WHAT IS TKT?
TKT is a test of professional knowledge for teachers of English to speakers of other languages. It aims to increase teachers' confidence and enhance job prospects by focusing on the core teaching knowledge needed by teachers of primary, secondary or adult learners, anywhere in the world. This flexible and accessible award will help you to understand:
WHO IS TKT FOR?
TKT is ideal for all teachers, whatever your background and teaching experience, and is also suitable for people who would like to teach English but do not yet have a teaching position. It may be taken by:
WHAT DOES TKT INVOLVE?
TKT has three core modules:
Module
Title and content outline1
Language and background to language learning and teaching2
Planning lessons and use of resources for language teaching3
Managing the teaching and learning processThree optional modules of TKT are also available – these can be added to the three core modules above, or each can be taken independently:
Module Title and content outline4
Content and Language Integrated Learning (CLIL)– Knowledge of CLIL and Principles of CLIL
– Planning, Teaching and Assessing
Full details:
www.cambridgeesol.org/exams/teaching-awards/clil.html
5
Knowledge About Language– Areas of language knowledge: Lexis. Phonology, Grammar, Discourse
Full details:
www.cambridgeesol.org/exams/teaching-awards/kal.html
6
Young LearnersStrategies and skills required to teach learners in the 6–12 age range including lesson planning, different teaching strategies and assessing learning. It is suitable for international teachers working, or intending to work, in the primary sector of education.
Full details:
www.cambridgeesol.org/exams/teaching-awards/tkt-yl.html
Modules 1–6 consist 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.
The modules can be taken together in one test session or separately, in any order, over three sessions. For further information about TKT test administration, see Test dates, registration and fees and Grading and results.
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.
SUPPORT FOR TKT CANDIDATES AND COURSE PROVIDERS
A range of resources is available on the Cambridge ESOL TKT Website, including general information for candidates, the TKT Handbook and Sample Papers, the TKT Glossary and support materials for teacher trainers:
Please note: the above PDF documents can be downloaded using Adobe Acrobat. If you do not have this already installed on your computer, a free copy can be downloaded from the Adobe website.
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