Cambridge ESOL Aniella Builă Târgu Neam, 8th September 2010

2 Cambridge ESOL Over 3 million candidates every year in over 130 countries. World’s leading provider of English language certificates.

3 Cambridge ESOL  Started operating in 1913 – CPE; 1939 – FCE; the 90s – CAE  Offers a full range of examinations, taken worldwide  Assessment of four language skills in practical contexts  Globally, more than 10,000 organisations trust and recognise our exams

4 What are Cambridge ESOL exams like? 4 skills – Reading, Writing, Listening and Speaking! valid for life! extensive recognition amongst educational and professional institutions rigorous quality control – backed by ongoing research easy to register- both face-to-face and by post (via British Council)

5 Romanian students’ performance

6 Other Cambridge ESOL general English tests Common European Framework Levels Recognition by Ministry of Education in Romania

7 Gain UCAS Tariff points with Cambridge English ExamGrade UCAS Tariff points awarded Cambridge English: Proficiency A140 points equivalent to an A* grade at A level Cambridge English: Proficiency B110 points equivalent to A – B grade at A level Cambridge English: Proficiency C70 points equivalent to C – D grade at A level Cambridge English: Advanced A70 points equivalent to C – D grade at A level

8 Teaching Awards  TKT (Teaching Knowledge Test) and TKT Practical  CELTA (Certificate in English Language Teaching to Adults)  CELTYL (Certificate in English Language Teaching to Young Learners)  The Delta Modules (Diploma in English Language Teaching)  IDLTM (International Diploma in Language Teaching Management)

9 TKT: Teaching Knowledge Test What knowledge do teachers need?

10 What knowledge do teachers need?  Understanding different methodologies for teaching;  Ablility to use the ‘language of teaching;’  How to select from a range of resources;  Effective lesson preparation;  Understanding of classroom management methods for different needs;  Classroom language.

11 What is TKT?  Certificate in teaching English  Tests knowledge about teaching  Free-standing modules  Offered internationally  Cambridge ESOL quality assurance procedure Flexible

12 Who is TKT for?  For new teachers and for experienced teachers  For teachers of primary, secondary and adult learners  No formal entry requirements Accessible

13 TKT suite of exams TKT: Practical (Module 6) TKT: Module 1 Language and background to language learning and teaching TKT: Module 2 Lesson planning and use of resources for language teaching TKT: Module 3 Managing the teaching and learning process TKT: YL (Module 7) Young Learners TKT: CLIL (Module 4) Content and Language Integrated Learning TKT: KAL (Module 5) Knowledge About Language

14 TKT: Module 1 Language and background to language learning and teaching Part 1: Concepts and terminology for describing language Describing language (grammar, lexis, phonology, functions) and language skills and sub-skills. Part 2: Background to language learning Factors in the learning process (learner characteristics and needs, differences between L1 and L2, the role of error, motivation, exposure to language). Part 3: Background to language teaching Presentation techniques and introductory activities; Practice activities and tasks ; Assessment types and tasks.

15 TKT: Module 2 Lesson planning and use of resources for language teaching Part 1: Planning and preparing a lesson or a sequence of lessons Selecting aims Identifying components of a lesson Planning a lesson and sequence of lessons Choosing assessment activities Part 2: Selection and use of resources and materials Coursebook materials Supplementary materials and activities Aids appropriate to learners and aims

16 TKT: Module 3 Managing the teaching and learning process Part 1: Teachers’ and learners’ language in the classroom Appropriate teachers’ language; Functions of learners’ language; Categorising learners’ mistakes. Part 2: Classroom management Teacher roles; Grouping learners; Correcting learners; Giving feedback.

17 TKT: Module 4 Content and Language Integrated Learning An approach in which a foreign language is used as the medium for teaching a curricular subject such as Science, History or Art. The target language and the subject content have a joint role in the learning. Part 1 Knowledge of CLIL and Principles of CLIL Part 2 Lesson preparation, delivery; Assessment.

18 TKT: Module 5 Knowledge about Language Teachers’ knowledge about the systems of the English language that aid a teacher in planning and delivering their lessons. lexis phonology grammar discourse

19 TKT: Module 6 TKT Practical A test of professional practice for English language teachers Candidates are assessed on 40 minutes of classroom teaching. One 40-minute session or two 20-minute lessons. to plan lessons; to demonstrate a range of teaching skills in the classroom; to engage learners in both language and skills development.

20 What support Cambridge ESOL offers to students  Online Results and Support material  Leaflets  Students and parents presentations  Teachers seminars on demand  Past papers  Education Fairs  Top Tips for CAE – available through

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