TESTIMONIALS

Course Date: 5 Mar - 6 Mar 2011 Trainer: Iona Lunan Location: Novotel Hotel, Cardiff

Favourite aspect of the course: In my normal job as a P.E teacher I am used to a certain methodology of teaching, but this course has opened my eyes to completely contrasting methods for English teaching which is great!

Future plans: I hope to possibly teach in the Middle East

Robert Bourdon-Pierre, Teacher

Favourite aspect of the course: I found the various teaching methods very helpful, as I learnt about preparing classes for different age groups and levels

Future plans: I hope to teach ESOL now

Muhammed Zamil, Immigration Consultant

Favourite aspect of the course: The practical activities and the warmers were the best aspects of the course

Future plans: I am moving to China in July to teach in English

Laura Alcock, Administrator

Favourite aspect of the course: I thought my group was excellent, because it was just a few people who were all very friendly and encouraging and the trainer was very good too

Future plans: I hope to keep researching and checking the website, and I plan to save some money as a buffer for when I have to leave my current job.

Jill Lester, Receptionist

Favourite aspect of the course: Everything about the course was really good! Learning in Mandarin was especially useful so that we could understand what it would be like for our students

Future plans: I plan to apply for a job in Seoul, South Korea

Charlotte Millerchip, Teacher

Favourite aspect of the course: I have enjoyed gaining confidence from being encouraged to stand up and teach different topics. I was able to learn about finding work abroad which was also very helpful!

Future plans: I hope to secure a summer placement in Europe

Hannah Lockwood, Student

Favourite aspect of the course: A lot of things worked well on the course, for example the good tutor and small group. I enjoyed meeting new people from different backgrounds and discussing future plans with them.

Future plans: I hope to create a group for the mothers of the children I work with, to improve their English language skills and help them communicate better with their children.

Ruth Griffiths, Teacher of the deaf

Favourite aspect of the course: The teaching practice was great because it allowed us to experience a teaching environment

Future plans: I hope to start off my TEFL career with a summer placement

Megan McEwan, Student

Favourite aspect of the course: It was all very interesting, but the role play was the most fun aspect of the course

Future plans: I don't have any plans yet, but I would like to do private EFL classes for children in Japan

Lance Mitten, Chef

Favourite aspect of the course: The end presentations were the best part of the course!

Future plans: I hope to live in Italy for a year or two, so I am aiming to find volunteer or paid work teaching in a school or privately.

Lucy Kappellides, Fraud Analyst

Favourite aspect of the course: I liked the enthusiasm of the trainer and the way she led the course, especially the Mandarin interlude!

Future plans: I am a visiting lecturer so I plan to continue teaching

Carl Calvert, Academic

Favourite aspect of the course: The activities and the group and indiividual presentations were the best bits of the course!

Future plans: I hope to secure a summer placement to get some experience, and then I would like to teach in Europe or Asia long-term.

Mitchel Stokes, Telecommunications

Favourite aspect of the course: The teaching plan and practice lessons were the best aspects of the course

Future plans: I am considering progressing onto a CELTA , but I would also like to live abroad for a year to get some experience.

Matthew Green, Family Law Paralegal

Favourite aspect of the course: The activities and games were the best aspect of the course, as they gave us lots of ideas that we can use in the classroom.

Future plans: I live in Germany, so I am hoping to teach children or adults in Frankfurt

Gita Jain, Housewife

Favourite aspect of the course: The teaching and learning styles were my favourite aspects of the course

Future plans: I hope to become an EFL teacher doing Business English classes in the UK and perhaps abroad

Shahid Akmal, MD

Favourite aspect of the course: The practical aspects were the best, with the actual teaching sessions which gave a really good insight into what EFL teaching is like

Future plans: I hope to secure a job in China teaching English in a private school

Craig Robbins, Administrator

Favourite aspect of the course: The balance between teaching and applying what we had learnt was really good, and it was also great to see evidence of progression as the course went on.

Future plans: I hope to teach in Dubai, either freelance or under contract.

Silvia Brierley, HR consultant

Favourite aspect of the course: Learning new things and meeting new people were the best aspects of the course.

Future plans: I hope to go to South America or South East Asia next year

Matthew Wilson, Cameraman

Favourite aspect of the course: I liked creating and delivering the lessons

Future plans: I hope to use my TEFL qualification in my current employment

Shahidul Islam-Ali, Immigration Consultant

Favourite aspect of the course: The teaching practice was the best aspect of the course

Future plans: I hope to apply for placements through UK-TEFL, or get a job abroad

Owen Powell, Unemployed

Favourite aspect of the course: The whole of the second day was great, as I found the first day quite a challenge but everything came together on day two!

Future plans: I hope to secure a teaching position abroad as soon as possible

Mohamed Ali Gass, Local Government Officer

Favourite aspect of the course: I found the lesson planning very enjoyable

Future plans: I have not decided yet, but possibly some travelling

Kirsty Twycross, Professional

Favourite aspect of the course: I thought the course content was very good, and I liked the creative and humorous lessons delivered by the class.

Future plans: I hope to move abroad to teach

Syed Shahadot Ali, Employed

Favourite aspect of the course: I enjoyed presenting ideas and listening to feedback from the group

Future plans: I plan to combine travelling with teaching

Dylan Jones, Unemployed

Favourite aspect of the course: The teaching practice was very enjoyable!

Future plans: I want to hopefully travel abroad, and find a job teaching English in under-developed countries

Laura Duke, Full Time Mum

Favourite aspect of the course: I enjoyed using my initiative and creativity to convey information and the group interaction was good.

Future plans: I am intending to apply for the JET programme in September

James Rossi, Voluntary Work

Favourite aspect of the course: I loved the interaction, the different topics covered and the practice I did!

Future plans: I am looking at finding employment in Italy through a UK-TEFL placement if possible.

Deborah Henking , Translator

Favourite aspect of the course: I liked the practice time because it helped build my confidence and the feedback we received was also very useful.

Future plans: I am going to continue working in Thailand with young learners and university students.

Robert Watts, Teacher

Favourite aspect of the course: The best part was the skills teaching practice

Future plans: I am unsure at the moment!

Benjamin Vasey, Graduate

Favourite aspect of the course: I relished the opportunity to use what I had learned. Ordinarily I don't like doing presentations but I felt very comfortable and at ease in this environment

Future plans: I would like to do volunteer work in London in the future

Sharon Cully, Analyst

Favourite aspect of the course: I enjoyed the interactive nature of the course the most

Future plans: I hope to return to my home country to teach

Veronica Lorena Madrid, Waitress

Favourite aspect of the course: I liked engaging in group activities in order to understand the teaching methods

Future plans: I hope to possibly teach in China

Russell Hossain, Illustrator/Concept Artist

Favourite aspect of the course: I liked presenting a class because it was great experience for my future TEFL career.

Future plans: I hope to do one-to-one teaching in Argentina

Jonathan Savitt, Lawyer

Favourite aspect of the course: I especially enjoyed the interaction with other group members during the teaching exercises.

Future plans: I hope to secure a long term teaching contract in Sri Lanka now that I'm qualified.

Will Maude, Chartered Surveyor

Favourite aspect of the course: The warmers were the best part of the course as they made everyone feel relaxed and allowed me to get to know the other students whilst having fun

Future plans: I hope to use my UK-TEFL certificate in Turkey and Spain

Elise Peterson, Student Housewife

Favourite aspect of the course: Taking part in the example activities was the best part!

Future plans: I will be looking for a TEFL job from September onwards

Lloyd Davis, Teacher

Favourite aspect of the course: The example lesson was a great way to put the themes into context, and the Chinese lesson was a good way to demonstrate the lessons from the students perspective

Future plans: I am planning to volunteer in Georgia for six months, before looking for paid work in the Ukraine

Richard Arbuckle, Student

Favourite aspect of the course: The lesson plans and teaching practice were the best elements of the course

Future plans: I plan to either work in Italy or Asia, and I would like to teach teenagers or adults

Jan Greaves, Family Support Worker

Favourite aspect of the course: I enjoyed the lesson examples and the analysis of these which gave insight into what we need to achieve

Future plans: I want to teach in Sri Lanka

Jesse Holcroft, Fine Art Student

Favourite aspect of the course: I liked the lesson planning

Future plans: I hope to gain employment overseas

Sophie Holcroft, Fine Art Student

Favourite aspect of the course: The trainer and the other people on the course were great!

Future plans: At the moment, I haven't decided

Neil Harris, Deckhand

Favourite aspect of the course: My favourite aspect of the course was the learning process , and the elements of classroom management and structure were fun and helpful for my future teaching career.

Future plans: I hope to start applying for jobs straight away

Alexander Wain , Unemployed

Favourite aspect of the course: The teaching practice was very fun and the trainer was great too!

Future plans: I hope to teach abroad in the Middle East

Surfraz Lobania, Student

Favourite aspect of the course: I enjoyed meeting new people who share the same desire to work abroad, and delivering the lessons was fun too!

Future plans: I am travelling to Australia first and hope to use my TEFL there, and I would also like to teach in Asia and Europe

Nicola Zielinski, Project Coordinator