The CELTA Course is designed by Cambridge and it covers the five main topics below:

• Understanding the cultural and linguistic backgrounds of learners, and how this might affect their learning of English.
  
• Understanding different learning styles and preferences.
  

• Understanding key terminology used in English language teaching, applying this terminology in planning and teaching.
  
• Demonstrating a working knowledge of English grammar, lexis and phonology.
  

• Understanding basic concepts and terminology used for describing reading, listening, speaking and writing skills, applying this to teaching.
• Understanding how approaches to texts may vary depending on the purpose, making practical use of this in teaching.
  

• Understanding the purpose and principles of planning for effective teaching.
  
• Selecting and planning the kinds of lessons that are most appropriate for particular learners.
  
• Evaluating lesson preparation and reflecting on this for planning future lessons.
  

• Effectively organising the classroom, both in terms of layout and pair/group activities.
• Making appropriate use of a range of materials and resources.
• Involving learners of different ability levels, enabling them to feel a sense of progress.