CAMBRIDGE CERTIFICATE IN ENGLISH LANGUAGE TEACHING TO ADULTS

CELTA COURSES 2016

Information pack

1. Introduction to Cambridge CELTA and course description .................................................. 3 2. Overview of main course content ......................................................................................... 3

Input sessions ................................................................................................................ 4 Lesson observation ....................................................................................................... 4

Teaching Practice .......................................................................................................... 4 TP Feedback ................................................................................................................. 5 Assessment ................................................................................................................... 5

3. Course Dates and Fees 2016............................................................................................... 5 Payment of fees ............................................................................................................. 6 Your first step is to complete the application form and return it to the school. ............... 8

5. Quotes from Participants on our Recent Courses ................................................................ 9

6. FAQ .................................................................................................................................... 10

What is CELTA? .......................................................................................................... 10 'TEFL' or 'TESOL' How does CELTA relate to TEFL/TESOL? .................................... 10 Who is CELTA for? ...................................................................................................... 10 Who recognises CELTA? ............................................................................................ 10 Am I eligible to apply?.................................................................................................. 10

How do I apply? ........................................................................................................... 10

Jason White Centre Director Embassy English 8 Grange Road Cambridge CB3 9DU E-mail: jwhite4@studygroup.com Telephone: (+44)1223 345650

1. Introduction to Cambridge CELTA and course description

University of Cambridge English Language Assessment examinations are the world's leading range of

certificates for learners of English. Each year they are taken by over 2 million people, in 130 countries.

Cambridge English Language Assessment’s world-renowned Teaching Awards provide a route into

the English Language Teaching career for new teachers and first class development prospects for

experienced teachers.

These awards are recognised worldwide. They include the Certificate in English Language Teaching

to Adults (CELTA), which is the best- known and most widely-taken initial English language teaching

qualification in the world.

For more information about Cambridge English Language Assessment please go to:

www.cambridgeassessment.org.uk/ca/About_Us/Our_Structure/Exam_Boards/Cambridge_ESOL

Embassy Cambridge is a long established and well-equipped Cambridge language school with an

international reputation for quality courses and personal service. We teach English to adult foreign

students from all over the world and prepare them for internationally recognized examinations.

This course provides initial training leading to the Cambridge Certificate in English Teaching to Adults

(CELTA) - the most widely-recognised international professional qualification for English language

teachers.

Candidates are usually university graduates or qualified teachers, but must have a minimum standard

of education that would allow entry to Higher education in their country. You need not have English as

your first language provided that your awareness and competence in written and spoken English

enables you to follow the course without hindrance. This will be evaluated as part of the interview

process. The minimum age requirement is 18.

2. Overview of main course content Language awareness: how English works, basic concepts and terms used to describe form and

meaning in language and language use, language skills, and syllabus design

Learning and teaching: educational backgrounds and traditions of learners, motivations, different

learning styles.

The principles and practical realities of planning for effective teaching; selecting and adapting

materials for learning activities and tasks

Classroom management: teaching skills, classroom presence and control, monitoring and

evaluation.

Resources and materials: selection, use and evaluation of commercial and non-published

resources.

Professional development as a teacher: self assessment of strengths and weaknesses, working as

teacher, colleague, employer.

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The 4-week course is intensive, and requires a full-time commitment. Lectures, workshops and

observation of experienced teachers take up roughly half the contact time. Teaching practice takes up

the other half, and is conducted in small groups with a teaching practice supervisor. During the course

you will be observed by two tutors. Teaching practice includes guided preparation of the lesson to be

taught, and classroom teaching practice followed by analysis, reflection and feedback.

Completion of lesson planning and the four set written assignments take place outside course contact

time. Individual and group tutorials are held to monitor and discuss progress. A generous amount of

supervised lesson planning (SLP) time supports the trainees with adequate staging and designing the

lessons.

Input sessions

Each morning there are usually two or three workshops or seminars in which all course participants

are together. These sessions are essentially practical, looking at ideas that you can immediately use in

the classroom. For example, in the first week you might have seminars on "Ideas for teaching

grammar", "Using a text in class" and "Introduction to language analysis". The seminars are mainly on

teaching methodology, although some sessions will focus on participants' awareness of the English

language.

Lesson observation

Part of the morning programme will be devoted to lesson observation of experienced teachers. You'll

see a normal English language class at work; which will help you to put some of what you're learning

into perspective. There will be 8 hours of observation.

Teaching Practice

In the mornings you work as a group of up to 10 trainees. In the afternoons we split you into smaller

teaching practice groups, usually with 5 trainees. Each group has a tutor whose job is to help you

prepare lessons, observe your teaching and lead feedback sessions.

You will teach a total of 6 hours on the course. You do not teach every day, but you will teach most

days. When you are not teaching you will observe your peers teaching in order to give them helpful

feedback on their own work, which, in itself will prove very instructive to you.

Your students will be "real, live" foreign students in classes especially formed for the teaching practice.

Typically the classes will be of mixed nationality and multi-lingual, mainly young adults of 18 - 26. You

will teach classes of at least two different levels, including a low level.

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Initially you will be given a great deal of help in preparing lessons, but you will become more

independent as the course proceeds. We aim for you to be reasonably independent at planning your

lessons by the end of the course.

TP Feedback

Usually feedback on the lessons is time-tabled for the following morning (though it can also follow

directly after and on the same day as Teaching Practice). This is an opportunity for you to reflect on

how you taught, to listen to your peers give their views and to hear the tutor's comments.

The aim is to give useful feedback honestly and supportively so that you can learn from your

experience and put this into practice when you prepare future classes. The tutor will also give you

some detailed written feedback.

Assessment

There is no final written examination. Assessment is based on your performance throughout the

course in the teaching practice and written assignments. Your two tutors will meet at the end of the

course to determine your grade. The course is assessed in accordance with University of Cambridge

Examinations Syndicate guidelines. The assessment is continuous (i.e. throughout the course) and

integrated (all components count towards the final grade). The assessment is externally moderated by

an assessor approved by Cambridge.

Candidates whose performance meets the specified criteria are awarded a Pass. Those who

demonstrate a significantly higher level of achievement in their classroom teaching skills may be

awarded a Pass (Grade B). And those who, in addition to this, demonstrate a significantly higher level

of achievement in relation to their lesson planning and awareness of the teaching and learning

processes may be awarded a Pass (Grade A). Participants also receive a detailed teaching profile.

3. Course Dates and Fees 2016 Embassy Cambridge only offers full time courses that last for four weeks.

Monday 28th March – Friday 22nd April Monday 16th May – Friday 10th June Monday 3rd October – Friday 28th October

Course fees: £1,450

Fees include: £200 deposit paid on acceptance

£140 candidate entry fee

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Host family accommodation: £175 per week single room, half-board.

Residential accommodation: £203 per week single room en suite self catering.

Payment of fees

Payment of all course fees must be made at least 28 days in advance of the start of the course.

In cash: For those paying in person, please call at the school within office hours Monday to Friday

between 08:30 – 17:00.

By Sterling Cheque: Cheques must be made in sterling and should be made payable to Embassy

Educational Services UK Limited.

By Credit Card: To make a credit card payment by phone, please call +44 (0) 1223 345650 to give

your details.

By Bank Transfer: Make payment to Embassy Educational Services UK Limited, National Westminster

Bank PLC, 103 Church Road, 103 Church Road, Hove, East Sussex, BN3 2BS. Bank account number

01025996. Bank sort code 536102.

Please note that money transfers can take some time to complete. In order to speed up the process,

please specify your name, student number and invoice number. Please advise us once payment has

been made by sending a copy of your transfer document to us along with your name and address.

Please also note the following conditions:

1. A place on the programme cannot be reserved without the payment of a deposit of £200.00 to

secure your place. This deposit is non-refundable and non-transferable.

2. The balance of the fees must be paid at least 28 days (4 weeks) before the start date of the

course on which the applicant has reserved a place.

3. In the case of cancellations being made less than four weeks before the beginning of the

course on which a participant is booked, requests for refunds can only be considered if we

have been able to fill the place at short notice. The deposit is not refundable.

4. The Cambridge CELTA requires a minimum of 4 candidates for the course to run. If the

minimum number of candidates is not met we reserve the right to cancel the course. All

payment of fees will be refunded. Applicants are advised to insure against course cancellation.

5. Applicants are advised to insure against the enforced cancellation or curtailment of their

participation on the course in the event of illness or injury. In case of curtailment, fees cannot

be transferred or refunded.

6. Please note that acceptance of a place on the CELTA will indicate an acceptance of all

conditions outlined above.

4. APPLYING FOR THE CAMBRIDGE CELTA

Your first step is to complete the application form and return it to the school.

Once we have received your application, and pre-interview task we will arrange an interview for you

with one of the course tutors. In certain cases, we can arrange a phone interview but a face to face

interview is preferred. The aim of the interview is to find out if the course is right for you and if, in terms

of knowledge and skills, you are likely to be successful on it. If both you and the interviewer are

satisfied, then we will offer you a place.

For many courses there is a considerable demand for places. You are welcome to phone in and find

out about the availability of dates.

5. Quotes from Participants on our Recent Courses

These quotes are from written feedback given by participants at the end of recent Certificate courses:

"Very intensive, stimulating, encouraging & down-to-earth"

"I rate it very highly"

"I found the course consistently challenging. I feel satisfied that I have learnt as much about

teaching as I could have learnt in one month."

"Super tutors - well-qualified and experienced."

"An excellent course - well thought out and put together - well presented."

"I found the tutors both empowering and extremely helpful. Their sole concern, it seemed to me,

was to serve my development as an effective TEFL teacher."

"Very enjoyable"

"The course fulfilled my highest expectations"

"When I was choosing a TEFL course I selected your institute because of reputation. The course

outshone my expectations."

"A great course in every respect."

"The students were lovely and there is a great atmosphere in the school"

"Very professional"

"What a team!"

"I got much more than I expected"

"Probably one of the biggest learning experiences of my life."

“Very motivating”

“I can do nothing but wholeheartedly recommend this course”

6. FAQ

What is CELTA?

CELTA is an initial qualification for people with little or no previous teaching experience and opens up a whole world of exciting teaching opportunities. Because it is awarded by Cambridge English Language Assessment, part of the world-famous University of Cambridge, you can rely on its quality and recognition. Over 10,000 people successfully complete a CELTA course each year.

'TEFL' or 'TESOL' How does CELTA relate to TEFL/TESOL?

are terms often used to describe qualifications for English Language teachers. CELTA, the most widely taken initial TESOL/TEFL qualification of its kind in the world, was previously known as CTEFLA and the 'RSA certificate'.

Who is CELTA for?

CELTA is suitable for a wide range of people. It is the ideal qualification for those who want to start English language teaching anywhere in the world. It is also suitable for people who want a career break or change and for those already teaching English who have no formal qualification.

Who recognises CELTA?

CELTA is accepted throughout the world by organisations which employ English Language teachers. The Cambridge CELTA has been accredited by Ofqual (the Office of the Qualifications and Examinations Regulation) at Level 5 on the National Qualifications Framework for England. Cambridge ESOL also works with international ELT organisations to ensure the acceptance of CELTA globally.

Am I eligible to apply?

Ideally you should:

have a standard of education equivalent to that required for entry into higher education

be aged 18 or over

have a standard of English which will enable you to teach at a range of levels.

Centres may still accept you if you do not have formal qualifications at this level but can demonstrate that you would be likely to complete the course successfully.

How do I apply?

CELTA courses are designed by individual centres, based on specifications produced by Cambridge English Language Assessment. They are available at over 286 approved centres in 54 countries, providing almost 900 CELTA courses every year.

Sample CELTA Course Timetable

WEEK 1

Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday

9.30

Course Orientation

&

Language Lesson

11.00

9.30

Teaching

a skill 1:

Reading

11.00

9.00

Observation 1

9.50

Phonology 1

10.50

9.00

Form, Function,

Meaning, Use &

Phonology

Setting up first

assignment

10.30

8.45

Pre-course task

review + question

time

9.30

Clarifying Meaning

11.00

Coffee break

11.30

Role of the Teacher &

Learners’ Needs

1.00

11.30

Teaching

Vocabulary 1 /

Visual Aids

1.00

11.30

Ways of staging

a Language

Focus Lesson

1.00

11.05

Observation 2

11.55

Giving Instructions

12.30

11.30

Introduction to

Lesson Planning

1.00

Lunch break

2.00

Supervised Lesson Planning

(SLP)

3.00

2.00

SLP

3.15

2.00

SLP

3.15

2.00

SLP

3.15

1.45

SLP

2.15

3.00

Classroom tasks:

Whiteboard / Tape recorder

+ Video Viewing Task -

Vocab. teaching

4.00

3.30

Teaching Practice

(TP)

3.30

TP

3.30

TP

2.30

TP

3.30

Trainees testing

+ Meeting students and

assisting w. marking

Feedback

Feedback

Feedback

Feedback

WEEK 2

Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday

9.30

Controlled practice

activities

11.00

9.00

Observation 3 & 4

10.35

9.30

Setting up &

Exploiting Tasks

Reflection on

teaching & learning

11.00

9.00

Writing skills

10.30

9.30

Vocabulary 2

11.00

Coffee break

11.30

LI Factors and

Correction

1.00

11.00

Teaching a skill 2

Listening

12.30

11.30

Free Production /

Speaking Skills

1.00

11.00

Observations 5 & 6

12.45

11.30

Stage 2 Tutorials

(including delayed

feedback)

+ ULP

Lunch break

1.45

Delayed Feedback

1.45

Delayed Feedback

1.45

Delayed Feedback

2.15

SLP

3.15

2.15

SLP

3.15

2.15

SLP

3.15

2.15

SLP

3.15

3.30

TP

3.30

TP

3.30

TP

3.30

TP

WEEK 3

Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday

9.30

The Learner &

the Learning

Context

11.00

9.30

Phonology 2:

Stress

11.00

9.30

Integrated skills/

Authentic

materials

11.00

9.30

Conditional /

Hypothetical Forms

11.00

9.30

Past Forms

11.00

Coffee break

11.30

Present Forms &

Aspect

1.00

11.30

Identifying

Teaching Points for

final phase of TP

1.00

11.30

Exploiting course

books

1.00

11.30

Video Observations

7&8

1.00

11.30

Stage 3 tutorials (if

needed)

+ Delayed Feedback

1.00 ULP

Lunch Break

1.45

Delayed Feedback

1.45

Delayed Feedback

1.45

Delayed Feedback

2.15

SLP

3.15

2.15

SLP

3.15

2.15

SLP

3.15

2.15

SLP

3.15

2.30

TP

Immediate Feedback

after TP

3.30

TP

With new group

3.30

TP

3.30

TP

3.30

TP

WEEK 4

Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday

9.30

Modal Verbs

11.00

9.30

Phonology 3

11.00

9.30

Types of Syllabus

11.00

9.30

Careers in TEFL /

Professional

Development

11.00

9.30

Final Administration;

Using the Internet

11.00

Coffee break

11:30

Roleplay

1.00

11.30

Future Forms

1.00

11.30

Devising Tests for

EFL

1.00

11.30

Literacy Skills

1.00

11.30

Course Feedback &

Goodbyes

1.00

Lunch break

1.45

Delayed Feedback

1.45

Delayed Feedback

1.45

Delayed Feedback

2.15

ULP

3.15

2.15

ULP

3.15

2.15

ULP

3.15

2.15

ULP

3.15

3.30

TP

3.30

TP

3.30

TP

3.30

TP Immediate

Feedback after TP