What is TKT?
'An important stepping stone in your career'
Teaching Knowledge Test is a test from Cambridge ESOL about teaching English to speakers of other languages. It aims to increase teachers' confidence and enhance job prospects by focusing on the core teaching knowledge needed by teachers of primary, secondary or adult learners, anywhere in the world. This flexible and accessible award will help you to understand:
- different methodologies for teaching
- the 'language of teaching'
- the ways in which resources can be used
- the key aspects of lesson planning
- classroom management methods for different needs
Who is TKT for?
TKT gives teachers a strong foundation in the core areas of teaching knowledge needed in the English language teaching classroom. It is ideal for all teachers, whatever your background and teaching experience, and is also suitable for people who would like to teach English but do not yet have a teaching position.
There are no formal entry requirements. However, anyone wishing to take TKT is strongly advised to have at least an intermediate level of English - level B1 of the Council of Europe's Common European Framework of Reference for Languages (CEFR) - eg PET, IELTS band score of 4.
What does TKT involve?
Most teachers are likely to follow a preparation course before taking the test but you can also prepare yourself through your own reading and study, if you prefer.
TKT has three core modules. These can be taken together in one exam session or separately, in any order, over three sessions. Each module consists of a test of 80 objective questions, lasting 80 minutes, which require you to select the correct answer and mark this on a computerised answer sheet.
Module 1 - Language and background to language learning and teaching
- Describing language and language skills.
- Background to language learning.
- Background to language teaching.
Module 2 - Planning lessons and use of resources for language teaching
- Planning and preparing a lesson or sequence of lessons.
- Selection and use of resources and materials.
Module 3 - Managing the teaching and learning process
- Teachers' and learners' language in the classroom.
- Classroom management.
Resources Available
Registration for the TKT modules
You will find information about registration for the TKT modules on our contact page. Candidates can also register on-line on this web site.
Registration period and module fee 2007-2008 |
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Saturday 24 November 07 |
1 - 18 October 07 |
40 € |
Saturday 7 June 08 |
1-30 April 08 |
40 € |
IMPORTANT
In order to avoid spelling mistakes on exam certificates, please make sure that candidates' names and surnames are spelt correctly and that you have included their date of birth. The centre cannot accept responsibility for spelling mistakes or missing accents on final certificates. Schools registering groups of students should provide us with their name, address, email and telephone number so that we can issue results directly to the school.
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This is the website of The Lewis School of Languages (Barcelona), which is authorised by University of Cambridge ESOL Examinations to administer examinations for schools in the enseñanza reglada sector in the Barcelona area. The school is also authorised as Open Centre for the Cambridge Young Learners English Tests, Key English Test, Preliminary English Test, Business English Certificates and Teaching Knowledge Test.
A full list of Cambridge ESOL centres can be found at www.CambridgeESOL.org
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