Cambridge CELTA Prague, Czech Republic

Cambridge CELTA + Czech

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Important Information

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Course Details

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Customer Feedback

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The school and the trainers were excellent. I could not fault anything.

I learnt so much in one month and although it was tiring and at times stressful it was always enjoyable.

Jonathan Lund, 2006

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Course Description

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The CELTA course provides speakers of English with initial training in teaching English as a foreign language, and leads to the internationally recognised qualification: the Cambridge CELTA (Certificate in English Language Teaching to Adults). The course is also suited to those who are already in the profession, but who have no formal or practical teaching qualification. The courses are validated, and syllabus and assessment criteria are fixed by, the University of Cambridge Local Examinations Syndicate (UCLES)

The course covers the general principles of teaching adult classes from beginner to post-intermediate level. Teaching practice is a significant component. Successful completion of the course indicates readiness to embark on a professional career in ELT, and although further guided experience and in-service training will be necessary, the trainee can begin to teach effectively with a firm basis on which to develop as a teacher of ELT.
Course Content: The course follows the Cambridge CELTA syllabus. Teaching techniques are practised by the course participants in regular teaching practice sessions with adult students of English. An overview of the topics covered:

- The general principles and techniques of teaching and learning a foreign language
- The English language: linguistic form, function, meaning and phonology
- Teaching and learning the skills of listening, speaking, reading and writing
- Classroom techniques: presentation, practice, checking learning, error analysis, correction, classroom management, group work and pair work
- Lesson planning; course planning; timetables
- Different learning and teaching styles at adult level, adult learners' motivations and learning styles
- The evaluation and use of published and non-published resources and materials
- Professional development: evaluating one's own strengths and weaknesses, preparing to become a teacher, colleague and employee

Seminars, workshops and observation of experienced teachers take up approximately half the course time. Teaching practice takes up the other half, and is conducted in small groups, each with a teaching practice supervisor. Each trainee teaches for a total of at least six hours with graded classes of students. Teaching practice includes guided preparation, analysis and reflection on teaching practice sessions, and individual tutorials to monitor and discuss progress. Preparation and homework include written assignments and lesson preparation.

Why choose the Cambridge CELTA? Many organisations offer four-week TEFL training courses; why should you consider doing the Cambridge CELTA ?

The Cambridge CELTA is certainly one of the most widely known initial qualifications. Any potential employer, if they have any knowledge at all of initial TEFL qualifications, is likely to know of the Cambridge CELTA. The courses are validated, and syllabus and assessment criteria are fixed by, the University of Cambridge Local Examinations Syndicate (UCLES)

This assures quality control in a number of areas:
- All centres are subject to approval by UCLES, and have to maintain standards in order to retain this approval. If a centre is failing to meet the required standards, approval to run course will be withdrawn by UCLES. Similarly, it is not uncommon for institutions to have their application to run CELTA courses turned down by UCLES.
- Every CELTA course is moderated by an external assessor.
- Every centre is allocated a Joint Chief Assessor who monitors standards at the centre.
- Each CELTA trainer has to be approved by UCLES (which includes meeting UCLES requirements re teaching experience and qualifications) and has to undergo a lengthy induction process.
All the above contribute to the excellent reputation that the Cambridge CELTA enjoys.

Start and end times, both of the day and of individual sessions, may vary from course to course. However, the total hours spent in seminars and TP remains the same. There are no classes on Saturdays and Sundays.

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Accommodation Options

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We can arrange local accommodation for you with the school. If you would like to book this, please look at the options below and complete the accommodation section in the application form.

Basic self-catering apartment (Option A)
This is a single room in a basic shared appartment in Prague, within 5-20 from the school by bus. The price also includes a free airport pickup and a map of Prague.

The school has a variety of flats/apartments available for trainees. They are as follows:

1. Studio flat/apartment:
One room with kitchen area included

2. Flat/apartment for 2 trainees:
Two bedrooms plus kitchen

3. Flat/apartment for 3 trainees:
Three bedrooms, shared living area, separate kitchen, balcony

Please remember that the standard of living is not perhaps what you would expect in the UK. We feel this is part of the charm of Czech Republic, and contributes to the general experience of being there. Apartments are equipped with all you will need in order to prepare your own food and relax after a hard day's work.

400 GBP for 5 weeks

Standard room with a host family, includes breakfast (Option B)
You will have your own room and toilet/bathroom but will share the appartment with a host family. You have full access to cooking, washing and ironing facilities.Your room will be fully furnished with bedding, towel and dishcloth, TV, satellite and internet connection. From the school the city centre is about 15 minutes away on the metro. The journey from apartment takes 10 minutes to training centre by walk, 5 minutes to metro station “Budějovická”.

The price includes breakfast provided by the host family, an airport pickup and a map of Prague.

500 GBP for 5 weeks

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School Details - IH Prague

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Our school in Prague is an approved centre for the two most prestigious Cambridge teacher training qualifications: the CELTA and the DELTA.

The school is affiliated by a world organisation, which is widely recognised as one of the foremost independent language teaching and training organisations in the world.

The school's main premises are in the south of the city centre and five minutes' walk from Budejovicka metro station. Both the CELTA and the DELTA are held at the school's permanent premises.

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