1. Introduction the TKT teacher certificates

2. Designed and produced by University of Cambridge ESOL Examinations (Cambridge ESOL)
Cambridge ESOL’s tests for teachers include:
• The Teaching Knowledge Test (TKT)
• TKT: Knowledge about Language (KAL)
• TKT: Content and Language Integrated Learning (CLIL)
• TKT: Practical

3. Cambridge ESOL’s practical, course-based qualifications for
teachers include:
• CELTA (Certificate in English Language Teaching to Adults)
• CELTYL (Certificate in English Language Teaching to
Young Learners)
• ICELT (In-service Certificate in English Language Teaching)
Cambridge ESOL also offers the Delta Modules, which cover all
areas of knowledge at an advanced level and include teaching
practice. The Delta Modules are:
• Delta Module One: a written examination
• Delta Module Two: a course-based qualification
• Delta Module Three: an extended assignment

4. What is TKT? TKT---The Teaching Knowledge Test
Testing the preservice teachers’ knowledge about the teaching of English to speakers of other languages.
No entry requirements
An intermediate level of English

5. What kinds of knowledge should an English language teacher have?
Module 1: Language and background to language learning and teaching Module 2: Lesson planning and use of resources for language teaching Module 3: Managing the teaching and learning process

6. Knowledge about the language
Grammar
Lexis
Phonology
Functions
Reading
Writing
Listening
Speaking

7. Knowledge of language learning
Knowledge of Second Language Acquisition
Motivation
Exposure and focus on form
The role of error
Different between L1 and L2 learning
Leaner characteristics
Learner needs
Approaches to language teaching

8. Knowledge of language teaching
Presentation techniques and introductory activities
Practice activities and tasks for language and skills development
Assessment types and tasks

9. Lesson planning Identifying and selecting aims
Identifying the different components of a lesson plan
Planning an individual lesson or a sequence of lessons
Choosing assessment activities

10. Use of resources for language teaching
Consulting reference resources to help in lesson preparation
Selection and use of coursebook materials
Selection and use of supplementary materials and activities
Selection and use of teaching aids

11. Managing the teaching and learning process
Using language appropriately for a range of classroom functions
Identifying the functions of learners’ language
Categorizing learners’ mistakes
Teacher roles
Grouping learners
Correcting learners
Giving feedback

12. Task types and Format of TKT

13. Result
Band 1
Band 2
Band marks (out of 80)
Band 4

14. Additional modules of TKT
TKT Young Learners：a test of professional knowledge for English language teachers who teach English to young learners (6-12 years old)
TKT Content and Language Integrated Learning :a test of professional knowledge for English language teachers and also subject teachers who use English as a medium for teaching their curriculum subject
TKT KAL : Knowledge About Language: is a specialist module of the Teaching Knowledge Test (TKT) that focuses on knowledge about the systems of the English language that aid teachers in planning and delivering their lessons.