An interview with Srinidhi Sridharan, a CELTA certified teacher. Her experience of CELTA

Srinidhi and I have collaborated to record this interview, with an intention of helping other CELTA aspirants out there. We are hoping this will benefit you and answer any lingering questions that you may have about CELTA. Huge thanks to Srinidhi for agreeing to be interviewed.

[@lottolearntrilekha]

So we can't do it directly from their website we have to route through indian centres?

[@kubuprem]

All the best.

[@fashion_stylediva5919]

Sir thanks for this interview..I also want to know about which institute to join for a full time Celta certification online.I would be grateful

[@vinayh007]

Very nice.. 👍🏻

[@rengokussweetpotato2768]

Thank you for all your videos sir, they're very informative! Is it advisable to do celta if you have 0 teaching experience and you're fresh out of your master's degree?

[@ealteacherkumarsharma8078]

Hi! You can do your CELTA even after master's. Helps to start early. Thank you for your feedback. Do let me know if you have more questions :)

[@arpsachin2919]

Superb 👌 👏 👏 Keep inspiring

[@ealteacherkumarsharma8078]

Thank you Sachin :)

[@bgmijaipubg2419]

Sir if i done my TEFL course "online" so I can teach students online only? or it will also help me to teach offline to students in class? Sir plz reply ❤

[@ealteacherkumarsharma8078]

Hi! It will help you teach offline/ in classroom as well. You can be a corporate trainer/ private language schools/ schools in general.

[@yogas9716]

Can you tell us about the difference between part-time and fill time CELTA? Like how difficult full-time is when compared to another. Pros and cons of both the courses.

[@ealteacherkumarsharma8078]

Hi! Part time CELTA is stretched a crossed a month, where the sessions are held only on weekends. Full time CELTA is in-class 120 hours. About 3-4 weeks at a stretch Because of the pandemic, currently all batches are conducted online. The pros of in-class is that you get hands on experience with real students in a classroom. Whereas with online the students are not in a physical space, so executing your teaching plans effectively becomes a challenge. But given the circumstances, one can only pursue CELTA online.

[@JyotiSingh-qe9gw]

Well done kumar 👍🏻 Really nice interview 😊

[@ealteacherkumarsharma8078]

Thank you, Jyoti 😊

[@Trippingit]

Thank you for sharing this conversation. It was highly insightful.

[@ealteacherkumarsharma8078]

You are welcome Ritika. Appreciate your feedback :) Happy new year!

[@Trippingit]

Happy New Year!! :)

[@ealteacherkumarsharma8078]

Are you considering the CELTA?

[@Trippingit]

@@ealteacherkumarsharma8078 Yes, I am. I gave my IELTS without any prep. To see where I stand. Scored a mere C1. Looking to improve my language skills. Do you have any suggestions for someone at that level?

[@ealteacherkumarsharma8078]

You can simply interact with native level speakers. I am pretty sure, you are almost as good :)

[@tauseefahmad87]

What about CERT TESOL Trinity ??? From India. Much cheaper. Does it bear less significance?

[@ealteacherkumarsharma8078]

Hi Tauseef! They don't bear less significance, but CELTA in general holds more credibility because of CAMBRIDGE. Also, internationally CELTA is more recognized.

[@jasonsamuellal4978]

Congratulations Srinidhi, i am planning to pursue the same course. One question do we need to develop the BRITISH ACCSENT in order to get the certification.

[@ealteacherkumarsharma8078]

No Jason! You dont nee a particular accent. Clear pronunciations are good enough.

[@user-fw5hc8do9e]

Her accent👌🏼

[@ealteacherkumarsharma8078]

I will pass your feedback to her :)

[@Veganbhavna]

Nice 👍🏼

[@pinkypaul5625]

Hi I am new to your channel. This video is really helpful. I myself am a CELTA aspirant. Can you suggest me some books to prepare for the course?

[@ealteacherkumarsharma8078]

Hi Pinky! Thank you for following my channel. You can refer to 'Practical English Usage' by Michael Swan

[@anupsharma5551]

Awesome bro

[@ealteacherkumarsharma8078]

Love you bro

[@Top5classified]

Helo sir... I have studied MCA in 2013 after that working in govt dept kind of clerical job.. just got fed up now .. thinking to change /start my career as english teacher.. may i go for celta ..?? Seems lot of opputunities in this

[@ealteacherkumarsharma8078]

Hi Rohit! You can pursue CELTA, but the best opportunities will come to you gradually, with working on smaller jobs. It is an expensive course. All the best :)

[@Top5classified]

@@ealteacherkumarsharma8078 thanx sir

[@harjeetsanghera4786]

Hlo sir , can i do Celta after Senior secondary ?

[@ealteacherkumarsharma8078]

You can, but I wouldn't recommend. Do it after your diploma.

[@braintrainacademy9803]

Hello sir , your video is highly beneficial for the aspiring English teachers like me who want to polish their English teaching skills. Thanks a lot for that. Can you suggest me 1)some good institutions where i can get this course (online). 2)what would be the fees for this course? Kindly answer my questions please. Thank you

[@ealteacherkumarsharma8078]

Thank you for your feedback and sorry for the late reply. I was busy with a few things. Celta and TEFL are 2 of the sought after certifications to teach English. You can do it from British council and Asian college of teachers respectively. All the best :)

[@bgmijaipubg2419]

​@@ealteacherkumarsharma8078 sir can I do this course offline or is it better to do online? Plz reply sir and what eligibility we need to do this course?

[@fashion_stylediva5919]

Which is the credible organization to do a celta certification

[@ealteacherkumarsharma8078]

Hi! If you are in India, then British Council.

[@fashion_stylediva5919]

@@ealteacherkumarsharma8078 sir do they offer it online

[@ealteacherkumarsharma8078]

Yes, in fact at the moment there are only online batches.

[@fashion_stylediva5919]

@@ealteacherkumarsharma8078 thanks very much for the information.U r very helpful.I aspire to teach as a Celta tutor to international students.I am really unaware does Online celta trainer are accepted post certification.Also Is online celta certification considered part time

[@ealteacherkumarsharma8078]

There isn't much difference between online and physical CELTA. The certificate doesn't even mention online. You can email me if you need further guidance. :)

[@Jasmieet24]

Hi,my name is jasmeet from Chandigarh. I am a teacher by profession from 18 + years.i want to go for online CELTA because of my job and my kids responsibility on me,i wanna improve as a teacher and want to learn methodology to improve my skills as an English teacher.

[@ealteacherkumarsharma8078]

Hi Jasmeet! All the best :)

[@Jasmieet24]

@@ealteacherkumarsharma8078 i m just skeptical,will i be able to focus and accomplish my dream

[@ealteacherkumarsharma8078]

You must believe in yourself and your abilities.

[@ssindhu2899]

Where can I join this course??

[@ealteacherkumarsharma8078]

Hi! You can do it through British Council.

[@harjeetsanghera4786]

Please tell me !

[@akshaymanu9291]

Yaaa moneaa polii

[@ayushikumar89639]

Sir how can I contact you

[@ealteacherkumarsharma8078]

Hi Ayushi! You can write to me at [e-mail]. I will then share my contact details. Thank you!