You’d say it’s home sweet home for me right now but I’d rather be somewhere else in the world living without the comforts of a 24/7 mother, caring and concerned father and sister, and friends who miss me. Not sure if selfish is the appropriate adjective for me but there’s so much I want to see and experience in this world. Wish I’d embarked on this journey a few years earlier.

I found people visiting my blog searching for How to get a CELTA B? instead of What to bring for CELTA? and decided to write this down: I got 3 Above Standard (AS) and 5 To Standard (TS) grades for my teaching practice (TP) with 1 re-submit for my assignment, my friend scored 6 AS and 2 TS without any re-submits; we both got a Pass B. In our hearts, he is a Pass A. Perhaps your best bet is to read the CELTA Syllabus before the course. Digest everything you learn during the course, refer to the guide before every TP, then execute them. Sounds easy? There’s a reason why they emphasize that it is a very intensive and challenging course.

Meanwhile, I’m busy trading in my gadgets and toy collections for extra cash. Note to self: get Certificate of No Criminal Conviction (CNCC), apply for visa, and get a couple more original transcripts before I embark on the next adventure of my life – look for a job in another country.

Updates:
(1) “Photocopy of document from relevant consulate/immigration authority/government bodies to show proof that the certificate is required by such authority” is required to get a CNCC.
(2) Very long queue at China Embassy, be early.