TEFL / CELTA Course in Atlanta GA

Teaching House - Atlanta:
Teaching House Atlanta provides a 4-week CELTA English teacher training course to students from the U.S., and around the world. The CELTA course is a hands-on practical course based around real classroom teaching experience working with genuine English language learners. CELTA is the original TESOL/TEFL certificate course and has been running for four decades. Our CELTA teacher trainers are all experienced ESL instructors that have taught in many different cities and countries around the world. They have all completed their CELTA certification and have either their DELTA (Diploma in English Language Teaching to Adults) or Master's in Education.

4-Week CELTA Course:
Successful trainees of our courses are awarded a University of Cambridge CELTA, which stands for Certificate in English Language Teaching to Adults.  Each course follows a curriculum designed by Cambridge University. To complete the course and achieve CELTA certification, candidates must fulfill certain requirement as set out by the CELTA curriculum.

Teachers who have gained their CELTA are able to teach in colleges and language centers in the US or abroad. With a strong focus on teaching practice, and through the lens of steadfast professionalism, the CELTA is arguably the most difficult yet most rewarding TESOL certification course offered. It is a truly unforgettable experience and will open up doors and opportunities for work, travel and meeting new people in the United States and overseas.

Teaching areas / modules include:
- How to teach grammar and vocabulary effectively
- How to use teaching books and materials effectively
- How to order the stages of a lesson
- How to help your students get the most out of a reading text
- How to motivate your students
- How to influence the dynamics of a classroom for the best results
- How to bring authentic materials – articles, songs, stories – into the classroom

Teaching Practice:
By the time the course ends, you’ll have spent about 40 hours in the classroom teaching, observing your colleagues teach and evaluating students’ English skills.

CELTA Assessment:
There is no final examination on the CELTA. The assessment is continuous (throughout the course) and integrated (all components count towards the final grade). Assessment is based on candidates' evaluation throughout the course in the following two components:

- Written Assignments
- Teaching Practice

Students are also required to maintain a portfolio of your work during the course. The course is assessed in accordance with University of Cambridge ESOL guidelines.