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CELTA

CAMBRIDGE ESOL Certificate in English Language Teaching to Adults
(CELTA )

1. COURSE DESCRIPTION
This is an introductory course designed primarily for inexperienced teachers and is mainly concerned with the "how" of teaching. It is considered to be a solid foundation for teaching English as a foreign language. The course is recognised by EFL organisations world-wide and the certificate is the most highly respected of its kind in the world.
The Cambridge ESOL Certificate requires an attendance of 140 hours over 4 weeks.
The course offers methods of English language analysis which will develop the EFL teacher's ability to make the language more meaningful to foreign learners at all levels.
The course also aims to develop and broaden the prospective EFL teacher's knowledge of language skills, correction techniques and pronunciation. In addition, it gives the teacher an ability to supplement and criticise available textbooks and materials, and to create their own.
The presentation and practice of new language items are dealt with in detail and give the EFL teacher confidence in a variety of methods. Syllabus and timetabling are also covered on the course.

Teaching Practice and Observation
Teaching practice is an integral part of the course and takes place every day. It is related to the areas covered in the input sessions. Trainees work in groups of six with small classes of students to get experience of teaching at different levels (beginners to advanced). Lessons are discussed by TP groups and tutors after TP. Trainees also observe at least 8 hours of lessons given by qualified teachers.
Additional time is required for lesson preparation and written assignments. As the course is full-time and very intensive it is impossible to have any other commitments during the period of the course. Trainees will find they have to work in the evenings and at weekends. Candidates are required to do a minimum of 80 additional hours of course work outside the timetabled course hours.

WHAT DOES CELTA INVOLVE?
Teaches you the principles of effective teaching
Provides a range of practical skills for teaching English to adults
Gives you hands-on teaching practice
Builds your confidence
There are five main units of learning:
Learners and teachers, and the teaching and learning context
Language analysis and awareness
Language skills: reading, listening, speaking and writing
Planning and resources for different contexts
Developing teaching skills and professionalism

You will be assessed throughout the course, with no final examination. An external assessor, appointed by Cambridge ESOL, moderates each course. There are two components of assessment:

1. Teaching Practice
You will teach for a total of 6 hours, working with classes at two levels of ability. Assessment is based on your overall performance at the end of the six hours.

2. Written Assignments
You will complete four written assignments: one focusing on adult learning; one on the language system of English; one on language skills; and one on classroom teaching

To be awarded the Certificate, you must pass both components. There are three grades – Pass, Pass ‘B’ and Pass ‘A’.

International House will also supply a written report for each candidate to indicate specific strengths and areas needing development. IH will send out provisional grades a few days after the course. These will be confirmed on receipt of the official certificates from Cambridge approximately 2 months after the course. The course tutor's decision is final and there is no appeals procedure, although there is a complaints procedure. It is important to note that the offer of a place does not in itself guarantee success in obtaining the certificate.

APPLICATION FOR THE COURSE see below

4. COURSE REQUIREMENTS
Applicants for the course should have an awareness of language and a competence in English, both written and spoken, that enables them to follow the course and complete the assignments. They should have a standard of education that would allow them entry to Higher Education in their country. Candidates must be 20 years old at the start of the course.

FEES
- 590 pounds (UK), IH school teachers – 20%
The fees include Cambridge registration fee - 76.20 pounds
As soon as you are accepted on the course you should pay your deposit. We cannot reserve a place on the course until the deposit – 30% of the cost - has been received. The balance of the total fees must be paid prior to the start of the course.
In the case of cancellation made later than two weeks before the start of the course, requests for refund of fees (excluding deposit) can only be considered if we have been able to fill the place at short notice.

6. ACCOMMODATION
This can be arranged on request.

7. RECOMMENDED BOOKS * highly recommended
A Course in English Language Teaching - Penny Ur (CUP)
Teaching Practice Handbook - Gower and Walters (Heinemann)
*Learning Teaching - Scrivener (Heinemann)
A Practical English Grammar - Thompson and Martinet (OUP)
*Practical English Usage - Michael Swan (OUP)
*English Grammar in Use - Raymond Murphy (CUP)
It is advisable to buy your own copy of Scrivener, Swan and Murphy prior to the course.
Additional books will be available for reference at International House.

This course is run by International House-Kyiv
08.05.06 – 02.06.06
13.11.06 – 08.12.06

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