Hi, I'm from Bangladesh, I have watched all of your videos, all the videos r highly effective and helpful. That's why I subscribed ur channel and suggested my friends too.. One of my friends has already subscribed ur channel. I'm interested also to learn about CELTA course. I wanna connect with you. Is there any other social media do you use? Like, facebook, what's app...plz let me know.. I'm looking forward to hearing from you at your earliest convenience. Thank you
My apologies, I must have missed your message. I try to reply as soon as possible to everyone! Have you already completed your CELTA? And yes, you can follow me on social media and get updates in your feeds when I post a new video: 🗣Facebook: facebook.com/integratedskills 🗣Twitter: twitter.com/FergusTeacher 🗣Instagram: instagram.com/integratedskillsesl/
I wish it was that easy! I did my CELTA back in 2021, had read the book you recommended, done all the other things you mentioned, had been teaching English successfully over 15 years and yet... was awarded a Pass. Honestly, up to this day whenever I think about that course, I start to shiver and want to cry. I don't know what went wrong, but personally for my it was a traumatic experience. I don't want to put anyone off doing the course, it may be quite different for other people, though.
Thank you so much for reaching out with this heartfelt and genuine reply to my video. I very much understand how _doing all the things_ doesn't necessarily add up to an A or a B and this can be a very frustrating experience for many people. There is light at the end of the the CELTA tunnel though. I always tell people that it wasn't the CELTA itself that made me a better teacher - rather it laid the groundwork for me to then build on with more experience. Six months after completing CELTA I was as capable and confident a teacher as any of my colleagues. What I'm getting at is, that for some of us, it just takes a little more time and that's ok. Are you currently teaching? Which part of the world are you in?
Thank you for this reassuring message. Yes, I am teaching and I absolutely love it, even though at times it can be exhausting, especially at this time of the year. I'm sure every teacher can relate to this. I am based in Russia, right in the middle of it, in Siberia. I'm not saying that I didn't benefit from the course, I did. And it's not my place to criticize it. But maybe it wouldn't hurt to arrange it in a more participant-friendly way without all that stress. But anyway, maybe it was me not being fit enough for it and other people have or will have a much more positive experience. And all the very best to everyone embarking on this journey!
@@НатальяДудко-ъ9в Well I am in Canada these days, so hello from the 2nd largest country in the world to the largest :) I think your point of view is very legitimate as i know there are many others out there who also had their struggles with CELTA - it is undoubtedly a big challenge! by the way, if you are interested in speaking about your teaching and future goals I do offer a free 45 minute consultation: integratedskillsacademy.com/book-an-appointment/ Also, I will soon launch a new course called "Life After CELTA" which might be of interest to you. Wishing you every success with your teaching!
Came across your channel tonight as I try to distract myself from the pre-course task im struggling through. Not going to lie, i'm so nervous about this course. I have ordered the book you suggest.! here's hoping!
Hi Jennifer, thank you for reaching out. No doubt about it, CELTA is a challenge. However it is a most rewarding one. With hard work and dedication you will get there. You got this! I wish you every success with your course!
Hi Fergus, thank you ever so much for the video! I was wondering if there’s any chance your lesson plan template is available to look at in more detail, or perhaps you could point me in the direction of another video of yours where you discuss it? By no means do I intend to rip it off, just would like to get some inspiration. It looks so much neater than the ones I’ve seen online. Thank you!
hi there! thanks so much for reaching out about this! I would be happy to share it with you. If you wish you can book a free call with me and I would be happy to go over it with you. Here is the link to book an appointment with me: integratedskillsacademy.com/book-an-appointment/
@@FergusFadden Wow, I didn’t know there was an option to do that. I’ve just booked a call with you. Fergus, you’re doing the God’s work, thank you ever so much!
Hello thank you for the precious information, would you add subtitles to the vidéos please . İ will start my CELTA course on next Monday in 4 days,i am enthusiastic to start it .
Thanks for your comment. There is actually no such assignment with the title "Lesson Plan & Language Analysis". However, all lesson plans do include a language analysis component and this part is assessed. There is also one assignment called the LRT - Language Related Task. This assignment focuses on the kind of content you will include in your language analysis of your lesson plan.
HI Sir, the best thing happened to me was a pop up of your video whilst I was looking forward for google meet to teach my students, I am very fluent at my speaking skills and had a vast knowledge of language system, apart from that I have done IELTS, I now want to take my Celta course, I would like to request you to elucidate more celta course in general and categorize the main milestones to achieve plus kindly tell if you give training of this course , all details along with payments and time duration. Thanks in anticipation
Hi there! Thank you for your comment! Yes, I am a CELTA trainer. I also deliver online training focused on helping teachers to prepare for CELTA. My online sessions also cater for teachers who are already qualified and would like to improve their methods, approaches and techniques. As well as CELTA prep, I also offer a course on 'Teaching online'. This course focuses on: -Synchronous & Asyncrnous communication tools -VOIP tools (Google meet/ Skype/Zoom), -Materials and whiteboards in the online context. -Google suite of apps (Google drive/docs/presentation etc) -As well as learning management software. If you (or anyone for that matter:) would like more information please contact me via email: fergustrainer@gmail.com
If you would like to book a free consultation I would be happy to talk to you about my lesson plan and more. You can use this link to book a call with me: calendly.com/integratedskillsacademy/free-45-min-consult
Thank you Samar! I am getting there - I have a few writing videos scheduled and I'll let you know here in the comments when I publish it. In the meantime check out the rest of my videos in this series: ruclips.net/p/PLvIW0v6zPKdg_6oh4RrnDdr2p46yOoQ6f
The main advice I would give you would be to simply use CCQs. I have some videos on this topic here on the integrated skills channel. Here is one good example: ruclips.net/video/Jr7ZIm3guHY/видео.html
Thanks for the video! I was thinking of taking the course. But I'm afraid my writing skills are not good. When I took the IELTS exam two years ago, I got band 6 from it. Do you think I should go for it or work on my writing and other skills before doing that?
I HV seen some websites which offer free of cost TEFl certificate, is it valuable to get ? I am an ielts tutor looking for a teaching job in abroad which one I should get Tefl or celta ??
Thanks for a great question. There are many TEFL courses out there and some of them are great and some of them not so much. This is the main thing with CELTA, it is a University of Cambridge ESOL certificate and so you can be sure it is reputable and standards are not only high but also the standards themselves are assessed and audited. If you would like to discuss further please don't hesitate to contact me via email: fergustrainer@gmail.com
@@akhleshsharma1340 My Pleasure. You might also find my recent video on the topic of interest "What’s The Difference Between TEFL, TESOL, CELTA?" ruclips.net/video/9G0YcRC3H0k/видео.html
Hi there Coco Pops - Love the name by the way, I was a big fan as a kid ... well I still am if truth be told! Yes, CELTA is a University of Cambridge ESOL certificate course. Are you thinking about taking it?
Hi, I'm from Bangladesh, I have watched all of your videos, all the videos r highly effective and helpful. That's why I subscribed ur channel and suggested my friends too.. One of my friends has already subscribed ur channel. I'm interested also to learn about CELTA course. I wanna connect with you. Is there any other social media do you use? Like, facebook, what's app...plz let me know.. I'm looking forward to hearing from you at your earliest convenience. Thank you
My apologies, I must have missed your message. I try to reply as soon as possible to everyone! Have you already completed your CELTA?
And yes, you can follow me on social media and get updates in your feeds when I post a new video:
🗣Facebook: facebook.com/integratedskills
🗣Twitter: twitter.com/FergusTeacher
🗣Instagram: instagram.com/integratedskillsesl/
I wish it was that easy! I did my CELTA back in 2021, had read the book you recommended, done all the other things you mentioned, had been teaching English successfully over 15 years and yet... was awarded a Pass. Honestly, up to this day whenever I think about that course, I start to shiver and want to cry. I don't know what went wrong, but personally for my it was a traumatic experience. I don't want to put anyone off doing the course, it may be quite different for other people, though.
Thank you so much for reaching out with this heartfelt and genuine reply to my video. I very much understand how _doing all the things_ doesn't necessarily add up to an A or a B and this can be a very frustrating experience for many people.
There is light at the end of the the CELTA tunnel though. I always tell people that it wasn't the CELTA itself that made me a better teacher - rather it laid the groundwork for me to then build on with more experience. Six months after completing CELTA I was as capable and confident a teacher as any of my colleagues. What I'm getting at is, that for some of us, it just takes a little more time and that's ok.
Are you currently teaching? Which part of the world are you in?
Thank you for this reassuring message. Yes, I am teaching and I absolutely love it, even though at times it can be exhausting, especially at this time of the year. I'm sure every teacher can relate to this. I am based in Russia, right in the middle of it, in Siberia. I'm not saying that I didn't benefit from the course, I did. And it's not my place to criticize it. But maybe it wouldn't hurt to arrange it in a more participant-friendly way without all that stress. But anyway, maybe it was me not being fit enough for it and other people have or will have a much more positive experience. And all the very best to everyone embarking on this journey!
@@НатальяДудко-ъ9в Well I am in Canada these days, so hello from the 2nd largest country in the world to the largest :)
I think your point of view is very legitimate as i know there are many others out there who also had their struggles with CELTA - it is undoubtedly a big challenge!
by the way, if you are interested in speaking about your teaching and future goals I do offer a free 45 minute consultation: integratedskillsacademy.com/book-an-appointment/
Also, I will soon launch a new course called "Life After CELTA" which might be of interest to you.
Wishing you every success with your teaching!
Thank you, Fergus!
Came across your channel tonight as I try to distract myself from the pre-course task im struggling through. Not going to lie, i'm so nervous about this course. I have ordered the book you suggest.! here's hoping!
Hi Jennifer, thank you for reaching out. No doubt about it, CELTA is a challenge. However it is a most rewarding one. With hard work and dedication you will get there. You got this! I wish you every success with your course!
hey how did it go
@@hy5522 great ! I passed.
Congrats. I am starting my CELTA in 2weeks and my nerves are in bits already, and I am losing sleep.
@@ceeoh5333 Hi there! How did it go?
Thank you so much for the tips. I'm going to do the CELTA course from April 27, 2020. Really appreciated you're sharing these on YT.
Nice to see your comments from 7 month ago! So what grade have you got?
Great...short and sweet and exactly to the point
Thanks Tony, I'm glad you liked this video. Are you currently taking CELTA or thinking about it?
Your video is very well explained in a good tone. Where can I get blank copies of your lesson plan template please?
Hi Fergus, thank you ever so much for the video!
I was wondering if there’s any chance your lesson plan template is available to look at in more detail, or perhaps you could point me in the direction of another video of yours where you discuss it?
By no means do I intend to rip it off, just would like to get some inspiration. It looks so much neater than the ones I’ve seen online.
Thank you!
hi there! thanks so much for reaching out about this! I would be happy to share it with you. If you wish you can book a free call with me and I would be happy to go over it with you. Here is the link to book an appointment with me: integratedskillsacademy.com/book-an-appointment/
@@FergusFadden Wow, I didn’t know there was an option to do that. I’ve just booked a call with you. Fergus, you’re doing the God’s work, thank you ever so much!
Many thanks!! 5 tips I shall take on board....
Hello thank you for the precious information, would you add subtitles to the vidéos please . İ will start my CELTA course on next Monday in 4 days,i am enthusiastic to start it .
Hey there! You're awesome. Which assignment is "Lesson Plan & Language Analysis"?
Thanks for your comment. There is actually no such assignment with the title "Lesson Plan & Language Analysis". However, all lesson plans do include a language analysis component and this part is assessed. There is also one assignment called the LRT - Language Related Task. This assignment focuses on the kind of content you will include in your language analysis of your lesson plan.
Thanks Fergy!
Thanks for sharing these informations! Appreciate it.
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great video. Thanks alot I' m taking my Celta online right now . please share more advices and about assignemnts as well. Thanks alot
I would appreciate any helpful tips please. I am starting my online CELTA in 2weeks and very nervous.
HI Sir, the best thing happened to me was a pop up of your video whilst I was looking forward for google meet to teach my students, I am very fluent at my speaking skills and had a vast knowledge of language system, apart from that I have done IELTS, I now want to take my Celta course, I would like to request you to elucidate more celta course in general and categorize the main milestones to achieve plus kindly tell if you give training of this course , all details along with payments and time duration. Thanks in anticipation
Hi there! Thank you for your comment!
Yes, I am a CELTA trainer. I also deliver online training focused on helping teachers to prepare for CELTA. My online sessions also cater for teachers who are already qualified and would like to improve their methods, approaches and techniques.
As well as CELTA prep, I also offer a course on 'Teaching online'. This course focuses on:
-Synchronous & Asyncrnous communication tools
-VOIP tools (Google meet/ Skype/Zoom),
-Materials and whiteboards in the online context.
-Google suite of apps (Google drive/docs/presentation etc)
-As well as learning management software.
If you (or anyone for that matter:) would like more information please contact me via email: fergustrainer@gmail.com
Thank you so much, may I receive your sample 8 lesson plans, please?
If you would like to book a free consultation I would be happy to talk to you about my lesson plan and more. You can use this link to book a call with me:
calendly.com/integratedskillsacademy/free-45-min-consult
Thanks alot .. they were really helpful
Always amazing how can I get Jim's S. Book in my country these books are soooo expensive
Hi, do you still need the book?
Hi, I want to do celta course next year. Could you please make videos related to this course more often.
How did your CELTA course go? Are you teaching these days?
Amazing, thanks a lot ,, I am waiting for “ how to teach writing “ as I am really struggling with teaching writing ✍️
Thank you Samar! I am getting there - I have a few writing videos scheduled and I'll let you know here in the comments when I publish it. In the meantime check out the rest of my videos in this series: ruclips.net/p/PLvIW0v6zPKdg_6oh4RrnDdr2p46yOoQ6f
Thanks for yr reply , and eagerly waiting for yr writing videos.
Thanks!
I hope you found it useful! please check out the rest of my channel. There are a whole range of videos on many other aspects of the course!
Thank you so much!:)
You're most welcome. Are you currently taking a CELTA course?
@@FergusFadden Not yet but maybe in future:)
Can you be more clicky-baity than a perfect score and a dog :P (This is a useful video, Fergus. I'm going to suggest it to my candidates)
haha, come for the dog, stay for the tips :)
Great to hear from you Ricardo! I hope life is treating you well!
Abração
What to say instead of asking do you understand?
The main advice I would give you would be to simply use CCQs. I have some videos on this topic here on the integrated skills channel. Here is one good example: ruclips.net/video/Jr7ZIm3guHY/видео.html
What is functional language in easier terms?
A way I like to think of it is: If vocabulary is what you find in a dictionary, functional language is what you find in a tourist phrase book.
Thanks for the video!
I was thinking of taking the course. But I'm afraid my writing skills are not good. When I took the IELTS exam two years ago, I got band 6 from it.
Do you think I should go for it or work on my writing and other skills before doing that?
Yes VERY much so!
I hope that you didn't do it
I HV seen some websites which offer free of cost TEFl certificate, is it valuable to get ? I am an ielts tutor looking for a teaching job in abroad which one I should get Tefl or celta ??
Thanks for a great question. There are many TEFL courses out there and some of them are great and some of them not so much. This is the main thing with CELTA, it is a University of Cambridge ESOL certificate and so you can be sure it is reputable and standards are not only high but also the standards themselves are assessed and audited. If you would like to discuss further please don't hesitate to contact me via email: fergustrainer@gmail.com
@@FergusFadden thanks for your valuable reply.
@@akhleshsharma1340 My Pleasure. You might also find my recent video on the topic of interest "What’s The Difference Between TEFL, TESOL, CELTA?" ruclips.net/video/9G0YcRC3H0k/видео.html
Is it still a cambridge backed course?
Hi there Coco Pops - Love the name by the way, I was a big fan as a kid ... well I still am if truth be told!
Yes, CELTA is a University of Cambridge ESOL certificate course. Are you thinking about taking it?
I will try my best to never ask: Do you understand? 😅😅😂😂
haha, at least for the CELTA course it would be a great challenge to set for yourself :)
Where to apply for CELTA score
I'm not sure I get you - do you mean where to apply for the course itself?
Yah... I understand ..lol
A friendly edit: READ Jim Scrivener's Learning Teaching! Read has an 'A'.
Good eye :) Unfortunately, I can't edit the video without replacing it.
How handsome your ❤
DO NOT WASTE YOUR MONEY FOR CELTA
Can I ask to expand on what left you feeling like this?
Also, I think I will will make a video response to this comment :)