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February 16, 2025 17 mins
Are ESL companies really helping students, or are they just businesses looking for profit? In this episode of Think in English: The Deeper Approach, journalist and educator Matt Pierce exposes the hidden realities of the ESL industry. Drawing from personal experience, he shares the frustrating, unethical, and sometimes exploitative practices of many English language companies. From overpriced courses to misleading marketing, we break down the red flags students should watch out for when choosing an English learning platform. If you're an ESL student investing time and money into learning English, this episode will help you make informed decisions and avoid common traps.

🔹 Topics Covered:
✔️ How ESL companies operate behind the scenes
✔️ My bad experiences with ESL platforms and schools
✔️ Why many ESL programs fail to deliver results
✔️ Signs of a bad ESL company & how to protect yourself
✔️ Smarter ways to improve your English without getting scammed
🎧 Listen now to protect yourself and take control of your English learning journey! 

#LearnEnglish #ESL #EnglishLearning #TOEFL #IELTS #ESLCompanies #LanguageLearning #EnglishFluency #ThinkInEnglishPodcast #MattPierce

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