This website provides free TKT preparation material, lessons and learning resources for all the three core modules of the Cambridge TKT exam. This is the world’s first website that offers totally FREE resources for the entire Cambridge TKT course.
What is the TKT course?
The TKT course tests knowledge about English language teaching. The tests are designed to encourage teachers in their professional development and provide a step in their progression on the Cambridge English Teaching Framework. Candidates can also use TKT to access further training and enhance career opportunities.
TKT is divided into separate modules. Candidates can take them all, or choose the modules that meet their needs. Candidates will receive a certificate for each module completed. The purpose of core modules is to provide a foundation in the principles and practice of English language teaching.
Who are TKT Modules 1–3 suitable for?
TKT Modules 1, 2 and 3 test knowledge of concepts related to language, language use and the background to and practice of language teaching and learning.
TKT is suitable for teachers of English in primary, secondary or adult
teaching contexts.
TKT Modules 1, 2 and 3 may be taken by:
• pre-service teachers
• teachers who wish to refresh and extend their teaching
knowledge
• teachers who are moving to teaching English after teaching
another subject.
What are TKT Core Modules?
The core modules are designed to provide a foundation in the principles and practice of English language teaching:
• TKT: Module 1 – Language and background to language learning and teaching
• TKT: Module 2 – Lesson planning and use of resources for language teaching
• TKT: Module 3 – Managing the teaching and learning process.
Teaching knowledge is assessed by means of objective-format tests,
which are simple to administer and to take.
What are TKT Specialist Modules?
The specialist modules can be taken separately or added to the core modules:
• TKT: CLIL (Content and Language Integrated Learning)
• TKT: Young Learners.
Please note: TKT: KAL (Knowledge about Language), TKT: Practical and computer-based TKT Modules 1, 2 and 3 are no longer available after December 2016.
Entry criteria and language requirements
Candidates are not required to fulfil any specific entry criteria for TKT Modules 1, 2 and 3 and there are no formal English language requirements; however, candidates are expected to be familiar with language relating to the practice of English language teaching.
A non-exhaustive list of teaching terminology and definitions is provided in the TKT Glossary, which can be downloaded here.
What's the test structure?
Each TKT module consists of a timed pencil-and-paper test featuring 80 multiple-choice questions.
TKT Modules 1, 2 and 3 test candidates’ knowledge of concepts related to language teaching and learning, rather than their proficiency in the English language, or their performance in classroom situations.
What can a candidate do with TKT?