TESOL/CELTA Syllabus

Syllabus of Kyiv English Language Centre’s TESOL/CELTA Certificate course held in Kiev, Ukraine.  All successful participants receive TESOL/CELTA certificates and 12 months membership of IPELT.

Week 1

Philosophy of Teaching
TESOL Teaching Approaches, Methods and Techniques
Teaching Children
Retention
TESOL Resource Materials
Adult Learners
Teaching Children
Practice presentations

Week 2

Student Learning Levels
Student Assessment
Lesson Planning
Preparing Presentations
Videos for TESOL Teachers
Using Music In The Language Classroom
Using Video In The Language Classroom
Drama
Activity
Practice presentations

Week 3

Presenting and Teaching Vocabulary
Speaking/Pronunciation
Listening Comprehension Skills
Linguistics and Pronunciation
English for Specific Purposes
Practice presentations

Week 4

Reading Comprehension Skills
Writing Skills
Spelling
Communication
Grammar
Progress Assessment
Practice presentations

Week 5

Practicum – Observed teaching experience (min. 20 hours, max. 25 hours)
Actual Lesson preparation
Mark student’s homework
Record keeping

Week 6

Revision
Reports by students on practicum
Questions and discussions arising from practicum
Finding Jobs
Living Overseas
Safety and Security Living Abroad
Feedback
Graduation and presentation of Certificates