Many teachers finish CELTA feeling comfortable teaching adults but less certain about working with children. The core principles of language teaching remain the same, but the classroom atmosphere changes dramatically. Younger learners tend to have shorter attention spans, higher energy levels, and a stronger need for structure and routine. The good news is that once teachers understand a few key techniques, teaching children can become one of the most enjoyable parts of the j

A CELTA course is a CELTA course wherever you choose to do it. The workshops, the assessed teaching practice, the Cambridge critera: all of that is standardised. What isn't standardised is your experience of the course. Where you live, how long it takes you to get to class, how much you pay in rent, whether the city energises you or distracts you and what the local English language teaching market looks like after you qualify. All of these can influence your choice. A full-ti

CELTA vs DELTA: Which English Teaching Qualification Should You Choose? The CELTA and the DELTA are two of the most widely recognised English language teaching qualifications in the world, and it’s natural to wonder which one is right for you. They are both prestigious awards from Cambridge, and both open significant professional doors. But they serve very different purposes. One is designed for people starting out; the other is designed for experienced teachers who are rea

You’ve finished your CELTA. You can structure a lesson, stage activities, and give feedback with confidence. But what happens when you’re...

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