Country of origin: India
Mother language: English : English
Spoken languages: English, French, English
Bonjour,
Je m'appelle Arunima. Je suis formatrice diplômée en anglais et j'enseigne depuis vingt ans. Cette profession m'a permis de voyager dans le monde. A travers les cours j'ai eu la chance de rencontrer des personnes de diverses nationalités, avec des parcours personnels et professionnels variés. J'aime partager, échanger et l'enseignement de l’anglais me le permet. Je suis intéressée par des sujets divers comme les actualités, l’environnement, les voyages, l'histoire, et j'ai plaisir à adapter ces ressources au niveau et au besoin de l’élève. Etant moi même chanteuse et musicienne j’utilise aussi des chansons comme outil pédagogique. C’est une façon agréable d’apprendre et d’assimiler le vocabulaire et la syntaxe, qui peut mener à des discussions intéressantes et animées sur les artistes, le contenu et le contexte culturel.
Hi,
I'm Arunima, a certified English teacher. I've been teaching English for more than twenty years. One of the reasons I enjoy teaching is because it's my window on the world. I've taught English in different countries and had the opportunity to interact with people of various nationalities, backgrounds and professions. It has enriched me. I'm interested in a wide variety of subjects and like drawing upon different sources; news, politics, environment related issues , and adapting the material to students' needs. I also use songs in my classes. I've found that it's an enjoyable way of learning and remembering vocabulary, and syntax. It can also lead to interesting discussions on the singers, the content and the cultural background.
Masters in English and Comparative Literature: Pondicherry University (1993)
Post Graduate Diploma in Teaching English:English and Foreign Languages University (1995)
In Pondicherry, India I headed a language institute (L.I.P. Language In Profession). The institute conducted English courses for companies, embassies, tourists, professionals and anyone wanting to learn English. In France I taught English at GRETA, a French government sponsored adult learning centre. I coached students for DCL (Diplôme de Compétence de Langue). In Bamako, Mali I first taught at a language school, Connexions, which conducted English courses, for NGOS, companies, embassies, etc. I was then employed by the French school at the secondary level as an English teacher.