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TKT helps teachers improve their teaching skills and get recognition for their skills. It increases teachers' confidence and enhances job prospects by focusing on the core teaching knowledge needed by teachers of primary, secondary or adult learners. This flexible certificate will help you to understand:
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Different methodologies for teaching |
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The 'language of teaching' |
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The ways in which resources can be used |
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The key aspects of lesson planning |
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Classroom management methods for different needs |
TKT gives teachers a strong foundation in the core areas of teaching knowledge needed in the English language teaching classroom. It is ideal for all teachers.
There are no formal entry requirements. However, anyone wishing to take TKT is strongly advised to have at least an intermediate level of English - level B1 of the Council of Europe's Common European Framework of Reference for Languages - eg PET or IELTS band score of 4.5.
Most teachers are likely to follow a preparation course before taking the test but you can also prepare yourself through your own reading and study, if you prefer.
TKT has three core modules. These can be taken together in one exam session or separately, in any order, over three sessions. Each module consists of a test of 80 objective questions, lasting 80 minutes, which require you to select the correct answer and mark this on a computerised answer sheet.
Module 1 - Language and background to language learning and teaching
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Describing language and language skills |
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Background to language learning |
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Background to language teaching |
Module 2 - Planning lessons and use of resources for language teaching
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Planning and preparing a lesson or sequence of lessons |
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Selection and use of resources and materials |
Module 3 - Managing the teaching and learning process
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Teachers' and learners' language in the classroom |
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Classroom management |
We do not organise courses at present, except within certain projects, though a facilitated online course will be launched this year. Present options:
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Buy the Cambridge University Press course book called The TKT Course which is available at ILB bookshop. This is priced at approx LE 100. The book contains all the material you need to prepare for the three modules of TKT together with exam practice questions. |
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Buy the book and get together with a group of fellow teachers. Each of you could lead a particular session. |
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Study the sample papers available from the Cambridge ESOL website (see link below) |
Cambridge has an excellent website which caters to students, teachers and centre administrators.
On this website, you will find:
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TKT Handbook and sample papers |
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TKT Information for Candidates |
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TKT Glossary |
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Online Teacher Resources |
Please complete the TKT application form
The next examination sessions have not yet been fixed. Please register your name at Reception or email us at information@britishcouncil.org.eg and we will inform you when the next session till take place.
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