Cambridge Certificate ELT to Adults
Course APPLICATION FORM: CELTA at IH Barcelona
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training@bcn.ihes.com.
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Date of application:
Course start date:
Which course format you are applying for:
intensive |
part-time |
online
PERSONAL DETAILS
Please enter your name as it appears on your passport.
Surname:
First name(s):
Mr |
Ms
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Date of birth:
Place of birth:
Nationality:
First language:
E-mail:
Skype:
Phone:
Present occupation:
Present address:
City/Country:
Post/Zip code:
Permanent address (if different from above):
City/Country:
Post/Zip code:
Please also provide a phone number where we could contact a member of your family during your course, just in
case of an emergency:
GENERAL EDUCATION
Please supply details of secondary and further education, including dates and subjects.
Secondary:
University/Higher:
University/College name and postal address:
LANGUAGES
Please supply details of languages you speak/read/write, dates and degree of proficiency.
TRAINING/ WORK EXPERIENCE
Do you have any formal training as a teacher? Yes
No
Please supply details
Do you have any experience of teaching?
a) English as a foreign language: Yes
No
If Yes, please give dates, schools & details of levels etc
b) Other subjects: Yes
No
If Yes, please give dates, schools & details of levels etc:
What other work experience do you have?
Do you have any other professional training? Yes
No
If Yes, please outline here:
OTHER INFORMATION
Please indicate any health concerns that may be pertinent to your application:
Is there any other information you think is worth mentioning?
How did you hear about the courses at International House Barcelona?
Will you need help with accommodation?
Yes
No
OTHER APPLICATIONS
Have you previously applied for a CELTA course at any centre? Yes
No
If 'yes' what was the outcome of your application/interview?
Are you applying to centres other than IH Barcelona?
IMPORTANT: Please note that acceptance on a course does not mean a place has been reserved for you. To ensure a place,
the full fee must be paid no later than six weeks before the start of the course.
Fees are not transferable or refundable, either before the course or if you drop out during the course for any reason (including
health).
I have read and accepted these conditions.
Date:
Please now complete the pre-interview task on the next page:
Cambridge Certificate ELT to Adults
Pre-interview task: CELTA at IH BARCELONA
Name:
1. LEARNING
There is a lot to learn about teaching in a very short period of time.
a) How would you characterise yourself as a learner?
b) What is your preferred learning style?
For example:
1. Watch it done and copy it
2. Read the theory of it and try to apply it
3. Try it out and get feedback on it
4. Work it out for yourself
5. Or…
2. TEACHING
Answer the following in 2 or 3 sentences:
i. How would you get students talking in class?
ii. What are some of the reasons for and against teaching grammar rules?
iii. How important is listening and reading when learning a foreign language?
iv. What is a good way of teaching vocabulary?
v. What are the main reasons for and against correcting students’ mistakes?
3. THE TEACHER
a. In your opinion, which of the following jobs would best prepare a person for language teaching (choose one only):
sports coach
tour group leader
social worker
driving instructor
actor/actress
nurse
lecturer
Why?
b. In the light of the above, why do you think YOU are suited to language teaching?
sales person
4. TEACHER TALK
Re-phrase the following "teacher talk" in language that an elementary learner might understand.
a. If you wouldn't mind opening your books to page 23, please.
b. What might you ask someone if you wanted to find out how to get to the post office?
c. Jot down the answers and then swap with your neighbour.
5. LANGUAGE AWARENESS
1. Which is the "odd one out" in each group, and why?
a.
The baby's bottle.
The nation's struggle.
The teacher's absent.
The nurse's pay.
The government's defeat.
Why?
b.
The plane was hi-jacked by a woman.
The tourists were attacked by a gang.
The soldier was hit by a bullet.
The trains collided by a river.
Three hundred people were killed by the earthquake.
Why?
c.
She must have lost the address.
Alan must have been here too.
That must have been awful.
The thieves must have got in through the window.
I must have something to drink.
Why?
2. In this section, identify any incorrect sentences and supply the corrected version, together with your explanation, as
in Example (1):
Example (1): I am usually driving to work.
Corrected version: I usually drive to work.
Explanation: We use the present simple (I drive …) to talk about routine, everyday actions.
If the sentence is correct, write "Correct" and give no further explanation, as in Example (2)
Example (2): I wish I were rich.
Corrected version: Correct.
Explanation: -
a. She is having blue eyes.
Corrected version
Explanation
b. I've been to China last year.
Corrected version
Explanation
c. He doesn't work as hard as she does.
Corrected version
Explanation
d. I would of liked to have seen that.
Corrected version
Explanation
e. I regret to have damaged your book.
Corrected version
Explanation
f. How long do you know Nathan?
Corrected version
Explanation
6. TEACHING MEANING
How could you most easily CONVEY THE MEANING (do not give a dictionary definition) of the following to a group of
language learners in the classroom? (Assume a mixed nationality class, i.e. no translation possible):
a. to switch (something) on
b. secretary
c. congratulations!
d. reliable
e. manage to do (as in "she managed to pass the exam")
7. WORKING IN A GROUP
What experience have you had of working in groups? And how would you characterise your role in a group?
8. EXTENDED WRITTEN TASK
Outline your reasons for wanting to do the CELTA course, what you hope to gain from it and how it fits in with your
plans for the future. (300-400 WORDS)
Write here:
9. INTERVIEW
Please indicate below when you will be available for interview in the week after you submit your application:
Monday
10.00-13.00
| 13.00-15.00
| 15.00-17.00
Tuesday
10.00-13.00
| 13.00-15.00
| 15.00-17.00
Wednesday
10.00-13.00
| 13.00-15.00
| 15.00-17.00
Thursday
10.00-13.00
| 13.00-15.00
| 15.00-17.00
Friday
10.00-13.00
| 13.00-15.00
| 15.00-17.00
If you are here in Barcelona, you will normally have a face-to-face interview. If you are not in Barcelona, we usually
interview via Skype.
Please tick one of the following to show your preference:
face-to-face interview in Barcelona
Skype interview
.
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