Course Description

• Develop an awareness of language and the description of English and apply these in their professional practice.
  
  
• Develop an understanding of the contexts within which adults learn English, their motivations and the roles of the teacher and the learner.
  
  
• Develop a familiarity with the principles and practice of effective teaching to adult learners of English.
  
  
• Develop basic skills for teaching adults in the language classroom.
  
  
• Develop familiarity with appropriate resources and materials for use with adult learners of English for teaching, testing and for reference.
  
  
• Identify opportunities for their own future development as professionals in the field.

A Typical Day On The Full-Time Course

The full-time course is essentially 9 to 5 a day. Most evenings and some part of weekends will be devoted to lesson preparation and written assignments. It is therefore, a very full-time and intensive course.

We advise trainees that they should be in good health and without outside commitments which might affect their full attendance.

The morning is devoted to learning about teaching - how to manage groups, how to analyse language for teaching purposes, different approaches to pronunciation and so on. The course programme is designed to reflect the syllabus as set out by UCLES. Each course will also take into account the needs of the individuals within the group, as reflected by negotiable sessions and regular revision of techniques.

The afternoon is devoted to putting it all into practice. Trainees are divided into 2 or 3 groups and these teaching practice groups work with their trainer to advance the learning of practice students. Each trainee spends 2 weeks teaching each student group, guided each day by the trainer who is supervising them. The trainers endeavour to create a real-life teaching situation by having trainees work with contemporary published materials, keep attendance records and so on. After teaching there is group or individual feedback, the opportunity to comment on what has been more or less successful and why. As well as learn from the experience of teaching and watching their peers, trainees also observe 8 live lessons taught by an experienced teacher on the staff.

How is the course assessed?

• Candidate's professional development
• Teaching practice
• Written assignments
  
  Candidates are assessed on a continuous basis by the course tutors. Each course is assessed by an external assessor, approved and appointed by UCLES. There is no final examination.
  
  Results and reports are issued by the college shortly after the course. Certificates are sent by UCLES to the college within a month and are posted to the candidates.

Entry criteria for UCLES CELTA

CELTA courses are offered at the Teacher Training Department of the IPSA consortium member
London Highgate English Language School, UK

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London Highgate English Language School, UK
Click here to learn more about the School	Students from all over the world study at the London Highgate English Language School, which also provides an opportunity to mix with British university graduates taking our teacher training courses. Highgate, situated in North London, is one of the most delightful of London's 'villages'. It is only 20 minutes by underground to the very centre of London, but it is surrounded by the green of Highgate Woods, with Hampstead Heath within walking distance. Highgate is an attractive residential area with homestay available near to the School. The School itself has a large garden suitable for both relaxation and our summer barbecue parties. The library has television and video equipment as well as providing books to borrow and a place to study. The language laboratory and computers are available for private study in addition to being teaching aids in our courses. There are facilities near the school for swimming, squash, tennis and football. Return to the Top