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Thrive Voices

Real stories. Real progress. Real confidence.

24 real stories from Thrive Academy families and learners across Pondicherry and Hyderabad — shared in their own words, with more added as new batches complete their courses.

A mother guides her son and daughter through a Thrive lesson at home. Two college students reviewing a Thrive lesson together on campus. A working professional taking notes during a Thrive lesson. A homemaker studying a Thrive lesson and taking notes.
Every learner starts somewhere.Children, parents, students and professionals.
24Real stories
17Parent stories
2Cities
Real learnersReal progress
For Parents & Children

17 stories from the families of our youngest learners

Hear from parents about the progress, confidence and joy their children have experienced at Thrive.

“Cambridge English classes are very helpful. My daughter's speaking English is improving now, and I can notice it. Thank you for making her read story books!”

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Mrs. Shantha LakshmiParent of Kowshika, A1 Movers
Parent Story · A1 Movers

“I am Thrishnavi's mom. She has improved in her school studies, listening, and writing skills, and I have noticed that she is now able to easily understand our words. She has improved significantly compared to before.”

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Mrs. PraveenaParent of Thrishnavi, A1 Movers
Parent Story · Pre A1 Starters

“Happy to see Shriram's progress. He is trying to speak in English at home too!”

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Mr. SahadevanParent of Shriram, Pre A1 Starters

What families notice

These are the changes our families tell us they notice most often.

Speaking

“She is now able to speak in English at home.”

Reading

“She likes reading the story books very much.”

Writing

“Her writing skills have improved significantly.”

Confidence

“He has shown noticeable improvement in his confidence.”

A Different Kind of Progress
“Happy to see Shriram's progress. He is trying to speak in English at home too!”— Mr. Sahadevan  Parent of Shriram, Pre A1 Starters

Sometimes progress is a better sentence. Sometimes it is a child raising their hand. Sometimes it is simply speaking without hesitation.

More stories from our young learners’ families

Parent Story · A2 Flyers

“Subhiksha likes her Cambridge English classes very much and is reading the story books almost daily. Thanks for making her pick up this reading habit!”

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Mrs. Kayal DParent of Subhiksha, A2 Flyers
Parent Story · A2 Key

“Cambridge English classes has made my daughter learn a lot. In the beginning, she was struggling to read and write but now she is much better and her reading style has improved so much.”

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Mrs. MehabunissaParent of Safoora K, A2 Key
Parent Story · Pre A1 Starters

“He has shown noticeable improvement in his confidence while speaking English, and the interactive approach used in the class has made learning enjoyable for him. The small class size allows for more individual attention.”

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Mr. DhamoodharanParent of Prathvik, Pre A1 Starters
Parent Story · A1 Movers

“The classroom activities & word games are so good. The mentor teaches according to the level of the children. We are happy that we joined our daughter in this class.”

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Mrs. Harini RParent of Shrisha B, A1 Movers
Parent Story · A1 Movers

“He was initially hesitant to speak in English, but thanks to the Cambridge English sessions at Thrive, particularly the word games and story telling lessons, he has shown remarkable progress.”

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Mrs. SubashreeParent of Lavin Kumar, A1 Movers
Parent Story · A2 Key

“My kid simply loves Thrive classes. I can see a vast change in Riyashini. She is asking us to talk to her in English at home and I am so happy about it. Thanks for motivating her!”

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Mr. Kathir JParent of Riyashini K, A2 Key
Parent Story · A2 Flyers

“My daughter's vocabulary has improved greatly. She speaks fluently and confidently in class. I am glad we joined her here!”

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Mr. SureshParent of Sudershiya, A2 Flyers
Parent Story · A1 Movers

“My daughter's vocabulary has increased and I can notice a lot of changes. She brings new story books from Thrive every week, thank you for making her read them!”

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Mrs. ElizabethParent of Lydia, A1 Movers
Parent Story · A2 Flyers

“My daughter's grammar has improved and I can notice a lot of changes in her vocabulary. Appreciate the creative writing sessions, thank you Thrive!”

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Mr. Prabakarane SParent of Hemavathy P, A2 Flyers
Parent Story · Pre A1 Starters

“Seeing my son Rohit come home bursting with excitement and desperate to tell me about what he had learned was wonderful. He is a lot more confident and chatty!”

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Mr. SasidharanParent of Rohit S, Pre A1 Starters
Parent Story · Pre A1 Starters

“Rishaan's English reading and writing skills are improved vastly, and we are happy with his progress. Definitely recommend this for school kids!”

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Mrs. SubhariniParent of Rishaan, Pre A1 Starters
Parent Story · A1 Movers

“My daughter's speaking skills have improved and her confidence level increased. She loves Thrive classes a lot! We are glad that we enrolled her here.”

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Mr. RameshParent of Dhivyasri R, A1 Movers
Parent Story · A2 Key / Pre A1 Starters

“Both my children Jishnu and Shreyas enjoy going to Thrive classes. I see a remarkable change in their reading skills. The classes are engaging and motivating.”

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Dr. PratibaParent of Jishnu & Shreyas, A2 Key / Pre A1 Starters
Parent Story · B1 FCE

“The Cambridge English course at Thrive Academy is truly adding value beyond academics. I see my children turning to be confident and outspoken! Thanks for the roleplay and speaking practise sessions!”

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Mrs. Gayathri HariParent, B1 FCE
For College Students

3 stories from our college learners

College Student Story

“I attended 4 month course at Thrive. The General English classes have drastically improved my English - I feel super confident during seminars & presentations, I am able to speak to anyone in the college without any fear!”

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Shailaja JFinal year, BGCW
College Student Story

“Thrive's Business English classes have been a game changer for me - I got my placement offer from a leading ITES company thanks to the confidence I had during the interviews. From a hesitant and shy student, I am now a confident and a fluent speaker thanks to Mythili mam's classes and encouragement.”

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Sowmiya MohapatraACET
College Student Story

“Thanks to Thrive's lessons I have become so much more fluent and professional when speaking in the group discussion sessions and during campus placement interviews. My grammar and vocabulary have improved so much, and I think my pronunciation has as well. I am so glad I took up classes at Thrive. Thank you!”

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Kamlesh KSMVEC
For Working Professionals & Homemakers

4 stories from our adult learners

Professional Story

“I'm truly happy that I had the opportunity to complete the Business English course. It has helped me become more confident in communicating, and I've learned so many practical things I can use in both my professional and personal life.”

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Ms. UshaBusiness English learner
Homemaker Story

“I am now able to speak without hesitation in the PTM at school and also talk freely with my husband's friends and colleagues. I feel proud to complete this level!”

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Mrs. Jayshree VGeneral English learner, homemaker
Professional Story

“I attended 21-day fast track sessions during my shore leave and found the sessions really useful. I confidently passed my CoC exam and the interview, thanks to Thrive!”

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Mr. Shivakumar RGeneral English learner, Marakanam
Professional Story

“Thrive's General English classes are very good. I got back my rhythm of reading and speaking confidence after attending Business English classes. Revised a lot of grammar basics, which I had completely forgotten earlier.”

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Mrs. SrideviBusiness English learner

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