About Kafka's English Corner
Minu Jasdanwala is the founder of Kafka's English Corner. He began his centre in 2009. As the years passed the English class turned into multidisciplinary institution. In the year 2014, the centre was officially registered exam centre (51318) for Trinity College London (Graded examination for spoken English). Since then more than 100 students have strengthened their communications skills and personal profile. The students are inculcated the habits of reading and writing especially letters.
Board members
Dr D.A. Jasdanwala
Mr Mansoor Jasdanwala
Mrs Rashida Jasdanwala
Assistant teacher
Mr Satish Kathad
Uniform for Trinity College London pupils at KEC:
Sky Blue Khadi top and Blue denim.
Simple rules of the class:
-The student and the teacher must inform each other in case of absentia. A student/teacher can be forgiven if there is a medical emergency of any kind on student or the family member.
-A student is expected to bring dictionary.
-Both the teacher and student must follow the time and keep the class neat.
-'Sarcasm' and 'Dictionary' are two things provided we provide for free.'
Trinity College London (Graded examination for spoken English)
-International exams is recognized in more than 60 countries
-It is one on one interview oral exams based on CEFR grading.
Minu's Mehfil recitation
Minu's Mehfil is an annual poetry recitation (partly inspired by Sir Andrew Motion) project where students recite poems in any language on stage. The poem can be self written or written by someone else. The season one was launched on 21st March 2015 to celebrate World Poetry Day. Season 2 also witnessed dances, speeches and felicitation of distinguished poets.
Minu's Mehfil book
Minu Jasdanwala has also edited and launched 2 books entitled Minu's Mehfil with ISBN number to encourage writing amongst students.
CCC exam
The class arranges CCC Exam, 'Compulsory Computer Course' which is required before applying for a government job.
Social services
Minu Jasdanwala encourages his students to take part in tree plantation, setting sparrow nests, gifting books, distributing butter milks and also in Gandhian service along with the regular academia.
National records
Kafka's English Corner has as many as 14 national records to its credit. A few to mention are Limca book of record, Asia book of record, World Records India and India book of records for marathon reading, poetry recitation and taking oath on nature conservation.
Minu's Media
Minu Jasdanwala writes for English tabloid called Rajkot Now and also maintains his personal blog minujasdanwala.blogspot.in
He also does social commentary on various issues on Gujarati channels. His videos can be watched on YouTube.
Translation
The class offers translation service from one language to the other. ( English to Gujarati and Gujarati to English)
Contact
Kafka's English Corner
Office number 1,
Madhav Vatika complex,
Sojitra nagar main road,
Above Golden super market,
Rajkot
E: minujasdanwala@gmail.com
B: minujasdanwala.blogspot.in
F: Kafka's English Corner
F: Kafka's English Corner
C: +91 9228191919
