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Samten. T. Bhutia, India 
I was not aware of the TESOL program so it really happened by chance. I was surfing the net and I come across the website and instantly I made up my mind that I will do my course in ATI and also because it was located in Kolkata.I am familiar with the city and its one of the safest city in India .
My experience with ATI was very good the course gave me more them what I had expected. I have always born teaching young children and was not confident enough to teach higher classes but here at ATI I saw the other side of me. I thank ATI for this wonderful experience.

Arthur Collins, USA
Because it was close to Bodhgaya and it was in India. An overseas location. I wanted a TESOL certificate.. My choice was based larger on closeness to Bodhgaya. I have to go there, so it fit the travel plans
I am glad to have taken the course, but did find it hard. I often had a hard time understanding the teachers, and found at the beginning l would start a sentence and the teachers would interrupt and finish the sentence. For me giving it a different nearing than the one I intended. I did not like kolkata as much as Bodhgaya. I did enjoy the students very much and look forward to using what I have learned. I did like the people near the guest house.

DORIS, CANADA
Cheapest, happened to be in India, time when I happened to be here.
Kochi sucks... City life pollution + traffic is not somewhere we should be when trying to ease the mind. Teaching overseas often means teaching in remote areas. Why not prepare our minds for a future experience? Positive- ATI itself has been great. Responded to all my emails quickly, answered all my question, Staff have been fabulous, patient and approachable. A good location with such amazing people would be ideal. Thank you for an overall grand experience. I feel like e could not have learnt the techniques without ATI.

RAKESH K R, INDIA
I choose ATI TESOL Program to scale new height in training & teaching career
Great homely feeling! Fantastic learning experience! Thank you
Look forward to similar experience and association.
KRIS, POLAND
I was teaching student in Poland as a part time teacher and understood the importance of English, and some further research I did tracked my interest, and in India ATI gives respectable and good certificate, I chose ATI.
I was in Cochin for 19 days, and it’s a great place. Near the seaside and the people at ATI were very nice and informative. I felt like I was at home and I and live to take home some I have best memories of my time.
SINDHU. K, SHARJAH
I choose ATI TESOL course for updating my skills and also because I need to know effective techniques of handling second language speakers of English
It was wonderful. The administration and trainer were very approachable and willing to help. A wonderful set of classmates who made the class lively
GEETA SUBRAMANIAN, India
I would have liked some modules/sessions for adult learners.
ABRAHAM. T. PHILLIP, India
In short I would say life changing.
Yes if you could, again just a request if you could increase the course duration
NIAMH KEOGHAN, Australia
It was a very effective course. Aimed at exactly what it was we needed to know, especially for those of us without teaching experience. I feel like I have been given exactly what I need to know to start working as a teacher, even though I have never taught before. Its given me a good basic to work from.

I was told that I had be give a placement, after the course. I had set my heart on this happen, but now that I am here I have found out that it is not possibility. That’s very disappointing. And I am lucky I did not believe too strongly in what I was told, before I came to do the course. It could have been a big problem.
Jayanthi, India
I read about it and it seemed to be interesting .Also I wanted to learn new methodologies in teaching.
Kochi was great, it’s the ideal “holiday while you study” destination.
BINDU ALEX, INDIA
When I browed the net I came across TESOL course in India .I come know only ATI offers Tesol in kochi, which in my accessible place .so, naturally. I selected ATI.
They have done whatever they can do within their limitations.
Shiela Jesudasen, India
While browsing for a course that provided certification to teach English, TEFL India popped up. ATI has excellent accreditation by other organization which helped me to choose ATI.
The course point was located in Kochi . Kochi is well connected by train, air and road. I had a good time interacting with the people in Kochi and was able to move around the city with ease.
ATI was well organized to conduct the course in Kochi.

Gideon Ramos, USA
The course seemed to have a professional - looking website.
I am grateful to the staff for investing the time and energy to deliver as the most up to date and relevant teaching methods and materials in a professional manner.
The teaching materials and the course contents are adequate and sufficient but more teaching time would help.
The aspects of lesson planning, teacher (instructor) modeling of methods seemed to me most useful.
The trainer stimulated our interest very much. The simplicity of creating a lesson plan proved that it is not a difficult job.
The trainer was quite responsive to our problems and queries. The performances of the trainees seemed to better than I anticipated.
Classroom size was adequate, although it would be nicer if there were more ventilation in the room.

Kim Lindsay, Canada
I choose the course in ATI because they accepted me even though in my only 19. It was awesome, best experience for my first time in India.
The content of this course and material are very good.
The aspect of foreign language course, lesson planning and definitely the peer teaching and school experience were most useful for me.
The teachers were very affective in clearing class materials and time management. They stimulated our interest in our subject especially they were quite responsive to trainees’ problems and queries.
The training site was very nice, cool and clean.
Thank you so much and I finally know what I want to do.
Infrastructure is really good.

H. Sagar, India
I chose ATI because I thought it would give me global exposure and teach me many innovative and new techniques of teaching.
I was inspired by the marvel city of joy and I always wanted to visit Kolkata. All the things written in the marvel turned out to be true the city is full of joy. I loved the sweets. People were very friendly except one particular trainer of mine, God knows why? But she hated my guts. But Kolkata was fun.
Basic, young learner and receptive seemed to me most helpful.
The trainers were good and communicative in class. They were always prepared for the classes.
Infrastructure is really good.

Lissette, Chile
I chose ATI because I receive good comments about it from friends.
My time in Kolkata was good and the time for me passed very fast. My classmates during this course were very nice. With ATI I feel good because I grow more in knowledge, ideas about this activity and also is helpful for my future activities. The contents of this course were good and practical. The materials in this course were helpful, but are good more ideas about materials. Every aspect that we see is useful, because you are going to apply ascending to the content. It is good to mention or give more ideas about materials in the website or books. The trainers communicated the class material clearly and the trainer has been well prepared for the classes. They also made the class much interesting. The training site was very good. The people were good and helpful.

Jalline Welington, Malaysia
I like the American system and teaching. All Kolkata was in India where I normally feel safe. Initial days were a little frightening but loved all the rest of the days. I can stay here forever. The content of the course is exhaustive. The materials in the course initially mind-boggling but clearer towards the end. The demos/practical demos by students/input all I should say was helpful for me.
I guess it can be spread over 4 weeks. In addition, we should know in advance, what the students know so that our lessons were not boring for them. We should also be told of some of the school rules.
The trainers communicated the classes very clearly but wondered at the relevance of the assignments give to write. The trainer was well prepared for the classes.

Jamie Young, USA
The first reason was practical – AB..A. is not required and the price was right. The second reason was I thought learning and practicing teaching in an unfamiliar environment as well as in a concentrated period, would be closer to the actual experience of teaching in the field. I was not prepared to be cut off from family abroad this much. Informing nonnative trainees ahead of time about the difficulty one may face getting a SIM card or that facilities often strike here would be appreciated. Also, please let us know ahead of time how many teaching practice outfits and the exact dress code would prevent trainers from packing incorrectly. The materials and ideas for class activities, along with the reorientation toward facilitation and low affective filters rather than lectures. The trainers were well prepared for the class. They have encouraged me to make teaching in my career. Please provide more computers. The guesthouse should include internet access as well, even if for a fee.

Talvinder Arora, India
While researching all the available institutions I found ATI is interesting as I got lots of testimonials and feedback from website. As I am residing in Kolkata, so, the experience was good with ATI. I enjoyed a lot. The content of the course was good and the materials seemed to me average. Teaching techniques is most useful aspect in teaching practice. I think time would have been managed in better way and the course  should be extended up to 4 weeks.  The teachers are good and supportive. The training site was seemed to me average.

Brain Meehan, Ireland
I chose ATI because I wanted to take a 3 weeks TESOL course in another country, preferably in India and in Kolkata. I research ATI on the internet and only found positive comments about it. It was also more affordable than some other courses.
I enjoyed my experience in Kolkata and with ATI. The course was very relevant and useful. The trainers were good and were available questions.
The course contents and course materials are helpful and relevant.
Learning how to plan lessons and practice/students teaching were most useful. Teaching in a new school every day was also useful.The trainers were always well prepared for the classes. The training site was good. The room was comfortable and it was convenient to have internet access available. I also enjoyed the tea! Finally, the training site had a convenient location with plenty of restaurants and shops nearby. The course was great! Thought of one more things I think it would have been helpful / interesting to have teaching experience with students who are a bit older than class five also, may be teenagers or adults.

Angelina, India
I met a person who had also done this course in Kolkata he said it was good; also, I have always wanted to come to India!

I really enjoyed my experience; this gave me the opportunity to meet new people. It also had elements that forced me out of my comfort zone, which I think will be very helpful when we take what we practiced in class into a real classroom.

The aspect of teaching practice, peer teaching, phonology very were seemed to me useful. The course material and contents are good. The trainers were well prepared for the classes. The training site was very good. I like the AC and room is well lit and easy to get around. All the staff is very helpful.

Joan, USA
I am a science graduate who switched over to teaching of English. I have been teaching English for the past 15 years. I have observed that students have difficulty in speaking and writing. By the time they come to high school it is so too late to help them. Therefore, when they leave the school they neither can fluently nor write proposal. Therefore, I wanted to know how to develop the speaking and writing skill in students. Hence, I joined ATI.

I am Bangalorean. I have lived all my life in the south. This is my first visit to east India. Kolkata looks like an ancient city, with very old buildings. We see alternate sights of old and new. Some places or areas are very modern, new and an adjacent area is old and stinking. Such a contrast! We have a very good transport system, Varieties of them metro, bus, train, auto, cycle rickshaw, boats, train etc. it’s a very big place. Fruits, vegetable and flowers are available in plenty and very delicious sweets.
The teaching practice is seemed to me most useful. The trainers were always well prepared for the classes. Facilities are all very good.

Sumana Kattepura, Bangalore, Karnataka, India
I was a teacher for 2 years and I love teaching.
Kolkata was very friendly city. I liked it. The ATI staff was very helpful. The course contents and course materials are very good. The aspect of teaching practice seemed to most useful. The trainers were always well prepared for the classes.
We were given good facilities.

Pradeep Dias, India
I choose ATI because as soon as I sent info email to your office I received an answer right away. Your ATI team has been very helpful! I choose Kolkata because it was the cheapest one.
Kolkata is a great city and the course was very good! Thank you so much.
Course material is very useful. Teaching practice seemed to me very useful. The trainers were all well prepared for the classes. Good place, good neighborhood.
Zoe Dove Many
I met interesting people from all over the world and learned now to teach.
Course contents and course materials were good and helpful.
I found peer teaching, teaching practice and doing the lesson in class most helpful.
Aradhana is well prepared for the class.
Nice classroom, great staff, clean and transportation to and from class.
Milena Friend
The TESOL course truly prepared me to get right in the classroom and teach The staff was so wonderful and I felt really relaxed and taken care of as soon as we got here. I would recommend it to anyone who is serious about and career teaching English abroad!
The aspects of practice teaching seemed to me most useful.
The trainers were always well prepared for the classes.
The training site was better than I expected. You tool care of us so well. Many Thanks.
Jungmi Bae
It was great experience in my life. I cannot forget this course.
The course contents and course materials are all good.
Teaching in school seemed to me most helpful.
Trainers were perfectly well prepared for the classes.
Thank you for everything!!
 
Miriam Selva Merita
It was a fantastic experience to be trained to teach the speakers of other languages. The peer group was from different culture and it was a great experience.
The course contents and course material are good.
Trainers were well prepared for the classes.
Mona Rahmanzadeh
I had an amazing experience, a lifetime experience, being in friendly, multicultural environment with lively people who all had aim was so encouraging and satisfactory. Training was really good and useful and co-ordination was very good as well! I enjoyed it!!

May be the accommodation facilities need to be re-consider, and then everyone will have a chance of proper accommodation. The course contents and course materials are good.
I found peer teaching and 5 days teaching practice very useful. Providing some audio facilities could help as well. I found them all good in all aspects.
Asheetha Gershon
I would say that this was one of my best experiences. Meeting people from different parts of the world, interacting with them, getting to know their cultures was amazing. There was healthy interaction with absolutely no problems at all. This has been a great opportunity for me and I thank ATI for starting the batch in Kochi. The teaching practice gave us a hand on experience in teaching and gave us an insight to what teaching really is. It has been an enriching experience.
The course contents and course materials are good. I found phonology and teaching techniques and practice teaching most helpful. More grammar could be included. The trainers were always well prepared for the classes. The classroom is good but the restroom facilities could be improved. A more specious classroom would have been better.
Jisha Mathew
The 3 week of TESOL training experience was just awesome. The trainer has delivered the best and the teaching technique has been well taught.
Above all the TP has given us a very good exposure without which this program could not have been successful.
The course contents and course material were excellent.
It could have been provided a specious table for us to sit and draw the pictures as well prepare the materials.
Shayne O’Connor
I have had a very positive and enjoyable experience here in Kochi and with ATI. The course and staff were just wonderful! I came to Kochi hoping to learn
About teaching and start, a new career and I gained much much more! Thank you.
The course contents are excellent. The course material was also very good.
Modeling, peer teaching, lesson plans, actual student teaching seemed to me most useful.
Pips Rudd
It is a busy 3 weeks, full of surprises and it is good to realize that you have found your passion! I know teaching is mine.
Course content was though, but I was under the impression we would be covering the older years too-student (adult) level not just school level.
A textbook would have been useful (may be picture book included in the course).
The trainer was well prepared for the classes.
Mohamed Ashraf
My experience overall is good.
The course contents and course material are all good. I wish some CDs with the materials.
The aspects of teaching practice of the course seemed to me most helpful.
The trainers are well prepared for the classes.
Chrissy Fenzau
This really has been an amazing experience.
If life were a flower, I really feel it has bloomed over the last three weeks.
I have gained so much confidence since starting which I am so thankful for.
The course contents are very good. It covered a good vanity of topics. Aradhana was an amazing teacher. Course materials are very good. The book is a great teaching respires. I will use in the future.
The in field teaching and all the games that we played really helped my confident.
The trainer was well prepared.
The training site was good. But it really needs a sign outside.
Kamala Srinivas
It was an unforgettable experience for me. Everything what I have learnt appeared to me as a new producer or improved techniques of teaching.
The contents of the course and the material of the course are very good.
I found every thing most useful from day1 to last day.
More facilities can be provided like soft boards, cupboards to keep the materials. Water facility, tape recorders.
Tarun Limbachya
My experience has been extremely useful. From learning in the classroom to actually teaching in schools I have learn a lot about teaching a foreign language. I would certainly consider this experience to be very important to me and one, which I will keep with me for time to come.
The course contents is very good, very useful lesson planning.
The course materials are relevant and useful.

I found learning how to take a lesson, watching teacher, peer teach, practice teach, very useful.

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