The YL extension course is intended to complement the Cambridge CELTA course, equipping successful candidates with the skills to teach English successfully to young people.
It is an internationally recognised qualification awarded by the University of Cambridge.

To be accepted onto the course, applicants must have an awareness of language and a level of competence in English, both written and spoken, that enables them to follow the course.

Applications are open to those with a Trinity College London Certificate in Teaching English to Speakers of Other Languages (Trinity Cert. TESOL). Successful candidates will be issued a British Council certificate of attendance.

ABOUT THE COURSE

What does the course include?

• 4 hours of teaching practice. This will be observed by tutors and you will receive feedback on your lessons. You’ll also be expected to comment on others’ lessons.
• 3 hours of input sessions each day. These will cover the theoretical and practical components of teaching methodology.
• Supervised and assisted lesson planning for each lesson.
• 2 written assignments.

PLEASE make sure you have no other commitments going on during the course as it is very intensive!

Which areas are covered on the course?

• Language awareness – including language description and syllabus design for younger learners.
• The learner, teacher and the teaching and learning context – including motivation, learning background, learning style and the main learning and development phases in children.
• Planning – including use of materials, media and how to plan effectively. Note lesson plans are also assessed and you will receive feedback on them.
• Classroom management and teaching skills – including practical language teaching skills, teacher and learner language use, as well as classroom management.
• Resources and materials – including how to select, adapt and evaluate materials for younger learners.
• Professional development – including the ability to assess one’s own lessons, which will be developed throughout the course.

What age groups will the course focus on?

• 8 to 13 year-olds. There will be two teaching practice groups of children at different ages and level.

If you would like more detailed information on the CELTA YL extension course, please visit the following website:
http://www.cambridgeesol.org/exams/teaching-awards/celtyl.html.

If you have further questions please contact James Savery on email: CELTAYL@britishcouncil.pl.