Applying for CELTA

A comprehensive pre-CELTA course to help you decide well, apply confidently and prepare properly.

celta preparation

Thinking about CELTA? Start here!

If you’re considering CELTA but feeling a bit unsure about what it involves, whether you’re eligible, or how to approach the application and interview, this free course is here to help.

Applying for CELTA can feel a bit daunting when you’re on the outside looking in. You might be wondering whether it’s the right course for you, whether you’ll be accepted, or how to prepare without disappearing into a rabbit hole of conflicting advice online.

This free course will walk you through the process step by step with clear, honest guidance on the course, the application, the interview and how to prepare from from an experienced CELTA tutor and assessor.


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Whether you’re just exploring the idea or getting ready to apply, this course will help you make informed decisions and feel much more confident about your next steps.

What you'll learn:

  • 1. Getting clear on CELTA
    What CELTA is, why people take it, whether you’re eligible and what the course actually involves
  • 2. Questions people often worry about
    CELTA vs TEFL, online vs face-to-face, non-native speaker concerns, neurodivergence, failure, and other honest conversations
  • 3. The application process
    How the application form works and what to expect
  • 4. The interview
    What happens in the interview and how to approach it with confidence
  • 5. Getting ready for success
    How to prepare before the course starts, what to read, useful terminology and practical next steps
your tutor

Who's Jo Gakonga, PhD?

I’ve worked in English language teaching for over 35 years and I've  been training teachers on CELTA and MA TESOL programmes for over 25 years. I'm also a CELTA Assessor and one of only a dozen Joint Cheif Assessors for Cambridge.

I know a LOT about the course.

In this free course, I’ll walk you through what CELTA is really like and how to approach the application process with much more confidence.
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Who is this course for?

This course is for you if:

  • You’re thinking about doing CELTA and want a clearer picture before applying
  • You’re feeling unsure about whether you’d be accepted
  • You want practical advice on the application and interview
  • You’d like to prepare properly and give yourself the best possible start
What else does ELT-Training have for celta?
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Resources for CELTA
Free stuff
Invaluable for all CELTA, TESOL & TEFL trainees and novice language teachers.

CELTA Toolkit   

  • Helpful videos on all aspects of CELTA
  • Support with assignments, lesson planning, classroom management, teaching language skills and more

CELTA Assignment Library

  • Video walkthroughs for all assignments with links to other resources

Online CELTA Resources

  • Support and tips specifically for online teaching
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£97
ELT-Training's signature offer and most popular course - recommended by CELTA centres worldwide.

Grammar for Language Teachers

  • A comprehensive grammar course for CELTA, TESOL and TEFL trainees and all English language teachers
  • Covers parts of speech, verb tenses AND the tricks to teaching them
  • Over 7 hours of video tutorials (in bite-size chunks!
  • Essential for CELTA - ask any trainee!
  • Try the free introduction online. See if you like it - no obligation to buy
Complete CELTA package
£149 bundle / £253
Our best four courses for CELTA plus a FREE bonus - save £86 on normal price for all courses.

Grammar for Language Teachers

CELTA Lesson Planning Made Easy

Language Analysis Made Easy

Concept Checking Made Easy

  • The foundations of language teaching  
  • Complete library of support for all essential skills
  • Full preparation for CELTA and your teaching career
PLUS...
Buy the bundle and get The Ultimate Guide to CELTA Success absolutely FREE (usually £19) - your CELTA 'secret weapon'!
Check out each course for more details incl. free introduction and sample units

WHAT IF I DON'T LIKE IT?

What happens if you buy these courses and then find out that they're not for you? Every course has a free introductory unit, so go ahead and try them out to see if you like them. I am also so confident that you will love these courses, that I am very happy to offer a QUIBBLE FREE MONEY BACK GUARANTEE. If FOR ANY REASON you are not completely happy after 7 days, just drop me an email and I'll give you a refund. Simple as that.

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