4-week TEFL Course or equivalent London, United Kingdom

Cambridge CELTA

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Important Information

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This CELTA course is offered by a very well established course provider running the course from its new Soho premises. So you're in safe hands.

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Course Details

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Course ref.	2731
Course Type	4-week TEFL Course or equivalent
Min Age	18
Maximum Class Size	12
Exam Board Fee Included
Class Times	Monday to Friday for 4 weeks. 9.00 - 17.00 (approximately)

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Course Description

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The Cambridge CELTA (Certificate in English Language Teaching to Adults) is designed for native and non-native speakers of English who have little or no experience of teaching. It is the most widely-recognised initial qualification in teaching English as a foreign / second language and is the minimum qualification required to work at a British Council accredited school in the U.K. and in many established schools overseas.

Course Description The course is a challenging and stimulating experience and requires 100% commitment and attendance.

The syllabus and assessment criteria are laid down by Cambridge and based entirely on the needs of participating trainees. You are required to observe classes given by qualified and experienced teachers (usually daytime classes). Trainees will also spend time doing guided lesson planning, supervised teaching practice and feedback. You will also need to spend a significant amount of additional time on lesson preparation, written assignments, and course consolidation. There are four written assignments to be completed, requiring a total of about 3,000 words.
Assessment is continuous and based on the trainee’s teaching practice, written assignments, and overall professional development.


Course Entry Requirements All applicants must have a very high level of both oral and written competence in English, being able to use the language in a way which is clear, coherent, and essentially free of mistakes in spelling, punctuation, and grammar.
All applicants must have a bachelor’s degree, or at least qualifications which would enable him/her to enter University, for example, A-Levels.

All applicants need to demonstrate an awareness of language
All applicants must be at least 20 years old at the start of the course
If you are not sure of your eligibility, please contact us to discuss your circumstances.


Course Contents (taken from Cambridge ESOL syllabus).
Certificate course programmes are designed by individual centres using the syllabus and course objectives. To meet the course requirements candidates are required to attend the whole course and to:

· Practise teach in a class of the relevant age group, for a total of six hours;
· Observe experienced teachers teaching classes for a total of eight hours
· Maintain and submit a portfolio of all course work including all written assignments and materials related to teaching practice

Specifically, the Certificate course programme is designed to enable candidates to:

1. Develop an awareness of language and a knowledge of the description of English and apply these in their professional practice;
2. Develop an initial understanding of the contexts within which adults learn
English, their motivations and the roles of the teacher and the learner;
3. Develop familiarity with the principles and practice of effective teaching to Adult learners of English;
4. Develop basic skills for teaching adults in the language classroom;
5. Develop familiarity with appropriate resources and materials for use with adult learners of English for teaching, testing and for reference.


Course programmes focus on: 1. Language Awareness
· basic concepts and terminology used in ELT for describing form and meaning in language and language use
· basic concepts and terminology used for describing language skills and sub-skills
· language description and syllabus design for the teaching of general English to adults
· the practical significance of similarities and differences between languages
· reference materials for language awareness

2. The Learner, the teacher and the teaching/learning context
· the adult learner’s educational background and traditions
· the context for learning and teaching English at adult level
· different motivations for learning English as an adult
· different learning and teaching styles at adult level

3. Planning for effective teaching of adult learners of English
· The principles of planning for effective teaching of adult learners of English
· The practical realities of planning for effective teaching of adult learners of English
· The selection and evaluation of appropriate materials and resources for specific lessons
· The selection and evaluation of appropriate exercise types and tasks for specific lessons
· The evaluation of lesson preparation

4. Classroom management and teaching skills for teaching English to adults
· the effective organisation of the classroom
· classroom presence and control
· teacher and learner language
· the use of teaching material and resources
· practical skills for teaching at a range of levels
· the monitoring and evaluation of adult learners
· the evaluation of classroom management and teaching skills

5. Resources and materials for teaching English to adults

· commercially produced resources and materials for teaching English to adults
· non published resources and materials for teaching English to adults
· the selection and evaluation of resources and materials for use in teaching and testing adult learners of English, and for reference
· the adaptation of resources and materials for specific groups of adult learners of English

6. Professional development for teachers of English to adults

· self assessment: understanding weaknesses and developing strengths
· working in context: preparing to become a teacher, colleague and employee
professional development: support systems, publication, and courses for teaching English to adults

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School Details - London Soho

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We believe that London is the most exciting city on the planet and Soho is the most exciting part of London. It sets the fashions that the rest of London follows. Diverse and open it offers visitors the chance to learn just what makes London special. This school is a part of Soho and does things the Soho way. We offer full support to every student, use the most modern teaching techniques and equipment and celebrate the diversity of every individual in the school.

This centre is for students who want to study in a lively and vibrant area in the heart of central London. The area is extremely laid back with a small town friendliness and comraderie that makes it a really special place to study. The school is situated in Old Compton Street and is surrounded by some of the very best bars and restaurants in London, where the service is really excellent and welcoming. There are many theatres, shops and clubs nearby which you can go to in your free time.

The school is modern, high-tech and stylish. There is free computer and internet access to help you with extra studies.

You can expect training from highly qualified, experienced, friendly and open staff and all in the very heart of London.

So if you want to study in style, study in Soho!

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Timetable

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Monday to Friday for 4 weeks.
9.00 - 17.00 (approximately)

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How to Apply

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1. Choose the start date which interests you. If you’re still unsure, please choose an approximate date for now – you will be able to specify later.
2. Register your details with Cactus TEFL (1 minute) to help us track your application.
3. Download the application form and save it on your computer.
4. Complete it offline in your own time
5. Go back to www.cactustefl.com, sign in and submit your completed form.
6. We will keep you posted by email throughout the process.

You can also submit an application by fax, or post. We will explain how to do this on the application form. Please contact us if you would like us to post you an empty application form.

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Prices and Dates

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