TKT Module One : Background to language teaching

What does TKT: Module 1 test?

This module tests your knowledge of the terms and concepts of English language teaching. It focuses on the factors underpinning the learning of English.

The test
TKT: Module 1 has one paper. It lasts 1 hour 20 minutes and has 80 questions. The test is divided into three parts:

• describing language and language skills (40 questions)
• background to language learning (15 questions)
• background to language teaching (25 questions).

TKT Module Two : Planning for language teaching

What does TKT: Module 2 test?
This module focuses on the knowledge and skills you need to plan a lesson or a series of lessons.

This module also refers to assessment and focuses on resources that can guide you in your lesson planning.

The test
TKT: Module 2 has one paper. It lasts 1 hour 20 minutes and has 80 questions. The test is divided into two parts:

• planning and preparing a lesson or a sequence of lessons (40 questions)
• selection and use of resources (40 questions).

TKT Module Three : Classroom Management

What does TKT: Module 3 test?
This module tests:

• knowledge of what happens in the classroom during language learning
• the teacher’s role in classroom management
• methods used to manage and make the most of interactions in the classroom.

The test
TKT: Module 3 has one paper. It lasts 1 hour 20 minutes and has 80 questions. The test is divided into two parts:

• teachers’ and learners’ language in the classroom (40 questions)
• classroom management (40 questions)

The TKT CLIL Module

What is TKT: CLIL?
TKT: CLIL tests the understanding of teaching curriculum subjects through the medium of a second or third language.

What does TKT: CLIL test?
TKT: CLIL tests knowledge about content teaching in a target language, and the learning, thinking and language skills which are developed across different curriculum subjects. TKT: CLIL tests knowledge of lesson planning and the understanding of activities and resources needed to support a CLIL approach. It also tests knowledge of lesson delivery and how assessment is carried out in CLIL contexts.

The test
TKT: CLIL has one paper. It lasts 1 hour 20 minutes and has 80 questions. The test is divided into four parts:

• knowledge of the principles of CLIL
• lesson preparation in a CLIL context
• lesson delivery
• assessment.