Course Topics

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

Topic	What’s in the topic
Learners and teachers, and the teaching and learning context	This topic includes: - understanding the cultural and linguistic backgrounds of learners, and how this might affect their learning of English - understanding different learning styles and preferences.
Language analysis and awareness	This topic includes: - 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.
Language skills: reading, listening, speaking and writing	This topic includes: - 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.
Planning and resources for different teaching contexts	This topic includes: - 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.
Developing teaching skills and professionalism	This topic includes: - 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.