The past few years have seen a huge rise in the number of CELTA candidates from around the world – more than 10000 every year. This, as is a common practice in ELT, has generated a secondary ‘industry’ targeting those
- hoping to be accepted on a CELTA programme but not sure how to go about it
- presumed to be likely to have difficulties with their studies during the course
- with little or no knowledge of the English grammar
- with language difficulties and levels below the acceptable C1 level specified by Cambridge
These courses are a good source of income for a great number of self-appointed experts, few of them authorised by Cambridge. Some of the self-appointed experts are newly graduated from a CELTA or a DELTA courses and only one or two are actually CELTA tutors.
For many of my colleagues, tutors and course providers on the CELTA, such courses should really not be needed at all!
All you need to learn is taught during the CELTA itself! Still, if you feel there are gaps in your knowledge, Cambridge has created some material for your preparation.
Click on this link to be taken to a page where you can register freely and follow all the modules
The Cambridge CELTA 