trainees' opinions
"Being a firm believer in silver linings, I can most definitely say that this year’s silver lining has been the opportunity to participate in this program.
Not only did it provide us with the training CELTA is famous for, but we also learned how to teach English and manage a classroom 100% online in a time when education is shifting, and probably for good.
During the course, you will be taught to plan, develop and teach a lesson according to the highest standards imaginable, which will work both for in-person and on-line teaching. This particular program will specifically enable you to teach on-line to a group of students professionally and with ease.
It is one of the best investments in time and money I’ve ever made and one that I will benefit from for the rest of my career. A special mention should be made about the human talent behind this project: without the extremely professional, dedicated and very patient tutors, this story of success wouldn’t be possible. Every single detail is critical in a program this intense. From planning to support and everything in between, the tutors are on top of every aspect, making sure the trainees achieve their goals. I encourage you to enrol and join this path of learning that will give you a backpack full of tools, experiences and knowledge worth the effort it takes to walk it.”
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Raquel Remis, English Teacher
Although I had my initial qualification as a Primary English teacher, I decided to enrol on this course to gain more experience and widen my knowledge. As Albert Einstein said, "Once you stop learning, you start dying.". Now that I have completed the Cambridge Online CELTA course, I am beginning to realise the vast amount of knowledge that I have actually acquired.
Therefore, I have to express my gratitude both to Adriana, for making it possible, and to the three tutors (Milada, Gemma and Beata) that I worked with throughout the course, available for constant feedback and answering my endless list of questions. During the five-week course they were available, always giving supportive feedback so that we could improve and develop our teaching methods.
This course has had another important advantage. It was one of the first CELTA courses that were offered 100% online, due to the coronavirus situation. We used Zoom for teaching and observing our colleagues, and Google Classroom to store and organise our materials. I gained a lot of experience in teaching in an online environment that will undoubtedly be very beneficial not only for my teaching career but also for my students: they will be given the chance to learn English from the comfort of their homes.
After the eight 45-minute classes that I had to teach and after seeing my colleagues' lessons, as well as the classes of some experienced teachers, I feel I have the necessary tools to carry on teaching online in the near and more distant future.
Yet another advantage of teaching online is that you can meet students of different nationalities. For instance, during my eight classes, I had students from Spain, Algeria, Mexico, Poland and Egypt. Despite the fact that it can be a bit difficult at the beginning, and you will have to work a lot, in the end, it will be a unique experience in which you will be discovering not only different points of view but also other cultures and other ways of seeing life.
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Pedro Sánchez García
"The fully-online CELTA course with CELTA Asturias was a marvelous opportunity to learn how to put together and teach a top-quality English lesson. It allowed me to boost my teaching skills, learn a lot about teaching in an online environment, and detect developmental areas to work on, as I progress in my teaching career.
Having the CELTA will hopefully allow me to land a job teaching English online - from what I have seen in my job-browsing so far, it is the most demanded qualification to teach English. The tutors, the experience and the co-trainees were all great, and I would wholeheartedly recommend this course to anyone considering earning this qualification." -
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Elena Armas, English Teacher & Translator
General organization of the course
...."To illustrate the experience in a few words: the CELTA online course organized by Expert English deserves every euro invested and every minute of effort. A complete personal evolution takes place over the four weeks, which is indisputably necessary to adapt to the educational reality.
By adding the online component, the course gains added value, as all teaching practice is done through Zoom. The direct and indirect learning that the trainees get is impressive. The collaborative spirit of all the teachers before, during and after the lessons is unforgettable. I would certainly recommend the course to anyone who wants to expand their horizons and test new methodologies in e-learning contexts."
CELTA 100% ONLINE, P. Alonso
Tutoring and feedback
..."For me the most enriching and meaningful part of the process. The course offers a unique opportunity: teachers with more than 20 years of experience in ELT show you your strengths and weaknesses, the areas in which you stand out and those in which you have to develop. Guided Lesson Planning and Feedback sessions offer the possibility to plan and reflect on the learning process, as well as to self-assess your own habits and attitudes.
Personally, another of the points in favor of the course organized by Expert English, is the quality and professionalism of the tutors. They transmit confidence and play their role with dedication, enthusiasm and effort. It can be seen with the naked eye that they are enthusiastic and highly vocational teachers. During the 30-day course they have always been available to resolve any doubts, show their support and understanding, as well as to establish a bond of trust and respect."
CELTA 100% ONLINE, P. Alonso
Learners
"The willingness and desire to work on the part of students and teachers gives you extra motivation when planning and teaching your classes. The group work and collaboration of the participants greatly facilitates learning.
One of the biggest highlights of the course is its international character, offering the possibility to interact with people from other countries and cultures."
E-learning
"After completing the course I can assure you that I feel ready to teach English online.
The 8 45-minute classes, as well as the 18 hours of observation of other trainees are enough to understand and experience the educational possibilities of distance learning.
Some of the skills to be highlighted are: how to adapt traditional materials to the digital environment and how to exploit the functionalities of Zoom as an educational tool.
With feedback on each TP, the tutors offer recommendations on how to improve the materials and their presentation, with the aim of making them more student-friendly."
Accessibility and Content Management
"The quality of the resources and their easy access has been the common denominator throughout the course. While it is initially difficult to adapt to Google Classroom, once the basic guidelines are in place, it is truly intuitive to access the documentation and information needed to complete tasks and send all documents.
Input sessions are complemented by downloadable material and a complete, selected and highly relevant bibliography."
THANK YOU PABLO, FOR ALL THIS FEEDBACK AND YOUR GREAT SUPPORT THROUGHOUT THE COURSE :)
