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Preparing for the CELTA exam can be a challenging yet rewarding experience for aspiring English language teachers. With the right resources and strategies, you can increase your chances of success and feel more confident on exam day. In this guide, we will explore some of the best resources available to help you prepare effectively for the CELTA exam. Before diving into specific resources, it's essential to have a solid understanding of what the CELTA exam entails. The CELTA (Certificate in Teaching English to Speakers of Other Languages) is an internationally recognized qualification for teaching English as a foreign language. It focuses on practical teaching skills and is designed for individuals with little to no teaching experience. One of the most valuable resources for CELTA exam...  [Read more]

The Difference Between Teaching One to One and Groups In the words of one-to-one pioneer, Peter Wilberg, 'One-to-one teaching is different'. http://www.oxfordtefl.com/teacher_development_courses/certificate_one_to_one_teaching.htm(Teaching one to one: Mark Powell, oxford TEFL.) Most TEFL courses and language schools are geared towards teaching students in groups, so many teachers find it difficult to adapt there skills to one to one teaching. Many, perhaps most, of the personal and pedagogical skills we have developed as language teachers relate almost exclusively to working with groups. It has been suggested that most students prefer one to one teaching as opposed to being taught as a group. For teachers it can prove very challenging, as expectations tend to be high from the students...  [Read more]