PLACES International • Results

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Customer Satisfaction

Our clients emphasize how much they have enjoyed their active learning experience and how useful their training proved to be. They value the extensive teaching experience, advanced language proficiency and cultural expertise of our instructors.

Visiting international clients share how welcomed they felt by our hospitality services. They express gratitude for the ability to relax and enjoy their stay.

PLACES clients, upon return from international engagements, share their success stories and the value of their investment with us. A successful international experience is the benefit we strive to bring to each of our clients.

"The lessons (Chinese) were excellent. I looked forward to each one. The information is very helpful. I was able to understand many of the words in the announcements at train and ferry stations. I love being able to read the characters for numbers."

—American Girl, Inc. Team member

"When stuck with the bug to tune my French skills back up again, I contacted PLACES. The broad educational experience of Kathy Koriitzinsky was apparent from the beginning. Kathy offered a wide range of reading, listening and conversation options that could be adapted to my personal interests and needs as an adult learner. Everything I have read, listened to and talked about while strengthening my French skills I would have wanted to do anyway, only with Kathy I was enjoying the added bonus of doing so in French! I have truly enjoyed and benefited from Kathy's real life, encouraging and supportive style.

—Mariann Muzzi
Director, Volunteer Services, American Red Cross

"Our guides from PLACES International made the trip to Provence more authentic, efficient, and comfortable. Their knowledge of the language, the culture, and the area enabled us to do more in a short time, and to be accepted warmly by the local people. They were loads of fun too! Merci to Claire and Kathy."

—Linda Mastalski
Wisconsin Business Owner

" We are most grateful to Pam and PLACES International for the kindness and support provided our members during our recent tour. Thank you for making our visit to Madison and UW Hospital such a success."

—Masayuki Ebina
Japanese Association of Healthcare Information Systems Industry

"Taking private lessons from PLACES International vastly improved my confidence and my speaking ability. Kathy is in a class of her own, as her private and encouraging manner set her far apart from the average French teacher. Kathy’s lessons are never boring! Taking into consideration my goals and interests, she specifically tailored lessons to meet my needs and maximize my progress. Not only does she genuinely love teaching, but also it is clear she puts a lot of effort into preparing a lesson that truly engages the student. I cannot stress enough what a valuable experience it was for me to work with her."

—Amy Marsico
Stage Manager, Phantom of the Opera Touring Company

"We contracted with PLACES International for a variety of services, including teacher orientations, English language classes and an introduction to life in America. The group of visiting teachers from Japan raved about their time with our Japanese consultant, Pam. She was professional, enthusiastic, and assisted the group beyond the scope of her responsibilities. Her knowledge of the Japanese language and culture was an indispensable asset to our project."

—Madeline Uraneck
International Education Consultant, DPI

"PLACES International enabled me to negotiate things there (in Paris) on my own, whereas a tour or travel agent would do it for you. It was perfect and Kathy’s one-on one language classes were exactly tailored to what I wanted to do."

—Jan Plumb
International Traveler

"Organizing a tour in Provence with PLACES International was a delight from beginning to end. Kathy and Claire were knowledgeable, highly competent, tremendously well organized and their enthusiasm and boundless energy are infectious. Working with them was an absolutely fantastic experience, and I look forward to doing many more tours with them."

—Edward Gesner
Retired Professor – Halifax