 Hi, my name is Kamala, I recently completed a short term course with NPTEL on the subject language and mind and got a certificate from IIT Madras. I came to know about NPTEL and online courses through a friend of mine. At first, I was not convinced whether courses offered by the IITs would suit me. See, I do not have a background in science streams, my background is in law. Then she convinced me that the courses offered by NPTEL include topics ranging from engineering to basic sciences to humanities and even to music. So, I decided to enrol for a course. Now, why did I register for this course? I have always been fascinated by the different modes of communication that we see all around us, not just between human beings, but also amongst animals, birds, etc. So, when I came to know that in this particular course, language and mind, we get to learn about how human mind acquires language. I was intrigued about my experience with this course. I found the NPTEL online videos very easy to use, very easy to download and I was able to watch these videos late at night, weekends, early mornings and most of the time I was able to submit assignments on time. Now, the video lessons, they were very easy to understand. In fact, I liked seeing many queries that I had in mind already getting answered in the discussion forum. Seeing my scores getting updated regularly in the progress tab was very convenient as I was able to see how my peers were doing as well. I was also getting frequent mails and text messages on any announcements about upcoming exam dates or fees, payment or upcoming assignments, etc. Now, the best part was when I got the laminated certificate by post. It was very nice to see the IIT name on the certificate. In short, this experience was quite unique in that I was able to get a certificate from the IIT without having to go to the college, follow any schedules, attend any classes and all this doing from home. At the same time, I was also able to interact with students and the faculty on the discussion forum. All said, I feel that if circumstances permit, I would enroll for more courses with NPTEL. I think all of us should. Thank you.