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| Amrita Lal |
 Education:
Bachelor of Commerce, University of Mumbai, India
Work experience:
For many years, I trained corporate executives in e-mail etiquette, basic communication skills, and behavioral skills. I became an instructor in i-osmosis in early 2006 to focus on teaching written English, and I helped develop the business e-mail writing course. |
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| My views |
Why learn in i-osmosis?
In i-osmosis, we believe each individual has a specific style of learning. Therefore, we customize our teaching methodology to suit each learner’s needs. This customization helps our learners grasp the language more easily and effectively.
What is the key to improve one’s English writing skills?
While learning how to write better, it is acceptable to make errors. However, it is important to avoid repeating errors. |
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| Kakoli Majumder |
 Education:
Bachelor of Arts – English (Honors), St. Xavier’s College, Kolkata, India
Master of Arts – English, Jadavpur University, India
Bachelor of Education, Jadavpur University, India
Work experience:
I have seven years of teaching experience, and I’ve taught ESL learners for five years. I started off my career with teaching after finishing graduate studies. I had brief stints at teaching in two different schools during and after my post graduation. During this time, I discovered that I really enjoyed teaching and decided to pursue it as a full-time profession. |
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| My views |
Why learn in i-osmosis?
No two individuals in the world are exactly the same. Each person has his or her unique sets of difficulties and problem areas. i-osmosis offers one-to-one teaching, where individual problems are taken into consideration. Experience tells me that English is best learned in an English environment, through English communication. Language learned merely as another subject in the curriculum is reduced to a bundle of grammatical rules, and it’s tedious to learn. But learning a language through assimilation makes the learning process enjoyable and ensures optimum retention. That is exactly what i-osmosis does.
What is the key to improve one’s English writing skills?
The most effective way to improve one’s English writing skills is to keep writing in English. Use English as a means of communication wherever and whenever possible. Write letters, send e-mails, chat on the internet, keep a diary, jot down random thoughts, or even write down your favorite recipe! You will undoubtedly make mistakes, but you will also learn from your mistakes. As a teacher, my aim is to encourage learners to interact in English, explain their mistakes clearly, and thereby enable them to think and express themselves in correct English. |
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| Molly Kraus |
 Education:
Bachelor of Fine Arts – Theater, Emerson College, USA
TESOL certification, TEFL International
Work experience:
I have been teaching ESL for adult learners in various manifestations since early 2006. Before joining i-osmosis, I was working as a trainer in Hyderabad (India), teaching communicative skills for a corporate client. And before that, I was in New York City where I worked at a language school and got to interact with students from all parts of the globe. |
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| My views |
Why learn in i-osmosis?
Not everyone has the time or desire to be in a traditional classroom, so it is important to have alternative ways to learn. i-osmosis is a viable and effective learning option for those who prefer to learn at their own pace.
What is the key to improve one’s English writing skills?
To become better at any skill, you have to practice, keep an open mind, and try to learn from your mistakes. In order to write more proficiently, it also helps to read. |
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| Nitha Jayachandran |
 Education:
Bachelor of Arts – English, University of Mumbai, India
Bachelor of Arts – Psychology, University of Mumbai, India
Post-graduate diploma – Journalism and Mass Communication, University of Mumbai, India
Work experience:
Before joining i-osmosis in August 2005, I worked in advertising for five years as a copywriter and scriptwriter. As a teacher, I have learned tremendously from my students. The interesting questions they ask have enabled me to learn much more about the language than I could have otherwise. |
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| My views |
Why learn in i-osmosis?
In i-osmosis, learners not only learn to write well-structured essays but also constantly interact with their instructor in casual written English. This helps them develop fluent writing skills.
What is the key to improve one’s English writing skills?
In my opinion, the best way to improve one’s English writing skills is to constantly read and write. There is no end to learning new words, phrases, and styles of writing! |
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| Parul Shethia |
 Education:
Bachelor of Arts – English, University of Mumbai, India
Master of Arts – English, SNDT Women’s University, Mumbai, India
Work experience:
I’ve taught English in three different contexts: (1) to students aspiring to enter business school and graduate studies, (2) as a lecturer of English Literature, where I helped students understand the nuances of literary works, and (3) as an instructor in i-osmosis since May 2007. I find my current career in teaching EFL to be very enjoyable. |
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| My views |
Why learn in i-osmosis?
i-osmosis is like a knowledgeable friend who accompanies you on a journey – learning English – that can be difficult.
What is the key to improve one’s English writing skills?
Explore and experiment to excel! |
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| Swati Panicker |
 Education:
Bachelor of Arts – Sociology, University of Mumbai, India
Work experience:
I’ve handled corporate communications for large multinationals, where I honed my communication skills. I joined i-osmosis in late 2005, and since then I’ve taught English to a wide spectrum of EFL learners: high-school students, researchers, translators, school teachers, and homemakers. The feeling of having made a difference in my students’ lives has been immensely satisfying; I couldn’t have experienced this in any other profession. |
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| My views |
Why learn in i-osmosis?
The i-osmosis’ approach to teaching is practical and convenient for EFL learners because it does not focus purely on grammatical accuracy; instead, the focus is on effective communication. Learners can improve their proficiency in English through the gradual influence of interaction with instructors besides, of course, learning from highly detailed evaluations of essays; thus, learning by osmosis can be achieved.
What is the key to improve one’s English writing skills?
Skill in a language can only be improved by constant exposure to it, be it reading in the target language, listening to it, or writing in it. Continuous contact with a language breeds familiarity, thus automatically expanding the vocabulary. Learning a language by writing essays stimulates this vocabulary, and learners tend to make concerted efforts to express their ideas using this vocabulary. Over a period of time, what seemed like “grammar rules” at the beginning would have been internalized and would become the learners’ natural expressions. |
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| Vichitra Kumar |
 Education:
Bachelor of Commerce, Osmania University, Hyderabad, India
Master of Arts, Communication and Journalism, Osmania University, Hyderabad, India
Work experience:
I worked for three years in Google, where I was involved in creating and editing advertisements. I was attracted to i-osmosis because I’m passionate about English and I’ve enjoyed learning other languages. |
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| My views |
Why learn in i-osmosis?
i-osmosis not only effectively prepares you for the real world of English writing but also gives you that rare opportunity to fearlessly address all your problems regarding the language.
What is the key to improve one’s English writing skills?
Practice, practice, and practice! The age-old saying “practice makes perfect” is very apt for writing better. |
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| William Morat |
 Education:
Bachelor of Arts – Social Science, California State University – Chico, USA
Work experience:
I joined i-osmosis in February 2008. Before then, I taught English at a private school in Fukuoka prefecture, Japan, for more than a year. I’ve also been a journalist: I wrote on politics and local news for several different newspapers in California. |
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| My views |
Why learn in i-osmosis?
i-osmosis provides the two most important factors for learning written English: practice and constructive feedback.
What is the key to improve one’s English writing skills?
The more you do something, the easier it gets; and learning English is no different. Keeping a daily journal where one can jot down just a few sentences or paragraphs a day is a good way to develop fluency in writing. |
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