TKT PREPARATION COURSE SYLLABUS
Required coursebook
Spratt M., Pulverness A. and M. Williams (2005) The TKT Course. Cambridge: Cambridge University Press
Module 1 – Language and background to language learning and teaching
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Part 1
Describing language and language skills
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1. Opening session. Concepts and terminology for describing language: grammar and functions.
Home assignment: Units 1, 4
Portfolio task 1: Discovery activity 2, p. 19
2. TKT MOCK EXAM MODULE September 26th 10.30-12.00 Concepts and terminology for describing language: lexis, phonology. Home assignment: Units 2, 3 Portfolio task 2: Discovery activity 2, p. 16
3. Concepts and terminology for describing receptive skills (reading and listening) and subskills, e.g. reading for gist, scanning
Home assignment: Units 5, 7
Portfolio task 3: Discovery activity 1, p. 29
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4 ac. hours
2 ac. hours
2 ac. hours
4 ac. hours
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19 September 10.30-13.45
26 September 10.30-13.45
3 October 10.30-13.45
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Part 2
Background to language learning
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1. Concepts and terminology for describing productive skills (writing and speaking). Motivation; learner characteristics (learning style, learning strategies, maturity); learner needs
Home assignment: Units 9, 13, 14
Portfolio task 4: Discovery activity 1 p. 60
2. Exposure to language and focus on form; differences between L1 and L2 learning; the role of error
Home assignment: Units 10, 11, 12
Portfolio task 5: Discovery activity 1, p. 47
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4 ac. hours
4 ac. hours
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10 October 10.30-13.45
17 October 10.30-13.45
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Part 3
Background to language teaching
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1. Approaches and methods in language teaching: the Grammar-Translation method, the Audio-Lingual Method, Total Physical Response, the Lexical Approach; the Natural Approach
Home assignment: Classroom handouts
Portfolio task 6: Description of a TPR activity
2. Communicative Language Teaching. Presentation techniques and introductory activities: PPP and TBL compared
Home assignment: Units 15
Portfolio task 7: Discovery activity 2 p. 65
3. Practice activities and tasks for language and skills development. Assessment types and tasks
Sample Module 1 Test
Home assignment: Units 16, 17
Portfolio task 8: Discovery activity 1, p. 73
TKT Module 1 Practice test pp. 75-85
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4 ac. hours
4 ac. hours
4 ac. hours
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24 October 10.30-13.45
31 October 10.30-13.45
7 November 10.30-13.45
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TKT EXAM MODULE 1 November 14, 10.00-11.20
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Module 2 – Planning lessons and use of resources for language teaching
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Part 1
Planning and preparing a lesson or sequence of lessons
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1. Identifying and selecting lesson aims. Planning an individual lesson or a sequence of lessons
Home assignment: Units 18, 19
Portfolio task 9: Discovery activity 2, p. 89
2. TKT MOCK EXAM MODULE 2
November 21, 10.30-12.00
Identifying the different components of a lesson plan
Home assignment: Units 20
Portfolio task 10: Discovery activity 2 p. 95
3. Choosing assessment activities
Home assignment: Units 21
Portfolio task 11: Analysis of FCE, CAE or Russian National State Exam of English (ЕГЭ)
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4 ac. hours
2 ac. hours
2 ac. hours
4 ac. hours
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14 November 12.00-15.15
21 November 10.30-13.45
28 November 10.30-13.45
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Part 2
Selection and use of resources and materials
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1. Selection and use of coursebook materials
Home assignment: Units 23
Portfolio task 12: Coursebook analysis
2. Consulting reference resources to help in lesson preparation; selection and use of aids
Home assignment: Units 22, 25
Portfolio task 13: Discovery activity 1 p. 109
3. Selection and use of supplementary materials and activities
Sample Module 2 Test
Home assignment: Units 24
Portfolio task 14: Discovery activity 2 p. 117
TKT Module 2 Practice test pp. 124-133
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4 ac. hours
4 ac. hours
4 ac. hours
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5 December 10.30-13.45
12 December 10.30-13.45
19 December 10.30-13.45
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TKT EXAM MODULE 2 December 26th 11.50-13.10
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Module 3 – Managing the teaching and learning process
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Part 1
Teachers’ and learners’ language in the classroom
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1. TKT MOCK EXAM MODULE 3 January 16, 10.30-12.00
Using language appropriately for a range of classroom functions: instructing, eliciting, prompting, conveying meaning, checking learning
Home assignment: Units 26
Portfolio task 15: Instructions for a game activity
2. Identifying the functions of learners’ language. Categorising learners’ mistakes
Home assignment: Units 27
Portfolio task 16: Discovery activity 2 p.140 or 1 p.144
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4 ac. hours
4 ac. hours
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16 January
10.30-13.45
23 January
10.30-13.45
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Part 2
Classroom management
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1. Teacher roles and their functions; interaction patterns and grouping students
Home assignment: Units 29, 30
Portfolio task 17: Discovery activity 1 p. 151
2. Correcting learners and giving feedback
Sample Module 3 Test
Home assignment: Units 31, 32
Portfolio task 18: Discovery activity 1 p. 154
TKT Module 3 Practice test pp. 160-167
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4 ac. hours
4 ac. hours
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30 January 10.30-13.45
6 February 10.30-13.45
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TKT EXAM MODULE 3: February 13th 14.10-15.30
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