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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
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