Goals

Our Cambridge RSA CELTA courses, which are taught by highly qualified trainers, are extremely practical in approach. The primary aim of the courses is to provide initial training in TEFL. However, the courses are also very suitable for people who have previous teaching experience but do not have formal TEFL training or qualifications.

The goals of our CELTA program are to help teachers to:


• improve their knowledge of American English grammar, vocabulary and pronunciation
• build a good foundation of classroom management skills
• acquire and practice a range of effective teaching techniques
• become familiar with a range of current EFL books and other teaching materials
• develop a self-critical approach to their own teaching
• evolve an effective and personal teaching-style
• obtain appropriate employment as EFL teachers overseas.

Content

Our course presents a communicative approach to the teaching of classes of adult students overseas. Although it has a sound theoretical basis, the course is extremely practical, and it blends proven classroom techniques with modern developments in language learning theory.

The course elements include: seminars and workshops; written assignments; lesson observation; supervised and evaluated practice teaching with classes of foreign students; discussion and critiquing of practice lessons.

The course deals in depth with how to:


• analyze English from a student's point-of-view
• present new language items
• develop students' language skills
• design and use practice activities
• improve students' pronunciation
• correct students' errors
• make effective use of materials
• develop class management skills plan lessons and courses.

Schedule

Each course is at least 109 class hours. Homework on weekends and evenings adds a further 70+ hours. Each participant also undertakes 35 hours of self-study before the course, using our "Pre-Course Assignment."

Our courses last four weeks, and require attendance Monday through Friday. One day during each course is normally set aside for self-study.

A typical day's schedule:


• 09:30 - 11:45 TEFL methodology seminars
• 12:00 - 12:50 Language analysis workshop
• 02:00 - 04:15 Supervised practice teaching
• 04:15 - 05:00 Critiques of practice teaching
• 05:00 - 05:30 Guided preparation of practice lessons
• 08:00 - 10:30 Home preparation of practice lessons.

Pre-Course Assignment

To help you realize your full potential during training, we provide a unique self-study Pre-Course Assignment for you to complete at your own pace before you start your intensive CELTA course. The main aim of this Assignment is to strengthen your formal knowledge of American English grammar, vocabulary and pronunciation.

Graduate Credit

If you want to receive a graduate credit recommendation of 6 semester hours, you will need to complete one additional written assignment. This can be completed before or after your intensive course.

Grading and Certification

Each successful participant receives the Cambridge RSA CELTA with one of the following grades: Pass, Pass B, and Pass A. Worldwide, over 90% of candidates receive the Certificate, with 75% being awarded the basic Pass grade. (This grade is recognized by employers as showing a good level of ability and potential.)

What You Will Take Away

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