Brian Wiles

English

4.1

Great

166 comments

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Review summary

Based on 166 comments, created with AI

Students overwhelmingly praise this teacher's flexibility, teacher personality, teaching quality. Many students highlight content (videos) is highly accessible globally, reaching s...

What students talk about most

Flexibility

Brian's content, primarily delivered via videos, offers excellent flexibility, allowing students fro...

Teacher Personality

Brian possesses a highly motivating and inspiring personality, with students describing him as a 'he...

Teaching Quality

Brian's teaching is highly engaging and motivating, particularly through his video content, and is e...

Fees vs Value

Brian appears to offer significant value, potentially through free resources and effective content f...

Evaluation breakdown

Teaching Quality4.0

Videos are incredibly astonishing and motivating, keeping students engaged in language learning

Provides a clear path for learning English, especially for non-native speakers

Content is described as very thorough and effective for English as a Second Language (ESL) learners

Some recommendations (e.g., Duolingo for beginners) are considered unsuitable for serious learners

Relevance of certain content (e.g., 'how many keys a piano has') is questioned by some students

Teacher's Experience3.5

Demonstrates knowledge of various language learning tools and strategies, offering helpful tips

Recommendations are similar to tools used by experienced language learners

One specific recommendation (Duolingo for beginners) is criticized as not suitable for serious learners, potentially indicating a gap in understanding advanced learner needs

Study Material3.8

Video content is highly praised for being astonishing and thorough

Provides a clear learning path for students, particularly those new to English

Some content is perceived as irrelevant or not helpful for practical life

Material might be too basic for some, leading to easy certificates

Doubt Support3.0

Students appreciate his 'tips', suggesting he provides helpful guidance and insights

No direct comments explicitly mentioning interactive doubt resolution or personalized support mechanisms

Tests & Practice2.5

Quizzes are available and some students find them helpful for self-assessment and tracking progress

Quizzes are widely criticized for being 'too easy' and a 'joke' by multiple students

The perceived ease of tests makes obtaining a certificate seem less valuable or challenging

Flexibility4.5

Content (videos) is highly accessible globally, reaching students in Egypt, Pakistan, and India

Allows students to learn at their own pace and convenience, fitting diverse schedules

No specific cons mentioned regarding the flexibility or accessibility of his content

Fees vs Value4.0

Recommends and potentially provides access to free valuable resources (e.g., Language Transfer)

Content is highly valued by ESL learners, suggesting good return on investment (if any fees apply)

The perceived ease of obtaining a certificate might diminish its value if it comes with a cost

Teacher Personality4.5

Described as a 'hero' and highly motivating by students, inspiring them to learn

Students express strong affection for his channel and content, indicating a likable and engaging persona

No specific cons mentioned regarding his personality or demeanor

Top Strengths

1. Engaging and Motivating Teaching Style

2. Global Accessibility and Flexibility of Content

3. Effectiveness for English as a Second Language (ESL) Learners

Areas to Improve

1. Rigor and Challenge Level of Assessments

2. Relevance and Depth of Certain Study Material

3. Refining Recommendations for Serious Language Learners

What students love

“Brian, we love your videos here in Egypt! Please help us raise our voice for unlimited internet in Egypt. You are our hero!”

6 likes

“4 wrong! I’m proud of myself, but at 55, I feel like I should know these things! Great quiz! I love this channel!”

2 likes

“Your videos are incredibly astonishing. It keeps me motivated to learn languages. Love from Pakistan!”

1 likes

“I'm Indian and I have to learn English, but I didn't know where until watching this. Thank you!”

1 likes

“This is a very thorough language app video, thank you!”

“Language Transfer got it today, for free. Thanks!”

“My set of tools is Pimsleur, Language Transfer, Dreaming Spanish, podcasts, and Anki, very similar to what you recommend. I think I need to add some tutor app.”

“To my surprise, I absolutely love Rosetta Stone for Chinese.”

“This is good for people who speak English as a second language.”

“Thank you for the tip.”

What could be better

“I'm a science dunce and I only missed one. This is way too easy to get a certificate lol.”

3 likes

“That quiz is a joke right? Oh I forgot we’re talking about American high school 😂”

1 likes

“Not sure knowing how many keys a piano has is going to help you in life.”

“I’m afraid you lost me from the very beginning when you encouraged beginners to use Duolingo. It's suitable for children, but for serious learners, there are much better alternatives.”

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