The TKT Course (12 lecture/seminar classes + 2-3 tests = 30 hours)

Class Content 1 General introduction to TKT preparation course. Course content. Rules and regulations. Registration for the exam. Introduction to teaching qualifications. TKT exam content and structure 2 Full TKT diagnostic test 3 Test results analysis Module 1. Language and background to language learning and teaching. Describing language (Grammar, Lexis, Phonology, Functions) 4 Module 1. Background to language learning (Motivation. L1 VS L2 Learning. Role of Error. Types of mistakes: slips and errors. Learner characteristics and Learner needs) 5 Module 1, 2 and additional information Reading and Listening. (Describing language skills & Practice activities and tasks for language and skills development) 6 Module 1, 2 and additional information Speaking and Writing (Describing language skills & Practice activities and tasks for language and skills development) 7 Module 3 Managing the teaching and learning process. Teachers and learners language in the classroom. Classroom management. Grouping students. Giving feedback and correcting learners. Teacher roles. 8 Pre-testing Cambridge ESOL pre-test (optional) 9 Module 1. Background to language teaching. Presentation techniques and introductory activities. Approaches to presenting information (PPP, TBL, TTT and other approaches) 10 Module 1. Assessment types and tasks 11 Module 2 Lesson planning and use of resources for language teaching Planning and preparing a lesson and a sequence of lessons. Video-fragments of successful lessons. 12 Module 2 Lesson planning and use of resources for language teaching Selection and use of course books, aids, supplementary materials and activities 13 Revision and practice test. 14 The TKT TEST