My expectations on taking the CELTA course By Flávia Chiacchia

First of all, I expect to become an expert as an EFL teacher. Learning and
teaching English is also an amazing way to learn new cultures and new ideas. Besides, by doing the CELTA course we have the opportunity to teach around the globe. It means, we become a globalized teacher. I'm excited to know that with the certificate I can travel more and work anywhere around the globe. It means that we become internationally recognized as a person who is well-prepared to teach English.
Moreover, I expect to acquire a better understanding on the way the English language works. I already have an academic qualification but I expect to get a more practical teaching qualification. Having been a teacher for some time now I'd like to be able to ponder on what I do and be self-evaluating, noticing strengths, weaknesses and possible strategies to improve my work in the future in a most effective way. I know that the course will be very challenging, but I'm willing to face the difficulties and hard work it will require because I also know that I will be able to not only teach better but also learn how to give feedback to the students, as well as correct them better, in a way that it will reflect in their learning progress. I feel that I'm a fairly competent user and teacher of English and I'm prepared to go through the strict learning process of becoming a better qualified teacher. I'm going to dedicate myself to the tasks, the ups and downs, the stress and everything. In spite of that, I'm sure it will be a very enjoyable course, especially after I become more familiar with it and give my first attempts in my practices. So, all in all I think I can only benefit from having the opportunity to get a Cambridge CELTA certificate.
Flávia Chiacchia - Wall Street Institute teacher