CELTA PRE-INTERVIEW TASK
NAME: .................................................................
COURSE DATES APPLIED FOR: ...............................................
Complete this task carefully. It is one of the factors we consider when making a decision about your
application. You will be asked to comment on the contents of this task in greater depth at interview. Please
make a copy of this task so that you may refer to it if you have a skype or telephone interview
THE TEACHER:
Which two metaphors, from the list below, would you choose to use for a language teacher.
Briefly explain why.
a) A chef
b) A sergeant major
c) A sports coach
d) An actor
e) A lecturer
f) A mountain guide
g) A driving instructor
h) A choir master
1)
2)
GRAMMAR.
Look at the verbs underlined in the following sentences (see over).
In each:
a) Correct the sentence
b) Name the correct tense
c) Say what the meaning of the correct tense is.
The first one has been done for you.
1. I read a book at the moment.
a. I'm reading a book at the moment
b. Present Continuous
c. Used here to describe an action happening now.
2. He's getting up at eight every morning.
a.
b.
c.
3. Can you come for a drink tonight?
Sorry, I'll go to see Hamlet at the National Theatre.
a.
b.
c.
4. At the station I realised I left the tickets at home.
a.
b.
c.
DEMONSTRATING LANGUAGE:
Consider these pairs of sentences. What are the differences in meaning between them? Provide a
context and say how you would demonstrate these differences to students.
I’ll buy one when I have the money.
I’d buy one if I had the money.
I wish to see you
I wish I could see you
PRACTISING LANGUAGE:
How would you set up and run a discussion on one of the following topics?
a) Education
b) Food
or
c) The environment
LEARNING:
Describe either a positive or negative learning experience you have had:
(approx 80 words)