Free Level 5 Teaching English to Speakers of Other Languages (CELTA) Course in Hounslow. Classes run at West Thames College Isleworth Campus. You'll have an initial assessment to confirm this is the right level for you. The course runs over 11 weeks on a part-time daytime basis, so you can fit study around other commitments. No previous teaching experience is needed. You'll cover lesson planning, language analysis, and supervised teaching practice. The CELTA is the teaching english to speakers of other languages qualification recognised by employers running ESOL and EFL programmes in the UK and internationally.
Who this course is for
Those who would like to teach ESOL or EFL. CELTA courses are designed for people with no previous teaching experience.
What you will learn
You'll plan and deliver English language lessons to adult learners.
You'll analyse English grammar and vocabulary to explain it clearly to students.
You'll develop techniques for teaching listening, speaking, reading, and writing skills.
You'll give and receive feedback on observed teaching practice.
You'll adapt lessons to meet different learner needs and language levels.
You'll understand how adults learn a second language.
You'll build a portfolio of lesson plans and teaching materials.
How you will learn
You'll learn through a mix of classroom input sessions and supervised teaching practice with real language learners. Assessment includes observed and graded teaching practice, written language analysis tasks, and lesson planning assignments. Tutors give written and verbal feedback after each observed lesson. You must pass all assessed components to gain the Certificate.
What you will need to bring
The centre will provide most materials. West Thames College Isleworth Campus will confirm anything else you need before you start.
Where next
Jobs you could do
ESOL teacher: teach English to adult learners in UK colleges and community settings.
EFL teacher: teach English as a foreign language in the UK or abroad.
English language tutor: one-to-one or small group tuition for adult learners.
Refugee and asylum seeker support worker: many roles require or value a CELTA.
Community learning English teacher: deliver funded ESOL classes locally.
International school English teacher: entry-level teaching roles in many countries.
What you could study next
Level 5 Diploma in Teaching English to Speakers of Other Languages (DELTA): the next step for experienced ESOL teachers, leading to senior and specialist roles.
Postgraduate Certificate in Education (PGCE) in English or ESOL: if you want to teach in secondary schools or further education colleges in the UK.
BA or MA in Applied Linguistics or TESOL: for those moving into curriculum development, teacher training, or academic roles.
