It is important to have as much information as possible when making decisions. This is why we have gathered testimonials from former students who studied from us as children but are now adults. Here is what they want to tell you.
‘Franjus Teaching Centre holds so much of my childhood and teenage memories! My passion for music and English was definitely inspired by the interactive teaching styles of Mr. and Mrs. Saley. They helped me build my confidence and achieve good grades in the DSE including 5** in oral. Later on I graduated from CityU with English Studies as my major. My life and career path would've never been the same without them!’
'I learnt English with Justin from primary to the end of secondary school. His way of teaching is different from the usual formats used in schools; he puts emphasis on daily communication and interactive language usage instead of pure bookwork. His teaching effectively improved my English proficiency which helped me in my academic studies and career. I thoroughly enjoyed learning English with Justin!'
Dr Serena Chan
Radiologist
‘Coming from a local secondary school in Hong Kong, I used to be shy when speaking in English, but Mr. Saley greatly boosted my confidence by offering interactive, educational, and fun lessons. My English reading, listening, and speaking skills exceptionally improved and I received a 5** in English speaking in the DSE. I got into a good university in the United Kingdom and am now working in an international firm in Hong Kong surrounded by English speakers from around the world. I am truly thankful for having such a nice and capable teacher!’
Polly Ng
compliance officer
‘It has been my good fortune to have known Mr. Saley both as a teacher and lifelong friend. In preparation for my HKDSE, he offered highly personalized classes and he was very focused on my areas of need. He is very conscientious about correcting weaknesses and consolidating strengths. Mr. Saley helped me achieve a 5* with significant strengths in writing and oral. I thank Mr. Saley for his course as it laid a solid foundation for my master’s and doctoral studies in humanities and social science. I highly recommend him to high-calibre students.’
Tommy Chung
Master of Psychology graduate from HKU
‘Mr. Saley was the best English teacher I ever had. He made a lot of interesting board and card games for his students to learn English and I always enjoyed his lessons. He improved my language skills a lot, which helped me to obtain an overall band score of 8 in IELTS. Moreover, I found that the language skills taught by him were very useful for my career development as a civil engineer.’
Neville Cheung
civil engineer
Justin is a patient teacher. He is eager to teach students different things depending on their needs. He has designed a lot of special card games that make it easier for us students to understand. More importantly, Justin helped me build up my confidence in speaking English. I now work in Canada and I am surrounded by native English speakers, but I never worry about conversing with them.
Ivan Yu
client service representative HSBC Canada
‘Mr. Justin Saley is the most passionate and dedicated educator I have ever had. He prepared and designed every teaching material to tackle my individual weaknesses, especially in speaking and writing. I used to be really scared of using English, but now I am confident to not only speak in English but also teach it!’
Anthony Tsui
PE teacher
‘Justin is the only reason I can get this far in my career. With the strong foundation in English listening and speaking he helped me develop, I am able to learn quickly and deal with my guests from around the world. I met him over 15 years ago, but his unique and humorous way of teaching still stays strong in my heart!’
‘Learning from Justin made me feel disappointed in every English teacher I had at school, as they were nowhere comparable regarding how much I learnt, and how motivated and fascinated I could be made into learning English. The strong foundation of communication and writing skills I built thanks to Franjus Teaching Centre has always been a key to my managerial role in an engineering radiopharmaceutical company. I would surely recommend each and every one of you to relish this remarkable ride with Mr. Saley.’
Tommy Wu
Assistant Project Manager
‘Justin is definitely an amazing English tutor, but the best part would be him being our lifelong friend! His method of teaching is a combination of fun and practical techniques. I never wanted to miss a lesson when I was young and I am sure that this is the case for folks of all ages. What you learn from him is beyond language; he has always been a role model for me as a hands-on problem-solver. Justin is creative and never ceases to experiment. What is better than a lesson playing one of his self-produced grammar games?’
Vivian Ting
architectural designer
‘Mrs. Saley was my piano teacher for nearly a decade. Not only did she help me to pass my ABRSM grade 8 exam, she also made me fall in love with classical music. I began my English lessons with Mr. Saley when I started secondary school. Through his diverse methods and activities, I gained a lot of confidence in communicating in English. My skills improved significantly, especially in listening and speaking. This became a real strength for me as I now work in an international law firm with professionals from various countries. I will forever be grateful for their guidance, not only academically, but their influence has shaped who I am.’
Arielle Tse
legal secretary
‘I studied in Franjus Teaching Centre for 6 years. Mrs. Francesca Saley and Mr. Justin Saley piqued my interest in learning about other cultures and inspired me to study abroad. Mr. Saley helped me become confident in writing and speaking English. I used to struggle a lot with academic writing, but the practice in lessons gave me greater self-assurance. These years of learning prepared me for my university studies in the UK where I earned both my bachelor's and my master's degrees. I feel extremely fortunate to have had Mr. Saley as my teacher, who provided constant encouragement, understanding, and patience when I needed it.’
Cathy Chou
Master of Marketing Communications graduate
‘I studied English in Franjus Teaching Centre for almost 10 years. I really enjoyed having English lessons with Mr. Saley and I still remember most of the games we played in lessons. Not only did they help me familiarize myself with English grammar, but also vocabulary, which helped me build a solid foundation in English. I couldn't be more thankful for my Franjus English class!’
Pinky Chan
International School Administrative Officer
‘Learning English from Justin helped me improve my English skills a lot. Not only did he teach me the practical applications of English, but also provided me with interactive games to improve my communication skills. With my English proficiency, I have successfully completed my master’s degree and started my career in professional nursing to serve the community.’
Priscilla Chan
Registered Nurse
‘While learning English from Mr. Saley for six years my English level elevated rapidly. My horizons were broadened and I am now able to use English proficiently. Mr. Saley was a light house during my English learning journey, taking me from tongue-tied to fluent. I am grateful for him and his passion for teaching, and I certainly learnt a lot from him.’
Alex Chang
CUHK Chinese Medicine
‘I studied in Franjus Teaching Centre for more than 6 years, not only improving my English but also my social skills. Justin was very supportive in the enhancement of my written English and also in the building up of my confidence and ability to speak in public. I am so grateful to be one of their students and to share my learning experience with you all.’
Katy Chan
Master of Social Work graduate
‘Learning for over two years in Franjus Teaching Centre really helped me improve a lot before taking the DSE. I became more confident in English writing and oral thanks to all of the lessons I had from Mr. Saley. He is patient and kind, and his lessons are down to earth and fun.’
Sammy Yiu
real estate executive
‘Unlike the conventional teaching methods in my school, Mr. Saley taught me English through interactive teaching styles including his self-developed card games and conversation. His lessons definitely encouraged me to learn English more actively in my daily life as well!’
Alex So
CUHK Architectural Studies
‘Justin instilled everyday elements into my English lessons and taught with passion. He made learning English fun and anticipated sessions with self-developed materials. I would recommend Justin to anyone who wants to elevate their English to the next level.’
‘Francesca and Justin are patient and caring teachers. They have designed many types of English skill games and made a lot of unique teaching materials, which increased my interest in learning. I really enjoyed their lessons and I could feel their passion for teaching.’
V. Cheung
flight attendant
'If you want to learn English in an enjoyable and spontaneous way, make sure you don’t miss out on Mr. Saley’s lessons. He has designed numerous games that help you to comprehend the fundamentals of the English language including vocabulary, idioms, proofreading, prepositions, and grammar in a fun and memorable way. You also write a short essay and discuss it with Mr. Saley each week. Over time, you will polish your writing and speaking skills and his lessons definitely helped me achieve 5** in the DSE.'
Isaac Sin
administrative officer
'Mr. Saley is such a kind and friendly teacher who created numerous effective grammar games for his lessons. Not only did he encourage me to become more interested in learning English, but he also improved my grammatical skills and helped me acquired more vocabulary through interactive activities. This was a kind of novel learning method for me and it elevated my English level.'
Felix Chung
bank associate