Trainee Testimonials

Here you can read what some of our trainees have said about our Teacher Training courses.

Mercedes De Vara Ros

I found the CELTA course tough but definitely worth it. For a month you get immersed in the English language and develop great and useful skills to teach it.

You are teaching from day one, which proves how practical this course is. There is also a very good balance between the input sessions in the morning and the practical ones in the afternoon. Observing other teachers and your peers is a very helpful way to get lots of good ideas that you can try to put into practice straight away.

I particularly enjoyed the fact that the course gave me a totally different prospective about teaching English as a foreign language. It is a very student-centred approach to teach and you become very aware of student's needs and classroom dynamics getting away from a more traditional teaching role.

Tutors were great and very supportive. They provided a whole range of useful ideas, tools and materials to teach effectively. They gently push you with positive observations and feedback so you achieve your best and improve your teaching skills throughout the course.

Due to the intense nature of the course you develop a growing and special relationship with your class mates. You constantly help and support each other creating a great and safe atmosphere, making the stressful moments much more bearable.

I am really glad I have done it!

Adam Stewart

Doing a CELTA course at British Study Centre was an amazing experience. The school has a relaxed, friendly atmosphere which made it a great place to study. The tutors provided a high level of support and had a great range of experience to draw on.

The input sessions were well organised and provided a good model of the teaching ideas being introduced.

The feedback from teaching practice sessions was constructive and contained a good mix of general areas to develop and specific advice. The students in the classes were lively and eager to learn which created a great atmosphere for them and the trainees to learn in.

Setara A. L. Pracha

The CELTA interview is designed to ward off the faint of heart – and it does!

This course is as intensive and as rigorous as it purports to be, and a great deal of fun too. Like all worthwhile challenges it was stressful and tiring, and exciting and satisfying. It is structured to foster a supportive peer group and that sense of being 'all in it together' encourages you when things are tough. Fortunately, the Study Centre is in central Oxford - perfect for essential coffee breaks and 'group hugs'.

I would encourage anyone interested in teaching to hone their skills by taking a month to study learning and teaching. My attitude to learners, teachers, and lessons, was refined on this course. The tutors are friendly and encouraging, the students are kind, and the sense of achievement is immense.

My advice is – don't be faint-hearted – go for an interview!