What is DELTA?

DELTA (Diploma in teaching English to speakers of other languages) is a detailed and comprehensive course that covers advanced theory and practice to help you develop in your teaching career.

DELTA is a qualification from Cambridge English Assessment, which is part of the University of Cambridge.

You need at least one year’s experience to make the most of it, although many people take it after a number of year's experience in the classroom. If you are planning to progress into academic management a DELTA is a very good idea. In some schools it will be a prerequisite.

There are three modules, which you can take in any order.

Module 1 is “Understanding Language, Methodology and Resources for Teaching”. This is the examined module, and is primarily theoretical.

Module 2 is “Developing Professional Practice”. It is assessed with a portfolio of coursework and assessed lesson observations.

Module 3 is independent research on either an ELT specialism or management. It is assessed by a written dissertation.

DELTA Module 1

DELTA Module 1 is “Understanding Language, Methodology and Resources for Teaching”. This is the examined module, and is primarily theoretical. Topics are

Theory of language acquisition and language teaching
Different teaching approaches and methodologies
Language systems and linguistic problems
Language skills
Resources, materials and reference sources for language learning
Assessment concepts and terminology

Beacuse this module is examined, some people benefit from additional help with exam preparation and revision. We have an online course exactly for this. See here!

DELTA Module 2

DELTA Module 2 is “Developing Professional Practice”. It is assessed with a portfolio of coursework and assessed lesson observations. Topics covered are: