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“Thank you for helping me to gain so much confidence. I can shop for clothes on my own now and find my way around Middlesbrough.”

“I attended the health and social care course, and I soon achieved new skills and certificates that led me to an interview, in which I was able to gain employment.”

“Couldn’t have done what I have done without the support I have received from MCLS.”

“The support from the employment hub and the rest of the team has been incredible.”

“I used to have panic attacks but since I achieved my hospitality course at MCL I don’t have them much any more.”

“After completing my course I applied for a job at Amazon and have been accepted!”

“This course has been so good for me. I learned in a safe and very friendly class. My teacher taught me so many things that helped me in everyday life. I was homesick but now I feel I have a second home.”

“I had no certificates to prove what I could do when I moved to England. Joining MCL helped me to gain relevant certificates and I am very proud of what I have achieved in my time here.” 

“My teacher listened and cared about me. She supported and encouraged me. My confidence is growing and have reached the stage where I think I can look for a job.”

“I want to stay here forever, it’s my dream place.”

“I now feel I can do so much on my own. I used to hide behind my husband and beg him to talk, but now I can do things and feel proud of myself. I am free, confident and independent.”

“MCL has given me the confidence to so something with my life.”

“I felt welcome, listened to, understood and encouraged to look towards a better future with my children, partner, and myself. Thank you for being you and helping in ways I can’t put into words.”

“Five years ago I could not speak any English hardly, now I can read simple sentences and I try to read the papers every day.”

 “I am enjoying learning lots of new words connected with my pregnancy, and now want to go on to higher education to train as a primary school teacher in the future.”

“My communications skills have improved drastically and I am now able to communicate more effectively and more independently.”

“I feel more confident and understood. Louise boosted my confidence in myself and being a mum. Everyone should attend this course.”

“I could not have gained employment without Lisa and Mick’s help and support.”

“I always wanted to learn English savoury food and sweets. This course gave me that. I enjoyed it very much and benefited a lot from it. I am happy with what I made and learned. Thank you a lot for your patience and for all of your help and teaching in the class.”

“They promised to help me and they did what they promised, and now I have a job and I can’t stop smiling.”

 “I started the cleaning course after a long period of not working, now I am very proud to wear my work uniform.” 

“I am going to be kind to myself, and I know I have to start liking myself and stop worrying about what others think.”

“I was really pleased and proud to win an award at the recent learner celebration event. It motivated me to make the decision to work towards taking a Master’s degree so I can continue towards a nursing career.”

 “I can’t believe how much I enjoyed attending the course and Louise made things easy to understand. She has motivated me and given me the confidence to know I can continue in the right direction. Thank you!”