The course was extremely enlightening and created a total paradigm shift in thinking and approach to spelling and reading. It was well-presented and every stage made very clear – none of us were left wondering about any aspect of phonemes and graphemes etc. Laola is extremely dynamic and made the entire experience thoroughly fascinating.

A stunning new spin on an “old” way of teaching spelling – no more limitations of “you can only teach up to here in Grade One” anymore! Thank you for innovative keywords. Thank you Laola for an excellent presentation.

A wonderful learning/teaching invention!

Laola was an extremely well-prepared, dynamic course facilitator. She presented the information in a clearly structured manner, yet with great enthusiasm. Laola was able to answer all questions knowledgeably. Thank you for a stunning course.

Very insightful. It is a great method for teaching spelling, reading and writing. Very nice that writing is incorporated as this is not emphasised enough! Very nice resources!

Lovely course. Informative. For me particularly, it was also the idea of not just isolating phonological awareness skills but incorporating them with handwriting and actually getting to the decoding phase. There’s a lot of overlap with what I’m doing, but this couldn’t be more fun!

A wonderful methodology for teaching handwriting, reading and spelling skills. Confidence building for children. Fun, emotive and creative for both students and teachers. Laola’s passion for teaching and THRASS is tangible. I feel empowered to teach the skills! Thank You.

I do not teach English at the moment. I am a second language teacher, but I thoroughly enjoyed the course and I think that the children will benefit greatly by learning the THRASS method. Thank you.

Laola is an absolute inspiration! The course material is mind blowing. I do feel, however, that the material is very expensive to purchase in my own personal capacity. THRASS is the answer to many issues teachers face when teaching reading writing and spelling.

I found the course made me think in a different way to what I’ve always thought about spelling and reading. I’d like to implement the skills in the classroom to see results. Thank you for careful explanations and showing us how to make it fun and interesting.

The THRASS course was well presented using a variety of aids. The manuals and teaching aids are of a very good, strong, durable quality. We were presented with a lot of interesting information – a bit overwhelming. The phonemes on the computer were not all clear. Our presenter spoke very clearly. I have learnt a lot, but feel concerned about implementing it correctly.

Very interesting, but too much to absorb in two days. Course should be spread over a longer period to include more practical work on identifying phonemes and analysis. Presenter knows the system and is knowledgeable. Rap songs were an excellent aid.

Presenter is very knowledgeable on course material. Course could be spread over a longer period – more practical use and more detail on implementation in school.

A well-presented course, albeit a bit rushed – would have preferred more opportunity to discuss areas with peers before moving on (understood time constraints). Enjoyed practical hands on activities – actually using equipment – cards, magnets etc made THRASS more meaningful. Laola was enthusiastic and motivational. A comfort to know she is available for support. I am very excited to implement it.

A comprehensive presentation. A lot of information to digest. It would have been interesting to see a THRASS lesson. The computer voice articulations were difficult to assimilate.

I have experience teaching Grades 3-7. The problems with the teaching of spelling have been extensive in all these areas. This new methodology has given me a wonderful and new approach. I cannot wait to get into the classroom! Very well presented! Thank you.

A very positive approach to teaching spelling. However, I still think that there could be some kind of advanced material for the higher grades when teaching spelling rules – From Grade 5-7, like when you add on prefixes and suffixes etc. The course was well presented. The teaching aids are usable, but allowances need to be made for CD’s etc. that contains different accents.

For several years now, the pupils moving through our system have had fewer and fewer skills in reading, writing and spelling. As a teacher, I felt I was wasting my time and theirs – I feel I did not have the training to make a difference to my pupils. THRASS is very exciting. For once, I feel I will have a concrete method for teaching the pupils basic skills in language.

What an amazing course. I’ve learnt so much and now feel so excited about the possibility of assisting the weaker children in my class. A wonderful “Whole School” programme with amazing possibilities. Thanks to Laola for a well-presented course. I can’t wait to get started!

Laola was excellent! She was thorough and spoke clearly. I enjoyed the course and am looking forward to implementing the THRASS system in my classroom.

Wonderfully exciting. I feel very motivated to start implementing this great teaching method. I am sure our children will benefit tremendously from this concept. THRASS is a very exciting way to assist with the teaching of English. Thank you Laola for a wonderful concept and course.

Most informative, very comprehensive and cohesive. It lends itself to being assimilated into our existing tutoring styles and to be extended for the quicker learner. Thank you very much!

An entertaining and appealing speaker. She promoted the product well and justified and motivated its introduction. I feel convinced that this will provide a most useful crutch for the acquisition of reading and spelling skills. Explanation of THRASS was very thorough, but I would have liked to have more practice in breaking up words into sounds to feel competent to teach this concept.

Laola is an excellent presenter. She put the material/information across with such a positive attitude, one can’t help but get excited. She is very open with what she knew, as well as the fact that it’s a learning curve and one won’t necessarily pick everything up in the two days available. Another day would be useful. Some pronunciation different to SA, which may confuse little kids.

Interesting methodology very well presented. I feel the sounds are not all applicable to South Africa and feel THRASS (with a S.A. accent) could be considered.

Course well presented. Interesting to look at a different methodology. Will take some time to “sink” in! Comprehensive programme. I think it will work. The words “tin” and “rocket” are (in my opinion) problematic in a South African context – perhaps different examples need to be used in class.

A very exciting concept which was handled in a clear and confident manner. Presenter was knowledgeable and able to answer most questions comprehensively. I leave the course motivated and eager to begin this new challenge.

The course was brilliant. Very clearly and specifically explained. Laola is very knowledgeable. She explained the concepts of THRASS in an easy to understand, interesting and exciting manner. Really enjoyed the course. Feel motivated and enlightened.

The course was exciting and interesting. It all came together on the second day and I am looking forward to implementing it in the classroom. It cleared up some of the ‘mysteries’ of the English language. The picture charts and manuals were colourful and interesting.

Wonderful programme. Thank you for the practical advice. I will be able to use this to the pupils’ and my advantage! I am looking forward to seeing their improvement in their reading and spelling ages, as I am very concerned about the ‘gaps’ in the ages at the moment. Thank you for your wonderful suggestions. I would like to see you in action! Maybe you could give the delegates even more practical work to do. Would children with auditory problems cope?

Very clearly presented. Wonderful to hear how our language is correctly pronounced and how the phonemes work to make words. I believe this will really help your phonetic learners. (Can’t wait to try this on my son who is a poor reader) I like the idea of telling the children the “whole truth” from the beginning. It makes a lot of sense and I look forward to implementing this in my classroom.

Enlightening.Hopefully it will iron out the many problems we encountered in the teaching of English. Many practical hints and ideas for implementation – without which I would not have attempted the implementation. Training could be longer – less intense – make us do snippets of lessons.

Excellent. A little daunting at first, but much clearer on the second day. Laola enthusiastic and informative – passionate about her work and this programme. We are very excited about the possibilities of THRASS. Wonderful visual aids – wish we could afford them all for every teacher.

I was confused at first, but as things progressed, it was great to see just how logical this process is! I look forward to the implementation of this method of learning in our school, as I am now convinced that we will benefit greatly from this. Thank you so much for a well presented course.