Cambridge CELTA Guangzhou, China

Cambridge CELTA

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Course Details

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Course Description

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CELTA - Certificate in English Language Teaching to Adults course provides initial training leading to a Certificate in English Language Teaching to Adults. It is intended for those without previous experience who wish to enter the profession and for teachers with no previous training in this field. Success in the Certificate has enabled many candidates to obtain their first teaching position: the course is highly regarded by employers as providing sound initial training and a strong basis from which to develop as a teacher of English.

Why this training course?
Recognition as a qualified English teacher both in Britain and abroad.
Knowledge of the English language, its grammar, phonology and lexis.
Knowledge of up to date methodology of language teaching to adults (i.e. age 16+)
Preparation for later study at diploma or post graduate level.

Course content
Morning sessions include:
English grammatical structures and their functions
Modern teaching methods
Teaching of pronunciation (phonology)
Teaching of lexis
Error analysis and correction
Classroom resources and textbooks
A brief study of a foreign language

Afternoon sessions are devoted to:
Teaching practice in small groups
Feedback on teaching practice with tutor & colleagues
Supervised preparation of lessons
Observation of teaching


Teaching Practice
This is an essential part of the course and is done in small groups of trainees. After the teaching practice feedback is conducted with tutors and colleagues.


Assessment and Certificates
Assessment is continous and candidates will receive feedback throughout their course. In addition to the teaching practice candidates are required to complete a Teacher Practice Log and four assigments during the course. These assignments are designed to develop candidate's teaching, learner and language awarness. At the end of the course successful candidates receive the Cambridge Certificate and a Progress Report.


Course Design
The course consists of four weeks of intensive study Monday - Friday 9.00am - 5.00pm. Candidates must also allow sufficient time for self-study, lesson planning and assignments. Full attendance is very important. It is not possible or advisable to hold even a part-time job while on the course.


Enrolment Proceedure
Applicants for the course must complete an application form and pre-interview language awareness task and send it back to us at Cactus. Once the school has reviewed your application they will then need to conduct an interview with you in person or by telephone. The interview is critical in determining suitability for the course. A deposit is then required to secure your place on the course.


Books
Recommended reading for the course includes:
GRAMMAR
· PRACTICAL ENGLISH USAGE by Michael Swan (OUP) or GRAMMAR FOR ENGLISH LANGUAGE TEACHERS Teachers by Martin Parrott (CUP)

METHODOLOGY
· You are also advised to have access to a methodology book; either HOW TO TEACH ENGLISH by Jeremy Harmer (Longman) or LEARNING TEACHING by Jim Scrivener (Heinemann).

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School Details - Guangzhou

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Established in 1975 in London, this language centre group is accredited by the British Council and has over thirty years of language teaching and training experience in 100 schools in eight different countries including the Czech Republic, Poland, Russia, Slovakia and Vietnam. The centre adheres to rigorous international standards, and its students achieve an exceptionally high level of examination results.

Guangzhou, also known as Canton, is located in the South of China. Guangzhou is a bustling port city on the Pearl River and is one of the most important economic centres in the region. Guangzhou has excellent transport links; Hong Kong is only 2 hours away by express train and the Island of Macau can be reached by catamaran or hydrofoil in 3 hours.

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Timetable

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9.00am - 5.30pm including teaching practice (Self-study and lesson planning also required)

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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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