TKT CLIL (Content and Language Integrated Learning) Exam Resources

by Andrea Rakushin Lee |

This resource provides helpful websites and materials to prepare for the TKT CLIL (Content and Language Integrated Learning) Exam.

Resource Type: Teaching Tips

Audience: Teacher Training

Audience Language Proficiency: Intermediate, Advanced

Materials And Technology:

There are several helpful online guides and resources available to assist individuals who are preparing for the Teaching Knowledge Test: CLIL. You may want to also check online to see if there are any preparation courses in your area. The TKT CLIL exam consists of two parts. The first part of the exam covers general knowledge of CLIL and principles of CLIL. The second part of the exam covers lesson preparation, lesson delivery, and assessment.  There are 80 objective questions on the exam including multiple choice, matching, and odd one out. There are no prerequisites needed to take the exam, but those taking the test should have at least an intermediate English level (Bentley, 2010).

Helpful exam preparation resources:

Bentley, K. (2010). The TKT Course: CLIL Module.  New York, NY: Cambridge University Press.  *Includes a sample test

An interview with Kay Bentley about the TKT CLIL Exam: http://www.onestopenglish.com/clil/methodology/interviews/interview-kay-bentley-on-the-tkt-clil-module/500716.article

“Introducing the Teaching Knowledge Test” (video overview of the exam): https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LBZNIgW4TSE

Sample TKT CLIL Exam: http://www.cambridgeenglish.org/images/22192-tkt-clil-sample-paper.pdf

Answer Key: http://www.cambridgeenglish.org/images/22193-tkt-clil-answers.pdf

TKT CLIL Handbook (University of Cambridge): http://www.cambridgeenglish.org/images/tkt-clil-handbook.pdf

TKT CLIL Glossary: http://www.cambridgeenglish.org/images/22194-tkt-clil-glossary.pdf

Objective:

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References:

Coyle, D., Hood, P., & Marsh, D. (2010). CLIL: Content and Language Integrated Learning. Cambridge, UK: Cambridge University Press.

Dale, L., & Tanner, R. (2012). CLIL activities with CD-ROM: A resource for subject and language teachers. Cambridge, UK: Cambridge University Press.

 

Useful Link:

The CLIL Teacher’s Competencies Grid: http://lendtrento.eu/convegno/files/mehisto.pdf

E-Clil, European Resource Centre:                                                         

http://e-clil.uws.ac.uk/index.php?option=com_content&view=article&id=47&Itemid=62 (the site has an extensive resource center)

International CLIL Research Journal: http://www.icrj.eu/

One Stop English:  http://www.onestopenglish.com/clil

TESOL Interest Section: English for Specific Purposes, Teacher Education

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