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What to expect from a CELTA course?

Expect a demanding and exciting 4-week intensive teacher training programme with:

120 contact hours, overall

daily sessions of theoretical input

minimum 6 hours of teaching practice with real students of English

approximately 6 hours of observation of experienced teachers

4 written assignments totaling up to 3,000 words

an estimate of 4-6 hours of doing homework outside course hours

Expect to receive input in workshop- rather than lecture-format sessions in the following 5 areas:

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

Expect to be assessed throughout the course on

your teaching practice

your 4 written assignments, of which

assignment 1 focuses on adult learners and learning contexts
assignment 2 focuses on an aspect of the language system of English
assignment 3 focuses on an aspect of language skills
assignment 4 requires reflection on classroom teaching and the identification of action points

your participation in and contribution to the input sessions

Finally, expect support and guidance from your peers and the two course tutors, during

Guided lesson planning before your teaching practice hours0%

Feedback after your teaching practice hours0%

Tutorials held at least twice during the course0%

Download the CELTA syllabus and assessment guidelines