With an Egyptian Flavour: What are the Qualities of a Good Cambridge CELTA Tutor?

Shady Abuyusuf

Mon, 20 May 2024

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Hey there, Habybi!

I hope this post finds you full of energy like a camel who just drank from the Nile! So you want to know the qualities of a good Cambridge CELTA tutor, huh? Let me tell you, my friend, having a fantastic tutor is as important as having your first mahshi. Let me introduce you to these top-notch qualities that make them shine like the treasures hidden in Tutankhamun’s tomb:

1. Maalim Kibeer – A true teacher’s teacher: A skilled CELTA tutor is truly an educator at heart, someone who loves to teach as much as they love to eat delicious koshary. They share knowledge so eagerly that you can’t help but be hooked!

2. Monsieur/Madame Organisation: A great CELTA tutor keeps things more organised than a dedicated Pharaoh’s pyramid builder. They plan their input sessions like a falafel vendor preparing his best batch, considering every detail to make it just right.

3. Creative Cleopatra: They say Cleopatra was an enchanting and intelligent queen, and so is a good CELTA tutor! They’ve got a treasure chest of creative ideas to keep you engaged in learning, making every moment as memorable as Oum Kolthoum’s songs.

4. As patient as the Sphinx: A remarkable CELTA tutor stays calm while guiding you through the CELTA maze, just like the Sphinx withstands time and the harsh desert sun. No matter how many teaching mistakes you make, they’ll keep an encouraging smile on their face.

5. A walking CELTA encyclopedia: If you have a question, a brilliant CELTA tutor will know the answer, al-Hamdulillah! They are as wise as they are resourceful, directing you on your journey toward becoming a skilled English teacher yourself.

6. Flexibility like an Egyptian athlete: Just like the athletes dabbling in a game of tahtib, a good CELTA tutor is flexible and adaptive. They customise their teaching style to meet the individual needs of their trainees, so everybody gets the most out of the course.

There you have it, my friend. Seek those qualities in a CELTA tutor, and you’ll be on your way to successful teaching, Insh’Allah! Now go on, and teach like the majestic Nile delivering life to the valley!

Yalla bye!