My three months at Yorkshire English School (YES) were simply incredible. It was a unique and transformative experience, both in terms of learning and personal growth. I started in February, and I still remember my very first lesson; it felt like complete chaos! I could barely understand anything and felt totally lost. That same week, I had a Midwife appointment, which was also a disaster. I panicked, cried, and felt frustrated. The English I had studied before was so different from the local accent and intonation, and the way people link words here made it seem impossible. I honestly thought I wouldn’t learn anything and that I had wasted my money… But as the weeks went by, something changed. Slowly, I started to understand more and more; it was as if I were coming up for air after drowning. The more I progressed in class, the more I could “breathe”. And after just three months, I could see how much I had grown. Of course, three months isn’t enough to become fluent, but it was the solid foundation I needed to feel confident and keep going. What made the experience even more special were the people. I had the honour of sharing this journey with two amazing women whom I now have the pleasure of calling my friends: Gwyn and Dilan. And even though I didn’t have the chance to talk as much as I’d like with lovely girls Abbi and Murriam, I’m sure we’ll keep in touch and hopefully meet again soon. I also can’t forget Wendy and Ismael, who are both so kind and truly made me feel welcome. The environment at YES is warm and supportive, and I felt part of a community from the very beginning. During all of this, I also carried a very special companion with me to class: Sophie, my baby girl, is in my belly yet, and she made her presence known with her little kicks, especially when I fully understood something Gwyn was saying! I like to believe she’ll be born understanding perfect English. In the near future, I plan to take private lessons at YES, and my husband will join me. We both want to improve our English together, not just for ourselves, but to help Sophie grow up bilingual and confident in both her languages. This is important for our personal and professional lives. So, to anyone unsure or afraid, like I was at the start, YES can truly change your perspective and give you the tools and support you need. It was one of the best decisions I made.
