This Teachers’ English language course prepares you for the Cambridge Teaching Knowledge Test – the test from the University of Cambridge designed especially for teachers of English, to speakers of other languages. The Cambridge Teaching Knowledge Test (TKT) is a test that focuses on the teaching knowledge needed by teachers of primary, secondary, or adult learners of English, anywhere in the world.
- Our course will provide the valuable knowledge, skills, and techniques required to pass the Cambridge TKT and help you build a successful and rewarding career as a teacher of English.
- It is ideal for those who have recently started teaching or are considering it as a career, but it is also useful for experienced teachers
- The English language teaching course covers a variety of concepts related to language, language use and the background to and practice of language learning and teaching. It is divided into three modules
Course Structure for TKT
Modules 1 to 3
These tests assess your knowledge about the principles and practice of English language teaching.
- Module 1 – Background to language learning and teaching
- Module 2 – Lesson planning and use of resources for language teaching
- Module 3 – Managing the teaching and learning process
Module 1: Background to language learning and teaching
This module tests your knowledge of:
- The terms and concepts of English language teaching
- Factors underpinning the learning of English
- A range of materials, tasks and activities for English language teaching
Module 2: Lesson planning and use of resources for language teaching
This module tests your knowledge of:
- The skills needed to plan lessons
- The types of assessment and resources that guide your lesson planning
Module 3: Managing the teaching and learning process
This module tests your knowledge of:
- Teachers’ and learners’ language
- Classroom management techniques
