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It seems only yesterday that I contacted The Boston Language Institute
about taking the TEFL Certificate Program; in fact, it was almost five
years ago. Owen Plant was my lead trainer and, as many of you will attest;
his quirky sense of humour and classroom antics carried me through the
sometimes stressful, oftentimes fun-filled, but always enriching program.
I believe we have a stellar TEFL program, and this is evidenced by the
feedback we get from you, our graduates, and also from the fact that
the schools that hire you are eager to hire more of you! We have certainly
changed since I was enrolled in 2002, thanks in part to your comments
and suggestions. Ever committed to excellence and aware of the changing
nature of our industry, we are constantly seeking ways to improve and
enhance the TEFL Certificate program.
I must say I have thoroughly enjoyed my four years at The Boston Language
Institute and have made many wonderful friends along the way. From being
TEFL trainee to ESL teacher to Senior TEFL Trainer, I have always given
my best, and I shall endeavour to do the same as the director of the
department. Please do contact me if you need any help with your CVs,
résumés or just need advice on the choice of ESL books.
I would like to reiterate Siri Karm's invitation to keep in touch with
us; if you change your email address, do let us know so you can continue
to receive our newsletter. I love reading all of your emails, even if
I do so with a pang of envy as you write to us from exotic locations
around the world. It's always gratifying to know that, thanks in part
to us and the TEFL Certificate, so many of you have made such progress.
The experience you gain abroad is invaluable to you when you return
home and start to resume your careers here in the States.
If any of you would be willing to give a helping hand to TEFLers starting
out in our industry, we would greatly appreciate the offer. And if you
are ever in the neighbourhood, please contact us. We welcome any TEFL
grads who are passing by and are willing to talk to current trainees
about teaching children, job-hunting, adjusting to culture shock --
in fact, anything that would be of interest to our trainees. In that
vein, I'd like to say thanks to Eliza Bent, who regaled us recently
with stories of her experience in Italy, and Stephanie Meager, who shared
with us stories about her time in China.
I wish you all a happy and successful New Year.
Best wishes,
Kym Perkins
kym@boslang.com |
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