How to teach Cambridge English: Advanced (CAE)

Course
Cambridge English Exams
Course summary:
Gain a thorough understanding of Cambridge English: Advanced (revised for 2015). Use practical
strategies and activities to fully prepare your learners for exam success.
Suitable for:
Inexperienced teachers
Experienced teachers who want to revise and extend their skills in this area

You should already have:
English at B2 level or higher Whats this?
basic lesson planning skills (not required)

A basic understanding of the Cambridge English: Advanced exam is helpful. Before beginning this course, we
recommend that you read the free, downloadable http://www.cambridgeenglish.org/advanced-handbook-2015.
Awards:
You will be awarded a Certificate of Completion at the end of the course.

Aims:
By the end of the course, you should be able to:
prepare your learners fully for the Cambridge English: Advanced exam
understand thoroughly the skills being assessed
use practical strategies and activities to help your learners to approach the exam tasks with confidence
identify potential problems your learners may encounter while preparing for the exam
Methods:
Online self-study
The tasks within this course encourage you to reflect on your own teaching methods and consider areas for
development.
To successfully complete the course, you will be required to:
check your progress and understanding through a range of interactive activities
participate in discussion forums with other teachers

An end-of-course quiz will provide feedback on your progress and suggest areas for revision.
Course duration:
10 hours; 10 units
You have 12 months to complete the course.
Units:
Unit 1: Reading and Use of English: Parts 1 and 2
Unit 2: Reading and Use of English: Parts 3 and 4
Unit 3: Reading and Use of English: Parts 5 and 6
Unit 4: Reading and Use of English: Parts 7 and 8
Unit 5: Writing:Part 1
Unit 6: Writing: Part 2
Unit 7: Listening: Parts 1 and 2
Unit 8: Listening: Parts 3 and 4
Unit 9: Speaking: Parts 1 and 2
Unit 10: Speaking: Parts 3 and 4























Teaching Grammar
Course
Teaching Language, Grammar
Course summary:
Deliver efficient and enjoyable grammar lessons using activities that make grammar easier to
understand. Present grammar confidently, and anticipate typical problems to maximise learner
success.
Suitable for:
Inexperienced teachers
Experienced teachers who want to revise and extend their skills in this area

As many of the tasks within this course are classroom-based, you will find it more useful if you are currently
teaching.

You should already have:

English at B2 level or higher Whats this?
basic lesson planning skills.
a general awareness of the grammar points learners require at each level Find out more
the ability to research the meaning, structure and use of new grammar points

Awards:
You will be awarded a Certificate of Completion at the end of the course

Aims:
By the end of the course you should be able to:
present, practise and teach grammar more confidently
identify activities that help learners to understand and use grammar effectively
anticipate typical problems associated with specific grammar points
deliver successful and enjoyable grammar lessons, using practical ideas from the course

Methods:
Online self-study
The tasks within this course encourage you to try new approaches in the classroom and reflect upon the
outcomes.
To successfully complete the course, you will be required to:

check your progress and understanding, through a range of interactive activities
participate in discussion forums with other teachers
keep a learner journal
An end-of-course quiz will provide feedback on your progress and suggest areas for revision, where appropriate.

Course duration:
About 10 hours; 10 units.
You have 12 months to complete the course.
Units:
Unit 1: Approaches to grammar teaching
Unit 2: Measuring success
Unit 3: Talking about the present
Unit 4: Talking about the past
Unit 5: Linking the past to the present
Unit 6: Talking about the future
Unit 7: Passives
Unit 8: Modals
Unit 9: Conditionals
Unit 10: Adverbs and adjectives
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There are people who argue against the significance of studying grammar for native English speakers
given that students are deemed to be familiar with the conventions of this language. However, an
intensive knowledge of English grammar has many general benefits. One of these is in taking
entrance examinations for university. It is no secret that English grammar is a part of each major
college entrance examination set. Below are some of the advantages of studying English grammar in
depth:

Students learning English grammar are better able to understand how the combination of words
can create intricate meanings and how these can create subtle literary effects. As a result,
students will likely appreciate literature better and they will pay more attention to the text.
Sound knowledge of grammar influences students to be analytical and receptive readers.
Being able to comprehend English grammar's intricacies enhances students' writing and text
interpretation capabilities.
In addition to writing, a sound knowledge of grammar also allows for better skills at speaking. As
a result, people who are able to articulate their words well sound more trustworthy, mature and
professional.

But young people, especially students preparing for higher learning are bound to benefit the most
from studying English grammar formally. Grammar is one of the components of university entrance
exams. English and English literature students will also find that knowledge of English grammar is
very valuable. Much of the coursework of university students is in written form, and a crucial element
of good writing is a sound knowledge of grammar. It has also been proven by research that students
with better English grammar skills have a higher score on college entrance exams.

However, has also been found that students who are already in college still require further English
grammar studies. There is a general perception in the academic community that most colleges are
not focusing satisfactorily on improving their students' language and grammar skills. As a result, many
higher learning institutions are actively taking steps to offer more writing courses and increase English
studies requirements for degree programmes.








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