Our Centre’s methodology team has developed an intensive preparation course for the TKT exam: 3 Modules. The course is aimed at preparing teachers for the three core modules.

Upon completion of the TKT: 3 Modules preparation course, participants receive a certificate in English.

When registering for the exam, candidates can choose the date and Centre independently.

Due to the suspension of Cambridge's activities in the Russian Federation and the halt of TKT exam registrations, we offer you the opportunity to take the Teaching Methodology Test (ТМТ) in the format of the Cambridge TKT exam. This exam is paid separately. The cost for taking one module is 4 000 rubles. Participants of the preparation course receive a discount.

Course Program:

Introduction to the TKT exam

Describing the English language (Grammar, Phonology)

• Module 1 TKT Book Units 1-4: Learner characteristics and learner needs (motivation, adults vs teens vs children, learner types and strategies)
• Module 1 TKT Book Units 9, 13 14

Focus on form and exposure, and L1 vs L2 learning (methods of learning)

• Module 1 TKT Book Units 10 12
• Teachers' and learners' language in the classroom (using language appropriately for a range of classroom functions; identifying the range of learners' language; giving instructions)
• Module 3 TKT Book Units 27 28

Classroom management (teacher roles; grouping learners; giving feedback)

• Module 3 TKT Book Units 30-33
• Language skills (Reading, Listening, Writing, Speaking)
• Module 1 TKT Book Units 5-8

Methodology – presentation techniques and introductory activities

• Module 1 TKT Book Units 15
• Practice activities (different types of activities)
• Module 1 TKT Book Unit 16

Error correction (how to correct and when, and categorizing learners’ mistakes)

• Module 1 and 3 TKT Book Units 11 29

Lesson Planning (identifying and selecting aims, different components of a plan)

• Module 2 TKT Book Units 19-21

Assessment (placement testing, progress tests, choosing tasks to use)

• Module 1 and 2 TKT Book Units 18, 22

Use of materials (consulting reference books; selection and use of course books; selection and use of supplementary materials and activities; selection and use of teaching aids)

• Module 2 TKT Book Units 23-25

Revision

Textbook: The TKT Course. Modules 1, 2 and 3 (Cambridge University Press).

Requirements for Candidates:

• Higher education in pedagogy/linguistics
• Teaching experience
• English language level of Upper-Intermediate or higher.

If you are unsure about your level, you can take our lexical-grammatical online test, as well as an oral test at any BKC-IH school.

The courses are conducted by Elena Kharchenkova - leading trainer-methodologist at Teacher Training Centre, a practicing teacher with over 20 years of experience.