Testimonials

WHAT PEOPLE SAY

Reesha Resham Ganglani

Thought and Words lessons are very stimulating and engaging. Whenever I was in doubt, Teacher Jacqueline and Teacher Geraldine would patiently answer all my queries. The worksheets also helped to reinforce what I had learnt, while piquing my interest in the English language. Thank you Thought and Words for making English so fun and enjoyable for me.

Isla Soo

The way the encouraging and caring teachers taught their lessons made me love English. Thought and Words brought out the fullest potential in me with their fun and structured lessons which helped me achieve my English PSLE score.

Jyoti Sabnani, Mother of Lea Sabnani

Lea joined Thought and Words in the middle of P4 and since then, I’ve seen a tremendous improvement in both her writing and comprehension skills. This reflects the quality of teaching, the personalised attention and, also the fact that it is targeted at exactly the right level, keeping Lea motivated and passionate about English. As a result, Lea achieved AL1 for her PSLE. Thank you so much Teacher Geraldine and Teacher Jacqueline!

Dear Teachers,
Thank you for making English a fun and interesting subject. I thoroughly enjoyed all the lessons. Since joining Thought and Words in P2, my English has improved immensely. Thank you for guiding me up till my PSLE. I could not have got my dream results without your help!

—Catherine Goh, Tao Nan Pr
2022 PSLE EL: AL1

Both my kids joined Thought & Words when they were in Primary 4. The teachers’ skills in teaching writing put my mind at ease for their preparation for PSLE. My children were able to write confidently and both consistently scored well for the school mid-year & end-of-year examinations using the strategies learnt. The teachers there regularly provide feedback to children and parents on how to improve and we are thankful for that.

—Eunice Tay, Mother of Kayla, Rosyth Pr, 2022 PSLE EL: AL1

& Kyan, 2020 PSLE EL: A*

Thought and Words helped me tremendously in English and especially in my composition. I went from an AL3-4 to an AL2 in around one and a half years. The teachers are extremely friendly and will always help you whenever you’re in doubt.

-- Skye Matthews, Methodist Girls’ School

2022 PSLE English: AL1

My daughter was taught at Thought and Words in P5 and P6. The dedicated coaching and guidance from both Teacher Jacqueline and Teacher Geraldine had significantly improved her writing techniques. The vocabulary, content and structure taught was key to her attaining AL1 in her PSLE. Thank you very much!

-- Mrs Mathews, Mother of Skye Mathews, Methodist Girls’ School

Thought and Words has always been a pillar of support for both my daughters’ learning of English language. Teacher Jacqueline not only provides timely feedback, she also makes the weekly lessons fun as well as writing composition effortless and meaningful!

--Jasmine Seing, Mother of
Kimberly Tan, NYPS, 2022 PSLE EL: AL2 &

Natalie Tan, 2020 PSLE EL: A*

-- Jyoti Sabnani, Mother of Lea Sabnani, Temasek Primary School
2022 PSLE English: AL1

My son Yukun joined Thought & Words in P3, and this year he obtained AL1 for his PSLE English. I want to say a big "Thank you" to teacher Jacqueline and Geraldine. Thank you for your encouragement and guidance in the past 3 years, especially during the time when you noticed that he was less focused. Thank you for walking the PSLE journey with him and for your continuous effort to help him improve his English writing skills! You are indeed skilful teachers with a caring heart.

--Judy Li, Mother of Zhou Yukun, Damai Primary School
2021 PSLE English: AL1

Teacher Jacqueline has a good understanding of the requirements of the PSLE. She provided me with many interesting and relatable composition ideas that helped me score well. Her lessons are engaging and effective. Teacher Geraldine is very passionate and encouraging. I would definitely recommend Thought and Words!

-- Marcel Neo, NYPS (GEP)

2021 PSLE English: AL1

Dear Ms Jacqueline and Ms Geraldine, thank you for your unwavering guidance these three years and for helping Tristan achieve his AL1 score! When he first joined your centre at the beginning of P4, he was barely passing his composition tests. You worked patiently with him and taught him how to piece together a good story. You always encouraged him and motivated him with praises whenever he made improvements. Your holiday programme notes, which Tristan used for revision the week before PSLE, was an extremely vital source of important pointers for Paper Two and provided the right tonic to steady his (and my) nerves! Today, he's proud of his improvements and his AL1 score. Thank you for teaching him well! 😊

Best regards, Mrs Tang

-- Parent of Tristan Tang, ACS Junior

2021 PSLE English: AL1

Words are not enough to express my gratitude for Teacher Jacqueline and Teacher Geraldine! Armed with the writing skills and strategies imparted by these two very experienced teachers and their encouragement, both my sons have made tremendous improvement in their grades and attitude within ten months! With the good results I have seen from my P6 son and his fellow course mates at Thought and Words, I am confident and convinced that this is the right programme for my P4 son to continue improving and flourishing in English creative writing.

-- Joyce, Mother of Triston Lim, Tao Nan School (GEP), 2021 PSLE: AL1

& Ian Lim, Tao Nan School, Primary 4

Since joining Thought and Words Learning Centre’s writing programme, my son has learnt to write simple yet effective and interesting compositions. This enabled him to achieve a good overall grade for the PSLE. Thank you, teachers at Thought and Words!

-- Mother of Emmanuel Chan, St Stephen’s Primary

2021 PSLE English: AL1

My daughter, Seychelles, has been with Thought and Words since P3. She has come a long way with the school, from a student who couldn’t write proper compositions, struggling with punctuations, grammar, vocabulary and so on, to one who can write fluently with a flair now. Teacher Jacqueline and Teacher Geraldine have taught Seychelles so well that she scored a AL2 in her PSLE English this year! I would like to say a big thank you to both Teacher Jacqueline and Teacher Geraldine for your guidance. Both of you are really inspiring teachers who teach with great enthusiasm and a caring heart. ❤️ ❤️

-- Yen Wong, Mother of Seychelles Lim, Red Swastika

2021 PSLE English: AL2

I joined Thought and Words in Primary 3 and the time spent learning there has been most enjoyable and rewarding. Under the guidance of both Teacher Geraldine and Jacqueline, I developed strong oral skills and have grown to be a steady and confident writer. Teacher Jacqueline is an incredible teacher! She is very encouraging and constantly motivates me to achieve more. She never fails to give good, constructive feedback. Thank you, teachers, for nurturing my love for English through the years and for helping me to achieve an AL1 in English for the PSLE!

-- Megan Puah, CHIJ Katong
2021 PSLE English: AL1

我的女儿在Thought & Words 学习了两年多。她非常喜欢Teacher Jacqueline 的教学方法和教学内容。她说Teacher Jacqueline 讲课生动有趣，对课程内容讲得非常仔细到位。在Teacher Jacqueline 的帮助下，我女儿小六获得了最佳GEP 英文进步奖，并通过双语成功DSA进南洋女中，还在PSLE 中，英文取得AL1的好成绩。非常感恩感谢🙏🙏🙏

-- 戴太太 (Mother of Dai Zi Han)

I have thoroughly enjoyed my time at Thought and Words. I love the tutors as they truly care about the students, and they are not just interested their grades. I have achieved excellent scores in my English examinations since I joined the programme in P4. Thank you, teachers, for your invaluable guidance and support through the years! :)

-- Dai Zi Han, RGPS (GEP)
2021 PSLE English: AL1

Teacher Jacqueline is a student-centred teacher. With her feedback and guidance, I have clarity of thought when writing a composition. Teacher Jacqueline is a super tutor! She uses interesting and fun ways, such as watching short comedic videos, to teach us good vocabulary. Ever since I joined her class, I have seen my English grades skyrocket. I have achieved an AL 1 for English in both the prelim exam and the PSLE. I strongly recommend Thought and Words to anyone who wants to learn English in a fun way and see great improvement in their English grades.

-- Vanessa Choy, NYPS (GEP)
2021 PSLE English: AL1

Dear Teacher Jacqueline and Geraldine, thanks for making the classes so enjoyable. I have learnt so much from the lessons. You gave me many interesting ideas for composition, great tips on oral and comprehension and helped me understand the requirements of the PSLE. You are the main reason I managed to score an AL1 for English, thus allowing me to go to Raffles Girl’s. Your constant encouragement means a lot to me. Thank you so much, teachers!

--Gurkiran Dhillon, Temasek Primary

2021 PSLE English: AL1

Thought and Words has helped me gain confidence in my oracy and conversational skills! The learning in each lesson is so rich that I would always be looking forward to learning new vocabulary and writing strategies. In addition, I have also learnt how to analyse and annotate comprehension passages so as to better my understanding and answering of questions. I obtained an A* because of Teacher Jacqueline’s efforts and tutelage. A big thank you to Thought and Words.

-- Natalie Tan, NYPS
2020 PSLE English: A*

Before I joined Teacher Jacqueline's class, my English grades were mediocre. I was uninspired and unmotivated. But being part of her class helped build my confidence and sparked my interest in writing. Teacher Jacqueline is an extraordinary teacher. She is patient, kind and her teaching methods are very effective. My grades improved by leaps and bounds. Thanks to Teacher Jacqueline, I got an A* for my PSLE English. I will always be grateful to Teacher Jacqueline and Thought and Words.

-- William Kuah, SJIJ
2020 PSLE English: A*

I enjoy the lessons a lot and always look forward to attending them. Teacher Jacqueline's method of teaching is unique. She manages to make the lessons engaging and always ensures that each student participates actively. My English improved tremendously from low As to A star. Thank you, Teacher Jacqueline!

-- Isabelle Lim, Kong Hwa School
2020 PSLE English: A*

Since I started attending Thought and Words in Primary Five, I have developed a passion for learning English. Teacher Jacqueline and Teacher Geraldine are dedicated, knowledgeable and fun, making the lessons interesting and the information easy to absorb. I have learnt so much from my time at Thought and Words and I wish I could go for the classes again :)

-- Samantha Tan, Methodist Girls' School
2020 PSLE English: A*

At Thought and Words, I learnt a wide range of skills that prepared me well for the EL examination. The teachers there are patient and will always prepare the lessons very meticulously. I truly enjoyed attending the lessons. My English results improved from an A to an A* for PSLE. Thank you Teachers!

-- Elsa Wang, Angsana Primary
2020 PSLE English: A*

I would like to express my thanks to Teacher Jacqueline for coaching my daughter, Estelle, who only joined Thought and Words in Term 4 of Primary 5. Estelle enjoys her lessons as Teacher Jacqueline would make lessons interesting. Teacher Jacqueline would make it a point to call on every student to answer and she is very encouraging towards her students. Estelle has shown improvement in her writing skills in the short span of a few months and has become a more confident writer. She now enjoys writing and she decided to take part in the SOTA Creative Writing Composition in February 2020. We were pleasantly surprised when she emerged 1 of the 50 shortlisted finalists out of the 1500 or more entries. Thanks, Teacher Jacqueline, for inspiring the love of writing to Estelle and for your dedication and patience in coaching her.

-- Mrs Amelia Goh, Mother of Estelle Goh, St Margaret’s Primary (Primary 6)

I have two sons who both go to Thoughts and Words and cannot recommend this centre highly enough.

My older son has just completed his PSLE and I have to mention that navigating the PSLE year and the English exam was an extremely challenging experience for me a as parent! I can only empathize with what Zachary had to go through! I am pleased that Teacher Jacqueline took the time to look through his prelim paper, provided me with individualized feedback on his performance, and also reassuring me about how he did for the exam. She takes a personal and vested interest in every child that attends her classes. Zachary enjoyed her classes because she has brought the same style of language teaching from his school right to her classes at Thought and Words.

My younger son has also enjoyed his classes with Teacher Geraldine and since attending her classes, his interest in English is clearly seen whenever I interact with him. Because she focuses on his vocabulary, he now demonstrates more interest in reading newspaper articles! Evan enjoys going to her classes and looks forward to the classroom interactions with Teacher Geraldine and to learning more words. Teacher Geraldine has been very helpful as she takes an active interest in getting to know the children on an individual level.
We really enjoy sending the boys there as the centre’s main focus is on igniting their passion for the English language rather than focusing purely on the hoops that one has to jump through just to score well on their exams.

-- Seow Yu Jin, Father of Zachary and Evan, Nanyang Primary (Primary 3 & Primary 6)

Dear Teacher Jacqueline,
Thank you for walking the PSLE journey with Thaddeus. With your strategies and guidance, Thaddeus has made significant improvement in his writing. It is evident that he has a better grasp in developing his story and has also amassed a wider range of appropriate vocabulary for his stories. Apart from the strategies, your patience and constant encouragement have also helped him to gain confidence. We are thankful that you have helped him achieve an A* and most importantly, imparted a lifelong skill for good writing.

-- Mr and Mrs Sim, Parents of Thaddeus Sim, Ngee Ann Primary
2019 PSLE English: A*

I want to thank Teacher Jacqueline and Teacher Geraldine for their patience and commitment in helping my son complete the final lap before his PSLE. I find the course content very well-organized and comprehensive. Teacher Jacqueline is very knowledgeable and she was able to guide my son especially in the area of situational writing and composition. He was always eager to share what he learnt when I picked him up from lessons. Most importantly, he enjoyed each lesson thoroughly. The oral preparation at Thought and Words gave him a huge leap in confidence and I could see he was at ease on the actual PSLE oral day. It was my colleague who recommended me to send my son to Thought and Words and I’ll be doing the same too!

-- Jean Tan, Parent of Lim Yee Zhi, Red Swastika School (Primary 6)

The lessons are very interesting, inclusive and fun. I like the way you can stay back after class to clarify your doubts with Teacher Jacqueline. The stories that Teacher Jacqueline tell during composition lessons are very interesting and humorous. You can also come to class early to clarify your doubts. Teacher Jacqueline always encourages us to persevere and not give up.

-- Lim Yee Zhi, Red Swastika School (Primary 6)

The teachers at Thought and Words are very experienced and were able to immediately identify Ted’s weakness during the trial lesson. Under the guidance of Teacher Geraldine, Ted is now a confident writer. His grammar has improved significantly and he writes good quality content. I am amazed at the tremendous improvement in his writing at the end of one term. Ted really enjoys the lessons as they are conducted in a fun and engaging yet structured manner. I highly recommend the Enrichment Programme to P2 students. It’s very beneficial to start young!

-- Josephine Chan, Mother of Ted Ng, Ngee Ann Primary (Primary 2)

My son came to Thought and Words with the desire of improving his English. Throughout his learning journey for slightly over a year, he had thoroughly enjoyed the lessons with Teacher Jacqueline. Lessons were fun and enriching. There was improvement in his English and it was indeed a boost to his interest in learning. Many thanks to Teacher Jacqueline and Teacher Geraldine for their patient teaching, guidance, and constructive feedback given readily.

-- Christopher Kong, Parent of Andric Kong, Maris Stella (Primary 6)

Since attending Thought and Words, Ethan has improved in his writing. He has benefitted from the strategies taught and is able to apply them in his work. Teacher Geraldine is highly dedicated and is able to leverage on his strengths, as well as supporting him in overcoming the challenges he faces in learning the language. Thank you Thought and Words for making learning so enjoyable for my son.

-- Dr Yvonne Lek, Mother of Ethan Lee, ACS (Junior) (Primary 2)

Thank you, Teacher Jacqueline for preparing Ansel for the PSLE. It has been a difficult journey. He was not the easiest of student to teach, I believe. I am glad that he scored an A for English. I would highly recommend Thought and Words to others whose kids are taking the PSLE.

-- Mr Goh Wah Kiat, Parent of Ansel Goh, Pei Hwa Presbyterian (Primary 6)

Both my children really enjoy and look forward to the enrichment lessons at Thought at Words. The programme has strengthened their vocabulary and the writing skills and techniques they acquired have helped them do well in their examinations. This year, for her P4 SA1 exam, Samantha scored the highest band for her composition and full marks for her Comprehension (open-ended). My P3 son, Yi Jun, has also performed well consistently. Thank you, Teacher Geraldine for your efforts in helping my kids excel in their English!

-- Caddie Gao, Mother of Yi Jun (Primary 3) and Samantha (Primary 4), Temasek Primary School

My son has always obtained scores ranging from high seventies to low eighties for English, despite my best efforts. Thankfully, we found Thought and Words and in a single year, he managed to improve remarkably, due to the unique teaching program of Thought and Words and the dedication of Teacher Jacqueline and Teacher Geraldine. It is nothing short of a miracle to see the vast improvement in his written and spoken English. Thank you for helping him get his A star for English in PSLE.

-- Angela Tan, Mother of Linus Lo, Catholic High School
2018 PSLE English: A*

My daughter is an enthusiastic reader and active thinker. Teacher Jacqueline praised her for her love for learning and guided her to express her ideas using powerful words. Although she only started the PSLE revision programme with Thought and Words in June, she made a huge improvement in the subject, regained her confidence and scored an A star in English for her PSLE! She enjoyed the lessons at Thought and Words so much that she is keen to continue her learning here when she goes to the secondary school.

-- Lynne Xu, Mother of Rosemary, Nanyang Primary
2018 PSLE English: A*

Rajev thoroughly enjoys his classes at Thought and Words. He actually looks forward to his lessons even after a long day at school. Under Teacher Geraldine’s guidance, his writing ability improved in about two weeks, and the results are consistent thereafter. I believe the Centre has an effective strategy, good materials as well as dedicated teachers who are able to motivate the students.

-- Yin Luen, Mother of Rajev, ACS Primary (Primary 4)

Jaden started his lessons at Thought and Words at the start of the first term in P4. He enjoyed the lessons and always wanted to be early for class. After a few months, he has gained more confidence in composition writing and has shown great improvement in his work. I would like to thank Teacher Geraldine for her patience and dedication in guiding Jaden.

-- Annie, Mother of Jaden Lim, Tao Nan School (Primary 4)

My son has been attending the classes for six months now and I am very pleased with the progress he has made in his composition writing. Teacher Geraldine is dedicated, qualified and provides very useful tools and techniques to improve my child's composition writing. I am very pleased with the Centre and highly recommend it.

-- Harminder, Parent of Shreyas, St Stephen's Primary (Primary 4)

I would like to thank Teacher Jacqueline from Thought and Words for her patience and guidance. Ever since attending lessons at Thought and Words, my son enjoys writing. Teacher Jacqueline’s lessons are interesting and engaging and he always looks forward to the next lesson. She encourages him to explore and overcome the challenges that he faces while learning the language. Through her constant encouragement and affirmation, my son is more confident and has developed a love for the subject. Thank you, Teacher Jacqueline!

-- Shirley, Mother of Parry Lam, Nanyang Primary (Primary 6)

My son started learning at Thought and Words in second term of P6. He enjoyed the classes from day one. Teacher Jacqueline has a way of making the class interesting. My son who is a reserved child would participate enthusiastically in class discussions.

Thought and Words’ curriculum is challenging and stretches the students’ abilities. Even though my son found the lessons a bit difficult at times, he never felt any pressure. He received encouragement for his efforts and the improvements he made along the way. Teacher Jacqueline’s care and affirmation have enthused my son to aspire to do better and work harder - I found my son going through the notes/work the day after the class!

After just a few months, my son told me he noticed his writing skills improved as he wrote his English composition at school. Gradually his marks jumped from 25/40 to 28/40 and then 32/40. Recently, he even taught me the techniques he learnt to tackle Comprehension and Cloze. He became more confident in an area that is deemed most difficult for him for PSLE English Paper 1!

I would like to thank Teacher Jacqueline for instilling confidence in my son and I unreservedly recommend Thought and Words to any parent who wants to nurture an eager learner for the English Language.

-- Helen Lau, Parent of Emmanuel Tan, St Stephen’s School (Primary 6)

I would like to say a big thank you to Thought and Words for re-igniting Allyson’s interest in the English Language. Although she only attended classes for a short 2.5 months before the PSLE, I was amazed at the huge improvement she made in her writing and her comprehension techniques. Allyson thoroughly enjoyed the engaging classes taught by Teacher Jacqueline and eagerly looked forward to the lessons every week.

-- Mrs Teh, Mother of Allyson, SCGS (Primary 6)

Since attending the Enrichment Programme, Gabriel has developed a keen interest in the subject. He enjoys the classes and feels enriched by the lessons. We are pleased with the progress he made within one term of joining Thought and Words. Thank you for all the guidance and I look forward to having my daughter join your enrichment programme!

-- Rachel, Mother of Gabriel Goh, Tao Nan School (GEP)
2017 PSLE English: A*

Thought and Words’ unique approach to teaching writing makes the lessons engaging. Luke enjoys the lessons tremendously. After attending the classes for two months, he has gained confidence and shown improvement in his writing. Thank you!

-- Mrs Ang, Mother of Luke, Nanyang Primary (Primary 5)

Since Rayan joined your Enrichment Programme four months ago, he has made significant improvements in his English, especially the area of writing. He feels more confident and motivated now. Rayan believes that he will be able to attain an even greater level of proficiency as he continues on with the programme and by investing more of his time reading. I am really impressed with the style of writing he has developed as a result of the programme. Thank you Thought and Words!

-- May, Mother of Rayan Tan, Ngee Ann Primary (Primary 5)

I have benefitted greatly from the lessons. I wish I had joined the class earlier!

-- Isabella, Methodist Girl's School (Primary 6)

The PSLE Intensive Revision is one of the most enjoyable English workshops I have ever attended. It is very very beneficial and fun! Thank you for organising this workshop!

-- Ethan Lo, St Stephen's Primary (Primary 6)

The classes at Thought and Words are great! My son has enjoyed their classes finding them both interesting and enriching. He has also shown much improvement in his writing skills.

-- Father of Ethan Lo, St Stephen's Primary (Primary 6)

The classes at Thought and Words are great! My son has enjoyed their classes finding them both interesting and enriching. He has also shown much improvement in his writing skills.

-- Father of Ethan Lo, St Stephen's Primary (Primary 6)

My son felt that Teacher Jacqueline understood where he was coming from and genuinely cared not only about his English but also his general well-being. He found the lessons engaging, accessible, effective and confidence-inducing.

-- Mother of Michael, Nanyang Primary (GEP, Primary 6)

My son needed help on grammar and we sent him to 4-day workshop with Thought and Words. The lessons provided a structured framework for grammar rules which made learning so much easier. They were also conducted in a very fun and engaging manner which really helped him to remember the key points better. My son looks forward to attending the class each day and is now more confident about grammar. Thank you!

-- Mr Mak, Parent of Zachary, Henry Park Primary (Primary 6)

I found the notes really useful! Teacher Jacqueline takes time to address all my questions and her explanation is always clear and easy to understand.

-- Emily Teo, St Nicholas (Primary 6)

The lessons were very fun and interesting and that motivated me to participate actively in class. I learnt a lot over the four days and enjoyed myself!

-- Ashylnn Teo, St Nicholas Primary (Primary 5)

The lessons were very challenging but I learnt a lot from them.

-- Emmanuel Tan, St Stephen's Primary (Primary 6)

You know the Centre and teachers are a right fit when your child is keen to attend lessons and shows interest in the subject. Ayden joined Thought and Words for only two terms, and I can see a great improvement in his attitude. An additional bonus was to see a great improvement in his test results. Thanks to the team at Thought and Words, for your effort and dedication!

-- Pearline Lee, Mother of Ayden Seah, Tao Nan School (Primary 4)

I was taught English by Mrs Jacqueline Tan in Primary 6. As my friends and I were sitting for the PSLE, we were all quite anxious to do well.

Mrs Tan injected humour into the lessons and that made learning the language fun and easy for us. Every lesson was packed with useful tips and presented in an interesting way. That motivated us to continue learning!

Mrs Tan also taught us writing skills. She set high expectations and pushed us to excel in writing. She would show us examples of good writing, tell us areas which we could improve in, and help us learn from our mistakes. Focus was given to strengthening our vocabulary and it has helped me greatly in Secondary School.

I am really thankful to have Mrs Tan as my English teacher in my most important year in Primary School. She was really a wonderful teacher, and everyone who had her as a teacher was really fortunate to have that opportunity!

-- Ruth Lam, Nanyang Girls’ High School

Mrs Jacqueline Tan was my Primary 6 English teacher of my Nanyang Primary journey. She was and still is, one of the best teachers that have taught me during my primary school life. I definitely enjoyed my lessons with her. Without Mrs Tan, I would not have obtained a good grade for my PSLE English examination and got into a good school. Thank you for all your help, Mrs Tan!

-- Jeanette Seah, Nanyang Girls' High School

Thought and Words Learning Centre

Mandarin Gardens

No.15 Siglap Road (Shophouse) #01-11

Singapore 448912