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BKC-IH Moscow has been offering Cambridge CELTA courses since its approval in 1997 as the CELTA course provider by the University of Cambridge Local Examinations Syndicate. Since then about 750 CELTA trainees have taken the course in Moscow.

We have asked our trainees what they think about the CELTA course and here you can read what they say:

I came with no teaching experience and now I feel capable and confident as a new teacher.

March 2011

An extremely useful course, especially for those who know English, love teaching but aren't very clear with methodology.

September 2011

It was great fun and rewarding all the way through. If you want to go into teaching - this is the course for you.

July 2011

I gained a great deal from the course. I wish that I had taken it years ago.
March 2010

Input sessions:

The input sessions were always very well put together and engaging with the trainers encouraging us to share our own ideas and discuss them.
August 2011

In the first half of the course, input sessions focused on things we needed for teaching practice; in the second half they dealt with more ‘long-term’ goals. They were thoroughly prepared, well-structured and were great fun.
July 2009

Input sessions were interesting, involving and interactive. Had nothing in common with boring University lectures!
July 2010

Lesson preparation:

Trainers were always very helpful and supportive, not simply telling me what to do but discussing with me the pros and cons of an aspect of my plan.

September 2011

Got lots of original, yet simple and not time-consuming ideas from trainers.
July 2010

Plenty of help provided in the early stages of the course. Later when we were expected to be more independent but help was always available when asked for.
January 2009

Both trainers were helpful, but without hindering my own ideas.

September 2010

Teaching Practice:

Nerve-racking but good experience.

June 2011

Terrifying at first but it’s the best way to do it so that you could gradually become more and more comfortable as a teacher
July 2010

That was literally a nightmare of my life. First week, I couldn’t sleep. Second week, I was desperate. Now I am looking forward to trying out all those nice things I’ve learned on the course.
September 2010

Great way to implement the learning from the input sessions.
June 2010

Very useful, real experience, a bit stressful because of assessment, good students- friendly and helpful CELTA.
January 2010

No better way to learn than to actually do it.
March 2010

Feedback sessions:

Very useful as they made us reflect on the areas to work on

June 2011

Useful, like a mini input session. Good opportunity to analyze your lessons and understand mistakes as well as your strengths.
January 2010

A good balance of strong points and things to work on. Positive+constructive.

Done in a friendly way, gave a lot of ideas and encouraged to work more.
March 2009

Helpful, I liked giving my opinion on other teachers’ lessons.
October 2010

Tutors:

Tutors are very supportive and friendly, always open to discussions.

January 2011

Tutors supported me lot, offered good ideas for my lessons.

June 2011

The trainers were always there for us, whether we needed help with the lesson plan or a friendly smile

July 2010

Tutors were really involved and I always had a feeling that they were happy for my progress.
July 2009

What I really liked is that the tutors always encouraged us not to get upset with our mistakes, because they are a part of the learning process.
July 2010

Expert and tactful; critical yet positivistic.
August 2009