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Cambridge Teaching Knowledge Test (TKT)
The TKT is a test of knowledge about teaching English to speakers of other language. It consists of three modules as follows:
- Module 1 looks at language and the background to language learning and teaching.
- Module 2 covers lesson planning and the use of resources for language teaching.
- Module 3 looks at managing the teaching and learning process.
Each module ends with a short (1 hour 20 minute) test consisting of 80 questions, and a certificate is issued for each test successfully completed.Top of page
Candidates taking the TKT may already have some experience of teaching English to speakers of other languages, but it may also be taken by:
- pre-service teachers.
- teachers who wish to refresh their teaching knowledge.
- teachers who are moving to teaching English after teachig another subject.
Our intensive TKT courses run for 2 weeks with 20 lessons on teaching methodology, followed by 10 lessons of guided self-study to prepare for the test. The methodology sessions cover the following areas:
Module One:
- Describing language and language skills
- Background to language learning.
- Background to language teaching.
Module Two:
- Planning and preparing a lesson or sequence of lessons.
- Selection and use of resources.
Module Three:
- Teachers' and learners' language in the classroom.
- Classroom management .
You can have a look at an example timetable here.
The tests are taken at the end of the course and candidates will be graded for each module taken. You will be awarded a grade between Band 1 and Band 4.Top of page
Ideally you should have a standard of English equivalent to Level B1 of the Council of Europe's Common European Framework.
You can apply online here.
