Going through CELTA I discovered that I LOVE learning about teaching English, the course opened horizons of many areas of improvement that I can continue working on. Getting exposed to two smart, resourceful and intuitive tutors; Yomna and Nick, was the best part of my CELTA journey. They challenged and supported us in every possible way. I enjoyed every bit of their input sessions and the feedback sessions. Also watching my friends teach and observing them and reflecting on every single detail of what they do was inspiring.
Amal Tarek Hassanein (Aug/Sept 2024)
The most enjoyable part of my CELTA journey is when we have the sessions with the tutors introducing the content through fun and games. It was also interesting to receive feedback through the discussion sessions with the colleagues. I have learnt that there are some areas I once thought that I have already mastered. But I discovered that I'm never too old to learn and that I can accept everything that is new. I also accept challenges and can afford them.
Ashraf Mohamed (Aug/ Sept 2024)
Ironically, the TPs were the most enjoyable part of my CELTA. At the beginning, it was nerve wrecking but as time passed by, it became the part I look for the most. Moreover, I enjoyed dealing with my tutors so much. Nick and Iman made this rough journey an easy sail. I learned so much from them and I will always remember them as they helped shaped who I am as a teacher and as a human being. I learnt about myself that I can grow with the correct and healthy environment. The tutors and my CELTA colleagues helped me grow in ways I can’t neither comprehend nor put into words. I will take this forward after the course by looking for a place to work in that has such a healthy and growth encouraging environment.
Farah Farrag (Jul/Aug 2024)
The input sessions were invaluable to me, as I learned a lot from them, and they significantly improved my teaching experience. I learned different ways to deliver language that are student-centered, which was new to me since I had always made my sessions teacher-led. I also learned how to repair my instructions and that it is okay to stop the activity to correct the instructions. I appreciate the class feedback after each TP because it allows for self-reflection and provides different opinions from peers. Additionally, the tutor comments on areas for growth and offers alternatives and solutions for things that need improvement or could be done differently
Habiba Taher (Jul/Aug 2024)
I enjoyed the input sessions with Nick, Youmna, and Mona. They were really informative and they taught me a lot about theories behind teaching as they helped me to implement and experiment in my classroom setting.
Nermien Mamdouh (Aug/ Set 2024)
I think there are a lot of things I enjoyed during the CELTA course. I enjoyed the idea of learning new approaches that help in effective teaching and that opens me to new aspects of different things in teaching, and life to. I also enjoyed the group since we all got engaged together without feeling any awkwardness or even the sense of competition like any course I would attend. I loved how the tutors are extremely supportive and help us to do the best we can and make the best out of our lessons. I also liked the self-reflection tasks because they actually help me become self-aware of the strengths and weaknesses. This has helped me to develop a lot more and reconsider the weak points and apply it better in the next TP.
Nourhan Rashad (Aug/ Set 2024)
What I enjoyed the most is the tutors! They are incredibly friendly, understandable, and supportive! The most enjoyable part of my CELTA course was indeed being their student. They are experienced and professional. They bring a wealth of knowledge and practical expertise to the classroom. Their professionalism is reflected in their commitment to creating a supportive learning environment and their ability to adopt the needs of each trainee, ensuring a high-quality educational experience. Hence, many thanks to Iman, Nick and Yomna for making this experience unforgettable.
Sara Al Sawi (Jul/ Aug 2024)
I think that the part I enjoyed the most of the CELTA experience is the TPs. Despite the effort it took to plan them and the nervousness I felt while doing them, I believe that I have learnt more with each passing one. I enjoyed interacting with the students and experiencing new approaches, activities, and tasks. I will miss doing TPs and watching everyone’s TPs to learn from them.
Yasmin Hesham (Jul/Aug 2024)