Many people starting CELTA feel anxious about grammar. That’s very common, and it doesn’t mean you’re underprepared or unsuitable for the course. Before CELTA, you’re not expected to know everything about English grammar or be able to analyse language perfectly. What is expected is a willingness to engage with grammar, terminology, and language analysis during the course itself. CELTA is designed to help you learn how to analyse and explain language, not to assume that you al

Many people considering the CELTA want to know whether they can work in the UK afterwards. The answer is yes. It is genuinely possible to find work in both private language schools and in ESOL provision at colleges, and many new teachers do this every year. The picture varies depending on the type of teaching you want to do, your right to work status and the part of the UK you hope to live in, but the opportunities are real and varied. 1. What UK employers look for Reputable

The shift to online CELTA delivery began out of necessity during the pandemic, but it has stayed because it works. Today, the CELTA delivered online is fully recognised by Cambridge and, crucially, is treated as a full CELTA by employers around the world. Yet thousands of candidates still search for the same reassurance every month: Is the online CELTA legitimate? Will employers accept it? Does the certificate look different? This guide gives clear, factual answers based on C

If you’re considering a CELTA and wondering where it could take you, the global picture in 2025 remains reassuring: demand for English...

The CELTA (Certificate in Teaching English to Speakers of Other Languages) has a global reputation. It’s rigorous, it’s demanding, and...

If you’re considering taking the CELTA (Certificate in Teaching English to Speakers of Other Languages), you’ve probably come across...

If you’re thinking about training as an English teacher, there’s a good chance you’ve already heard about CELTA. It’s the most widely...

If you're considering taking a CELTA course to become a qualified English language teacher, you might wonder if doing it online is as...

Understanding the challenges and intensity of a CELTA course If you’ve Googled “Is CELTA hard?” or heard someone say it’s the most...

Are you curious about teaching English abroad or online? Wondering what CELTA is, and whether it’s right for you? You’re in the right...

If you’re thinking about applying for a CELTA course, you might be wondering: Do I need a degree? Do I need teaching experience? Do I...

If you’re researching how to teach English abroad, you’ve probably come across two acronyms: CELTA and TEFL. So what’s the difference? In...

So, you’ve been accepted onto a CELTA course. Congratulations! Whether you’re starting next month or next week, it’s natural to feel...

What grades can you get on a CELTA course? There are three different grades that come on a CELTA certificate - Pass A, Pass B and Pass....

Is there an exam on CELTA? There is no exam on a CELTA course . The assessment is all continuous and it's made up of two components -...

Do I have to learn the phonemic symbols to do a CELTA course? The short answer is No. The slightly longer answer is 'No, you don't have...

How do I get my first job after CELTA? The most obvious place to start is to look at job advertisements. Jobs in English language schools...

Lessons from the Classroom is usually the final written assignment set on a CELTA course . Some people say it's the easiest assignment to...

DC Teacher Training are pleased to announce our online CELTA course dates for 2025. We have scheduled eighteen courses for next year,...

Language Skills Related Tasks is often set around the mid-point of a CELTA course. Like all CELTA written assignments, it is 750 to 1000...