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Syed Md Azmal Hussain (Wasi), widely known as Syed Wasi, is the Founder CEO of Center for Innovative Language Learning (CILL). He did BA (Linguistics) and MA (TESOL) in English from North South University. Followed by his excellent academic record, Syed Wasi was awarded the highest distinction, Summa Cum Laude for his excellent performance in Master of Arts in English.

Syed Wasi has also worked as the External Consultant for Pearson Test of English (PTE) for TUV SUD Bangladesh, the PTE Test center in the country for nearly 3 years since its inception in Bangladesh. His outstanding score in PTE (Overall: 90 out of 90; Speaking- 90, Writing- 90, Reading- 90, Listening-90) and long experience in the respective field has given him the recognition of a pioneer PTE trainer in Bangladesh.

One of Syed Wasi’s leading contributions to English Language Teaching (ELT) is the successful implementation of English language learning in virtual settings (over the internet) in Bangladesh which he named Virtual English Language Learning (VELL). His idea of VELL was recognized by Dhaka Tribune, a national daily in Bangladesh, as the first online ELT approach being used in the context of Bangladesh (see Dhaka Tribune, “Do you Speak English?”, June 7, 2013). His other major works involve teaching English to professionals from almost all backgrounds (bankers, lawyers, teachers, engineers, merchandisers etc.), developing materials for ESL learners, and researching on the effectiveness and outcome of the teaching aides and materials being used for ELT.

Syed Wasi previously worked with Services for Professional Education and Enterprise Development (S.P.E.E.D), a sister concern of Scholastica, as an ELT trainer. At S.P.E.E.D, he was involved in ELT training coordination, materials development, conducting training for professionals and so on. On behalf of S.P.E.E.D, he had also conducted ELT programs for newly recruited and existing faculties at Scholastica school which involved teaching methodology for teachers, classroom management, effective classroom delivery, speaking and pronunciation, and general English.

In his 9-year long service, Syed Wasi has conducted professional ELT programs for learners from many local and foreign organizations of which GP, Banlgalink, Robi, Ericsson, British High Commission, Square Pharma, Square Textiles, NCC Bank, Trust Bank, IDLC Finance, H&M Bangladesh, GIZ Dhaka, Babylon Group, bdjobs Training, Beximco Petroleum, TUV SUD Bangladesh are worth mentioning.