Cambridge ESOL Aniella Bușilă Târgu Neamț 8 th

Cambridge ESOL Aniella Bușilă Târgu Neamț, 8 th September 2010

Cambridge ESOL Over 3 million candidates every year in over 130 countries. World’s leading provider of English language certificates. 2

Cambridge ESOL § Started operating in 1913 the 90 s – CAE – CPE; 1939 – FCE; § Offers a full range of examinations, taken worldwide § Assessment of four language skills in practical § 3 contexts Globally, more than 10, 000 organisations trust and recognise our exams

What are Cambridge ESOL exams like? • • • 4 skills – Reading, Writing, Listening and Speaking! • • rigorous quality control – backed by ongoing research 4 valid for life! extensive recognition amongst educational and professional institutions easy to register- both face-to-face and by post (via British Council)

Romanian students’ performance 5

Recognition by Ministry of Education in Romania Common European Framework Levels 6 Other Cambridge ESOL general English tests

Gain UCAS Tariff points with Cambridge English Exam Grade UCAS Tariff points awarded Cambridge English: Proficiency A 140 points equivalent to an A* grade at A level Cambridge English: Proficiency B 110 points equivalent to A – B grade at A level Cambridge English: Proficiency C 70 points equivalent to C – D grade at A level Cambridge English: Advanced A 70 points equivalent to C – D grade at A level 7

Teaching Awards § TKT (Teaching Knowledge Test) and TKT Practical § CELTA (Certificate in English Language Teaching to Adults) § CELTYL (Certificate in English Language Teaching to Young Learners) § The Delta Modules (Diploma in English Language Teaching) § IDLTM (International Diploma in Language Teaching Management) 8

TKT: Teaching Knowledge Test What knowledge do teachers need? 9

What knowledge do teachers need? § Understanding different methodologies for teaching; § Ablility to use the ‘language of teaching; ’ § How to select from a range of resources; 10 § Effective lesson preparation; § Understanding of classroom management methods for different needs; § Classroom language.

What is TKT? § Certificate in teaching English § Tests knowledge about teaching § Free-standing modules § Offered internationally § Cambridge ESOL quality assurance procedure Flexible 11

Who is TKT for? § For new teachers and for experienced § § teachers For teachers of primary, secondary and adult learners No formal entry requirements Accessible 12

13 TKT: Module 2 TKT: Module 3 TKT: CLIL (Module 4) TKT: YL (Module 7) Lesson planning and use of resources for language teaching Managing the teaching and learning process Content and Language Integrated Learning Young Learners (Module 6) TKT: Module 1 Language and background to language learning and teaching TKT: Practical TKT: KAL (Module 5) Knowledge About Language TKT suite of exams

TKT: Module 1 Language and background to language learning and teaching Part 1: Concepts and terminology for describing language Describing language (grammar, lexis, phonology, functions) and language skills and sub-skills. Part 2: Background to language learning Factors in the learning process (learner characteristics and needs, differences between L 1 and L 2, the role of error, motivation, exposure to language). Part 3: Background to language teaching Presentation techniques and introductory activities; Practice activities and tasks ; Assessment types and tasks. 14

TKT: Module 2 Lesson planning and use of resources for language teaching Part 1: Planning and preparing a lesson or a sequence of lessons Selecting aims Identifying components of a lesson Planning a lesson and sequence of lessons Choosing assessment activities Part 2: Selection and use of resources and materials Coursebook materials Supplementary materials and activities Aids appropriate to learners and aims 15

TKT: Module 3 Managing the teaching and learning process Part 1: Teachers’ and learners’ language in the classroom Appropriate teachers’ language; Functions of learners’ language; Categorising learners’ mistakes. Part 2: Classroom management Teacher roles; Grouping learners; Correcting learners; Giving feedback. 16

TKT: Module 4 Content and Language Integrated Learning An approach in which a foreign language is used as the medium for teaching a curricular subject such as Science, History or Art. The target language and the subject content have a joint role in the learning. Part 1 Knowledge of CLIL and Principles of CLIL Part 2 Lesson preparation, delivery; Assessment. 17

TKT: Module 5 Knowledge about Language Teachers’ knowledge about the systems of the English language that aid a teacher in planning and delivering their lessons. lexis phonology grammar discourse 18

TKT: Module 6 TKT Practical A test of professional practice for English language teachers Candidates are assessed on 40 minutes of classroom teaching. One 40 -minute session or two 20 -minute lessons. to plan lessons; to demonstrate a range of teaching skills in the classroom; to engage learners in both language and skills development. 19

What support Cambridge ESOL offers to students § § § § 20 www. candidates. cambridgeesol. org Online Results and Support material Leaflets Students and parents presentations Teachers seminars on demand Past papers Education Fairs Top Tips for CAE – available through www. cambridgeesol. org

For further information Please visit: www. cambridgeesol. org www. britishcouncil. ro/exams 21