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How to Apply

Minimum requirements

Course participants must:

be competent English speakers;
at least 18 years old;
have had some initial training and/or experience in teaching;
display an interest in the teaching of Young Learners.

The AKCENT International House Prague selection procedure is as follows:

Complete and send the application form (see bellow).
We will immediately acknowledge receipt of your application.
Within one week you will be contacted with the result of your application. This could be in one of three forms:

You are invited to a selection interview AKCENT International House Prague or a telephone interview; or
We request additional information before your application can be taken further; or
Your application is turned down.

…and if your application is accepted:

You will be interviewed, and informed at the end of the interview as to whether or not you are to be offered a place.

On-line Application for IHCYL Course

Please note

For your application to be transmitted successfully, information should be entered into all fields.

*) Data fields which are marked with star are mandatory.

Personal details

First name(s): *
Surname: *
Date of birth: *
Place of birth: *
Nationality: *
Present occupation: *
Present address: *
Permanent address (if different):
Telephone: *
E-mail: *

Other Information

Languages * Which languages, including English, do you speak/read/write? Please mention your level of proficiency:

Education * What school-leaving qualifications do you have? In which country were they taken?

ELT Qualifications * Which ELT qualifications do you hold? Please include names of certificates, diplomas, year and institution where they were taken.

Experience * Please fill in the following information: Year - e.g. 1993-95 Country/City/School - e.g. Spain Barcelona IH Type of classes taught - e.g. Taught mainly adults general English with some business classes: Beginners to FCE + 1 class of 12 year olds Main books used - e.g. Headway, Project English, etc.

Reasons for wanting to take the IH Young Learners Certificate Course * Please write +/-100 words supporting your application.

References * Please give the names and contacts of two referees who would be prepared to support your application.

Application task

1. Write down four words or expressions for each of the categories to descripe the different age groups and their attitude to learning.

5/6 years old

7-9 years old

10-12 years old

13-15 years old

2. Rephrase the following "teacher talk" in language that an elementary young learner might understand.

Can you all sit down and try to stop making so much noise, please?
If you wouldn’t mind opening your books on page 23, please.
Jot down the answers and then swap them with your friend.
Now we are going to talk about the present perfect. I want you to listen to me and then answer some questions.

3. How could you most easily convey the meaning of the following to a group of young learners in the classroom?

Teacher
To write something down
Opposite
Best friend
Horrible
On purpose

4. What are the following errors and how would you deal with them?

Sentence	What is the error?	How would you deal with it?
I’ve been to England last year
I no understand
You be my teacher?
How long are you knowing my brother?

5. What would you need to take into account when teaching a group of 12 year olds at intermediate level?

6. In your opinion, which of the following jobs would best prepare a person for language teaching to young learners (choose only one) and why?

Lecturer Actor Social Worker Nurse Nanny Sports Coach

7. In the light of the above, why do you think you are suited to language teaching to young learners? (+/- 50 words)

Note

Note:

* I agree to the retrieval and use of information and my personal data stored in the internal databse of AKCENT IH Prague according to the Law about personal data protection n. 101/2000 Col., about personal data protection as later amended.

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AKCENT IH Prague - methodology courses for teachers of English and other languages

How to Apply

Minimum requirements

The AKCENT International House Prague selection procedure is as follows:

On-line Application for IHCYL Course

Languages *

Education *

ELT Qualifications *

Experience *

Reasons for wanting to take the IH Young Learners Certificate Course *

References *

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