Testimonials
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 900 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 really like the input sessions where we got to be students and all the demo presentations. I had never taught groups before so all the TPs were quite challenging but extremely interesting.
July 2018
The course was amazing, inspiring and eye-opening. Trainers' advice and support were precious.
July 2018
It was a fascinating experience, the course was demanding, but very useful. I have learnt a lot and now I am going to apply this knowledge to the lessons with my students.
June 2018
The course is very practical and interactive. Even the inputs were more like workshops or case analysis. The observers provided us with valuable feedback on how to improve our performance. Also, observations of our peers' lessons helped us to further reflect on teaching methods.
June 2018
This was the most useful course I've ever taken! I liked the input sessions, especially on phonology, functional language, teaching speaking skills, using classical misuc. Feedback sessions after the teaching practice were extremely useful. Observations of experienced teachers gave me a lot of ideas.
June 2018
It was an interesting and extremely useful course. Hard, nerver-racking and demanding, but enjoyable and helpful for boosting my teaching skills.
June 2018
This course has definitely changed my life for the better!
June 2017
Although I had been teaching English for 8 years before the course, I was surprised to see that there was still a lot more to learn.
June 2016
I came with no teaching experience and now I feel capable and confident as a new teacher.
Spring 2014
An extremely useful course, especially for those who know English, love teaching but aren't very clear with methodology.
September 2013
I gained a great deal from the course. I wish that I had taken it years ago.
March 2013
I learnt more during these four CELTA weeks than during five years at the university!
July 2012
Input sessions:
The input sessions were interactive, useful and practice-focused.
June 2018
The input sessions were always very well put together and engaging with the trainers encouraging us to share our own ideas and discuss them.
Spring 2018
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 2013
Input sessions were interesting, involving and interactive. Had nothing in common with boring University lectures!
July 2012
Lesson preparation:
Very useful. Helped to structure everything and anticipate all sorts of problems.
June 2015
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 2013
Got lots of original, yet simple and not time-consuming ideas from trainers.
July 2012
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 2012
Both trainers were helpful, but without hindering my own ideas.
September 2011
Teaching Practice:
Scary at first but extremely helpful in gaining experience and confidence and putting into practice what we were learning.
Spring 2015
Nerve-racking but good experience.
June 2013
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 2013
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 2012
Very useful, real experience, a bit stressful because of assessment, good students- friendly and helpful CELTA.
January 2012
No better way to learn than to actually do it.
March 2011
Feedback sessions:
At first I didn't take criticism very well but with time I understood how it helped me improve my teaching.
Spring 2015
I liked the mixture of feedback techniques. Trainer and peer feedback was always objective and aimed to help us improve.
Spring 2015
Very helpful - the tutor could see the things that I wasn't able to see myself.
Spring 2014
Positive attitude towards teaching, support in your difficult moments, focusing on achievements without disregarding the drawbacks, that was what I liked most.
January 2014
Useful, like a mini input session. Good opportunity to analyze your lessons and understand mistakes as well as your strengths.
January 2012
Tutors:
Instead of leading us by holding our hands, the trainers asked us to walk ahead while they were carringly observing from behind.
July 2018
We could feel trainers' support and love all the time, even though they tried to look strict.
July 2018
Very supportive at all times. Perfect mix of tutors.
Spring 2014
Tutors supported me lot, offered good ideas for my lessons.
June 2013
Tutors were really involved and I always had a feeling that they were happy for my progress.
July 2011
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.
August 2011
Admins:
The organisation was very good. The admins were very responsive.
June 2018