Arabian Nights, Fireworks, Wild Warriors, and the Birth of Islam and Buddhism

In this exciting class, we will explore the cultures of Islam, China, Japan, and Australia, as well as the Kingdom of the Franks. Did you know that Japan has been ruled by the same family for thousands of years? Do you know where the Maori people came from? Be prepared as we learn how to write Japanese and Chinese letters! Visit the beautiful city of Baghdad and listen to the stories of Scheherazade, who told a tale to her king every night to save her life. This is a class full of exotic wonder and adventures!
 
Minimum recommended age: 6
Instructor: Ms. Aditi Sigar
Mondays, 11:30 AM - 12:30 PM ET
4 classes
October 11, 18, 25, November 1
 
Aditi Sigar is a final year student at The IIS University, where she is pursuing two Bachelor's degrees together. One degree is Bachelor of Arts (English literature, Psychology, and Sociology), and the other is Bachelor of Education (Pedagogy of English and Counselling). 
 
She secured a Merit position in Cambridge University’s Business English exam (prelims and vantage). Aditi is also an IELTS trainer, trained at the British Council. She completed a 220- hour International Diploma in TEFL/TESOL with specialization in Business English Teachers Training (Grade A).
 
She teaches English (accent reduction and pronunciation coach) to students from all over the world. This way, she got exposure to cultures of several countries, such as Bahrain, Brazil, Egypt, Guinea-Bissau, Peru, South Korea, and the U.A.E among many others. 
 
She speaks English, Hindi, Shekhawati, Spanish, and Korean! In her free time, she volunteers to educate rural kids of India with an NGO and pens poems and articles for her university magazine.
 
Teaching style: hands-on activities, worksheets, class discussion, peer partner learning
 
Student & Parent Reviews:
She is SO patient! She answered all the kids' questions and really helped them grasp the concepts. - Elan, parent
So sweet and fun. - Rebecca, parent
Ms. Aditi is a fun, intelligent, and charming teacher! I love how she includes all her students to participate in classes. Her homework is always interesting and really gets students' brains to dive deep into their thoughts. -Abigail, student