The Teaching Knowledge Test, or TKT, is a professional credential that focuses on core teaching concepts for

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. The

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explains that the TKT "is a test of the skills you need to be successful in teaching

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to speakers of other

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". Moreover, it is a rigorous and internationally accepted qualification, administered by a recognized

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that proves language-teaching abilities. The TKT assessment tests and demonstrates that those who pass are: # familiar with different teaching methodologies # know how to use teaching resources effectively # understand key aspects of lesson planning # can use different classroom management methods for different needs. TKT assessment takes the form of a

multiple choice test Multiple choice (MC), objective response or MCQ (for multiple choice question) is a form of an objective assessment in which respondents are asked to select only the correct answer from the choices offered as a list. The multiple choice format is ...

, made up of three core modules, which can be taken together, or separately in any order. The three core modules are: # Language and background to language learning and teaching # Lesson planning and use of resources for language teaching # Managing the teaching and learning process. TKTcertificate

External links

Official TKT websiteFree TKT exam preparation resources
*British Council, Beijin

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