Cambridge CELTA Cairns, Australia

Cambridge CELTA

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Course Details

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Course Description

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The program consists of five units as follows:

Unit 1. Learners and Teachers and the Teaching and Learning context
The cultural, linguistic and educational background of the learner.
Learner motivation.
Learning and Teaching styles.
The context for learning and teaching English.
Varieties of English.
Multilingualism and the role of first languages.

Unit 2. Language Analysis and Awareness
Basic concepts and terminology for describing linguistic form and meaning.
Grammatical frameworks relating to words, sentences, paragraphs and texts.
Lexis: what it means to know a word; semantic relationships between words.
Phonology: formation and description of English phonemes; connected speech.
The practical significance of similarities and differences between languages.
Reference materials for language awareness.
Key strategies for developing learners’ language knowledge.

Unit 3. Language Skills: Reading, Listening, Speaking and Writing
Reading
Basic concepts and terminology used for describing reading skills.
Purposes of reading.
Decoding meaning.
Potential barriers to reading.


Listening
Basic concepts and terminology used for describing listening skills.
Purposes of listening.
Features of listening texts.
Potential barriers to listening.

Speaking
Basic concepts and terminology used for describing speaking skills.
Features of spoken English.
Language functions.
Paralinguistic features.
Phonemic systems.

Writing
Basic concepts and terminology used for describing writing skills.
Sub-skills and features of written texts.
Stages of teaching writing.
Beginner literacy.
English spelling and pronunciation.

Key strategies for developing the above skills

Unit 4. Planning and Resources for Different Teaching Contexts
Principles of planning for effective teaching of adult learners of English.
Lesson planning for effective teaching of adult learners of English.
Evaluation of lesson planning.
Selection, adaptation and evaluation of materials and resources in planning (including technology based resources).
Knowledge of commercially produced resources and non-published materials and resources.

Unit 5. Developing Teaching skills and professionalism
Effective classroom organisation.
Classroom presence and control.
Teacher and learner language.
The use of materials and resources.
Practical skills for teaching at a range of levels.
Monitoring and evaluation of adult learners.
Evaluation of the teaching/learning process.
Professional development: responsibilities and support systems.

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Accommodation Options

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Homestay accommodation can be arranged for trainees at the cost of $180 per week per person (Additional nights are $30 per person per night).

A single room in a student lodge with shared facilities costs around $220 per week per person (Additional nights are $47.50 per person per night).

Please note that there is a $180 Accommodation Placement Fee.

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School Details - IH Cairns

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The school is part of the IH network. It has been running since 1989 and was the first IH school to be opened in Australia. It has a long established reputation in providing high quality courses in a warm and familiar atmosphere.

Located in the centre of the city business area with major shopping facilities a short walk away, it is a modern air conditioned building with state of the art classrooms, computer rooms and language laboratory. There are also two recreational areas including an outside terrace, which has a cafe selling food and drinks and an air-conditioned student's room.

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How to Apply

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Prices and Dates

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