Contents

pp iv-v

Introduction

pp 1-4

Tips for preparing for the TKT

pp 5-7

Module 1 - Language and background to language learning and teaching

Part 1 - Describing language and language skills

Unit 1 - Grammar

pp 8-15

Unit 2 - Lexis

pp 16-20

Unit 3 - Phonology

pp 21-26

Unit 4 - Functions

pp 27-30

Unit 5 - Reading

pp 31-36

Unit 6 - Writing

pp 37-42

Unit 7 - Listening

pp 43-47

Unit 8 - Speaking

pp 48-52

Part 2 - Background to language learning

Unit 9 - Motivation

pp 53-57

Unit 10 - Exposure and focus on form

pp 58-61

Unit 11 - The role of error

pp 62-66

Unit 12 - Differences between L1 and L2 learning

pp 67-71

Unit 13 - Learner characteristics

pp 72-77

Unit 14 - Learner needs

pp 78-82

Unit 15 - Approaches to language teaching

pp 83-89

Part 3 - Background to language teaching

Unit 16 - Presentation techniques and introductory activities

pp 90-96

Unit 17 - Practice activities and tasks for language and skills development

pp 97-103

Unit 18 - Assessment types and tasks

pp 104-126

Module 2 - Lesson planning and use of resources for language teaching

Part 1 - Planning and preparing a lesson or sequence of lessons

Unit 19 - Identifying and selecting aims

pp 127-132

Unit 20 - Identifying the different components of a lesson plan

pp 133-138