My second CELTA day!

It was such fun and pleasure to meet my friends at the second day of Celta course. Furthermore, I was expecting it to be much more stressful because my co-workers who have attended it said it would be difficult and the pressure would be hard to handle. But, my second day wasn't so stressful. It was nice to be able to work in groups and develop a good team relationship with my mates. We had to give a 25 minute class. Each member of the group was supposed to present one skill of the language and make it the most creative way possible. It was so good to see the ideas everybody had which will be applied to our daily classes in order to make them more effective. We received good grades from the tutors as well as compliments. We were given more tasks to prepare for next class though. The next class will last 40 minutes. It means that the classes are getting progressively more difficult. I wonder what the last class will be like. I just hope I get the best grades possible. I can't wait to give my next class. It will be the class warm-up presentation with new techniques I learned. I'm sure it will be great. Cheers.

Flávia Chiacchia

First impressions

I'm really happy and thrilled attending tha Celta course. It's amazing how much learning has taken place in just two sessions.
Teaching practice, peer observation and some really nice class demontrations by Celta tutors help trainees learn about themselves and how to get things done more effectively.
I've learned a lot through my own experience and reflections in my professional practice but attending the Celta training is a very good opportunity to encounter new ideas and reach a higher level of competence.
Feedback from peers and tutors is friendly and constructive.
There's hard work ahead but it's worth every minute.

Maria Lucia Andrade

My first CELTA course class

Last Friday I had my first CELTA course class. It was awesome. The
teachers that are attending the course are so good and nice to work
with. The tutors are also nice and very experienced in teaching
techniques and methods. They were nice and tried to give us an
overview of what the course will be like for the next four months and
all the work we will have to do. We must be aware of everything
involving teaching and our classes will be monitored by the tutors,
concerning posture, voice, body language, tools, materials, techniques
and timing. They will also analyze our team work efficiency our
willingness to help one another in order to be able to deliver a great
class. I know it won't be easy, but I'm looking forward to my second
CELTA course day.

Flávia Chiacchia