CELTA - Teacher Training - Torquay International School

Courses CELTA – Teacher Training

Teacher Training Course - CELTA

CELTA – Teacher Training

Description

The CELTA (Certificate in Teaching English to Speakers of Other Languages) is recognised all over the world, and it is the entry-level qualification most requested by employers. Whether you are a new teacher with no experience starting out on their career or a teacher who wants to further develop their skills and gain a recognised qualification, this is the ideal course for you.

It is only 4 weeks long but it will prepare you really well for the classroom by introducing you to the principles of effective language teaching, and by giving you a range of teaching techniques and opportunities for practical experience. It will equip you with the skills and confidence you need in the classroom during the course and beyond.

International House Torquay will provide you with the ideal setting to take the course. It is a busy language school, giving you the opportunity to see qualified teachers in action, and the tutors on the course are all very experienced CELTA trainers who have been delivering successful courses together for many years. We also run a Language Awareness course for those trainees who feel they need a little extra help before they start the CELTA. For those travelling to do the course, affordable accommodation can be arranged close to the school.

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Course Details
Assessment
Application procedure

The CELTA course covers the following topics

Learners and teachers, and the teaching and learning context

Language analysis and awareness

Language skills: reading, listening, speaking and writing

Planning and resources for different teaching contexts

Developing teaching skills and professionalism
The 120 hours of contact between trainees and course tutors include

Input sessions covering a range of areas including methods and techniques for teaching grammar, vocabulary, pronunciation as well as speaking, reading, listening and writing skills.

Supervised lesson planning in groups of no more than 6 trainees.

Tutorial support and consultation

6 hours of assessed teaching practice per trainee supervised by a course tutor

Constructive feedback on teaching practice

Watching the other trainees’ lessons

6 hours of directed observation of lessons taught by experienced English Language teachers, up to 3 hours of which may be of filmed lessons.
Note that you should also allow for 80 additional learning hours for pre-course preparation, reading, research, assignment writing, lesson preparation and record keeping.
How will I be assessed?
You will be assessed throughout the course and there is no final examination. The two types of assessment are:
Teaching practice
You will teach for a total of 6 hours, working with adult classes at a minimum of two levels of ability. Assessment is based on your overall performance.
Written assignments
There are 4 written assignments (each 750–1,000 words). These focus on:

analysing and responding to adult learner needs

analysing language for teaching purposes

teaching language skills

reflecting on classroom teaching
These assignments as well as the teaching practice are assessed by your trainers during the course. Your trainers will give you detailed written feedback and will discuss your progress with you during 1:1 tutorials, so you will have a good idea of your strengths and which areas you need to focus on. An assessor will visit towards the end of the course to discuss grades with the trainers.

There are four possible final grades for CELTA; Pass A, Pass B, Pass and Fail.
Cambridge Assessment will issue your certificate when grades have been confirmed. Certificates are usually sent within 8 weeks after the completion of the course.
To apply for a CELTA course you need to be

aged 18+

a proficient English language user (CEFR level C1+ or above)

educated to the standard required for entry into higher education
How to apply

Complete and submit the application form

Wait until you hear if you have been invited for interview

Complete and submit the pre-interview tasks that you will be sent

Attend the interview (face-to-face or online)

You will hear within a few days if your application has been successful.

Courses CELTA – Teacher Training

Teacher Training Course - CELTA