Kike arrived at LET Plus in Caleta de Vélez in mid-January 2025 with a clear goal: to advance his nursing career in Spain. To do so, he needed to obtain a B1-level English certification from an official examiner. 

Kike began with very basic English skills: no use of the past tense and very limited understanding of even present tense verbs. He enrolled in an intensive course, running Monday to Friday at 9 a.m. We hesitated at first over so many hours in a week combined with his work commitments but eventually agreed. 

From there, we moved into perfect tenses and question structures, followed by units on describing places and people. Soon, Kike had built a solid foundation in grammar and vocabulary, including the use of connectors, adjectives, and other key components needed for the A2 and B1 levels.

After three months, we began mock exams covering all four B1 skill areas - Reading, Listening, Speaking, and Writing. We had finished the first short book and moved on to another, linked to a film. At one point, we were unsure whether Kike would reach the required level; the B1 exam seemed like a stretch. But then came a breakthrough; Kike decided to switch to the APTIS exam. This made things slightly easier. APTIS is highly recognised in Spain for key workers and prospective university students.

As a result, he was exposed to English more than most students. Out-of-class work is crucial, as it maximises exposure to the language.

At LET , we remain humble, but it’s worth saying that every student under the mentorship of Michael Roe has passed with flying colours. We are proud of our results, but we believe they come only through a shared commitment by both teacher and student, working together with determination, passion, and mutual support. That’s how we make a small, yet significant, impact on people’s lives and society.