TEFL India - Kolkata, Kerela, Ahmedabad

Bhanupratap Singh

Jun 5, 2009 at 8:27 am

I have been teaching classes part-time since 1997 at local community colleges and at State University where I am also a doctoral student. I have found my teaching experience to be both turbulent and rewarding. From American TESOL institute’s TESOL course with teaching practice that I have gained my greatest strength: “To not give up, but rather to try, try again”. This course structure was designed so beautifully which help someone feel confident along with a solid support from the professional faculty members.

Ricky Vincent

Aug 26, 2009 at 6:05 pm

The start date was the right time for me. The price was good. The location was good & ATI has the atmosphere I was looking for. The teachers were fantastic. It was a very handsome experience, utilizing your natural ability to build on basic materials, creating a fun and engaging experience for yourself as a teacher and enhancing the experience for student.

Kolkata is an amazing city. I have been so happy here and am eager to work in India as a teacher. I hope to use my newly developed skills to the best of my ability here. I am sad to leave for holidays before work but will be taking a long internship to make up for my absence in the internship. ATI was a phenomenal experience

Hema Kalyan

Aug 26, 2009 at 6:20 pm

The course It had a reasonable price. I loved Kolkata from the very 1st day. People are nice here and I liked everyone at ATI.

Farhana Begum

Aug 26, 2009 at 6:22 pm

Very useful and stimulatory experience together with peers, teachers, observers and students.
Has readily been enjoyable- strongly recommendable course.

Sampa

Aug 26, 2009 at 6:26 pm

I always wanted to join an internationally acclaimed language course and I ended up coming to ATI. Thanks JESS!!

A – Amiable
T – Touching and
I – Introspective experience

Angelina

Nov 24, 2009 at 12:01 pm

I was interested very much to take up a job in middle east when I had applied they wanted a TEFL certificate. That was when I thought there was something beyond B. Ed. and M. Ed. that was a prerequisite in few countries. So I chose ATI Kolkata.

It was a wonderful experience. I felt very nostalgic about coming back to Kolkata after a span of five years, I hold fond memories with this city, and I am sure I will carry back pleasant memories about ATI, too.

The course material and course contents were very useful.
The aspects of language program and teaching program seemed to most useful.
The trainers were well prepared for the classes.
The infrastructure was excellent. I never felt the lack of any good class roommate the same time we had very good facilities, like food to be warmed so on and so forth.

Brain Megan

Nov 24, 2009 at 12:09 pm

I had been talking to two people who had done this course and they said it was very good and worth doing. In addition, it was a bit cheaper than other place, I had never been to Kolkata, and I wanted to visit it.

I enjoyed my time here at ATI. It was good course and at the end of the 3 weeks. I was able to stand up in front of a class of 30 or 40 students and teach them with confidence and am able to be comfortable with the students and the students are comfortable with me.
Overall I felt was a worthwhile experience.

The course contents and course materials are useful.
The aspect of peer teaching and the teaching practice are most useful. The trainers were always well prepared for the classes.
The training site is good nice. AC room and internet accesses were good.

Sumana Kattepura

Nov 24, 2009 at 12:14 pm

I am a science graduate who switched over to teaching of English. I have been teaching English for the past 15 years. I have observed that students have difficulty in speaking and writing. By the time they come to high school it is so too late to help them. Therefore, when they leave the school they neither can fluently nor write proposal. Therefore, I wanted to know how to develop the speaking and writing skill in students. Hence, I joined ATI.

I am Bangalorean. I have lived all my life in the south. This is my first visit to east India. Kolkata looks like an ancient city, with very old buildings. We see alternate sights of old and new. Some places or areas are very modern, new and an adjacent area is old and stinking. Such a contrast! We have a very good transport system, Varieties of them metro, bus, train, auto, cycle rickshaw, boats, train etc. it’s a very big place. Fruits, vegetable and flowers are available in plenty and very delicious sweets.
The teaching practice is seemed to me most useful.
The trainers were always well prepared for the classes.
Facilities are all very good.

Mohamed Ashraf

Nov 27, 2009 at 8:25 am

My experience overall is good.
The course contents and course material are all good. I wish some CDs with the materials.
The aspects of teaching practice of the course seemed to me most helpful.
The trainers are well prepared for the classes.

Miriam Selva Merita

Nov 27, 2009 at 8:28 am

It was a fantastic experience to be trained to teach the speakers of other languages. The peer group was from different culture and it was a great experience.
The course contents and course material are good.
Trainers were well prepared for the classes.

Asheetha Gershon

Nov 27, 2009 at 8:31 am

I would say that this was one of my best experiences. Meeting people from different parts of the world, interacting with them, getting to know their cultures was amazing. There was healthy interaction with absolutely no problems at all. This has been a great opportunity for me and I thank ATI for starting the batch in Kochi. The teaching practice gave us a hand on experience in teaching and gave us an insight to what teaching really is. It has been an enriching experience.
The course contents and course materials are good.
I found phonology and teaching techniques and practice teaching most helpful.
More grammar could be included.
The trainers were always well prepared for the classes.
The classroom is good but the restroom facilities could be improved. A more specious classroom would have been better.

Zoe Dove Many

Nov 27, 2009 at 8:32 am

I met interesting people from all over the world and learned now to teach.
Course contents and course materials were good and helpful.
I found peer teaching, teaching practice and doing the lesson in class most helpful.
Aradhana is well prepared for the class.
Nice classroom, great staff, clean and transportation to and from class.

Chrissy Fenzau

Nov 28, 2009 at 8:08 am

This really has been an amazing experience.
If life were a flower, I really feel it has bloomed over the last three weeks.
I have gained so much confidence since starting which I am so thankful for.
The course contents are very good. It covered a good vanity of topics. Aradhana was an amazing teacher. Course materials are very good. The book is a great teaching respires. I will use in the future.
The in field teaching and all the games that we played really helped my confident.
The trainer was well prepared.
The training site was good. However, it really needs a sign outside.

Tarun Limbachya

Nov 28, 2009 at 8:21 am

My experience has been extremely useful. From learning in the classroom to actually teaching in schools I have learn a lot about teaching a foreign language. I would certainly consider this experience very important to me and one, which I will keep with me for time to come.
The course contents is very good, very useful lesson planning.
The course materials are relevant and useful.

I found learning how to take a lesson, watching teacher, peer teach, practice teach, very useful.

Pips Rudd

Nov 28, 2009 at 8:23 am

It is a busy 3 weeks, full of surprises and it is good to realize that you have found your passion! I know teaching is mine.
Course content was though, but I was under the impression we would be covering the older years too-student (adult) level not just school level.
A textbook would have been useful (may be picture book included in the course).
The trainer was well prepared for the classes.

Norma Shilpi Gupta

Dec 5, 2009 at 8:13 am

Why have you chosen to do an English Teacher Training course?

English is one of the most commonly and widely used languages in the world. It is a very poetic language as well as helps one to impress oneself very easily.

English language has gained importance over the last few decades and is now accepted and spoken in most countries. Due to its growing significance, there are many resources available which helps to learn this language. However when you are dealing with the new or young learner it should be presented in a very simplified and interesting manner. Since the demand for English language has increased, so has the demand for English teaches. When you enroll yourself for English teacher training course, you get the first hand insight from experienced teachers regarding this language. You also meet people from different backgrounds and places who help who help you to add on to your knowledge awareness. You also learn the techniques of teaching and planning the lessons for different groups according to their needs. All these things along with the teaching practice sessions help you to prepare yourself for live situations and handle participants skillfully.

People not only learn from their teachers but also look up to them as their role models. I would love to do this course and spread the knowledge to everyone who needs it.

Jamie Young

Dec 5, 2009 at 8:22 am

Why have you chosen to do an English Teacher Training course?

I want to be a nurse, so why have I traveled half way across the world to learn about prepositions? Three reasons come to mind, the first of which is perhaps true for most of my classmates; as well, I love to travel. Far off places hold an appeal; for me that no designer hand begs can ever possess.

In addition, although I am thrilled at the thought of easing a patient’s aches and pains, nursing is fairly rigid and procedural practice. Teaching will afford me a creative outlet that makes the exhaustion of some days completely worthwhile once I see and hear the lovely sound of doors opening for students who were stuck and demoralized in a dead en sort of life here to fore.

Lastly, I hope to learn TESOL because it’s a job and one that a person can be proud of knowing that they are offering up a small but mighty chance understand the funny things we do and have done since time immemorial. (Moreover, if that does not happen, at least I can vote with my wallet!)

Talvinder Arora

Dec 5, 2009 at 8:25 am

Why have you chosen to do an English Teacher Training course?

I decided to join English Teacher Training Course to receive additional qualification in the field of teacher training and exposure to new culture, so that I can test my ability, confidence and skills in different atmosphere. I am sure this program, which help me personally and professionally.

Taylor

Dec 5, 2009 at 11:18 am

I am always wanted to travel Thailand because I have heard great things about all aspects of the culture. I have never thought but look forward. This program was appealing since I got an excellent job placement. They have been extremely helpful.

I chose to do this project because it was the better alternative to online learning. It is based in Phuket, which was a major draw card and did not disappoint. The practical element was a necessary aspect of achieving a TESOL certificate and I do not think I would be prepared if I had not experienced this. The fact is that it is American funded and also comfortable as ATI understands western amenities, lifestyle, culture etc.

The course contents and materials were good.
The live examples of lesson plans and teacher practices
Seemed to me most helpful training site was very nice. It was a great location.

Shannon Hansen

Dec 5, 2009 at 11:22 am

I wanted to challenge myself and do something new and was feeling broad at my job in NY. I had heard about this project through friends and wanted to give it a shot. I always wanted to talk some time to travel a bit. I am so happy I made this discussion!

The trainers were always prepared and the class was effectively organized.
I enjoyed Thailand and I lucked at by heart my own apartment. I loved the AC, food and close distance to teaching site.

Alexandra Toteda

Dec 5, 2009 at 11:25 am

Because I wanted to experience a different culture from my own and be completely immersed into it. Also I know that it wanted to be a great learning experience and a great time all around. Also, I think I have a welcoming personality that is good fir teaching and I think that I would be a lot to a foreign school.

The aspects of actual teaching practice and the lesson planning and Thai culture are most useful.
The trainers were always well prepared.
I loved our hotel and classroom.
Thank you for the opportunity!

Stephen Greene

Dec 5, 2009 at 11:27 am

Because I love Thailand I chose to do the course here. I chose Phuket because I have been here and I know it’s a great place. I chose the project because of the guarantee of a placement. I have been impressed with everything. So far I hope my school is as good as the project has been so far.

The aspects of teachers training were most useful.
The trainers were always well prepared.
Beach was very enjoyable.

Lindsay Denmark

Dec 5, 2009 at 11:29 am

It was the best option for me that found available in Thailand, which is where I wanted to be and teach. It was also the cheapest and provided training in addition to placement.

Aspects of peer teaching were most useful.
The trainers were well prepared.
Excellent site, near to the beach is a fantastic. I really enjoyed this course.

Sapna Joshi

Dec 7, 2009 at 8:08 am

Why have you chosen to do an English Teacher Training course?

I want to do an English teacher training course for the following reasons:
1. As it gives exposure in domestic and international places.
2. As it makes me potential teacher.
3. English language is worldwide-accepted communication language and learning its techniques will be helpful for me.
4. It will be a teaching aid in my profession.
5. I want to remove a certain phobia from my whether that I can never be an good English teacher.
6. I want to enhance my skills in language.
7. I want to be confident, perfect and most importantly correct when I am speaking English.
I have always be an average learner in English language, being a teacher I wanted my students to be in top most level in English language there fore I want to train myself so that those techniques and methods, I can use to help my students for the same.

A.H. Sagar

Dec 7, 2009 at 8:10 am

Why have you chosen to do an English Teacher Training course?

Teaching is not just my profession it is my passion .I have been a lecturer in past five years and believe me I am still all enthusiastic to learn. This flair of teaching and learning made me to take up the course in English literature. After completing my masters in English, I have been constantly looking for courses in English, which can give me the exposure I am looking for. When I read about TESOL I thought this is it, this course is going to help me grow academically as well as it will expose me to different cultures. (We) can travel around the world, learn different cultures and eventually come back and teach our students in India. Therefore, I thought TESOL will make me a better teacher. I always work hard to inculcate human values in my students, which is the dire need of the hour. More than anything, I inspire my students to be good human being who can stand up for the sake of truth and honor. Thus, today’s students can be tomorrow’s prompt leaders, that are what, and that gives me the highest satisfaction in the completely wide world.

I have (lot of) hope that TESOL is going to equip me with lot of innovative teaching methods, which will help me, will my students heart and be an inspirational teacher.

Lissette Troppa

Dec 8, 2009 at 11:49 am

Why have you chosen to do an English Teacher Training course?

I chose to do an English Teacher Training course because I want to teach English to groups of children and adolescents who do not handle this language as apart of them. The teaching is an activity that I like and I have developed many times with different groups of people and ages. In addition, I found this opportunity to grow in knowledge. I know this area is a great strength in all that I liked to do in the educational area. I know that through training new opportunities and new ideas is coming to teach English properly, meaning that those who are learning require very good guidance and support in order to acquire the new language in their daily lives.

Lissette

Dec 19, 2009 at 8:53 am

I chose ATI because I received good comments about it from friends.
My time in Kolkata was good and the time for me passed very fast. My classmates during this course were very nice.
With ATI I feel good because I grow more in knowledge, ideas about this activity and also is helpful for my future activities.
The contents of this course were good and practical. The materials in this course were helpful, but are good more ideas about materials.
Every aspect that we see is useful, because you are going to apply ascending to the content.
It is good to mention or give more ideas about materials in the website or books.
The trainers communicated the class material clearly and the trainer has been well prepared for the classes. They also made the class much interesting.
The training site was very good. The people were good and helpful.

Sapna Joshi

Dec 21, 2009 at 8:47 am

I chose ATI to know the method of teaching English language. It helped me to come off the mental block of teaching English language. It helped me to know where I am lacking. I will really work hard and prove myself to be an excellent teacher and also a good English language trainer.
Kolkata is very good place, comfortable, enjoyable and people here are very cooperative. Kolkata is cool place. ATI helped me to interact and know different people, different method of reaching etc.
The teaching methods, trainers, there encouragement seemed to me helpful.
The trainers were well prepared for the classes. Overall, the trainers were excellent.
Infrastructure is sufficient according to the format for the course.

Jamie Young

Dec 21, 2009 at 8:51 am

The first reason was practical – A.B.A. is not required and the price was right. The second reason was I thought learning and practicing teaching in an unfamiliar environment as well as in a concentrated period, would be closer to the actual experience of teaching in the field.
I was not prepared to be cut off from family abroad this much. Informing nonnative trainees ahead of time about the difficulty one may face getting a SIM card or that facilities often strike here would be appreciated. Also, please let us know ahead of time how many teaching practice outfits and the exact dress code would prevent trainers from packing incorrectly.
The materials and ideas for class activities, along with the reorientation toward facilitation and low affective filters rather than lectures.
The trainers were well prepared for the class. They have encouraged me to make teaching in my career.
Please provide more computers. The guesthouse should include internet access as well, even if for a fee.

Sakshi Mohan

Dec 22, 2009 at 8:18 am

It is a great way to enter the teaching world. My aunt suggested me for ATI.
It is great to be a part of ATI. All the trainers are very helpful, learnt a lot. Over all excellent experience.
Aspects of the peer teaching, foreign language seemed to me most useful.
The trainers were overall excellent.
The training site was great.

Shyam Nair

Dec 22, 2009 at 8:25 am

I always wanted to be teacher. I heard about ATI from my friend Pradeep who has already done his training from ATI-Kolkata. Therefore, it encouraged me to fulfill my dream.
It was really a wonderful experience, I made new friends from different parts of the world, visit
different places in Kolkata, eat delicious food atc. The ATI helped me to gain confidence in teaching and different ways of teaching.
The course content and the materials were good. Young learners really helped me to know how to gain attention of young children.
I found the course should be lengthier with different projects. Overall, the trainers were excellent.
The rent for the room is expensive. Kindly make it little economical.

Rachel Bishop

Dec 22, 2009 at 9:02 am

The course was short and less expensive than other courses
Kolkata was very nice, but the institute seemed more concerned about money than teaching. We were given contradictory information many times.
The contents of the course and materials in the course were good. Teachers gave me good advice to first time. The lesson planning was very useful. The input sessions were nice. The teaching practice was very helpful. Some time it was unclear which material we would use in a real classroom setting and what was given to us as general knowledge. In addition, I wanted to be a teacher and they were unable to convince me completely. It seemed that trainers got a little impatient when questions were asked.
The distance between the school and guesthouse cut into learning time. There should be better resources. We were barely given any time to research on the net.

Kim Lindsay

Jan 7, 2010 at 8:24 am

I have chosen TEFL because it offers so many opportunities to travel and learn. I love teaching, I’ve always aspired to become a teacher and this seemed the only way to experience it without first attending university. It offers me a chance to see if I like it or not and also to see a beautiful foreign nation, as well, I get to test my skills in the field I’m always excited about learning new things; knowledge is what I strive for. I find that there is a large demand for English in this world, and that by learning/knowing it, it’s easy to get ahead. If I can help people by any means, I feel fulfilled. That is why I chose to take TEFL because it shall be a very rewarding career. My main goal is to help people learn for a changing world, as well as adapt to this environment and in the process, learn a thing or two about myself.

I have always been a people person, but near so much out of my comfort zone. I find that this TEFL course requires me to be confident with all people, no just the ones. I am familiar with that is also something I strive for.

The main things I hope to get out of this course are also the reason I have taken it. Confidence, fulfillment and aspiration, they are why I am here, they will help me, help others.

Sonam Chokie

Jan 7, 2010 at 8:31 am

Thirteen years of government job and seven in the private found me in a rut. Therefore, out of the blues, I decided I’ll give a shot in teaching. The Principal of one of the best private schools in Bhutan ‘Druk School’ was kind enough to let me in, in spite of no teaching skills nor experience. Therefore, for nine months I taught English and History to grades 7 to 9. I realized I enjoyed teaching and though I should have started earlier, I guess it is never too late.

While surfing the net, I came across ATI course in Kolkata. I was ecstatic and realized this was exactly what I needed to enable me to become an efficient and effective facilitator (actually, I would have used the word ‘teacher’, but I just learned today that it is an outdated word and ‘facilitator’ is more appropriate).

Moreover, TESOL opens up more opportunities for teaching abroad. I would love to travel, get to experience other culture languages and people, while being able to contribute through teaching English, a language I am comfortable with.

That is why I enrolled for this course and I look forward to it.

Gideon Ramos

Jan 7, 2010 at 8:37 am

I have chosen to take a TESOL course for three reasons:
1. As a stepping-stone to see if I will want to teach as a career.
2. To prepare me for employment as a voice and accent Trainer back in Chennai.
3. To obtain a skill I can use for wherever I live and travel in Asia.

Rupan Eskkimuthu

Jan 7, 2010 at 8:39 am

As I finished college I was blessed enough to work in my own firm. At first, it seemed great handling consumers, managing employers, taking care of transactions etc. However, few years down the line it seemed boring the usually intensity days just seemed to get longer with stress and more stress as fur as rewarding no way. Even though it was small firm, it had its share of office politics.

My father started as school in his native village while taking change of the firm in the city. I was not ambitious as I was few years ago my business dreams came to halt as I wondered is this what I really want? Yes the many was good but what about simple things in life.

I am meditation teacher for the past 3 years that when I found that I enjoyed teaching more than shouting and being yelled at. My parents suggested I should contribute to the society we live in. I had few inner dreams inside of me like can I sit in a classroom for 8 hrs a day listening to teaching, taking notes, doing assignments. Thanks to god and my family and friends, they pushed me a lot.

Finally, I sat down and thought I knew I enjoyed traveling a lot but I did not travel, I did not enjoy being tied down in management and finally it was because of my teachers that I am here today so I thought I would try my level best to give something back to this world.

Gideon Ramos

Jan 23, 2010 at 12:58 pm

The course seemed to have a professional - looking website.

I am grateful to the staff for investing the time and energy to deliver as the most up to date and relevant teaching methods and materials in a professional manner.

The teaching materials and the course contents are adequate and sufficient but more teaching time would help.

The aspects of lesson planning, teacher (instructor) modeling of methods seemed to me most useful.

The trainer stimulated our interest very much. The simplicity of creating a lesson plan proved that it is not a difficult job.

The trainer was quite responsive to our problems and queries. The performances of the trainees seemed to better than I anticipated.

Classroom size was adequate, although it would be nicer if there were more ventilation in the room.

Philippe

Jan 23, 2010 at 1:00 pm

I choose ATI because it was accessible in India. I always wanted to come here. ATI has a good reputation, cheap price.
I had a great fun working and learning with you guys!
Good luck for future.

The course content of this course is interesting and presented. This course did not have too much material but the books were useful. Lesson planning and lesson practice were most useful for us.

The trainers communicated the class materials clearly and they were well prepared for the classes. The trainer organized the classes effectively.

I liked its big classroom and guesthouse was nice but far from the training site. The location is nice and lots of restaurants and shops to have fun and facilities.

Rupan Eskkimutthu

Jan 23, 2010 at 1:18 pm

I choose ATI as they have intensive coaching sessions and the remain I got them from the net to be very good. Now I that I finished the course I want to start all over again.
This course is not an certificate but a personal triumph for me. The city of joy has brought many things in my life. 3 weeks is such a short time to experience this city. The ATI has been very friendly to all of us and I enjoyed this country more than my graduation in UK and Malaysia.

The content and the materials of the course were excellent. Community activities and support to student seemed to me most useful.

The trainers were all good in communication class material and management of class timing. They were prepared for the classes and well responsive to trainees’ problems and quires. The trainers were quite well to stimulate our interest in teaching.

Prianka De

Jan 25, 2010 at 8:08 am

I choose ATI because I wanted to spend some time in Kolkata and something different from what I was doing before.
The experience was great. I love Kolkata and to do this course here and this is an enriching experience.
The content of the course and materials are great.
The text on TEFL was really useful. It was a good reference for ideas on activities for class. I am sure I will refer to it when I start teaching. I did not like the session when we had the guest speaker. She was supposed to teach us how to teach grammar through storytelling. I do not think she conveyed the information that was wanted so clearly.

Over the entire site was clean and nice.

Finally, the course was great! I am glad to go this route and I look forward to applying what I learned in the classroom!

S. alagammoi jayanthi

Mar 1, 2010 at 5:46 pm

Besides being a consultant editor for a lifestyle magazine in Chennai, I also teach English to expatriate. I have students from 3 years to 45years old, and most often they have do not know even simple English phrases. I have my own methodologies, which include drawing, singing, role play etc. which I implement according to the student. (Whichever works best for each student).

With TESOL, I hope to learn and correct my teaching methodologies and make my teaching much more effective. Because these students depend on me, and for expatriates it’s a survival issue, I want to make sure I guide them right.

Doris Fin

Mar 1, 2010 at 5:50 pm

I enjoy helping other. I know what its like to learn on another language so do to others as you would want done for you. I love to teach already so I believe this TESOL course will help me to excel in my ability to teach. This TEFL certificate from ATI will also allow me to teach in many parts of the world so I can share my skill with others. I love people and interacting.

Jayakrishnan

Mar 1, 2010 at 5:56 pm

I have been a student of informatics in a Warsaw university for the last 3years, and also privately teaching students, although it wasn’t exactly legal to do it. But, TESOL came to my mind roughly six months ago. Eastern Europe is a country/place with so many paradoxes , I have been teaching meditation there and found that it was one to the best places I could find out about the fun native to humanity. I would like to do a research on human interaction. And the best way to start that is by teaching. And therefore I can find out more about people. This is the reason why I chose TESOL. And if I succeed in it, I would go about a journey, and do what I like best, explore humanity. In its purest form

Sheila Jesudason

Mar 1, 2010 at 6:06 pm

English language always fascinated me. As I am an avid reader, I enjoy the play of language. Currently my career requires me to teach English language to my Indian students. My students are employee of a knowledge process outsourcing firm, who have to teach with English language. While I have been teaching, the methodologies I am using have been solely my own. I would love to learn the current methodologies of teaching, creating a lesson plan and the different ways to suit the various levels of learners. I am eager to learn the TESOL way of teaching English to various groups of learners both adults and young learners.

Sindhu . K

Mar 1, 2010 at 6:09 pm

As a teacher involved in English language training, there have been times when I am faced with many classroom challenge. My new experience of teaching a set of students from a new cultural and language background has encouraged me to take up this course as I feel this would provide me tips on classroom activities and teaching methodologies specifically meat for my kid and students. This would also be an added qualification and a good learning experience as I would interact with people from different parts of the globe, thereby enabling me to enhance my skills as a teacher.

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ANABELA LOPES PINTO

Mar 31, 2010 at 9:01 am

I recently became interested in teaching English because of the job opportunities given by having a TEFL certificate. I am interested in working while traveling and living in several countries.

MALA DHAR

Mar 31, 2010 at 9:10 am

I am a translator by profession, and work with mainly Japanese and English language. However, once I had an opportunity to teach English as a substitute teacher. Then I developed the interest for teaching and in future I wish to teach more than translate, with this in my mind I chose to do this course.

Doris Fin

Apr 4, 2010 at 3:20 pm

I started school on my birthday, feb 1st. I took a 3 week teacher
training program, got my TESOL certificate, and can teach anywhere in
the world, except Japan and Korea, those two I need a degree of some
sort for.

My class started off with 11 students, only 3 foreigners the rest
Indian, than in the second week Petri from Finland dropped out without
a word. I became close friends with Neev, a young woman from Ireland.
We spent lot of time together during our last week and even after the
course was over.

The teacher Anjana is this really friendly, very experienced, fun,
outgoing, educated teacher with a heart of gold and a mind perfect for
teaching.

Lizy wanted to constantly go out of her way for me, so she woke up
early every morning to make me lunch for school and would make my
portion less spicy and salty and her family would get the usual. I
asked her not to do this, but it gave her such pleasure, that I ended
up just accepting it and not making a fuss.

I learnt more about teaching kids and adults in those 3 weeks than I
did in 22 years of my life before I came to India. Anjana focused
mostly on techniques and gave us a lot of advice that I wish all
parents and teachers learnt as well during parent and teacher training
(if there is a parent one). More than half the parents and teachers I
know could really benefit from this course. It is so obvious to me now
why students, teachers and parents have been failing all these years.
Now I’m no guru obviously, but I firmly believe that this course has
made me more accepting and understanding of people from all different
backgrounds and all different life experiences and all different ages.
I realize now that it’s not the parents’ or teachers’, or even the
students’ fault for how they act, it’s their upbringing and education.

Unbelievable how one person can influence us and set our lives for us.
It is up to us to get out of this routine/habit and find another way.
There is always another way. I hope that everyone who is not happy
with the way their life is now, finds another way. I wish that the
education system finds another way to approach children, especially in
America and Asia. Too strict and too military like.

In India there is a constant struggle with this issue as it happens
every day and too often. Suicide rates go up because teachers make
school too competitive and instead of recognizing students’ talent
and encouraging it, they focus on marks. Marks will only get you a
job, but the ones who are truly talented and who are not as bright in
studying, they are the ones shut down and merely glanced at, if at
all, and those are the ones who commit suicide or give up because the
teacher doesn’t care. Now it may not be the teacher’s fault, it could
be simply that the teachers are trained a certain way and so they are
forced to teach that certain way.

I learnt about students and how and why they lose confidence, focus,
and do not do well in school. It is often the teacher’s fault, not the
students’. In India there are 3 types of students; Intelligent,
Average and Slow. Most see the slow learners as mentally unstable, and
often these students are given drugs in Western countries, but it is
simply a way their mind works, they are slow, not stupid. A good
teacher is one who is patient and encourages these students not shuns
them and looks down upon them and ignores them.

A passionate teacher is one who takes the time to help these students.
Unfortunately many teachers do not have time to stay back after school
to help these students because they too have a life. The amount of
work the teachers have to do before and after a lesson are
unbelievable. And unfortunately there are many teachers who use
teaching as a power tool. Some were teased as a child and lived a
miserable childhood so they go out of their way to make it hard for
their students. Many teachers are happy and feel right when only 5% of
their class passes. They actually think they have done a good job
teaching. They make it hard on purpose, often making the lesson
suitable for the Intelligent group. I am aware of the way things are,
and I am aware of how I could make a difference and how I could be one
of the good teachers. Many techniques were demonstrated, and many
objectives were taught. Different levels of students, different views
and beliefs, I am interested in helping these students improve their
English and make it as easy as possible to learn the basics of the
language. I am grateful to the universe for sending me to India at
this time.

Neil

Jun 6, 2010 at 3:43 pm

Dear Sush, this Certificate is issued from USA notarized under USA Govt. This course has international acceptance (including India) however this Certificate will not be consider as your qualafication to teach in Indian Govt School, but with this you can teach in any Private School internationally including India!

Cheers
www.teflindia.in

PATEL VINAY SATISHBHAI

Jun 17, 2010 at 6:53 am

AS, I have been working as a lecturer in Baburia Institute of Engineering & technology, Vadodara, Gujarat. I have chosen an English teacher training course because in Gujarat or Vadodara, no one has done this course so if I show this certificate to my institute they will increase my salary and I can also get chance to work in gulf countries as an English teacher, I will go there on the basis of this certificate that’s why I have chosen to do an English teacher training course. Another reason for choosing this course is my brother is in UK and he has also informed me about this course, he has also told me that after doing this course I have good opportunities to teach English not only in India but all over the world. He has also informed me that on the basis of this course you can come here and you can get job in schools. All these are the strong reasons that lend me to do TESOL.

SHOUVANIK DAS

Jun 17, 2010 at 6:56 am

I have been teaching English as a subject for more than five years and teaching is a passion for me, but I find that classroom teaching is quite boring where the teacher’s job is just to complete the syllabus. Therefore, I thought of teaching English language which would be more innovative and interesting. I also want to move out of my town, as I love traveling to different places and meeting different people. Then through the internet I came to know that I would be able to teach English in various countries after acquiring a TESOL certificate. So I chose to do this English teacher training course and transform my dream into reality.

DEBARAT RAY

Jun 17, 2010 at 6:59 am

English, as a language always fascinated me while I was young and my interest for the subject transformed into passion as I majored it from the University. With Globalization English learning has acquired a fresh momentum and that has pulled me to enroll for the English teacher training course wherein I can equip myself with the international standard in teaching. Having a post- graduate degree in English to my credit, I needed a formal certification in teacher’s training. TESOL, I felt, therefore not only will enrich me with the mechanics of language teaching but also broaden and sharpen my prospect of teaching outside the confine of my homeland where English is not very frequently spoken. Hence I think the main objective of taking TESOL course is not only to have a better facilitation but also to add value to those who are completely alien to the language

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PRASADA S. N

Jul 28, 2010 at 1:18 pm

I have chosen to do this English Teacher training course to gain better techniques and find better opportunities of English Language teaching. I hope at the end of this course, I will have serious insight into English language teaching. I also hope that training I get here would help me to devise new teaching methodologies, I am sure I will be able to take many teaching techniques that I learn here to my classroom back at my workplace. I am confident this course will keep my urge for life-long learning alive and help me better understand the challenges in ESL teaching.

PETER D. A. RAO

Jul 28, 2010 at 1:20 pm

The world we live in today is a changed place. Rapid development has taken place in science and technology in the last half century. Knowledge had increased by leaps and bounds. New techniques are being discovered; new tools are pushing the frontiers of knowledge in almost every sphere of human activity. Language learning in not left behind either. I have been taught from school and college day’s traditional ways of teaching the language. But many of these theories are outdated and not relevant or have to be discarded and replaced by more advanced teaching techniques and methodologies that new research is unraveling as to the direction teacher has to take in dealing with new tools at his disposal. It is in this context that I have chosen to do this course, namely, to acquire the latest techniques to effectively teach English to others of which I am passionate about and secondly but not by any means the last; I trust this program will better my prospects in my teaching career.

PRANEETH REDDY. S

Jul 28, 2010 at 1:22 pm

I have been working as a soft skills trainer/facilitator and English tutor for almost all 3 years. Actually I am here to learn the methodology for teaching a language to upgrade my knowledge in English language. Since I cannot find and institute which offers this kind of course other than TESOL. Moreover I am very much interesting in going abroad as an English teacher, it’s my goal too. So I need a platform for improving myself as well as to make a path for my good. That’s why I have chosen English teacher training course TESOL. I hope I will be getting here what I am expecting

SWAPNA R. J

Jul 28, 2010 at 1:25 pm

Right from the childhood I have always been fascinated by the English language and have been a reasonably serious reader too. After my plus two 12th I want on to do my graduation in English honors. Subsequently I have worked as an English teacher in schools and also freelanced as a communicative English instructor. But over the period of time I started realizing that I had lot of hit a platform and also wanted to explore a new avenue and widen my horizons. That is when I chanced upon to hear about the TESOL course. I read the information available on the Internet, had telephonic conversation with the coordinator and realized probably this course in what I had been looking for. I believe this course might open up new vistas for me and realize my dream of picking up a job abroad as and when the opportunity arises. Moreover I feel I would be well equipped in the face of such an eventuality and would feel confident to handle the student in the appropriate way. These, I would say are the reasons that prompted me to join this course, and at the end of the third day I would like to state I am enjoying the classes and three cheers to Amrita for commanding our undivided attention.

KARISHMA MOTIWALA

Aug 5, 2010 at 8:28 am

I have been teaching English for the last ten years and I have been stuck in the same job ever since. The TESOL program seemed like a splendid opportunity a gateway to teach English in the foreign country where the pay package is better than what I am earning currently. I am doing this course also because of the excellent placement that TESOL promises; so it seemed worth my time and money to invest in the certificate.

BARUN GHOSH

Aug 5, 2010 at 8:33 am

I have always been a student of different languages. Having studied other languages I felt there was a need for me to have skills in the language that helped me open my eyes to the world and with which I have been accomplished all my education.
Helping other people find themselves and their true potential through the same language would be a unique experience for me and hopefully I will get to learn something new through this process.

TARIQUE OMUM

Aug 5, 2010 at 8:36 am

To enhance myself as a language teacher. As I have been teaching to the non-native speakers (Arabs) I believe course will help achieve my objectives as an English language teacher.

MATHANGI JEYABAUL

Aug 5, 2010 at 8:40 am

I enjoy teaching and would like to learn “HOW TO TEACH” in a manner that keeps the students involved and interested in classes. The fact that TESOL is an internationally recognized course also helps. I teach foreign language to Indians think it would be interesting to teach English to foreigners (vice-versa!)

PAMELA D’SILVA

Aug 5, 2010 at 8:43 am

I have been a Secondary School English teacher for 6 years and have taught across a range of curriculum such as IGCES, A-levels, IB and the British National Curriculum. As I seek a change of career direction - perhaps move on to the field of adult education – I require a formal certification in language training. This is why I have chosen to do the TESOL course at ATI.

David Parish

Aug 5, 2010 at 8:47 am

I have been working in Aviation Relief and development for three years and would like to switch over to aviation education teaching. My end goal in English language teaching is to test and certify students to the ICAO level 4. I have been learning Dasi in Afghanistan for 3 years and think that I would like to be on the other side of the desk, as a teacher. I think I would enjoy the experience.

SHEELA JEYAHAUL

Aug 5, 2010 at 8:50 am

In India, especially the cities, English is the medium of instruction. In spite of that a very small percentage of students are able to speak, read, or right English correctly; the basics are not very clear or strong . They go higher levels without a good foundation. Simple, correct English is better than high level but unsure knowledge.
Methods of teaching are very monotonous, dull and drab. Since I think my basic English is good; and I like and enjoy interacting with kids. I would like to learn more about new, different methodologies. Catch them young, and make all aspects of the language clear.