Application Form & Pre-Interview Task V6

Cambridge CELTA Course
International House Cairo
PHOTOG
RAPH
ESSENTIAL
1. APPLICATION FORM
Course dates may be changed at the discretion of the centre. All courses are 4-week full-time or 10-week part
time courses. You need to be able to commit yourself entirely to the course for the 4-week courses (i.e., clear
your schedule or any work, family or social commitments) as the courses are very intensive.
The course will run as long as there are sufficient participants. Our courses tend to fill up quite far in advance,
so we recommend applying early. Courses are filled on a first-come-first-served basis.
Personal information
Surname Hassan First names Ali

Email address Hah200220@gmail.com
Current address Obour City, Cairo
Phone number Mobile phone 01050019355

Permanent address Obour City, Cairo
Phone number
Place of birth Egypt Nationality Egyptian
Date of birth 11/01/1981 Age ** 42
** You must be over 18 at the start of the course.

Educational Qualifications (start with most recent please)
Qualification Start date Finish Date

Bachelor’s Degree in Education Sep. 19971 July 2001
Languages
First language Arabic
Other languages spoken English
(Please indicate degree of fluency)
English language Awarding body Date awarded Grade

qualifications ***
***Please attach copies of any English language qualifications you have been awarded. For example,
IELTS or TOEFL.
Cambridge ESOL has set the language entry requirement for CELTA at a high C1 level on the Common
European Framework (see C1 descriptor below). If you are a non-native speaker of English, your English
language competence will be scrutinised in your application and pre-interview task, and in the interview.
Recently awarded English language qualifications like IELTS and TOEFL will also be considered.
Any other relevant information?
How did you hear about the course at IH

Cairo? Facebook
Signature Date
C1 descriptor: Can understand a wide range of demanding, longer texts, and recognise implicit meaning.
Can express him/herself fluently and spontaneously without much obvious searching for expressions. Can
use language flexibly and effectively for social, academic and professional purposes. Can produce clear, well-
structured, detailed text on complex subjects, showing controlled use of organisational patterns, connectors
and cohesive devices.
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Common_European_Framework_of_Reference_for_Languages
Please indicate the course you would prefer to attend by writing the month and year below.
MONTH & YEAR July 2023
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FULL-TIME
Please tick (✓) as appropriate.
PART-TIME
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FACE-TO-FACE
ONLINE
Why would you like to take the CELTA course and how do you think you will benefit from it?
(Please write about 200 words)
IH Cairo – Reach out Add: 17 Bolus Hana st, Venny Square,, Giza, Egypt
+2(012)22246959 OR +2(010)01272493 E-mail: teachertraining@ihcairoeg.com
2.PRE-INTERVIEW TASK
The object of this task is to help you start thinking about language from a foreign learner’s point of view, and
to begin to consider your teaching approaches in the classroom. The task below will form the basis of the
interview and you are asked to write your answers in note form unless otherwise instructed. Some of the
questions in the task will be discussed with you in more depth if you are invited to an interview.
Please write your answers in the spaces provided.
PART 1 – LANGUAGE
SECTION A: GRAMMAR
In the following sentences:
1) correct the error if you think there is one

2) name the tense of the verb if you can
3) comment briefly on the meaning of the tense and how it is used
Example: I read a book at the moment.
1) She is getting up at six o’clock every day.
1. She gets up at six o’clock every day

2. Present simple
3. Used to talk about daily routines.
2) I’ve been to Italy two years ago.
1. I went to Italy two years ago.

2. Past simple tense
3. Used to talk about an action that started and ended in the past.
3. A: Can you come for a drink tonight?

B: Sorry, I’ll go to see “Hamlet” at the National Theatre.
1. Sorry, I’m going to see “Hamlet” at the National Theatre.
2. Present continuous
3. Used to express future plans
4. When I got to the station, I realised I left the tickets at home.
4. When I got to the station, I realised I had left the tickets at home.
5. Past perfect tense.
6. Sequence of actions. I left the ticket at home first.
2. How would you explain the difference in meaning to a foreign student the difference
between these two sentences?
He’s been to Bermuda.

He went to Bermuda but he is back.
He’s gone to Bermuda.

He went to Bermuda and he is still there
SECTION B: VOCABULARY
Foreign learners often confuse words. Explain the difference between the following words.
Example: He robbed the bank.

He stole the money
1. borrow vs lend
“To borrow something” means to take something for a period of time, “to lend something” means
to give something for a period of time.
2. slim vs skinny
“slim” means “attractively thin”, synonymous to “slender”;

“skinny” means “very thin, in a way that is unattractive”
3. win vs beat
You “win” a game, a competition, a prize but you “beat” an opponent.
SECTION C: PRONUNCIATION
Mark the main stress on the word below by underlining the vowel of the stressed syllable.
Example: hospital / understand
1 Allow 2. prediction 3. controversial
4 photograph 5. photographic 6. photographer
7 Prefer 8. preference 9. record (noun)
10. record (verb)
PART 2 – APPROACHES TO TEACHING AND LEARNING
1. Please write about 150 words for this task. Think of two different learning experiences in your life, one
of which was successful and one which was not. Highlight the three main factors in each case which
made the experience successful or unsuccessful. (no bullet points)
2. How would you try to get across the meaning of the phrase “Would you like………” (as in “Would
you like a coffee?”) to a group of beginners?
Please note – we do not want to know what this language means, rather how you would teach it to
this level. Answer in detail. (no bullet points).
Pre-Interview Essay
Please explain why you think students find speaking difficult. Please explain clearly and simply, how you
would help them to improve their speaking skills. This essay must be no less than 400 words.
Please write in your own words. Do not plagiarize from the internet or reference books as this is against the
University of Cambridge Assessment rules.
Please email this form as a doc. attachment to: teachertraining@ihcairoeg.com
You must submit the pre-interview task with this application form for your application to be considered.
Applications that meet the required standard will be offered an interview, provided there are places available.
Unsuccessful applications: If your application is unsuccessful, you will be notified by email. However, please
understand it is not possible for us to give detailed feedback on the reasons for not taking an application to
the interview stage and appeals will not be considered. This is because of the large volume of applications
received.
Reapplication: If your application is unsuccessful, you may reapply after 6 months. We feel it usually takes at
least this long to make significant improvements in language awareness or language competence.
CELTA Candidate Waiver
Please read this very carefully before you sign and send it to us in a pdf format.
1. I understand that the workload is extremely demanding and that I will be expected to spend a great
deal of time (minimum 20 hours per week) outside the course hours working on my own during the
evenings and weekends.
2. I understand that 100% attendance is a course requirement and that, under no circumstances,
should I be undertaking other studies or working whilst on the CELTA course. Absence is only
permitted in the event of an emergency.
3. I understand that this is not a language course, and I will be expected to research language areas for lesson
preparation and written assignments. I also appreciate that it is not uncommon for most trainees to be
asked to resubmit parts of some written assignments.
4. I appreciate that although I will be expected to work independently, I also need to be a good team
member working in a supportive manner with my peers. Impolite behaviour will not be tolerated.
5. I recognise that a certain standard of presentation and preparation will be expected in my work. I also
understand that all work submitted on the course must be my own, and that any cheating or
plagiarism can result in immediate expulsion from the course.
6. I expect to receive constructive criticism from my tutors and my peers, and that I will be expected to
participate in group feedback and respond to feedback on my teaching practice in a mature and
professional manner. I also understand that I am assessed on my ability to give and receive feedback.
7. I understand that my performance on the course will be monitored throughout and I will be provided
with written records of my progress. If there is a possibility that I will fail the course, I will be notified in
good time as to how to rectify it. I will be given advice based on the Cambridge grading criteria, and it is
my decision to accept or reject this advice. I also realise that the course is graded on my teaching
practice and my written assignments.
8. I understand that the Cambridge ESOL grades are: PASS, PASS ‘B’, PASS ‘A’, and FAIL. I realise that paying
the course fees does not guarantee that I will pass. The majority of candidates worldwide attain a PASS
grade which is a considerable achievement. I appreciate that any previous teaching experience I might
have been no guarantee that I will pass the CELTA course or achieve a higher than Pass grade.
9. If I have any disabilities, illnesses or emotional pressures that will interfere with my performance on this
course, I will inform the course tutors (This information will be treated in the strictest confidence).
10. I understand that the course fee must be paid in full two weeks before the course start date.
11. I am aware that IH Cairo reserves the right to cancel or postpone this course.
12. I understand that International House Cairo has the right to keep the 10000 LE deposit if I decide to
withdraw any time before the course starts.
Additional points for online course participants only.
1. I understand that my CELTA course will be delivered fully online. This includes input sessions, Teaching
Practice (TP) and group TP feedback and all other timetabled interaction with my tutors and peers (for
example, lesson planning and tutorials).
2. I confirm that I am computer literate and comfortable working online for extended periods of time each
day.
3. I confirm that I have access to a reliable internet connection with a minimum of 5mbps upload and
download speed and will be working throughout the course on a laptop or desktop computer (rather
than a mobile or a tablet) with a functioning camera. I also have access to a headset with a microphone
that will enable me to contribute clearly online.
4. I confirm that I have access to a quiet working space where I live and won’t be interrupted when taking
part in any online element of the CELTA course. I will also put my mobile phone on silent whilst
participating online.
5. I confirm that I have access to Zoom, the platform on which the fully online CELTA course will be
delivered. Additionally, I have a Gmail account in order to access Google Classroom and Google Drive,
where course documents and portfolios will be kept. I am happy to share my phone number to be part of
a Whatsapp group with my colleagues and tutors. However, I understand that this doesn't mean my
tutors will be available and contactable 24/7.
6. I confirm that I will use the camera on my laptop/desktop when taking part in input sessions, delivering
my Teaching Practice (TP) and participating in TP feedback and lesson planning sessions.
7. I understand that I am not permitted to record any part of the fully online CELTA course unless
permission has been given by a course tutor.
I confirm that I have read and understood all the points outlined above.
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Cambridge CELTA Course

International House Cairo

Surname Hassan First names Ali

Current address Obour City, Cairo

Phone number Mobile phone 01050019355

Date of birth 11/01/1981 Age ** 42

** You must be over 18 at the start of the course.

Educational Qualifications (start with most recent please)

Qualification Start date Finish Date

First language Arabic

Other languages spoken English

(Please indicate degree of fluency)

English language Awarding body Date awarded Grade

Any other relevant information?

How did you hear about the course at IH

MONTH & YEAR July 2023

Please write your answers in the spaces provided.

In the following sentences:

1) correct the error if you think there is one

Example: I read a book at the moment.

1) She is getting up at six o’clock every day.

1. She gets up at six o’clock every day

2) I’ve been to Italy two years ago.

1. I went to Italy two years ago.

3. A: Can you come for a drink tonight?

4. When I got to the station, I realised I left the tickets at home.

He’s been to Bermuda.

He’s gone to Bermuda.

Example: He robbed the bank.

“slim” means “attractively thin”, synonymous to “slender”;

1 Allow 2. prediction 3. controversial

4 photograph 5. photographic 6. photographer

7 Prefer 8. preference 9. record (noun)

10. record (verb)

PART 2 – APPROACHES TO TEACHING AND LEARNING

this level. Answer in detail. (no bullet points).

Please email this form as a doc. attachment to: teachertraining@ihcairoeg.com

CELTA Candidate Waiver

Additional points for online course participants only.

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