At the age of 17, Victoria is probably the youngest trainee to successfully complete and pass TEXT-AND-TALK’s TEFL Course. In fact, there were, we believe, three interviews before we finally admitted her. The reason was that we needed assurance because of her young age that she would "stick it out" in our rather demanding course; that if she took a teaching job she would keep it; and that her parents might not accuse use of taking advantage of her! Giving us, on each occasion, the "right" answer to each of these concerns, Victoria was welcomed into our course by our kind and helpful trainer, Mr David Solomon, and our Pattaya course director, Mr Corey McKenzie.

Despite her determination to succeed, Victoria was initially worried about completing the course. However, she performed very well indeed and achieved a Pass B level of performance (Certificate No. 001690), which for one so young is a very outstanding achievement. The following is Victoria's story told in her own words:

"Coming to Thailand from Hertfordshire, England along with my father (a production manager for a local company), I have been living in Pattaya for the past 5 months.

 
I have found the course challenging, but because I was very interested in what was being taught I was very motivated to complete this course to the best of my ability. My main aim now is to gain good employment as a teacher and to be successful in my new career. Teaching Thai students in the TEXT-AND-TALK classroom gave me great satisfaction."

Editor's Note: We absolutely guarantee that Victoria will find a good job! (PhDs: Eat your hearts out!)