1-day online course with James Egerton
June 6
The essence of CELTA
Effective continuous professional development should shift between uphill effort and downhill joy, thunder and sunshine, but should stay engaging, positive and forward-moving. "Thunder, thunder, thunder, thunder, I was caught in the middle of a railroad track' (Thunderstruck, AC/DC) Unfortunately, the intensity and pressure of a full CELTA course means that it can often feel like being stuck in a month-long thunderstorm with AC/DC's classic as constant background music.
This one-day methodology course, therefore, is designed as both a refresher without pressure for CELTA course veterans and a taster for teachers who took another route and may be curious to see teacher training from the CELTA perspective.
We'll keep the thunder away and the sun out: the warming and fulfilling experience of outstanding teacher training is our overall objective.
We'll combine interactive, practical sessions on key aspects of skills and systems lessons with plenty of takeaway ideas for both the classroom and the Zoom room.
This one-day methodology course, therefore, is designed as both a refresher without pressure for CELTA course veterans and a taster for teachers who took another route and may be curious to see teacher training from the CELTA perspective.
We'll keep the thunder away and the sun out: the warming and fulfilling experience of outstanding teacher training is our overall objective.
We'll combine interactive, practical sessions on key aspects of skills and systems lessons with plenty of takeaway ideas for both the classroom and the Zoom room.
Schedule
June 6, Moscow time
09:00-09:15
09:00-09:15
Introduction
09:30 – 11:00
09:30 – 11:00
Receptive skills: teaching reading and listening
Key takeaways from this session:
- Fundamental frameworks for reading and listening lessons
- Sub-skills development: creative and engaging ways to work on receptive skills, far beyond the limits of the coursebook exercises
- Theory into practise: interactive workshop and whole group feedback
11:00-11:30
11:00-11:30
Break
11:30 – 13:00
11:30 – 13:00
Productive skills: teaching writing and speaking (including phonology)
Key takeaways from this session:
- Fundamental frameworks for writing lessons; taking writing from the private to the collaborative. Whole group demo to put the theory into practise.
- Essential techniques for improving, not just practising, speaking skills
- Physical pronunciation: using the four buttons to teach any sound and using Adrian Underhill's phonemic chart to bring pronunciation to life
13:00-14:00
13:00-14:00
Lunch
14:00-15:30
14:00-15:30
Teaching systems: vocabulary, grammar and functions
Key takeaways from this session:
- Fundamental frameworks for systems lessons
- A variety of techniques to present and clarify language; putting theory into practise together.
- Using role play games, debates and information gaps to liven up any target language practise and boost students' motivation.
15:30-16:00
15:30-16:00
Break
16:00-17:00
16:00-17:00
Multi-layered communication with the communicative CELTA method
Key takeaways from this session:
- How to use verbal and non-verbal communication both online and in the physical classroom
- Practical workshop on body language, voice details and psycholinguistics: how our movements and words change the energy, dynamics and course of every lesson
17:00-17:15
17:00-17:15
Break
17:15-17:45
17:15-17:45
Q&A and further discussion. Putting the 'fun' in 'fundamental'.
Your takeouts
As a result of the course you will be able to use:
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creative and engaging ways to work on receptive skills, far beyond the limits of the coursebook exercises; -
essential techniques for improving (not just practicing) speaking and writing skills; -
role play games, debates and information gaps to liven up any target language practice and boost students' motivation; -
body language, voice details and psycholinguistics: how our movements and words change the energy, dynamics and course of every lesson.
- James EgertonJames is a DELTA-qualified teacher trainer and teacher currently working at International House Rome Accademia Britannica. He studied French and Spanish at university before teaching in Spain for four years and Latvia for two, before arriving in Rome in 2018. As well as extensive experience with online teacher training, he is a CELTA Trainer (both physical and online courses) and IHCYLT course tutor, and he blogs on ELT at www.jamesegerton.wordpress.com . He counts online teacher training/teaching and educational psychology among his most-valued specialities.
Feedback of previous courses participants
- James was a truly skilled and knowledgeable CELTA tutor, his input sessions were always very well organized, clear and - most importantly - lots of fun! He managed to stimulate and challenge us with creating authentic lesson materials, bringing life into our teaching practice. His feedback to trainees was also very accurate and fair, he always backed up everything he pointed out with evidence. I must say that having such an experienced and competent CELTA tutor who could also think out of the box and encourage/motivate us to constantly improve was fantastic!Ilaria, March 2020 (face-to-face/online blended CELTA)
- With his friendly, energetic and engaging attitude, James is a passionate and enthusiastic tutor who has been incredibly supportive throughout the CELTA course. His empathy allows him to deeply understand the strengths and weaknesses of his trainees and thanks to a very detailed and constructive feedback provided for each TP, he constantly motivates them to believe in themselves and do their best.Sara, June 2020 (100% online CELTA)
- James was one of the many great trainers on our course. I felt very lucky to be taught by such people. He gave feedback and tips in a way that were concise and really helpful for growth. Whilst at the same time being professional and good fun. The course itself can sometimes feel daunting, yet he made you feel engaged and positive. Top man, James!Rob, June 2020 (100% online CELTA)
- James made everybody on the course fell at ease and even the most challenging tasks were tackled with a professional and confident attitude, thus resulting in creating a positive and motivating relationship between trainer and traineesCassandra, December 2019 (100% face-to-face CELTA)
Registration
The price is 4500 RUB (~50 EUR). You can pay either with your credict card or PayPal.
Please check your email after the payment, there you will find a letter from info@trendyenglish.ru. Make sure to check spam folder as well.
One week prior the session we'll send you a letter with a preliminary assignment.
After the session you will receive the video of the webinar, additional materials and certificate of participation.
Please check your email after the payment, there you will find a letter from info@trendyenglish.ru. Make sure to check spam folder as well.
One week prior the session we'll send you a letter with a preliminary assignment.
After the session you will receive the video of the webinar, additional materials and certificate of participation.
Sample of the certificate
Interested in this 1-day course on 6th June?
On Saturday 29th May, James showed what it's all about and help you decide if the course is right for you. We enjoyed a couple of course-like activities and ideas you can integrate into your own teaching, followed by a short presentation on the 'Essence of CELTA' course content.
Contacts
Banking detalis
ИП Пересада Е.В.
Юридический адрес: Москва, ул.Озерная, д.9, кв.89
ИНН 740300876280 ОГРНИП 308504704600032
Р/С 40802810200000935415 Банк АО «Тинькофф Банк»
к/сч 30101810145250000974 БИК 044525974
Договор-оферта
Юридический адрес: Москва, ул.Озерная, д.9, кв.89
ИНН 740300876280 ОГРНИП 308504704600032
Р/С 40802810200000935415 Банк АО «Тинькофф Банк»
к/сч 30101810145250000974 БИК 044525974
Договор-оферта