Teacher Training and Development Unit

TKT Preparation

90 Hour Programme

NB. Page numbers refer to the 2
nd
edition of the Spratt, Pulverness and Williams, The TKT
Course (CUP 2011)

Session Hours Content

Suggested Materials

Session 1


3

Introduction TKT course and exam




Concepts and terminology for
describing grammar

Icebreaker Find Someone Who...
Candidate Handbook Treasure Hunt
Vocabulary Box
Module 1 Overview Activity
p.1-7
Parts of Speech
Grammar Terms A
Grammar Terms B
Grammar Snap
Grammar Bingo
p.8-15

Session 2


3

Concepts and terminology for
describing lexis



Concepts and terminology for
describing phonology

Lexical Categories
Lexical Sets
Lexical Category Posters
Who Am I?
Vocabulary Activities for Teachers
p.16-20
Researching Phonological Categories
Word Stress

Session 3
3

Pronunciation - Sounds
Phonemic Symbols
Phonetic Symbols
Phonetics Practice
Phonemic Script Practice Activities
p.21-26


Session 4

3
Pronunciation Stress, intonation &
rhythm
Word Stress Further Practice
Sentence Stress
p.21-26

Session 5

3
Pronunciation features of
connected speech
Further practice of sounds
Features of connected speech
Homophone bingo
Phoneme fun

Session 6


3

Functions

Concepts and terminology for
describing functions

Function Mingle
Functions in the Course book
Grammar vs. Functional Approaches
p.27-30
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Session 7


3

Concepts and terminology for
describing language skills and sub
skills: Reading and Writing

Concepts and terminology for
describing language skills and sub
skills: Listening and Speaking


p.23-42
4 skills concept check



Kinds of Speaking
p.43-52

Session 8


3

Motivation
Exposure and focus on form

The Role of Error
Differences between L1 and L2
language learning



Motivating Students to Learn English
p.53-57


p.62-71

Session 9

3

Exposure and focus on form
p.58-61
Exposure to language and focus on
form

Session 10


3

Learner Characteristics and Learner
Needs

Presentation techniques and
introductory activities


p.72-82



Introducing New Language
Presentation, Practice and
Production
Task-Based Learning
p.90-96

Session 11

3

Approaches to language teaching

p.83-89
PPP - v - PBL

Session 12

3

Approaches to language teaching

p.83-89
Identifying approaches to language
teaching

Session 13


3

Types of activities and tasks for
language and skills development

Assessment types and tasks



Naming Exercises and Tasks
Matching Activities and Tasks
p.97-103

Assessment Task Types
P104-111
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Session 14

3

Choosing assessment activities

Choosing assessment activities
p.145-150

Session 15


3

Practice test and Feedback

Appropriate terminology module 2


Module 2 Overview Activity
Glossary Work Vocabulary Box


Session 16



3

Identifying and selecting lesson aims


Identifying the different
components of a lesson plan


Recognising the Aims of Assessment
Activities
p.127-132

Lesson Plan Components
Further Lesson Plan Components
p.133-138

Session 17

3

Planning an individual lesson or
sequence of lessons

Matching Lessons to Learners
Sequencing Stages in a Lesson
p.139-144
Session 18
3

Planning an individual lesson or
sequence of lessons

p.139-144
Common sequences in lessons
Session 19
3
Planning an individual lesson or
sequence of lessons

p.139-144
Identifying lesson plan components

Session 20


3

Using reference resources for lesson
preparation

The selection and use of course
book materials

Consulting Reference Resources to
Help in Lesson Preparation
p.151-155

Familiarisation with Course book
Materials
p.156-160


Session 21


3

The selection and use of
supplementary materials and
activities

Practice test and Feedback

Use of Supplementary Materials
Selection and Use of Aids
Teaching Aids
p.161-171
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Session 22

3

Appropriate terminology module 3


Using language appropriately


Module 3 Overview Activity
Glossary Work Vocabulary Box
Terminology Snap

Appropriacy in the Language
Classroom
Learner Factors
Sequencing Instructions
Chatterbox
Teacher Language in the Classroom
p.184-189


Session 23


3

Identifying the functions of language
used by learners in the classroom &
categorising learners mistakes

Student Language in the Classroom
Categorising Learners Written
Mistakes
p.190-198

Session 24


3

Teacher roles


Grouping students
The Role of the Teacher A
The Role of the Teacher B
p.199-203

Interaction Patterns
p.204-208



Session 25

3

Correcting learners
Giving Feedback
Correcting Learners
Giving Feedback
p.209-218
Feedback focus

Session 26

3

TKT Task Types

Practice test and Feedback


TKT Task Types
Introduction to Odd-one-out tasks
Introduction to sequencing tasks

Session 27
3

Review and consolidation of all
modules.

Define it!
Introduction to matching tasks


Session 28

3

Exam taking techniques

Mock exam module 1



TKT Module 1 sample test
Introduction to multiple choice tasks
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Session 29

3

Mock exam module 2 & 3

TKT Module 2 & 3 sample tests

Session 30

3

Revision of results

Final recommendations