TKT 90-Hour Course Outline
TKT 90-Hour Course Outline
TKT 90-Hour Course Outline
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
Teacher Training and Development Unit
TKT Preparation
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
Teacher Training and Development Unit
TKT Preparation
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
Teacher Training and Development Unit
TKT Preparation
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
Teacher Training and Development Unit
TKT Preparation
Session 29
3
Mock exam module 2 & 3
TKT Module 2 & 3 sample tests
Session 30
3
Revision of results
Final recommendations