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The TKT Course
WhatisTKT?
What is TKT?
A new certificate in teaching English
Teaching Knowledge Test
not a test of language proficiency
not a test of classroom performance
Offered internationally
Cambridge ESOL quality assurance procedures
Module 1
Language and background to
language learning and teaching
lexis
phonology
functions
skills and subskills
Module 1
Language and background to
language learning and teaching
Module 1
Language and background to
language learning and teaching
presentation techniques
introductory activities
practice activities
tasks for language and skills development
assessment types and tasks
Module 2
Lesson planning and use of resources
for language teaching
Module 2
Lesson planning and use of resources
for language teaching
Module 3
Managing the teaching and learning
process
Module 3
Managing the teaching and learning
process
teacher roles
grouping
correcting
feedback
Grading
knowledge of TKT content
areas
Band 4
Band 3
Band 2
Band 1
extensive
breadth and depth
basic but systematic
limited
37.6%
Band 3
57.6%
Band 2
4.7%
Band 1
0.1%
Internet resources
Cambridge ESOL
www.cambridgeesol.org/tkt
TKT handbook
complete set of sample papers
examiners reports for 2005
practice materials
full glossary (with definitions & examples)
www.teacherportfolio.cambridgeesol.org
Internet resources
Cambridge University Press
www.cambridge.org/elt/tkt
sample unit from The TKT Course
sample practice materials
notes for trainers
notes for teachers
exam tips
Module 1
Language and background to
language learning and teaching
lexis
phonology
functions
skills and subskills
Module 1
Language and background to
language learning and teaching
Module 1
Language and background to
language learning and teaching
presentation techniques
introductory activities
practice activities
tasks for language and skills development
assessment types and tasks