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INDIA, Kolkata
Why India?
India is an ancient civilization. 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 life.
A land where the language, food, clothing, people, music and dance
change with every 500km you travel. There is so much to discover and
explore. The TEFL course in Kolkata, India gives you the opportunity to
be up close and immerse your self in this unique experience.
What is the attraction?
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 the 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 will fascinate you. The warmth of the people, the passion
towards politics and sports, the love for the arts and the absolute
obsession with food makes this city unique and unparallel with other
places in India.
What is in it for you?
Everyone agrees with the fact that Kolkata grows on you. Once you have
stayed in the city 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 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. So the best musical recitals and
concerts happen ever so frequently along with art exhibitions all
through the year. 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.
On the tourist map
The influence of European architecture is most evident in the buildings
and street names of Kolkata. The Government buildings like the Governor
House, Writes Building, The High Court stand testimony to this. 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.
Evening and Night life
If you are a 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
The state of West Bengal 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.
About our 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 classroom is big and spacious. The
trainees are provided with transport to and fro from the guest house to
the school.
Connectivity
The school is well connected by surface transport and the underground
railway system to other parts of the city.
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
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 do get
flooded and this in turn affects traffic. Remember to carry an umbrella
and other rain gear.
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Earn $300/Month for 3-6 months
