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Teacher Training Programme

Courses for Teachers of English with preparation for the University of Cambridge Teaching Knowledge Test (TKT)

Who is the Teaching Knowledge Test (TKT) for?
Anglo-Continental has developed 2 to 4 week courses preparing candidates for the University of Cambridge’s TKT to develop the knowledge and teaching skills of people who teach English to primary, secondary and adult learners, and also people who are interested in teaching as a career. This qualification will help you to understand:
different methodologies for teaching
the 'language of teaching'
the ways in which resources can be used
the key aspects of lesson planning
classroom management methods for different needs

Click here to go to the official Cambridge ESOL website for the TKT www.cambridgeesol.org/TKT/index.htm

Click here to view a typical week's timetable

Click here for the TKT Flyer 2008

What does the TKT involve?
The University of Cambridge's TKT comprises 3 modules:

Module 1 - Language and background to language learning and teaching
Describing language and language skills using accurate terminology
Factors affecting how a learner learns
Comparing and evaluating different types of lessons

Module 2 - Planning lessons and use of resources for language teaching
Planning and preparing a lesson or sequence of lessons
Selection and use of resources and materials

Module 3 - Managing the teaching and learning process
Teachers' and learners' language in the classroom
Classroom management

A trainee can choose to sit one, two or all three modules on the test day. Each module consists of 80 objective, multiple choice questions and takes 80 minutes to complete. A successful trainee will receive a University of Cambridge ESOL Certificate stating that he/she has passed the module(s). A University of Cambridge ESOL qualification will improve a teacher’s confidence, personal development and job prospects.

Notes

1. Included in the 30 lessons are 5 lessons of test practice to improve the candidate’s test performance.
   
   
2. At least an Intermediate level of English - level B1 of the Council of Europe’s Common European Framework of Reference for Languages (CEFR) - e.g. PET, IELTS band score of 4. If you are unsure of your English language ability we can send you a pre-entry test.
   
   
3. As a student of Anglo-Continental, a British Council accredited school, you may be eligible for funding through the EU Socrates-Comenius Programme. To find out if you are eligible please visit their website at: www.europa.eu.int

Additional entry and test dates
can be arranged for groups (minimum 10 participants).

Click here for Course Fees 2008 - US-$ US Dollars

Click here for Accommodation Fees 2008

Click here for test fees in US-$ Dollars

Click here to request an Information Pack

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Jill Manwaring
Teacher Training
Course Coordinator