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Welcome to TESOL in Kolkata, India
Why a TEFL / TESOL Course Kolkata, India?
India is an ancient civilization. India is a land that gave the world
the first cotton fabric and the concept of numbers. An ancient culture
that has survived for over 4500 years and has absorbed and assimilated
from other cultures that have been woven into the fabric of everyday
Indian life. India, which has a colonial past too, has always revered
learning and teaching.
A land where the language, food, clothing, people, music and dance
change with every 500 km you travel, a TESOL program set against the
cultural diversity of India promises to treat the international TEFL
student-teachers to an exotic platter of oriental experience. There is
so much incredibly Indian to discover and explore while being a part of
the globally recognized TESOL certificate course that guarantees to hone
your teaching skills. The TEFL course in Kolkata, India run by the
internationally acclaimed TEFL International gives you the finest
opportunity to be up close and immerse your self in this unique
experience of learning and imbibing the best of India and the goodness
of TEFL teachers training. India also provides numerous opportunities of
teaching placements in local as well as international schools where the
TEFL certificate holders can put their skills to test and earn at the
same time.
What is the attraction of Kolkata, India?
 Kolkata
or previously known as Calcutta, was the capital of India under the
British Raj. It is still known as the cultural capital of India.
Evidence of which is everywhere in this, intellectually enriched and
culturally ancient Indian city. The western concept of Kolkata is a
biased one, made more infamous by western writers and filmmakers who
have neither understood the ethos of the city nor tried to discover its
soul. If you can rise above its external facade of teaming people and
unpainted walls, what lies beneath this eastern Indian pride is bound to
fascinate you. The warmth of the people of Kolkata, the passion towards
politics and sports, the love for the arts and the absolute obsession
with food makes this Indian city unique and unparallel with other places
in India. Thus Kolkata in India serves to be a congenial location for
this prestigious TEFL Certification program.
What is in Kolkata for you?
Everyone agrees with the fact that Kolkata grows on you. Once you have
stayed in this commercial capital of eastern India for more than a week
you will not want to leave it. Kolkata was the birthplace of the Bengal
Renaissance, which led to the struggle for Indian independence.
The coffee shop on College Street across from the first Indian
University, the Calcutta University, was the place where great literary,
philosophical and political minds, who are also identified as the makers
of modern India, met and revolutionary theories and works took shape in
the 19th century. The place still exists attracting the old and the new
intellectuals who can be seen deep in discussion over cups of coffee.
Park Street was and is the most happening place. It was the swinging 50s
and 60s when every kind of music- pop, jazz, country and blue would be
heard and sung, when the rest of India was just about waking up to
western music. It still has the best bars, discos and lounges in the
city. All great classical musicians agree that they are most satisfied
when they perform in Kolkata because the kolkatans understand classical
music, be it Indian or western. So the best musical recitals and
concerts happen ever so frequently along with art exhibitions all
through the year, making the city of Kolkata an ideal seat for learning
and enrichment. The Bengalis are foodies and love to experiment with
their food. Having a good time centers on gourmet food. So Kolkata is
the meeting ground of the best of Indian cuisine, a place for the most
fastidious tongue. Eateries here are in plenty and serve quality Indian
and Bengali food in commendably reasonable prices.
Kolkata on the tourist map
The influence of European architecture is most evident in the buildings
and street names of Kolkata, the capital of British India. The
Government buildings like the Governor House, Writes Building, The High
Court stand testimony to this colonial era. The Victoria Memorial, the
National Museum and the National Library can keep one engrossed for
days. Apart from this the Botanical gardens, the Horticulture Gardens,
the Heritage Park, the Kalighat Temple, Mother Teresa’s Home are other
major attractions of the city. For the TEFL teachers who enroll fore the
TESOL Course in India, it’s necessarily a busy schedule of doing city
tours to cover the most of Kolkata within the course span of 4 weeks.
Evening and Night life in Kolkata
TESOL trainees in Kolkata would rarely fall short of entertainment
options in terms of music, in this city of refined taste for art and
culture. If you are an Indian Classical music buff then the Sangeet
Research Academy hosts musical recitals in the evenings. If you are a
night person then the numerous discotheques, lounge bars, hookah bars
will keep you awake till the wee hours of the morning.
Weekend Excursions around Kolkata
The state of West Bengal which is practically the green belt of India is
blessed with nature’s bounty. It has the famous Darjeeling hills, the
Sunderbans- home of the Royal Bengal Tiger and a beautiful beach in
Digha. One can visit the Sunderban forests over a weekend or go to the
beach or visit Nobel Laureate Rabindranath Tagore’s University town of
Shantiniketan and see the tribals of that area. The international
visitors pursuing the TESOL Course in Kolkata can easily plan their
weekend trips across West Bengal, amidst ant enticing range of
geo-diversities including rivers, forests, hills, sea and more.
About our TESOL Course Location
The Guest House is located on the southern fringes of the city. Hiland
Park is one of the posh addresses of the city. The high-rise complex is
very safe with a tight security system. The height of the apartments
gives one a beautiful view of the city with plenty of light and air.
Adjacent to the building is the Metropolis mall, which caters to all
your daily needs and more. It also has a food court and a multiplex.
The school is about a 10 min. drive from Hiland Park. It is situated in
a quite residential area and the TESOL classroom is big and spacious.
The trainees are provided with transport to and fro from the guest house
to the school. The components blend to offer one of the best
international TEFL programs.
Intra-city Connectivity
The school is well connected by surface transport and the underground
railway system to other parts of the city at cheap rates.
Taxis are easily available from the Guest House to any part of the city.
Apart from cabs one can avail of buses and three wheelers that ply
frequently all over town.
The Guest House is about an hour away from the Airport and the nearest
Railway Terminus.
Kolkata Weather
For those who have applied for the TESOL Certification Course in India
and also plan to teach English in India in future, it is necessary to
have a sound knowledge about the weather of this tropical Indian city.
The climate in Calcutta is pleasant from late September through early
March. Cold and wet temperatures range from 13oC-27oC (78oF-91oF). Long
sleeves and cotton clothes work best, with a lightweight sweater for
indoors as humidity is set more due to insufficient sunlight. The summer
in Calcutta is hot and humid. The temperature ranges from 27oC to 42oC.
Humidity is very high in summers. Nor’westers (strong winds) in the
evenings in the month of April does bring the temperature down. Cotton,
light colored clothes with light airy shoes should be worn.
There are torrential rains during the monsoon months. Roads in Kolkata
do get flooded and this in turn affects traffic. Remember to carry an
umbrella and other rain gear.
Teaching Jobs
Teacher or the ‘Guru’ in India is treated with outmost respect. The
teacher is placed on a pedestal because knowledge is considered to be
something that money cannot buy. So the teacher who imparts knowledge is
next to God. However the teacher’s job was never associated with money
and therefore still remains one of the low paying jobs. |
Earn $300/Month for 3-6 months
