Online TEFL Course
Posted by admin on Jan 2, 2009 in Online TEFL Courses, TEFL Certification, TEFL Course, Teach English Thailand |
American TESOL Institure offers an online TEFL course to the candidates. After completion of the course, the TEFL trainees are given an accredited TEFL certificate with which they are able to get an ESL job in any part of the world. The online course by American TESOL Institute is very ellaborate and it will take maixmum four months to complete it. Online TEFL course of ATI grooms the students very well for classroom teaching. There are five types of online course offered by ATI.
I just recently completed my online Advanced course. Though i was little reluctant to do this online but it changed my conception. Really different experience.. full of resources. The Live instructions by the ATI tutors was of immense help. Now they are assisting me regarding jobs in S korea… hope I start asap. thnx for all your help.
“I feel I have been supported well and have had all my questions answered by the ATI course coordinator. I would recommend this course to others as it has really broadened my knowledge”
It was very easy to get hold of our online tutor and I have felt supported throughout and feel someone has been there all the way through
I was recommended ATI through a friend. The continued support and advice was also excellent and now even I can recommend the ATI online TESOL courses to others.”
Thanks for your comments everyone…..This is to inform you that online TEFL course of American TESOL Institute is currently giving discounts….. You can recommend it to your friends or familiy………..This offer is for limited time so take it soon. Once again thank you all for you co-operation…. it is your support that makes us better each day.
I went for the Online Young Learner’s course as it was affordable for me and I wanted a short-term course to get certified soon as I was desperately in need of teaching job at that time. I am very much satisfied to do this Online course and right now I am teaching in my own country after getting certified. The course content covered everything and the online tutor was helpful. Though sometimes it was a little difficult to get an instant reply, but the tutor always got back conveniently answering all my queries and helping me through.
This is a different system of learning. I didn’t know that On-line learning could be so high quality and interesting.
I’m very happy to have been given the opportunity to participate in the course. ATI has completely lived up to my expectations. What they have promised before signing up was kept.
The caliber of the lecturers and lecture materials were incomparable
It was a wonderful experience for me taking an online course for the first time. It was too good for fresher like me and at par with Onsite TESOL courses conducted world over. However, they were slow in giving me the feed backs on my assignments
ATI is an outstanding institute that provides a wonderful opportunity for teachers to be experts in teaching English as a foreign language. The institute made me confident to teach anywhere as I am aspiring to join my husband who works abroad. All the course materials are outstanding and I would like to give a special reference to the language modelling sessions of Dr.Kusumika Chatterjee. The best part of the course is my trainer Miss Nina, who is a very matured teacher who could be the real motivator and mental support. Along with teaching methodology, she helped me to maintain a constant flow in all the four language skills. Now, as I complete the course, I have nothing else to say other than a heart full of thanks. Thank you ATI, Thank you Miss Nina. May God showers his blessings upon the institute and its outstanding trainer.
I am very much satisfied with the course content.The TESOL online course covered almost all aspects of teaching and learning English language.It helped me to refresh my subject knowledge and enhance my teaching skills.The online tutor was very helpful and supportive.
Tesol course has helped me a lot in boosting my confidence and improving my teaching skills.The tutor’s guidance and support was indeed appreciative. Their timely and prompt response made it possible for me to successfully complete my course.
The Certificate Course by American TESOL Institute is rather user friendly and at the age of 60 I was able to do what I had been wanting to do for a long time.The tutors were always available online for any help and the evaluations were very prompt for all the assignments. All these helped me in completing my course. Would surely recommend American TESOL courses to any like minded persons.
A very interesting experience. I am glad I did the Certificate Course. Everyone at ATI, India, has been so supportive and I feel I have a special rapport with Sangita, who was assigned to take me through the program. I would certainly recommend this course to teachers of ESOL / EFL.
TESOL Certificate Course has been a great experience.It was very effective and informative.The format of the course was well designed and easy to understand.Sangita mam has been very supportive and helpful.The assignments were interesting and effective when implemented practically.Its recommendable to all aspiring teachers.
I have learnt a huge amount and feel enthused to have a go at an area I previously was terrified at. It was an excellent experience. The course was a pleasure,rewarding and satisfying.
and thorough and I feel fully prepared for a teaching career.
This was a unique experience of learning online..It was easy to learn according to my timings. The online support was also really good. I really learned a lot which i always wanted to learn. This course of TESOL is something which i can suggest if anyone is interested to do.
TESOL Diploma learning was a great experience. I am glad to do this certification. My Trainer Nina helped me a lot in guiding at every step. Assignments were interesting and good. Online support was very quick and helpful. I would recommend this course to all who aspire to enhance their skills and make a great teaching career.
I did the online course and it is the best thing I could have done. It is quite affordable too. I took approx. 6 months to complete but I learned a lot as I have gone through many online materials and books over that course of time period. Excellent assignments bring the confidence in me to start a new career.
TESOL is a brilliant opportunity for all those who aspire a career in teaching.Its design is such that it brings a total new dimension to teaching,focusing on the students. The course helped me look at teaching in a totally different way equipped with right attitude and confidence.Its been a pleasure being a part of TESOL and overall it was a wonderful learning experience.
The American TESOL institute has provided me what I had been looking for_an opportunity to live my dreams.I am extremely thankful to the institute for extending their valuable support in accomplishment of my objective.The distance learning mode ensured that I didnt have to quit my job or live in a new place.All the resources were made available to me at the right time and place.I specially thankful to Ms.Sangita Ray for always being willing to help me at every step.This has been an enriching experience and I shall definitely suggest it to others like me
Well, i do believe ATI courses are a great opportunity for teachers to be experts in teaching English as a foreign language. While,one might hold expertise over the language , it helps you look at teaching in a whole new light.For all those aspiring teachers this should be your roadway.
Please can you provide me with some advice, although I am sure many of these questions are asked very frequently!
I am a primary school teacher with BSc and PGCE qualifications, currently teaching a Year 5 class in the Cayman Islands. I have previously taught in the Uk and have over six years experience in primary education and management. My question is this - I am baffled by the huge variety of courses that are advertised and would like some guidance regarding my best option if I want to teach in Thailand/Vietnam. An on-line course is my preferred option, but ultimately I do want a worthwhile qualification which will be recognised in Asia.
Any help and advice is very much appreciated!
I really had an awesome experience as well as properly guided by the tutor and the feed back were very positive and motivating me hope this institute will also help me to find out a proper job opportunity over the world thank you so much to the institute for their valuable guidance.
Well, i do believe ATI courses are a great opportunity for teachers to be experts in teaching English as a foreign language. While,one might hold expertise over the language , it helps you look at teaching in a whole new light.For all those aspiring teachers this should be your roadway.
Hi wroberts65,
Thanks for showing interest in TEFL course, it would surely help you in getting a job in Asia.
Our representative will contact you soon.
I have been teaching in primary school for past three years , and after taking this course I feel that I have overcome my fears for teaching English. The course great and I learnt many techniques which could increase children’s interest for learning English.
The trainers helped me in each phase of my doubts.
Thanks to ATIand the trainers who have guided me through this course……..
I have completed the TEFL certification course recently. The study material is well prepared, also ended up learning a lot through researching online. The support and assistance from the trainers is very good. The assignments really need you to think like a teacher and ignites creativity. Overall it was a very nice learning experience.
TESOL Certificate Course has been a great experience.It was very effective and informative. I find it a unique experience. The format of the course was well designed and easy to understand.Sangita mam has been very supportive and helpful.The assignments were interesting and effective when implemented practically.It is recommendable to all aspiring teachers.
I express my gratitude to sangeeta madam and ATI for providing us their cooperation and guidance from time to time.
TESOL Certificate Course has been a great experience.It was very effective and informative. I find it a unique experience. The format of the course was well designed and easy to understand.Sangita mam has been very supportive and helpful.The assignments were interesting and effective when implemented practically.It is recommendable to all aspiring teachers.
I express my gratitude to sangeeta madam and ATI for providing us their cooperation and guidance from time to time.
The things at ATI very very useful.
TESOL Certificate course, a pleasure to be associated with ATI. This course was recommended by a friend who also did the course with me and all credit goes to Sid who helped us to decide.
The course was very informative and my trainer Ms SANGITA BHATTACHARYA helped me out and her comments encouraged me to do better.
Thank you so much it was a great experience and hoping to be associated in the future.
the course was fun and practical at the same time.it equips one with the necassary skills inorder to be a successful TESOL eduactor. the online assistance team were very friendly and supportaive at all times. feedback was always promt.
Good course, we can progress in our own speed and it is quite needed for ESL educators.
It was indeed a learning experience and I have certainly gained immense value addition from the course material and guidance provided. I would surely recommend this course to all persons who wish to make english teaching as career option.
I definitely value the TEFL online course. As an aspiring ESL teacher with no teaching experience, it really enlightened me on the subjects and materials that I would need to think about and do once I land an ESL job. I had not thought about classroom management, lesson planning, managing various level students in the same class or planning activities. I saved all of my homework and lessons so that I can refer to them later on. Definitely a good class to take!
It was a wonderful experience doing the TESOL Certificate course. I found the course very interesting, of high quality and up to my expectation. I would like to thank my online tutor Sangita for all the help and support she had given during the course.
My experience with ATI was wonderful. I always got quick replies of my queries and problems. All the course material was very informative .
It was an enjoyable learning experience. The tutor’s support was excellent and the feedback on my assignments was very constructive, positive, useful and much appreciated. I was able to complete the course at my own pace which was very comfortable. Thankyou for everything.
It was an enriching experience to be associated with the American TESOL teams. The course content was relevant and informative, the mentoring laudable and the fee structure appreciable.
I can’t thank you enough, still thank you for everything.
I did certificate course from ATI . It is a nice course . Marketing team is excellent and very responsive . very helpful in giving information ready anytime 24X7
It was an Lovely experience with ATI.Ms sangeeta’s support was excellent.i always got quick replies for all my doubts.it was indeed a very good learning experience for me.i appreciate ATI and the whole staff for their excellent support.
Thank you for everything ATI.
The Tesol certificate course was a dream for me.Ms sangeeta has helped me alot in clearing all my doubts.and i have earned at such affordable price.i very much appreciate the guidance and standard.really worth doing it.
Thank you ATI.
ATI is an excellent organization with extremely knowledgeable tutors.The feedback provided by my tutor (Nina) was of real help in recognizing and improving weaker areas.Overall the course was great.Special thanks to Rachel & Nina for making it possible for me to do this course from overseas.
This is a very well supported and well organised course. Lessons and assignments were practical and real classroom situation related. This course will definitely make learner confident.
TESOL certificate course was of great help to me. It gave me the confidence and the support which I looked for. The course is well organised and very systematic. The correction procedures are prompt.Moreover,the feedback given by the trainers are extremely helpful. I would definitely recommend the course to others as I have been benefited from the course in true sense.
TESOL certificate course has been an amazing experience. It was quite effective and informative. It has added a new dimension to the teaching methodologies.The assignments were challenging and interesting.The online tutor assigned for my course was supportive throughout the course, excellent and prompt in any feedback required.I would definitely recommend this course for all aspiring language teachers.
ATI’s TESOL certificate course is an integrated teacher training course for empowering ESL/EFL prospective teachers who wish to step onto the threshold of highly competitive field of ESL/EFL teaching.I am indebted to my tutor ,Ms Sangita who got cleared my doubts and gave detailed feedback .Thanks to ATI I got an agile backbone to stand upright if I face extreme challenges in handling classes to ESL/EFL students. It is highly recommended for any one who wishes to persue ESL /EFL teaching field.—-Hussain Kabeer.P
TESOL course was very helpful to me. I got more CONFIDENCE from the course and support by the most wonderful teacher i ever had in my life who has not only improved my weaker areas. The assignments were challenging and effective. I would surely recommend this course to all my friend (teacher)
“THANKYOU SO MUCH” AND “GOD BLESS YOU ALWAYS” (SANGITA AND NINA)
YOUR’S STUDENT,
FARHANA
TESOL course was very helpful to me. I enjoyed doing the course at my convenient and leisure time. You can also use the knowledge you gained through the course to your own kids.
Overall it was a wonderful experience and thanks to Ms Sangita for her great feedback.
I loved the course and the support and guidance I received from the teachers. A special word of thanks to Sangita Ray. The course is informative, interesting and innovative. It has certainly enabled me to gain progress in my profession.
Hello friends, I would like to share my satisfaction on completion of the course. I imbibed a lot through this study, all assignments were so useful and the guidance and support of my tutors is worth appreciating. Iam well sure to carry forth this journey of tutelage where ever I get a chance to implement what all I have learnt from my BETT course from ATI.
This is a wonderful course. It changes my teaching concept just I finished the first course. I think I will be more confident to teach my students after I finish this course.
I am completely satisfied and happy with the service of the institute.Would like to 1st thanks Sid who took my enquiry on fone and helped me to select the course as per my needs.
Also would like to thanks my co - ordinator Sangita ray mam,who was very supportive throughout and helped me to complete my assignment.Also the program is designed for Working Professionals who can take this at their own space and convenience.thanks a lot once again.
I am fully satisfied about the course, materials, response of the tutors etc.I must specially thank my co-ordinator sangita Mam for her support and encouragement she gave me through the course. After completion of the course I feel very confident about the language through which I can improve my teaching. Thanks to everyone.
I recently completed ATI advanced diploma course of TESOL. This course give me such a tremendous knowledge and vast reference resources of ESL materials. The ATI faculties are very helpful and supportive for me to complete this course. I greately thankful to them to fullfill my ambition to complete this course. I also hope they will assit me to obtain a job. Thanks once again.
My experience with ATI was wonderful. I always got quick satisfying replies to all my queries and problems. All the course material was very informative .I would always recommend ATI to all my known ones. Thanks ATI.
Usha Gautham
Aug 29,2012 at 5AM
I thoroughly enjoyed the TESOL course rendered by ATI. It was a wonderful experience working to complete the assignments.My very special thanks to ATI for enabling me to perfect my teaching skills. I look forward to a complete change in my teaching career.
Only TRINITY TESOL is equivalent to CELTA and ATI TESOL is simply a waste of time and money. Thanks
I had just completed my course from TEFL , since i was not familier with the institute earlier but during the course i found it to be very interesting and helping me in my teaching profession . I will definately suggest and recommend my friends to go for this course.
Thank you very much TEFL for enhancing my knowledge.
American TESOL online course was a great learning experience. The best part was doing it at my own convenience and comfort. Am thankful to my tutor for guiding me whenever needed.
Students need much more support and feedback in the online environment than in a traditional course and this was provided by our TEFL tutor. The course material was relevant and the vast reference resources gave tremendous knowledge. This was my first online course and I am very happy and satisfied.This was a wonderful course and thanks to Sangita for her positive feedback’s.
I did the TESOL course in the Distance Learning Mode and it was absolutely fantastic. I received exceptional advise at the beginning of the course and great advise and assistance during the program. The tutor’s response time to each query I made was also excellent. I enjoyed theentire experience.
My association with American Tesol as a student was extremely beneficial for me as a teacher.It was a great learning experience for me.The course material is very apt and informative.The assignments develops the creative skills and also the reflective skills.As a teacher I stopped each moment ,while reading the course material and reflected on my practices in classroom.And each time I did that I reflected on my leadership styles in classroom.This course not only provided me with a lot of information but it also made me rectify some ways of teaching in classroom and made me feel more confident than before.I am thankful to all the staff and trainers of American Tesol who has made my learning experience a memorable and meaningful.
I was apprehensive like so many others to take up an online course. I loved the materials, very good! the mentor too was very helpful and gave positive feedback! it made me look forward for the next submission of assignment. A special thanks to Ms.DIANA, only one drawback was in the last segment my doubts were not cleared aptly, the material too did not have a sample assignment as did the other phases! and only once due to technical glitch I overshot my time and the assignment was late! the mentor was too good and gave instant replies. I would suggest this course to everyone who wants to take it up online. If possible the same mentor too.
Thanks DIANA mam
“This course is extremely comprehensive and calls for a lot of self study, research and analysis. It covers all aspects of teaching the English language and allows the learner a huge amount of flexibility and support. It is truly a boon for working professionals. “
I really enjoyed doing the Tesol Diploma course.It really challenged me and expanded my horizons.The staff were very helpful and eager to help and clarify any doubts.But I was disappointed with the quality of the textbook which had a dull presentation and a lot of printing errors.However the content in the text book was great.The DVD was also a bit average.The evaluation of the assignments,however,was very prompt and excellent.
Overall I’m glad I did the course and would definitely recommend it to others.I look forward to applying the principles I learned in the course in my English teaching career.
The online course tutors were very helpful, they helped me through when i had any doubts regarding the assignments. As the TESOL certification is sought after in the eastern countries, i am looking forward to join as an ESL trainer in China or Thailand.
I recently completed the distance learning programme. It was a really wonderful and enriching experience. The content and the support was awesome and the feedback and suggestions were just above standard and quick & fast too.
This course will surely go a long way to imbibe in me all the necessary qualities needed for a good ESL teacher.
I take this opportunity to thank the institute and all the tutors and my course instructor Jayatu for all the help and guidance extended.
Completing my Diploma in TESOL was an enriching and a memorable experience. I thoroughly enjoyed doing the thought-provoking assignments and in the process, learnt the finer aspects of teaching English… My gratitude to the Institute and the entire team for making the courses available to students around the world…
It was my first experience of doing an online course but it was good.My initial apprehension turned into a purpose driven task and the grades by the trainers enthused me to do better and achieve success.It is an eyeopener for one who is out of touch with the latest methodologies in language teaching.Great experience and good team effort!
It was my first online course but I must say it has been a very good experience thanks to the team effort of all involved.It was truly an eye opener to the latest methodologies of teaching the English language.It was definitely worth doing and a must do for all English teachers
I am so happy by completing the TESOL Diploma course successfully. The course is very informative and interesting. My tutor was very quick in responding to my queries. The evaluations were quick and very well done with well-explained corrections. The content of the CD, the materials supplied and the details provided about the entire course needs to be revised. Overall, this course is very useful for those who wants to improve their English teaching skills. I would definitely recommend this course to my friends.
My sincere gratitude to the Institute and the entire team for providing this enchanting course.
I learned and experienced a lot in my Advance TEFL Diploma learning journey. I proud to say that it gave me Self Confidence, Self Motivation, Self Evaluation, Innovative and Independent learning, seeking wide range of resource materials, effective planning and organizing of lesson plan and classroom.
Research Module & BETT Assignments were really challenging and its course content is well structured.Module7 even though it’s kept as optional it gave more positive impact on our learning journey of the Advance TEFL Diploma means optional assignments have also the valuability.
I assure that I am finding only positive feedback about the course and the support as well. I am wishing everyone to join this course those who has to achieve a career in this line.
Thank you very much once again for the awesome TEFL Experience and wish ATI for its continued success.
Hi All,
I am very very happy for completing the TESOL Diploma course successfully. My TEFL tutor Diana was very kind and too good in responding to my queries and clarifying my doubts. During my course due to some personal reasons I was unable to submit the assignment on time, however my tutor Diana was very kind and understanding to my problems and gave me grace period to complete the assignment. Feedback which I received was very encouraging and positive. This is my first online course and the entire course was very informative and interesting. I would suggest this course to everyone who wants to have a good career in English teaching field. With my personal experience I suggest that all the English language teachers should do this great course. This course will help me in my teaching profession and achieve 101% success. I will definitely suggest and recommend my friends to go for this course and I am sure this course will go a long way as there is no end to this course. Once again I would like to say that I am fully satisfied with the course, the materials, and a positive response from the tutors. Thanks to TESOL Team and my TEFL Tutor Diana for all the support and for this lovely course.
Regards
Shalini Pal
Hi,
As learning is a part of my life, I thought it would be better if I could teach and learn. This though had made me to start this Diploma course in the month of October. I had taken some time in thinking whether the course is good or not. Finally I decided and paid the amount to ATI. As soon I register for the course, I received my course materials with a welcome call from my tutor via courier. I spent around 1 hour each day in case of completing this course successfully and working on the assignments given by my teacher. And I was constantly monitored by my tutor Mrs. Jayatu. She was answering all my quires via phone, mail and even through chat in a pleasant manner. As a token of gratitude I would like to thank my tutor for providing me a constant support for completing this course successfully. I had learned many things from this course, like how to teach students, how to manage students, how to teach adults etc., Interesting part in this course is they had given ample amount of information on “how teach students with learning disabilities” via hard copy and even via CD also. After reading that, it made me to assume that I am teaching them in the real world. That kind of involvement, I received by doing this course. Finally, last but not the least, I need to thank Mr. Sid, project coordinator for helping me and providing me a great course as well as an internationally valid certificate. Thanks to the total ATI team, for preparing a great material and for presenting it in a great manner.
Thanks,
Akula Pavan Kumar,
Diploma in TESOL.
I am quite happy at the co operation of the tutors. They entertain all types of queries, always keep online to answer your questions, so u may not need to worry if u can’t reach just when u need, and only once in 10 months I couldn’t reach my tutor but she immediately called me back so this is incredible. They are patient and will listen to you and consider your areas of comfort instead of asking to follow them blindly or becoming reluctant after getting the course fees. So I will recommend others to do their TESOL/TEFL course only from ATI.
This course helped me in gathering a perspective of how English is taught internationally and that is the biggest gain from this course. I am not sure however, how efficiently would I be able to use all of the course material or techniques as I believe that without the personal touch and techniques, it is not possible to teach English to entirely non-English speaking people and there has to be some modifications and diversions from the track laid by TESOL course materials.
I must admit that the staff from ATI has accommodated many of my requests of extension of dates and I really thank them for that, but that could have been avoided on the first place if there would have been more clear instructions from the team right during I joined. I would suggest that after a student joins any of the courses, ATI should arrange for an extensive discussion with him/her over phone / video chat. That would help in understanding the expectations.
I’m glad today for having completed 220 hours Online TESOL Advanced Diploma course. Got to learn many new things and it was a great help too. I must say the tutor provided to me was very effective in her work and helped me clear all my quires. I learned many new ways and technique to teach which will help me in my future. The better part on having completed this course i will now achieve an international certificate.
I thank ATI-TESOL for being very supportive towards the same…….
I am very much satisfied with the course content.This course covered almost all aspects of teaching and learning English language.It helped to refresh my subject knowledge and enhance the teaching skills.The tutors were very helpful and supportive. There should be more teaching practice sessions. One class will not be enough for practicing teaching.
I recently completed two courses from American TESOL Institute:
[1] 220 hours Online TESOL Advanced Diploma course
[2] BETT
It was an excellent experience and I am very very happy with the course content and pace. It is brilliant to know how well theory and practice can connect if implemented correctly. It has gone a long way in helping me become a better informed teacher.
I recently completed 160 hours of TESOL course.I am very much satisfied with the course as well as tutors.They anwer all your querries in a simple way.Thank you so much ATI for this achivement.
today i completed my international tesol certificate course. i felt very happy with the guidance and the feedback during my course by the tesol team. thanx ATI.
Tesol course has helped me a lot in boosting my confidence and improving my teaching skills.It helped to refresh my subject knowledge and enhance the teaching skills. I would like to thank my tutor for providing me a constant support for completing this course successfully.
i am satisfied with the course content which is adequate and appropriate .The tutors are helpful.overall it was a good learning experience.
Hi All
I am very very happy for completing the TESOL Diploma course successfully.I am very much satisfied with the course content.This course covered almost all aspects of teaching and learning English language.It helped to refresh my subject knowledge and enhance the teaching skills.The tutors were very helpful and supportive. There should be more teaching practice sessions. One class will not be enough for practicing teaching. My TEFL tutor Jayatu was very kind and too good in responding to my queries and clarifying my doubts. Feedback which I received was very encouraging and positive. This is my first online course and the entire course was very informative and interesting. I would suggest this course to everyone who wants to have a good career in English teaching field. With my personal experience I suggest that all the English language teachers should do this great course. This course will help me in my teaching profession and achieve 100% success. I will definitely suggest and recommend my friends to go for this course and I am sure this course will go a long way as there is no end to this course. Once again I would like to say that I am fully satisfied with the course, the materials, and a positive response from the tutors. Thanks to TESOL Team and my TEFL Tutor Jayatu for all the support and for this lovely course.
Regards
Md. Belal Hossain
After completing the 120 hour online American TESOL course I would have to say that I am surprised at how much the course helped me. I have not been a fan of online courses in the past and this one I really enjoyed. I think it gave me a great start to my TESOL job and I am very excited to put my new knowledge into practice.
I had been looking for a course which would pave the way for me to teach English throughout the globe. I can see my dream morphing into a reality through TESOL Certification. This course is like a feather in one’s cap to those who want to explore the globe taking up this dynamic language as their career.
Hi,
I am feeling very happy after completing the Tesol diploma course sucessfully. I am very grateful to my trainer Jayatu who was very supportive. I will sure suggest this course to my friends as it helped me a lot and I learned a lot from this course. Ones again thanks to my trainer and Tesol team for supporting me.