Part 3 and 4 | Esther’s Journey: From Cebu Basics to Pines Baguio IELTS Guarantee Success
Here's Part 2 of Esther's IELTS Guarantee Program Journey~18岁独闯菲律宾Pines雅思保分班打怪升级！18-Year-Old Embarks on a Solo Journey to the Philippines' Pines IELTS Guarantee Program: Leveling Up Through Challenges! 刚开始，我真的有点想逃 来Pines的保分班，真的感受到“累并充实着”是什么体验！ At first, I genuinely felt like escaping. Joining Pines' IELTS Guarantee Program truly made me understand what it means to be "tired yet fulfilled"!每天课程安排得满满的，作业像小山一样，考试接踵而至，学习节奏快到让我有点喘不过气。晚上，别人都已经休息了，我的脑子却还在飞速运转，想着还没完全掌握的知识点，担心每周六的考试，焦虑到失眠。甚至一度想过：要不换个轻松点的课程吧？ Each day was packed with classes, assignments piled up like mountains, and exams came one after another. The fast-paced learning rhythm left me feeling breathless. At night, while others were already resting, my mind was still racing, thinking about the knowledge points I hadn't fully grasped, worrying about the weekly Saturday exams, and feeling so anxious that I couldn't sleep. I even considered: should I switch to a less intense course? Photo Source:https://bit.ly/3SeiZHH 但后来，我选择了坚持！ 前几天和中文经理姐姐聊了换课程的想法，她没有直接劝我，而是耐心地听我吐槽，温柔地鼓励我，说成长的过程本来就不轻松，但只要挺过去，一定会有惊喜！ 这番话真的让我瞬间破防了。后来和校长沟通时，她不仅详细分析了换课的利弊，还特别放慢语速，耐心地讲解，让我能听懂、能理解。这种被尊重、被关心的感觉，在异国他乡真的太暖了！让我一下子清醒过来——或许，我可以再坚持一下！But eventually, I chose to persevere!A few days ago, I discussed the idea of changing courses with the Chinese manager. She didn't directly persuade me otherwise but patiently listened to my complaints and gently encouraged me, saying that the process of growth is inherently challenging, but if I push through, there will definitely be surprises! Her words truly broke down my defenses. Later, when I spoke with the principal, she not only analyzed the pros and cons of switching courses in detail but also deliberately slowed down her speech, explaining everything patiently so I could understand. This feeling of being respected and cared for in a foreign land was incredibly heartwarming! It instantly brought me back to my senses—perhaps I can hold on a bit longer!学习虽苦，但总有人照亮你的路 特别感谢我的writing 2老师，他真的是温柔又细致！有一次，我因为写作思路混乱，焦虑到快崩溃，去找他倾诉。但我自己都说得颠三倒四，他却全程认真倾听，没有丝毫不耐烦。等我说完，他一点点帮我梳理思路，给出的建议特别真诚，完全不是那种敷衍式安慰！每次和他聊天，都能让我找回信心，之前的迷茫和焦虑仿佛一下子被吹散了。从那以后，我对写作不再那么抗拒，甚至觉得英语也没那么枯燥了！ Though studying is tough, there's always someone to light your path I'm especially grateful to my Writing 2 teacher; he's truly gentle and meticulous! Once, I was so anxious about my chaotic writing ideas that I nearly broke down and went to him to vent. Even though I was incoherent, he listened attentively without a hint of impatience. After I finished, he helped me organize my thoughts step by step, offering sincere advice—not just perfunctory comfort! Every conversation with him helps me regain confidence, and the previous confusion and anxiety seem to dissipate . Since then, I no longer resist writing and even find English less dull! 痛并快乐着，累并成长着！ 其实，每天的学习依然很辛苦，考试依然很频繁，压力依然不小。但不同的是，我不再害怕这些挑战了。老师的鼓励、校长和经理的关怀，让我在困难面前多了一份坚持的底气。我相信，坚持下去，我一定能突破自己，实现目标！ Experiencing pain and joy, fatigue and growth! In fact, daily studies are still exhausting, exams remain frequent, and the pressure is still significant. But the difference is, I'm no longer afraid of these challenges. The encouragement from teachers and the care from the principal and manager have given me more courage to persist in the face of difficulties. I believe that by continuing, I can break through myself and achieve my goals!Photo Source:https://bit.ly/3SeiZHH 如果你也在拼雅思，不要害怕坚持不下去，因为你远比自己想象得更强大！ 我才18岁诶，没有什么不能克服的！ 给正在努力的你： If you're also striving for IELTS, don't fear that you can't hold on, because you're far stronger than you imagine! I'm only 18—there's nothing I can't overcome! 给正在努力的你： 1. 感到压力大？先深呼吸，焦虑不能帮你进步，但冷静下来，你会更有力量！ 2. 觉得坚持不下去了？去找值得信赖的老师聊聊，他们的建议可能会帮你打开新思路！ 3. 迷茫和挫折是学习的一部分，不要害怕，有时候，离突破就差那一点点坚持！ #PINES #菲律宾 #菲律宾游学 #菲律宾学英语 #碧瑶学英语 #宿务 #宿务学英语 #雅思 #屠鸭 #和雅思说分手 #雅思学习 Tips for those working hard: 1. Feeling overwhelmed? Take a deep breath. Anxiety won't help you improve, but calming down will give you more strength! 2.Think you can't persist? Talk to a trustworthy teacher; their advice might open up new perspectives for you! 3. Confusion and setbacks are part of learning. Don't be afraid; sometimes, you're just one step away from a breakthrough!不敢相信！菲律宾血拼雅思一对一只需45大洋 Unbelievable! One-on-one IELTS prep in the Philippines for only 45 RMB per class!这周是在菲律宾游学的第四周啦！这段时间真的是每天都在努力学英语，上课下课满脑子都是英文单词，语法，和老师上课教的知识点。说实话在国内很难找到这样的全英语环境，所以这段时间对我而言就显得很特别。 It’s my fourth week studying in the Philippines! I’ve been working hard every day, filling my mind with English vocabulary, grammar, and everything the teachers teach in class. Honestly, it’s really hard to find a fully English-speaking environment like this back in China, which is why this period feels so special to me.我来菲律宾已经有一个月了，这段时间结交了许多朋友主要是日香中的。老师同学都挺nice的，在这里感觉每天都挺开心的。学校的学习氛围也挺融洽，大家都是抱着学习的心来到这样，都有共同的目标。 I’ve been in the Philippines for a month now and have made many friends, mostly from Japan and Hong Kong. The teachers and students are all really nice, and every day here feels joyful. The learning environment is very harmonious—everyone comes here with the same goal: to study.学校管理挺严格的，上课期间会有老师巡查，晚自习是一人一个房间，创造了一个安静的学习环境（特别提一句，晚自习的巡查老师会抽查作业，写的不好要重新写QAQ 太严苛了哈哈 我不得不认真学习） The school’s management is quite strict. Teachers do rounds during class, and for evening self-study, each person has a private room, which creates a quiet study atmosphere. (Just a side note: the teachers sometimes check homework during self-study, and if it’s not good enough, you have to rewrite it. QAQ It’s a bit harsh, haha, but it really forces me to study seriously.)Photo Source:Jhttps://bit.ly/4kuGnwJ说说我这个四个星期的长进吧！虽然我之前有接触过雅思，但是没怎么花心思在这个上面，所以成绩一直都不是很理想。我的基础比绝大部分的人都要差，从平时的模拟考中可以看的出来，稳定保持在4分，最菜的一次就考了3分。 Let me talk about my progress over these four weeks. I had some experience with IELTS before, but I never really put in much effort, so my scores were never great. My foundation was worse than most people’s—you could tell from the mock tests. I was consistently scoring 4, and my lowest score was 3.我很抓狂，各科老师也挺崩溃的，但他们都没有放弃我。特别是口语老师，我是一个特别喜欢唠嗑的人，所以我会一直和她从考试题目聊到生活，电影，以前的经历，口语上提升了不少。虽然语法乱七八糟，张冠李戴的用词，神奇的就是老师可以听懂然后纠正我。 I was frustrated, and my teachers in every subject were also stressed, but none of them gave up on me. Especially my speaking teacher—I love chatting, so I would talk with her about everything from exam questions to life, movies, and past experiences. My speaking has improved a lot. Even though my grammar was all over the place and I often used the wrong words, somehow, my teacher could understand me and patiently corrected me. 最痛苦的可能是听力老师，有些时候我的迟钝和不懂真的会让他彻底疯狂。听不懂，不会拼写，看不懂题目，听不出来答案，每一个单独拿出来都够头疼的，齐活，都出现在我身上。The hardest part was probably for my listening teacher. Sometimes my slow reactions and lack of understanding would really drive him crazy. I couldn’t understand what I heard, I couldn’t spell words, I didn’t understand the questions, and I couldn’t catch the answers—each issue on its own is tough enough, and I had all of them!我依稀记得，在做图形听力的时候，原本就不会看地图，还左右不分，所以我根本理解不了题目，全靠猜。老师也拿我很头疼，但是他没有放弃，理解不了题目就查单词，一个一个去查，听不懂就一句一句给我写下来，再慢慢找答案。他真嘟很用心的在教我，可以明显的感觉到我的听力有在进步。 I still remember doing a map listening task. I didn’t even know how to read a map, and I couldn’t tell left from right, so I had no idea what the questions meant—I just guessed. My teacher was clearly stressed about it too, but he didn’t give up on me. If I didn’t understand the question, he’d help me look up the words one by one. If I didn’t understand the audio, he’d write it down sentence by sentence and guide me through it. He really put his heart into teaching me, and I can clearly feel that my listening is improving.从一开始害怕说错不敢提出问题，到现在可以和老师有说有笑。 I went from being afraid to speak and ask questions to now being able to joke and laugh with my teachers.Photo Source:Jhttps://bit.ly/4kuGnwJ
