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Anglo-Hellenic Teacher Training [Provider profile and all courses offered]
Course Title:	Teaching Knowledge Test Preparation Course

Course location
Country:	Greece
Address:	PO Box 263
City/town:	Corinth
State/province/region:	-

Mode of Delivery:	Face to face
Final qualification:	TKT
Course fee including any registration fees:	EUR 175.00 (*USD 226.16, GBP 147.88)
Minimum number of Teaching Practice hours:	-
Maximum number of Teaching Practice hours:	-
Supporting documentation:
Career support:	job guidance

Means of Assessment
Titles of written assignments
Observed teaching practice with language learners
Final examination - please specify what is to be examined	Language and background to language learning and teaching Planning lessons and use of resources for language teaching Managing the teaching and learning process
Portfolio of evidence of competence
Assessment criteria:	Assessed according to the Cambridge ESOL TKT criteria
Other:	Teaching Knowledge Test
Course entry requirements:	The course in Corinth is open to both native and non-native speakers of English, as long as you satisfy the Cambridge ESOL entry requirements for the TKT.
Entry Age: Minimum	18
Entry Age: Maximum	-

Course dates:	Continuous - no specific dates
Course length: total hours:	14
Total observed and assessed teaching practice hours:	N/A
Course duration:	2 days
Tutor-trainee ratio:	1 to 12
Minimum tutor qualifications:	MA TESOL
Minimum ELT teacher training experience of tutors:	10 years
Minimum ELT language teaching experience of tutors:	20 years
Course content:	Planning courses Planning lesson sequences Planning individual lessons Theories of language learning Approaches to the teaching/learning of a foreign/second language Selection of appropriate teaching styles and techniques Effective management of teaching/learning Presentation of new language and promotion of its production Originating learner material to support achievement of learning Selection of appropriate learning materials Adaptation of existing learning materials Use of appropriate learning materials Role of the teacher Class management Teaching of the four skills of reading, writing, speaking and listening Effective use of audio material Effective use of video material Effective use of the Internet Effective use of pair work Effective use of group work Phonology Assessment of learners' language learning achievements Provision of appropriate feedback to learners on their achievements Evaluation and modification of lessons Evaluation of own teaching performance
Levels trained for & taught in teaching practice:	N/A
Age groups trained for & taught in teaching practice:	N/A
Minimum number of language learners in teaching practice groups:	N/A
English for specific purposes covered:
Preparation for EFL examinations covered:	N/A
Course summary	The Teaching Knowledge Test Preparation course is a specially designed course to prepare candidates for the Cambridge ESOL Teaching Knowledge Test. Like the TKT itself, the TKT preparation course is composed of three modules, covering: • Language and background to language learning and teaching • Planning lessons and use of resources for language teaching • Managing the teaching and learning process This is a clearly focused course, and gives trainees the basic skills to start out as EFL teachers. At the end of the course, trainees will be ready to take the TKT at a convenient date and location. The course in Corinth is open to both native and non-native speakers of English, as long as you satisfy the Cambridge ESOL entry requirements for the TKT. It will be useful for anyone aiming to take the TKT, whether you are just about to start your teaching career or you already have some experience.

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