| About our instructors |
| All the instructors at i-osmosis have an intense love for English. They come from different backgrounds and have different educational qualifications. However, their flair for teaching English and keenness to make everyone love it like they do have prompted them to become a part of i-osmosis. The instructors have been introduced briefly in this page. |
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| Saee Koranne |
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Saee Koranne |
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B.A (English Literature)
M.A (English Literature) |
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Worked as an Editor for Netscribes India Pvt. Ltd., where I got the opportunity to write and edit copy on various subjects like, food, music, theatre, films to travel, construction and design.
Worked as an Instructional Designer for Tata Interactive Systems, India designing courses for students of Art and Teaching. I also have experiences in designing courses for ESL/EFL learners and teaching English to non-native speakers |
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Besides reading and films, I am interested in handicraft, photography, and cooking. Traveling is another hobby that I never tire of pursuing, as it gives me an opportunity to glimpse into cultures other than my own. I also enjoy indulging in some interior decoration! |
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| Saee says: |
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What does English mean to you and to your country?
English has become the language I think in, and of course, am most comfortable expressing myself in. This helps me interact effectively with friends all over the world and understand their cultures better. Considering that English is a language that is universally spoken, it also helps to be proficient in it from the perspective of enhancing one's academic and career pursuits. India, over a period of time, has embraced the language and made it its own, while formally accepting standard English as one of its most used and preferred official languages. This has worked for the benefit of the country as a whole. I strongly feel, therefore, that for a country to gain the position it rightly deserves, knowledge of a language that is spoken by the world is absolutely indispensable.
What do you enjoy about teaching?
The interaction with people from various parts of the world and the thrill of watching a student develop a skill that he/she lacked and I helped him hone
What is the key to improving one's English writing skills?
The best way to improve one's skills in any language is to expose oneself to it as much as possible. In case of English, the best way to do this is to interact with native speakers and to read English books and magazines as much as one can. Another very good way of learning the language is to write in it. I strongly feel that blogs, journals, and diaries are the best way to improve written English skills. Constant practice, therefore, is the key! |
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| Sahana Chattopadhyay |
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Sahana Chattopadhyay |
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I graduated with English Honors from Mumbai University, India and then from the University of London. I followed this with a course in TESOL (Teaching of English to Student of Other Languages). I have always been interested in English as a language and enjoy teaching it.
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I taught English literature and language to high school students in Mumbai, India. I have also worked as an English editor with an NGO. |
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Reading, listening to music, watching movies, gardening, star gazing, and going for long walks.
I enjoy reading prose or poetry that gives an insight into human nature. Some of my favorite books are "Thorn Birds," "Of Human Bondage," and "The Lady and the Monk." |
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| Sahana says: |
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What does English mean to you and to your country?
English is the common language of communication among Indians who have different native languages. Most Indians studying in English medium schools begin to learn English as their first language from the age of three. English is significant even outside the educational institutions leading to a native-speaker like proficiency.
What do you enjoy about teaching?
Interacting with students and the fact that I learn as much as I teach. Teaching gives me the opportunity to write and talk about a subject I love and impart that love to others. When my student tells me that he/she has mastered an aspect of grammar or enjoys English, it makes my day.
What is the key to improving one's English writing skills?
My mastery of English came from my voracious reading habit. While reading, we automatically acquire many expressions, words, and nuances of grammar without consciously trying to learn these. This is actually the best way to learn. |
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| Amrita Lal |
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Amrita Lal |
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Commerce Graduate
Pursuing Diploma in Human Resource Management |
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I have six years of work experience as a soft skill and a behavioral skills trainer. I have trained employees in banks, software companies, call centers, and the retail industry. |
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Besides training, music is my passion. I have been learning Indian semi-classical music for the past 4 years. I have had the opportunity to perform in India and abroad. |
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| Amrita says: |
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What does English mean to you and to your country?
English is probably one of the only languages to be accepted universally. To me, English is more than just a language; it is a tool that helps you express yourself to anyone across the globe.
What do you enjoy about teaching?
The best thing about teaching is that it enables me to influence a person's life. Teaching, according to me, is not a one way process. Both the instructor and the student get to learn so much in the bargain. It gives me immense satisfaction to bring about a positive change in the development of a person's skills.
What is the key to improving one's English writing skills?
To improve one's English writing skills, it is important that one constantly learns from his/her own mistakes and makes an effort to avoid repeating the same errors. Reading also helps in improving written English skills. |
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| Nitha Jayachandran |
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Nitha Jayachandran |
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Degree in English Literature
Degree in Psychology
Diplomain Journalism and Mass communication |
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5 years as a copywriter and scriptwriter in an advertising agency |
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I love reading anything that encourages me to think. It's also fun to have debates on various topics. This helps me to understand the other person's perspective and learn more. I love to cook all kinds of food, and I love to eat too. Above all, I love traveling the most. |
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| Nitha says: |
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What does English mean to you and to your country?
The first language I learnt was English, and this has helped me to learn more about the world around me. The best TV programs, books, magazines, and websites are all in English. Knowing English has helped me explore different cultures and lifestyles. I believe that it is our thorough knowledge of English that has helped India to succeed as a premier education destination in the world.
What do you enjoy about teaching?
When a student finally understands and imbibes what the teacher has taught him/her, I believe that the teacher feels a greater sense of achievement and pride than even the student.
What is the key to improving one's English writing skills?
I discovered the magic of writing at the age of 11 when I began writing my first diary. In my opinion, the best way to improve one's English writing skills is by constantly reading and writing as there is no end to learning new words, phrases, and styles of writing. |
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| Swati Panicker |
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Swati Panicker |
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Bachelor of Arts (Sociology)
Master of Management Studies |
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I was managing Corporate Communications for one of the world's largest financial services company. Creating literature on financial products and services using appropriate communication skills to make it appealing for the general public was one of the challenges of my job. I was also handling major events for the company, which gave me the opportunity to travel to many places across the world and get to know the people, their culture, food, and so on. |
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Reading, traveling, watching movies, gardening, and cooking |
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| Swati says: |
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What does English mean to you and to your country?
Although we Indians are not native English speakers, having English as the medium of education in school from our pre-primary days has made us so comfortable with the language that we even think in English! I am proud to say that our knowledge of the language is so thorough that we are as proficient as our western counterparts.
What do you enjoy about teaching?
What I enjoy the most about teaching is the immense satisfaction it gives me to know that I have contributed in bringing about a positive change in someone's life by the way of his/her communication. A student's acknowledgement of my contribution is the icing on the cake.
What is the key to improving one's English writing skills?
I can confidently say from my personal experience that the best way to improve one's English writing skills is by constantly writing. There is truly no method that is more effective. |
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| Aparna Ayyar |
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Aparna Ayyar |
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M. A. English Literature |
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I have worked as a phonetics and grammar trainer for corporate clients. I also have four years of experience as a buyer and merchandiser for books. |
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Painting and clay modeling. I have just started taking pottery lessons and absolutely love it. |
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| Aparna says: |
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What does English mean to you and to your country?
English is the medium of instruction in most schools in India. Most Indians study English right from the beginning. It also serves the function of being the common language across the country for Indians who speak different native languages.
What do you enjoy about teaching?
To see learners implement my suggestions! It is a joy to see them consciously avoid errors and make efforts to improve their English.
What is the key to improving one's English writing skills?
It is very important to be able to think in English and not in one's native language. This can be achieved by reading books and writing as much as possible. Reading provides a good exposure to the use of various words and phrases. |
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| Sindhu Joseph |
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Sindhu Joseph |
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Post Graduate in English Literature |
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One and half years of experience as Guest Lecturer in the Functional English Department, Vimala College, Thrissur, Kerala. |
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I like reading, playing the violin, contemplating, writing stories, articles, and, sometimes, I also try my hand at a novel. |
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| Sindhu says: |
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What does English mean to you and to your country?
English has been the medium of communication from my Kindergarten days. English Literature was easily my best area.
In India, English is the language that binds people from different states. English Medium schools teach not only English language but also all other subjects in English. Thus, English is very often the first or the second language for a majority of Indians.
What do you enjoy about teaching?
Teaching enables me to not only impart my knowledge but also to learn as much from the learners. It provides me with a platform to exchange different ideas, perspectives, and other interesting information.
What is the key to improving one's English writing skills?
Practice and perseverance are the essentials that can help you learn English, or any language for that matter. Being in an English rich atmosphere helps you imbibe the language quite easily. Experimenting with different styles and ideas widens your scope for improvement. Most of all, read as much as possible in the language. This helps in acquisition of the language in an almost unconscious manner. |
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| Mrinalini Joshi |
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Mrinalini Joshi
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MA in German Language and Literature |
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Lecturer, Rutgers The State University of New Jersey; Instructor for GRE®,GMAT,SAT, and TOEFL® |
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Reading, learning new languages, and traveling |
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What does English mean to you and to your country?
Like most Indians, I was exposed to English at a very early age. Since then, it has been the prime language of communication for me.
What do you enjoy about teaching?
I find immense joy in sharing my knowledge with someone who is eager to learn.
What is the key to improving one's English writing skills?
Penning one's thoughts as often as possible is one of the best ways to hone one's writing skills. Similarly, reading newspapers, articles, books (both fiction and otherwise), magazines, etc. exposes one to the various styles followed in written English. Frequent exposure to the language stimulates subconscious learning. |
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| Andrea Nair |
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Andrea Nair |
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B.A. in English Literature |
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Working as an English Instructor for the past two and half years. |
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Watching movies, reading newspapers and magazines, and listening to music. |
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| Andrea says: |
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What does English mean to you and to your country?
English has become an inseparable aspect of me thanks to the education system of India. Many Indians are fortunate in that aspect as they have studied in schools where English is the medium of instruction.
What do you enjoy about teaching?
I enjoy teaching because it enables me to make a positive difference in people's lives.
What is the key to improving one's English writing skills?
To improve one's English writing skills, one has to be open to new ways of teaching and needs to practice writing in English often. |
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