Manchester Academy of English
Description
Established in 1991, we are accredited by the British Council and a member of English UK and also a centre for Cambridge exams. Courses offered; General English, Business English, exam preparation courses for Cambridge and IELTS/TOEIC & TOEFL and specialised 1:1 lessons. We also offer our unique summer English with Football course in conjunction with Manchester City Football Club. We offer homestay accommodation, year-round self catering accommodation and our own student accommodation. We place a strong emphasis on our students' welfare and have a dedicated and committed team of support staff. Facilities include; self access centre, library, free internet and wi-fi and student lounge with vending machines. We have a full social programme each week. We are in the heart of Manchester city centre, close to all transport links and surrounded by cafes, restaurants and shops.
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Courses for Teachers of English
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Course Factfile Length: 2 weeks + Age: 16+ Tuition: 21 hours per week Maximum Class Size: 12 students Levels: Intermediate Start Dates: Weekly from January 2011 - subject to numbers Price: £250 per week plus £20 exam fee per module TKT
Price includes:
- Course books for use in lessons
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 their 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) — e.g. PET, IELTS band score of 4.
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.
After taking TKT, teachers who want to develop their knowledge further can progress to Cambridge ESOL's well-established Teaching Awards, such as ICELT and CELTA.
This page was last updated by Manchester Academy of English on 8 Jul 2011. Please check the Manchester Academy of English website for latest course information before enrolling on a course.
