Testimonials | Best English School in the Philippines

TalkShop clients share their learning experiences from workshops in speech, writing, leadership, and personality development.

Thank you Manulife for the Speech Eloquence Training by TalkShop. This should be a mandatory training to all employees since this is very helpful in developing good communication skills. The TalkShop Consultants are very easy to relate to. They are very effective by providing practical tips. I am now more confident in giving presentations.

Tina Guzman, Director, Manulife Philippines

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It really helps to have this kind of training with TalkShop not just to apply to my work but on my everyday life. It builds confidence and enhances my skills in speaking. Hopefully, I could attend advanced courses in speech eloquence. I am more confident in speaking in public.

Ana Piano, Business Quality Officer, Manulife Philippines

I learned a lot from this TalkShop Workshop—from Power Presentation of words to speaking and presenting in front of the crowd. I learned through the mentoring of very good TalkShop Instructors. I am sure that I can use this enhanced skill in the future.

Allen Gail Martinez, Accounting Assistant, Manulife Philippines

Thank you Manulife Philippines for giving us this opportunity to learn and enhance our presentation skills and public speaking through the workshop of TalkShop. I gained much confidence and learned new techniques to be an effective speaker. I love the exercises, especially the impromptu speech, because I learn from each exercise we had.

Patricia Ann Luna, Accounting Assistant, Manulife Philippines

The TalkShop Training is very informative. I gained a lot of tips on public speaking. I learned a lot through engaging and fun activities and the clear delivery of effective TalkShop Lecturers. I now have many techniques in Public speaking.

Mansey Perez, Sales Officer, Manulife Philippines

I was nervous before attending this workshop with TalkShop. Communication and Public Speaking are my greatest challenges. The TalkShop Speakers are good. I really enjoyed Ms. Sheila Viesca who encourages us to speak in front despite the lack of confidence of most students. The transformative effect on me is the confidence in speaking resulting from the tips of the speakers.

Rachel Reyes, Accounting Assistant, Manulife Philippines

I learned a lot in Speech Breathing Techniques and poetry reading that will be useful in my professional life. The TalkShop Workshop was just right but the lessons learned are very essential. I learned so much from the activities such as reading, diction, and speech approaches. I improved so much from the exercises.

Franco Endaya, Manager, Manulife Philippines

The TalkShop Speech Training is refreshing in nature yet still very informative. It is very encouraging in giving us confidence in speaking and presenting. The Speech Eloquence techniques and frameworks of making a conversation and giving a presentation are interesting. The TalkShop Instructors are very personable and knowledgeable as well. The workshop has added more confidence in me.

Juan Eduardo Sulit, Senior Supervisor , Manulife Philippines

I learned necessary tips and guidelines on public speaking through the workshop by TalkShop. The extemporaneous speech exercised my skills. The TalkShop Consultants are very good in explaining the tips and procedures and they use proper ways of communicating. The workshop helped me enhance my speaking skills.

Lalaine Natan, Senior Buyer, Manulife Philippines

From TalkShop, I learned new things and re-learned more things from the past. The program was organized and a handbook was provided where the exercises are compiled. The TalkShop Consultants are also knowledgeable and helpful to the attendees. Now I know I should learn to write more to be a better speaker.

Jo Ann Salita, Manulife Philippines

The TalkShop Workshop is excellent. Almost all of the tips I learned can be referred to the manual they provided. I also admire the speakers. Ms. Cecile Matulac is great. Ms. Sheila Viesca is awesome. I have found ways to harness my confidence in speaking.

Beatrice Marie Gotauco, Manulife Philippines

The TalkShop Consultants are not intimidating, they are approachable, making the program very informative and fun. It is not just theoretical because the practical activities are very informative and effective. I learned to just enjoy the stage, not be afraid to be myself.

Faye Rosit, Assistant Manager, Manulife Philippines

TalkShop is really effective in enhancing the public speaking skills of any individual. The materials provided can help a lot in reviewing English vocabulary. Ms. Sheila Viesca is also a very good communicator and public speaker. I now improved in speaking in front. I don’t usually do this but TalkShop helped me gain this confidence to do public speaking, with a small crowd to start.

Leah Morales, Supervisor, Manulife Philippines

I would like to thank Manulife for giving us an opportunity to attend this speech training of TalkShop. I have learned a lot because of the great flow of the workshop. The consultants are very good in what they do and teach. This experience boosted my confidence a lot.

Laine Baluyan, Manulife Philippines

The Training by TalkShop is very useful and informative. It gives confidence in public speaking. This can also be applied in our line of work. The lessons are fun and informative at the same time. The Consultants are lively when it comes to teaching, and they’re friendly as well. I now know better what to do when presenting, applying the right framework, and using proper accentuation and enunciation.

Jefel Dalisay, BOA, Manulife Philippines

TalkShop made me learn many lessons in using English, especially howverb is used with some special subjects like nobody, one-half, neither, none, etc. I also enjoyed my story writing. I look forward to more classes with TalkShop. Thanks a lot.

Tran Thi My, Masteral Student, Asian Social Institute

In our TalkShop class today, I learned about grammar and I realized a lot of my mistakes. I also learned the connection of sentences and how to make coherent paragraphs. TalkShop made me more creative and realize how I should keep up with my writing. This TalkShop class made me communicate more effectively.

Caing NgaihLwin, Masteral Student, Asian Social Institute

Overall, everything is well-organized in today’s TalkShop workshop. I learned about grammar and how to write a story. I improved my listening skills and ways of communicating with others. Thank you very much.

Sangita Gomes, Masteral Student, Asian Social Institute

Thank you TalkShop for you refreshed us again on the practical lessons in English. You guided us to remember the proper construction of sentences and the grammar mistakes to avoid. You also motivate us even though we have difficulty in speaking and writing using the English language.

Kim Bunnakar, Masteral Student, Asian Social Institute

I found the TalkShop class very interesting because I was able to learn the use of different verb forms in the correct way. For example, “the police” is used in the plural form. Thank you Ma’am for a really good class today.

Mary Khine, Masteral Student, Asian Social Institute

What I learned from the lesson today in TalkShop is subject-verb agreement and sentence transition. I love that this year, TalkShop English class has provided a book for me so that I can review the lessons after class. I look forward to the other topics listed in the book. Thank you so much and see you next week.

Dang Thur Kim Dan, Masteral Student, Asian Social Institute

In our class in TalkShop today, we learned more about English grammar. We studied using different words to form relevant sentences and turn them into paragraphs. I look forward to learning more and participating in activities to learn vocabulary, synonyms, etc. This TalkShop class really helps us in our English communication. The teacher is perfect for us.

BidhanKumrez Ghosh, Asian Social Institute

I am very excited to attend this TalkShop class. Today, I learned a lot about correcting our grammar. I now know better how to write an essay. Thank you very much, Teacher.

PhomThiThoon, Masteral Student, Asian Social Institute

I am so happy to be a student of TalkShop. I get a lot of ideas for writing. I like writing and checking my compositions in class because it helps me a lot clearly. Thank you very much.

Dan Aung, Masteral Student, Asian Social Institute

Thank you to my TalkShop Teacher. I think that the good lessons she gives have helped me practice my skill-building ideas for writing.

Phan Chan, Masteral Student, Asian Social Institute

What I learned today is about subject-verb agreement, how to edit paragraphs and sentences, how to use the similar meanings of words, and how to analyze critically before ticking the answers. Thank you for teaching this afternoon. Also, the TalkShop Consultant’s way is very good.

Candido da Silva Pinto, Masteral Student, Asian Social Institute

The TalkShop class this afternoon is very good. I learned a lot. I look forward to study more and write varied types of sentences and paragraphs. I realized I need more practice in building ideas for writing. Thanks a lot.

Anthony Nguyen Dinh Tin, Masteral Student, Asian Social Institute

Today, from my TalkShop English class, what have I learned? I learned how to improve my writing skill and how to improve in telling a story. The real bonus is finally understanding grammar and subject-verb agreement. This TalkShop class is good and very important for me.

Magdalene Rupali Costa, Masteral Student, Asian Social Institute

Today is my first English class with TalkShop. I am very happy with this class because my teacher is very active and creative. I find that myknowledgein grammar was unclear and unsure before but now I know it. In addition, I learned some new words. The TalkShop class today is very useful for me. I will do my best to study English.

Sr. Ngo thi Van, Masteral Student, Asian Social Institute

This afternoon in English class with TalkShop, I learned some new ways of how to use the “to be verb.” I also was taught techniques in writing a paragraph. It is a very fruitful TalkShop session to me. Thank you so much for the lessons of our TalkShop Instructor.

Sr. Dang ThiDuyenHau, Masteral Student, Asian Social Institute

I was very interested in today’s English class with TalkShop. The important things I learned from today is grammar. I learned more about subject-verb agreement. I also learned how to write paragraphs. I can see my improvements right away. Thank you to our TalkShop Teacher.

Sr. Zhang Laping, Masteral Student, Asian Social Institute

We had a very enriching and relaxing exercise today in TalkShop. We learned about the Enneagram Diagram. The TalkShop Consultants are also very patient in handling the participants. I learned that we have to understand ourselves first to understand others, and manage thestress within us. TalkShop introduced effective exercises that lessen stress.

Lorna Obedoza, Chief Labor and Employment Officer, Department of Labor and Employment-NCR

In the TalkShop seminar, there were a lot of skills and techniques to cope with stress that were demonstrated by the facilitators. We were also introduced to the Enneagram Assessment. The TalkShop Facilitators are well prepared and very knowledgeable in their respective topics. After the session, there was a process of transforming self into a new self.

Nathaniel Pineda, Welfare Officer, Department of Labor and Employment

The TalkShop Consultants are experts in their topic. The activities we had with TalkShop gave us a chance for a deep reflection. TalkShop has taught us exercises in introspection for the acceptance of pains and past influences, and then letting them go.

Gloria Varquez, Officer-in-Charge – IMSD, Overseas Workers Welfare Administration

This TalkShop workshop is my first time to meditate and it’s a great experience for me. I reflected a lot about myself and how I have come to this point of my life. Job well done to the TalkShop speakers! I see myself better and what I need to do to achieve what I want in the future.

Roderick Roldan, Internal Auditor V / Welfare Officer, Department of Labor and Employment

I liked the TalkShop seminar. It was something new for me particularly the meditation exercise and creative writing, which were insightful. I learned new strategies on stress management that could be effective for me.

Ma. Sarah Concepcion, Department of Labor and Employment

Overall, I learned a lot from this TalkShop Stress Management Workshop. I like the meditation portion because it is very relaxing. I learned that I can become physically, mentally, and emotionally healthy when stress is properly handled. Now I know how to handle stress.

Manolo Barotilla, Administrative Staff, Technical Education and Skills Development Authority

TalkShop has good instructors well trained in their fields and can design modules that are adequate, relevant, and appropriate. I learned enough techniques for effective stress management. I will see to it that I apply these learnings in my life.

Enrique Medio, Administrative Staff, Overseas Workers Welfare Administration

The structure of this TalkShop class is very organized. They explained their material very well. I think that more people need this kind of training. I now know myself better and I have to accept that sometimes, things happen for a reason.

Marites Ramos, Officer-in-Charge, Technical Education and Skills Development Authority

This is a very productive TalkShop Training for me. And I believe that using meditation as a form of Stress Management technique will surely be effective. The TalkShop Consultants are very eloquent and informative. Overall, it is a complete package. I am now able to see the differences in people, especially their characteristics and this can be helpful in my future work.

May Anduang, Overseas Workers Welfare Administration, Technical Education and Skills Development Authority

This is my first time to have this meditation through the TalkShop session and I could say that I’ve achieved what I want to achieve. It was a nice feeling after the meditation—I felt unburdened and unloaded. The module is very useful. I liked the centering facilitated by the excellent TalkShop Consultants. I got rid of the not so good experience and feelings in the past. I became more open-minded.

Elena Querijero, Department of Labor and Employment

The Meditation activity with TalkShop gives out a very positive energy while contemplating on one’s life. Creative writing with TalkShop, on the other hand, drew out the burdensome loads in our life. The methods were simply engaging and the TalkShop Instructors are totally competent and awesome. It created a positive outlook in my life.

Emmanuel Diaz, Administrative Staff, Overseas Workers Welfare Administration

TalkShop discussion today is about Stress Management—that stress is not an enemy or threat. The challenge is how we manage and how much to go to cope with it. The TalkShop Consultants are very effective in conveying their message. It was a very useful lecture.

Roselily Villanueva, Administrative Staff, Overseas Workers Welfare Administration

The TalkShop Training module is pretty good as well as the TalkShop facilitators and trainers. The training methodologies, sequencing, and motivational factors are very impressive, informative, and well-organized. The TalkShop Instructors are also experts in their field. I learned self-realization and reflection on the topics discussed.

Nancy Oyco, Administrative Staff, Overseas Workers Welfare Administration

This TalkShop Stress management WorkShop is perfect for everyone who is under stress and dealing with many commitments. The TalkShop Facilitators are highly capable, dependable, and excellent speakers for this kind of lecture. I hope to hear from you in the coming periods.

Prescy Flores, CAO, Overseas Workers Welfare Administration

The meditation exercise with TalkShop allowed me to reconnect with my past life, thus making me understand the meaning of my life more. The writing exercise helped me in keeping in touch with my feelings and allowed me to release the pain brought about by a traumatic experience. The TalkShop Consultants have the expertise on the topics they discussed. I was able to center my mind and learned how to relax.I did not expect this to happen very easily.

This TalkShop Workshop is fitting for adults. It is substantial especially on the scheme of personality archetypes and enneagram assessment. The lecturers from TalkShop are competent in enriching the methodology and making the learning interactive for the participants. It made me understand personality types in a scale or continuum.

Manuela Peña, Regional Director, Overseas Workers Welfare Administration-CAR

In this TalkShop Session, we are reminded of the values that we need to reawaken especially in dealing with ourselves, our clients, and our peers. Meditation is the best tool to release the tensions in ourselves. All this was possible because of the well-trained TalkShop Facilitators.

Orlando Nadora, Welfare Officer, Overseas Workers Welfare Administration

I am more mindful of my co-workers because of TalkShop’s great activities. I really am impressed with the meditation and reflection portions. Also, the TalkShop Consultants are very competent. I was taught that self-awareness is vital to the next planning stages of our work.

Henry Tiangco, Administrative Staff, Overseas Workers Welfare Administration

Today in TalkShop, I have learned different tools and aspects on how to handle stress. The design is sequentially arranged and I loved every part of it. Both TalkShop consultants are articulate speakers and lecturers. They are also accommodating and good-looking. I learned how to handle changes, to say “no” with a “yes” and proper breathing as a means to release tension and anger.

Lily Pearl Guerrero, Chief Administrative Officer, Department of Labor and Employment

Although I have attended several stress management trainings, I have learned a lot of new information like the Enneagram. I was able to refresh what I have learned before and learned new ways of managing stress. The TalkShop Speakers have the expertise in conducting stress management seminars. Thank you Robert and Sheila!

Leonila Robillos, Welfare Officer, Overseas Workers Welfare Administration

There was a review of the basics of psychological theories on motivation, relationships, and personalities. Stress management is a function of one’s self that can be related to his circumstances. What I like is the group activity using the circle of influence. The TalkShop team is knowledgeable of their topics. I am transformed into becoming more meditative.

Ma. Luisa Reyes, Overseas Workers Welfare Administration

I had a lot of self-realizations during the three-day TalkShop workshop. I learned a lot particularly on understanding myself better. The resource speakers from TalkShop are knowledgeable. Now, I can say that I know myself and learned how I must better manage my life.

Rene Mangune, Senior Labor and Employment Officer, Department of Labor and Employment

It got ample knowledge of the TalkShop course conveyed to us. The course design is in good order, I like the meditation part the most because it was my first time. Everything presented by the TalkShop Facilitators went beyond satisfactory. The meditation, it changed my life.

Noel Chavez, Welfare Officer, Administrative Staff, Overseas Workers Welfare Administration

TalkShop introduced me to the art of meditation as one of the forms of stress management. The program is attuned to the needs of changing times. They also have excellent Consultants/facilitators. The workshop gave me a feel on how to deal with different situations more effectively.

Violeta Buenaventura, Chief Labor and Employment Officer, Department of Labor and Employment

The stress management program of TalkShop is very useful to us. It will help us a lot since we deal with different kinds of clients. Learn the techniques on how to relieve stress. The TalkShop Consultants are excellent. They were able to handle the training well. The workshop enhanced my perspective in life. It boosted my confidence.

Nelson Lerios, Department of Labor and Employment

The TalkShop Stress Management training is great. The experiences and information learned are worth nurturing and continuing. The design is helpful and informative and they have well-trained and responsible TalkShop Consultants. The process is much appreciated. I learned more about myself and how to make better choices to manage daily stressors.

Mary Rose Usaraga, Administrative Staff – Milan, Italy, Overseas Workers Welfare Administration

The meditation activity with TalkShop was able to help us be in tune with ourselves and made us realize things that we did not recognize or acknowledge before. The creative writing is also nice because I’ve been doing it every time I’m sad or angry or happy. Sometimes, I just write because I want to. The reasons were clearly explained and we were pointed out to a better appreciation that many things that happen are actually just a piece of a bigger picture.

Rea Dalumpines, Technical Specialists, Technical Education and Skills Development Authority

With this TalkShop seminar, we learned a lot. The TalkShop Facilitators are very intelligent and very good resource speakers. We know ourselves better, who we are and where we are headed. Now that we know the different qualities of people though the Enneagram, we could easily understand another person and that our individual differences should be respected. Thank you TalkShop for a job well-done.

Rosemarie Cleofe, Chief Labor and Employment Officer, Department of Labor and Employment

The stress management workshop given to us by TalkShop equipped us in handling difficult situations especially when we are deployed abroad. The Consultants are knowledgeable in the topics and are very approachable. They have improved my skill in managing stress. It could help in my daily activities.

Wilfredo Santizo, Senior Labor and Employment Officer/Administrative Assistant, Department of Labor and Employment

The TalkShop training module is very interesting and light. Also, it gave us better understanding of ourselves which we can utilize in our dealings and future situations. The strategies given by the competent and very inspiring TalkShop Team are effective. Knowing myself more deeply, I got to learn more of my purpose and got to better appreciate God’s plan for my life.

Laarni Cordova, Administrative Staff, Department of Labor and Employment

Thank you very much for the wonderful eye-openers I had in my three days of stress management training. The most interesting for me is the journey and the exposure to excellent speakers. Kudos to Sheila Viesca and Robert Borjal! All topics they made for us are very helpful. Everything I learned I promise to apply in my day to day life, not just in my office but also with my family.

Elizabeth Ledesma, AOV, Technical Education and Skills Development Authority

Lots of learnings were achieved in this TalkShop learning. The journey which I loved the most particularly enabled me to travel back to my pain and release all negative emotions and let them go for positive results on my part. It made me realize that my negativity can be transformed into positivity by tapping my circle of influence.

Evangeline Indon, Senior Labor and Employment Officer, Department of Labor and Employment

With TalkShop, I learned about the Enneagram and the various personal energies we can tap. This workshop has deepened my understanding of my personality type and how I relate with other people. It was more of a psychological approach to stress management. I can be a better person now having been given a background on why other people have that effect on me.

Genevieve Tatad-De Castro, Senior Labor and Employment Officer, Department of Labor and Employment-NCR

The TalkShop training workshop is essential for everyone. People should learn to manage stress in order to live a good life. I learned proper breathing exercises and how to deal with elements causing stress.

Dominador Salanga, Department of Labor and Employment

It is a great experience with TalkShop. I learned the art of meditation and I learned to look at life in a positive way. I must be thankful for everything happens for a reason. The TalkShop facilitators are experts in their field. They transformed me to become a positive person.

Elizabeth Ledesma, AOV, Technical Education and Skills Development Authority

Thank you TalkShop team for extending your time and sharing your knowledge and expertise in your program for all of us. The Enneagram Assessment is applicable to my personal affairs. I learned so much that I was able to reflect on my past and focus on my future. Treasure the past experiences and let go!

Ligaya Alcazaren, Administrative Staff – Kuwait, Department of Labor and Employment

It is a very interesting TalkShop Program. The TalkShop Consultants taught us so many very relevant and important things. I learned how to have complete meditation which really needs time. In our situation perhaps, we are rushing always but we need to have to commune with our Creator before we get busy.

Bernardo Toriano, AOV, Technical Education and Skills Development Authority

The TalkShop Workshop really helped me for the tasks ahead as a POLO personnel. There are several tools taught to overcome negativities and stress. Now, I will be able to manage stress and become an effective person as a whole.

MaybelleFrianeza, Administrative Staff – OWWA, Technical Education and Skills Development Authority

I enjoyed TalkShop. I studied for 2 months and got many beautiful experience and improved English Communication Skills. Thank you, TalkShop. I learned speaking, reading, and grammar. The TalkShop Teachers are very kind to me. They gave me many lessons. Many times, we are talking in English, I can understand English more. With my company expanding in other countries, I think I will go to other countries to work. This TalkShop Training is effective in making my a global business professional.

Jun Egawa, Hitachi Power Solutions

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