But hey, hurry up – Donald's a pretty popular guy, so snagging a spot in his schedule might be a bit tricky!
-- April 2024
MARIANA / UKRAINIAN - USA
I want to express my gratitude to Donald for his professionalism, especially his ability to explain any topic very well. I spent years trying to understand the Present Perfect, but he explained it to me in just three minutes. Since then I have had no problems understanding the Present Perfect. I also appreciate his support. I had a lot of insecurities about my accent, I felt like there was something wrong with me when I spoke English. All these restrictions disappear after each lesson.
In addition, he helped me prepare for a professional interview. We worked on my resume and interview preparation and now I've landed a professional job in less than a month, which is a fantastic result. I am truly grateful to Donald for our work together, because it was a significant breakthrough in just a few months. My life has changed dramatically, and now I can speak without any complexes. Thank you very much for everything!
-- February 2024
NIKITA / RUSSIAN - SOUTH AFRICA
I'm so grateful to the day I came across Donald's profile on verbling.com in the fall of 2018. I've met not only a competent teacher who was interested in my progress, but also a beautiful human being and a guiding mentor. I loved recording our classes and listen to them afterwards, so meaningful and deep our conversations were. And I couldn't believe at first, but our classes had a great theurapeutical effect on me as well. I felt much calmer and confindent after each "session".
We're not having our classes anymore in 2023, but Donald will always remain my good friend. For present and future students of Donald I wanna say that you are incredibly lucky. Have a nice journey of learning English in this beautiful place called Donald's English Corner!
-- December 2023
RINA / SPANISH - MEXICO
"The teacher arrives when the student is ready" -- this perfectly describes my English learning journey and how I started, taking lessons with Donald for the last 3 months. He gave me guidance to practice and not be afraid to make mistakes in my job interview.
I clearly remember my first lesson with him and how he helped me stay focused on my goals and not hesitate. Finally, I made it – I got a job in a global company.
Donald is so engaged with his students, always keeping up and celebrating how we meet our goals, as well as cheering us up when things don't go well. If you need to improve your English to get your dream job and willing to be coached by an expert, Donald is definitely your person.
-- December 2023
MOO-HYUK / KOREAN - SOUTH KOREA
This language journey with Donald has been one of the most valuable experiences in my life. From everyday conversations to grammar, vocabularies, phrasal verbs, and writing, each class was a marvelous journey towards improving my English as a "vivid" language. He is always passionate and friendly, and I find it comfortable every time I take his classes. He prepares the materials thoroughly and always fulfills my needs and expectations in learning English. I especially loved the writing activities where I wrote a short essay using phrasal verbs and Donald corrected the flaws and mistakes.
I plan to continue my journey with him, both in personal growth and professional development.
-- October 2023
CARLOS / PORTUGUESE - BRASIL
After I started doing classes with Donald, my confidence in using English at my work skyrocketed. In less than one year of classes, it is incredible to see how much my writing and speaking skills evolved. Also, I feel very happy to see that my communication in English is becoming more and more natural.
-- October 2023
ALEX / RUSSIAN & UKRAINIAN - USA
I have started learning English many times in my life. As you know, one of the most important factors for success in language learning is motivation. Along with motivation, it is very important to have a teacher who will interest you, clearly explain, support and... explain again. Donald combines all the qualities of a great teacher: he is very patient, friendly, has a great sense of humor and knows how to motivate! Over time, you stop perceiving him only as a teacher, he becomes your friend. He presents the material perfectly; his lessons are varied and tailored to the needs of each student individually. He always knows what the student needs, persistently working on all the weak points in his knowledge of the language. I really appreciate his support and am grateful to him for his contribution to my learning of English!
-- September 2023
MARIYA / RUSSIAN - USA
Donald is very passionate about his work and students. He takes time to identify your needs to make sure he comes up with the best teaching plan possible. I took both the English proficiency and professional classes and can say that Donald is hands down one of the best professors I have had to work with. He is very friendly and approachable and finds a way to make you comfortable through the English learning journey. Even though I’m pretty fluent in English, Donald could identify my flaws and help me make my English more efficient, which is exactly what I needed.
During my career path search, I relied heavily on him, with the interview prep classes and general advice on how to navigate through corporate America. His support, passion, and meaningful feedback were very helpful and can be extremely valuable for all those seeking to build a career in the US.
-- June 2023
THOMAS [ON BEHALF OF ASI] / FARSI - IRAN
I just wanted to say thank you for the excellent English lessons you have been providing Asi. She has said how much she enjoys your classes. It is hard to find teachers online that provide real quality instructions.
Thank you for the great instructional program that you do.
-- April 2023
FRANCESCO / ITALIAN - ITALY
I needed a teacher who could teach about different points of view than the usual (and boring) "English for Business." :) I have found in Donald the best teacher for me! Very recommended!
-- April 2023
WILSON / MANDARIN - USA
I have been with Donald for over two years to improve my spoken English, and I would like to say that he is an amazing and excellent teacher. His professionalism and enthusiasm are so impressive. In every class, I not only feel more confident speaking English, but it also makes me reflect and learn many more meaningful things in life. If you are looking for an English teacher, I highly recommend him!
-- April 2023
JUN / MANDARIN - HONG KONG
Couldn't ask for a better teacher! I have been working with Donald for over a year and a half now to improve my English. Donald is incredibly dedicated to his students and always goes above and beyond to help them learn (check out his Youtube channel and Instagram you will see). His teaching style is engaging and effective, and he has a talent for tailoring his lessons to help students with different levels of proficiency. Thanks to his guidance, I have seen a significant improvement in my English skills. If you're looking for a knowledgeable and passionate tutor, Donald is the one to choose.
-- April 2023
VLAD / UKRAINIAN - USA
Donald is an outstanding English tutor. I have tried a lot of different teachers before him, but his lessons are truly exceptional. His teaching quality is top-notch, and I have seen significant improvements in my language skills since working with him. He is patient, engaging, and always well-prepared. I highly recommend him to anyone looking for an excellent English tutor.
-- April 2023
MIKHAIL / RUSSIAN - USA
Earlier this year I worked with Donald on job interview preparation as part of his Professional Development classes. Donald is a very skilled, passionate and positive English teacher who has vast experience teaching English. We worked on typical behavioral interview questions, where Donald performed the role of an interviewer while I answered the questions as an interviewee. After practicing a few questions at a time, Donald gave me constructive feedback, advising what was good in my answers and what could have been improved. We repeated the process until my answers were concise and fluent. This practice, as well as Donald's excellent spot-on feedback, helped me to build up my confidence and attend real interviews feeling prepared and positive. Eventually I passed several interviews and landed two job offers with different companies.
-- April 2023
DANIEL / UKRAINIAN - UKRAINE
First of all I like your zeal, you are interested in your students. The second thing is that you have a talent for teaching, there are many native English speakers but you can really teach English. By the way, I'm a little jealous of you because you've found your vocation, which you're good at :) I think it's people like you that change the world for the better by giving people from different parts of the world the opportunity to interact with each other. Keep up the good work!
-- November 2022
ANTON / RUSSIAN - BELARUS
Donald, the best review of your work is the number of your students and the density of your schedule. You are an energetic, cheerful, lively and smart person. It’s a pleasure to communicate with you. You are open to students' needs and do a lot to help them. Your lessons are full of sense and utility from one side and full of support and optimism from another side. It’s a pleasure to improve English with the help of such teacher. Thank you, Donald and wish you all the best!
-- November 2022
DOROTA / POLISH - GERMANY
I have been working with Donald for almost a year to improve my communication in English. I like his teaching method based on authentic materials to better understand real language. Thanks to this method, a professional conversation or socializing with colleagues from all over the world is easy. Donald is a very enthusiastic teacher, who is mindful of the student’s wishes. Most importantly, lessons with Donald are never boring!
-- October 2022
GAL / HEBREW - ISRAEL
I enjoy my classes with Donald so much! Although I'm just at the beginning of this journey, this is one of the easiest reviews I've written. Donald is the kind of person who gives you a feeling of comfort and security from the first moment you meet and with that feeling, learning becomes easy and natural. The corner is simply a safe space for learning and experimenting. For me, the lessons are a valuable opportunity to speak English, gain confidence and learn the rules of grammar in a clear way, unlike what I was taught in the past! I am so grateful for this opportunity and can't wait to continue learning with Donald
-- November 2022
ELENA / SPANISH - ARGENTINA
Donald has been helping me with my English for almost a year. When I started my master's degree, which I am taking in English, I was worried that it would be too difficult for me. However, with Donald's help and his excellent corrections of papers, I have achieved very good results. Without him, the grades I got would not have been the same.
The best thing about Donald is his predisposition, he is always available to help you, and his dedication in everything you ask him to work on. You can tell that he is a person who enjoys his work as a teacher, and as a student I really appreciate it. Thank you for your support, Donald.
-- October 2022
MARCOS / PORTUGUESE - BRASIL
I needed help to practice my English for a job interview that would happen in a few days, and Donald kindly made time on his agenda to help me. He was very considerate, asking my resume and using it to simulate questions that could happen in the real interview, but also giving me useful knowledge and tips for general job interviews in the US. He's very didactical, and I felt like having a lesson in a real classroom, with him using his blackboard. He's really professional and a great teacher. He's also attentive, pointing out mistakes in my speech and giving me knowledge about details that makes a relevant difference to achieve fluency. It was very productive. I highly recommend him!
-- August 2021
IMAN / FARSI - USA
I've worked with several English teachers during the past five years, and Donald has completely changed my expectations for what an English teacher could do. While finishing up my doctoral thesis, Donald and I met throughout a few months polishing the text for review. He went above and beyond by not only proofreading the document but also reading it to understand the material in order to provide more meaningful feedback.
For him, students are not customers; rather, they are his friends who need/want help in learning English. This approach separates him from other teachers and makes his classes fun and meaningful.
-- January 2022
PAULA / POLISH - MEXICO
PAULA / POLISH - MEXICO
Donald is an excellent, dynamic and motivating teacher. He adapts the class to the needs of the student and is always open to suggestions. He's helping me to perfect my writing and pronunciation and could not have wished more from a teacher. I definitely recommend him!
-- November 2021
YI / CHINESE - USA
Donald has helped me a lot in business English and speaking. I have been taking classes for a long time to continue improving my English. Although I am a non-native speaker who lives and works in the U.S for a few years, I still have a lot of questions about how to write efficient emails. Donald not only helps me to write English in the proper way but also explains the cultural difference. Excellent teacher. Donald helped me a lot with my business writing. Donald is very knowledgeable that I am not only learning English but also learning culture. Thank you again for all your help.
-- November 2021
SHEILA / PORTUGUESE - BRASIL
SHEILA / PORTUGUESE - BRASIL
Usually, I don't give comments but Donald deserves to be recommended. He has such a good vibe and most importantly, he genuinely wants to help so he works to figure out the way students can improve. I'm pretty confident that with him I'll get better at writing skills.
-- January 2022
TAD / JAPANESE - USA
TAD / JAPANESE - USA
I tried close to 30 teachers over the course of a month. Don is one of the best teachers. He is friendly but not too friendly like those who make you feel uncomfortable talking with or think you are talked down to. I truly appreciate his professionalism. I highly recommend him for your language teacher.
-- October 2021
LEMUEL / SPANISH - PUERTO RICO
So happy to have the opportunity to learn something new and have Donald as a teacher. I started learning "reported speech". It is a great topic because it is something that I do everyday at work. We practiced conditional-subjunctive and cause and effect. Thank you Donald because finally I have a better understanding. Best teacher ever! Thank you for all your help and your hard work. He is really GREAT!
-- April 2022
ALLA / RUSSIAN - USA
Donald is the best English teacher I have ever met during the last 25 years of learning English. I’ve been taking Donald’s classes for three years, mainly concentrating on writing skills. I believe my English dramatically improved that allowing me to work and live in English speakers environment. Donald’s non-judgmental approach helps me feel welcomed and accepted, so I think I could ask any question as many times as I need. I also feel motivated, energized, and optimistic, not just about my ability to improve English but about myself after each class with Donald. Donal also has developed his unique method of explaining grammar and syntax that I never had a chance to experience with another teacher. Donald is an excellent and easy-going person, so it is always a pleasure to communicate with him. I wish all students to be persistent and keep scheduled classes with Donald, and I believe you will have a significant improvement as I did.
-- October 2021
ELHAM / FARSI - IRAN
ELHAM / FARSI - IRAN
Donald is a wonderful teacher. He is encouraging, kind, patient and professional. He is currently helping me with my writing and every time we meet, he comes up with fun and effective ways to correct my essays and give me pieces of advice on how to improve. He has also made a Google drive for our online and offline communications. I can have access to his comments and corrections, and extra teaching materials, anytime through our google drive page.
Having classes with Donald has helped me to overcome my fear of the GRE writing test. Now I believe that by practicing more and receiving comments and tips from him I can write faster and develop my argument much more easily. I totally recommend him to anyone that seeks to prepare for an English test or improve their English skills in general.
-- October 2021
FEDERICO / ITALIAN - ITALY
Donald is a person who makes you feel comfortable, who puts you in a position to really appreciate your English journey. He is also very professional and kind - the best teacher i've known so far! Thank you Donald!!
-- October 2021
VINICIUS / PORTUGUESE - BRASIL
I took my first class with Donald today and I can barely wait for the next! He speaks clearly and gave me some material to read. He suggested me also a pathway to accomplish my objectives. Donald is more than a teacher, he acts like a mentor pushing me toward my objective to get a PhD position in USA. Let's go ahead!
-- May 2021
VERA / SPANISH - SPAIN
¡Donald es genial! Divertido y super profesional. Además habla español perfectamente. 100% recomendado.
-- May 2020
WEN / CHINESE - USA
Always helpful. Patient, smart, and nice.
-- February 2018
ABRAAO / PORTUGUESE - BRASIL
Donald is a such excellent English tutor. His classes are dynamic and fun. He helped me building confidence and vocabulary to speak English fluently - I definitely recommend Donald to be your teacher.
-- December 2019
MOHAMED / ARABIC - SAUDI ARABIA
A very productive trial lesson. Mr. Donald was easily able to address the problems I have with the language and give helpful suggestion. He was also able to make the lesson very interesting which made it easier to get the most out of the session.
-- January 2018
RENATO / PORTUGUESE - BRASIL
RENATO / PORTUGUESE - BRASIL
Donald is very helpful with job interview tips. He helped me a lot with my CV/Cover Letter. He knows a lot about this subject which was very helpful. We also covered a lot of different topics and expressions.
-- January 2018
ERSHIYA / FARSI - IRAN
Donald was a great and inspiring teacher and I learnt so much from him. So far it has been a perfect experience with him so I recommend anyone who wants to have an improvement in their English to book lesson with Donald. He knows what he is doing.
-- April 2018
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