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CELTA Programme 2011

The University of Cambridge Certificate in English Language Teaching to Adults has long been recognized as a first-class introduction to the English teaching profession. It is intended for those wishing to enter the profession or those with little teaching experience who wish to extend their knowledge of teaching. It is regarded highly by employers who value the practical emphasis of the course and it has enabled many successful candidates to obtain their first teaching position or improve their career prospects within their own institution. The qualification gives you: Recognition as a qualified English teacher both in Britain and worldwide A knowledge of the English language, its grammar, phonology and lexis Up-to-date methodology of language teaching to adults (i.e. age 16+) A basis for later study at the UCLES Diploma level The UCLES CELTA Programme The CELTA Programme, as laid out by UCLES, is designed to equip teachers with the necessary skills to operate effectively in a variety of ELT contexts and must include: A minimum of 100 contact hours between the candidates and course tutors which involves input, tutorial support, supervised lesson planning, feedback and peer observation Plus six hours assessed teaching practice supervised by a course tutor Plus eight hours directed observation of live lessons taught by experienced ELT professionals Specifically, the CELTA Programme is designed to enable candidates to: 1. Develop an awareness of language and a knowledge of the description of English and apply these in their professional practices. 2. Develop an initial understanding of the contexts within which adults learn English, their motivations and the roles of teachers and learners. 3. Develop familiarity with the principles and practices of effective teaching to adult learners of English. 4. Develop basic skills for teaching adults in the language classroom. 5. Develop familiarity with appropriate resources and materials for use with adult learners of English for teaching, testing, and for reference. 6. Identify opportunities for their own future development as professionals in the field. The Language Link CELTA Language Link offers a 125-hour CELTA programme which can be taken as either a full-time, four-week intensive course or as a part-time, twelve/ seventeen-week course. Our courses take place in our main centres located in: London, England Moscow, Russia Beijing, China Hanoi, Vietnam All candidates have access to our Teacher Training Resource Centre and PCs. London: Full-time courses consists of four weeks of intensive study Monday - Friday 9.30am - 5.00pm for those who wish to gain their teaching qualification within a short period of time. Part-time courses last for 12 weeks. Twelve-week course participants meet on Tuesday and Thursday evenings (6:15 - 9:30pm) and on six Saturdays (10:00 - 4:30pm). This course is intended for those who prefer an extended period of study or who wish to continue earning while they follow a course. A considerable amount of additional study and lesson planning will be required at home. CELTA Course Dates for London (2011) University of Cambridge in London Four-week full-time course - dates for 2011 Start Date Finish Date Start Date Finish Date 3 January 28 January 27 June 22 July 31 Janaury 25 February 25 July 19 August 28 February 25 March 22 August 16 September 28 March 22 April 26 September 21 October 3 May 28 May 24 October 18 November 31 May 25 June 21 November 16 December Fees: £960   (Course prices include assessment) University of Cambridge in London Twelve-week part-time course - dates for 2011 Start Date Finish Date Start Date Finish Date 11 January 31 March 6 September 24 November 26 April 14 July n/a n/a Fees: £995 (Course prices include assessment) University of Cambridge in London TEFL Taster Day- dates for 2011 Start & Finish Date Start & Finish Date Start & Finish Date Start & Finish Date 19 March 16 July 15 October n/a Fees: £65 For more information about doing a CELTA or a TEFL Taster day in London, visit our website and/or contact us. Hanoi: Courses are generally scheduled Monday-Friday, 9:30-5:30, over four weeks. The total course length is 120 contact hours. CELTA Course Dates for Hanoi (2010) University of Cambridge in Hanoi Four-week full-time course - dates for 2011 Start Date Finish Date Start Date Finish Date 5 September 30 September 31 October 25 November Fees: USD 1500 For more information about doing a CELTA in Hanoi, visit our website and/or contact us. Beijing: Courses are generally scheduled Monday-Friday, 9:30-5:30, over four weeks. The total course length is 120 contact hours. CELTA Course Dates for Beijing (2006) University of Cambridge in Beijing Four-week full-time course - dates for 2011 Start date Finish Date Start date Finish Date 1 August 26 August 10 October 4 November 5 September 30 September 21 November 16 December Fees: USD 1,450 plus moderation fee For more information about doing a CELTA in Beijing, visit our website and/or contact us. Moscow: Language Link Moscow will not be offering the CELTA in 2011. At this time, Language Link Moscow is running its own Teacher Internship Training Programme which, though qualitatively the same, incorporates a number of additional components focused on teaching young learners, business English, conversational English, international exams and one to one. If interested in Language Link's Teacher Internship Programme please see details under 'Job Opportunities'.