Application Form for Cambridge CELTA

Given name(s) [in Fatima Family name: Aliyeva

full]:
Address: Najaf Narimanov str., ap. 5, fl 7 Baku, Azerbaijan

Telephone/mobile +994996291010
number:
Email: [email protected] Confirm email: [email protected]

Preferred interview January 29, 2024

date/time

Celta July session, 2024

Date of course applied for:

What is your level of English? IELTS band 8.0 (C1) certified by IDP Baku, Azerbaijan. October
State any English language 2019(Test Report Form Number: 19AZ002008ALIF018A)
qualifications you have and the
date gained
List any other languages you Azerbaijani (native), Russian(B2), Turkish (C1), German (A2)
speak, giving your level and any
qualifications you have to
indicate your level.

29/06/1996
Date of Birth

 Master Degree in Business Administration (UNEC – University of

Economics, Azerbaijan)
Academic qualifications:
(Give in reverse order starting  Bachelor Degree - German Language Teacher Education (GSU –
with the highest.) Ganja State University, Azerbaijan)

 120 hour TESOL Certification Course by iTTi (11/02/2024)

 5 hour of professional teacher development event: “Creativity in
Teaching Grammar and Vocabulary” certified by iTTi (June 19,
2019)
 5 hour of professional teacher development event: “How to teach
Professional qualifications:
Grammar” certified by iTTi (May 4, 2019)
(Give in reverse chronological
 Certificates of Appreciation by GTM (Ganja Training Center) for
order.) managing and hosting Language learning trainings (May 2018-
April 2019)
 Marketing Strategies and Future Trends symposium held by
Istanbul Kultur University (April 20-21, 2015)

Employed at iTTi Baku Sahil branch

Current employment status:
IELTS/TOEFL/SAT instructor
Job title (if applicable):
 PA to the Head of School at Baku Oxford School (Sep 2022 – March
2023)
IELTS/TOEFL/SAT instructor at Leznik and Co, Landau Study
Any other professional group (February 2022 – September 2022)
experience: IELTS/TOEFL/General English instructor at Edukhana (September
(Give in reverse chronological 2018 – May 2020)
order.) General English instructor at Zirva Kurslari (September 2017-
September 2018)
PA to the head of Turkish Language Department at Istanbul Kultur
University (September 2014 – May 2015)

Vise President of BCXP(Brand and Customer Experience) at

AIESEC Azerbaijan (AIESEC 2019)
Any other experience or skills
Written freelancer Translator for Ganja City Government Executive
you feel would support your
(July 2019)
application:

In line with the Cambridge English Equal Opportunity Statement, we make every effort to accommodate
applicants with special requirements. We recommend that you tell us about any special requirements you
may have so that we can discuss the best way to support you.
Any special requirements:

Why do you want to do this course?

(Please complete this section using complete sentences.)
I would like to note that despite not holding an English language teaching degree, I have been teaching
English for a while, and it has evolved into my passion. I am keen on enhancing my professional
development through getting international certification courses. I believe that teachers serve as significant
role models for their students. Hence, this course will be a great motivational factor to boost my
confidence as a teacher. Additionally, I aspire to work overseas – at one of international schools.
Therefore, I am currently completing my TESOL and pursuing a level 5 certification. I am genuinely
convinced that attending CELTA will unlock new opportunities and provide a broader perspective on
teaching.

Where did you hear about this 2 of my students suggested to enrol in CELTA. Also, an ex-colleague
course? of mine, Aidan Smyth, encouraged me by telling the potential
benefits of getting this certification.

Signature and declaration

I certify that the information I have given on this form is true to the best of my knowledge and belief.
Signature: Date: 23/01/2024

Please return this completed

application form along with your
completed tasks to:
 List of recommended reading
Grammar books:
 "Practical English Usage", Michael Swan, OUP.
 "Grammar for English Language Teachers", Martin Parrott, CUP.
 "Essential Grammar in Use", Raymond Murphy, CUP (this one is for CPs who have never studied English grammar –
normally native speakers).
 "How English Works", Michael Swan and Catherine Walter, OUP.

 Methodology books: choose from the following – if you are short of time, the last named is easiest and quickest to
read:
 "Learning Teaching", Jim Scrivener, Macmillan Heinemann (new edition 2005).
 "The Practice of English Language Teaching", Jeremy Harmer, Longman.
 "How to Teach English", Jeremy Harmer, Longman.

 Teaching Practice:
 “The Art of Lesson Planning: A Handbook for Pre-Service and In-Service Teachers of English to Speakers of Other
Languages”, Mike Cattlin (available on iBooks and Kindle Fire only), http://www.troubador.co.uk/book_info.asp?
bookid=3044
 “Teaching Practice Handbook” (Handbooks for the English Classroom), Roger Gower Steve Walters and Diane
Phillips, Macmillan.
 CELTA Pre-interview Task

Please complete this task carefully as it is one of the factors we take into consideration when making a
decision about your application. We recommend you refer to a grammar book when considering your
answers, for example: Grammar for English Language Teachers by Martin Parrott, published by CUP.

Full name: FATIMA ALIYEVA Course applied for: Cambridge CELTA

Part A: Grammar
Describe the differences in meaning between the following pairs of sentences.

i) He remembered to post the letter.

He remembered posting the letter.

___When remember is used with to + infinitive it implies that you remember to do a certain action before
you do the action. So, in this case, in the first sentence, the person remembered to post the letter that he had
been told to do so. In the second sentence, however, there is another structure – remember + gerund. When
the verb remember is used with a gerund, as is given in the second sentence, the person remembered posting
the letter after doing the action. The second sentence suggest that the situation is a memory, and the person
recalls doing so.
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ii) When I got my first job, I left university.

When I got my first job, I’d left university.

In the first sentence, there is a Past Simple, Past Simple sentence structure. When this structure is used, there
are consecutive actions: first, the person got his/her first job, and later, he/she left university. In the second
sentence, there is a Past Simple, Past Perfect Simple sentence structure which implies that the action of
leaving university happened before getting the first job.
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iii) Would you like a coffee?

Do you like coffee?
When “would” is used as a modal verb, it indicates whether possibility, permission, or requests.
In this specific example, “would” indicates a request. The person asking the question wants to
know if another person/people want to drink some coffee. In the second example, on the other
hand, the person asking the question is asking a general question, willing to get information if
another person/people like coffee in general.
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 iv) If I had enough money, I’d buy a new car.
If I have enough money, I’ll buy a new car.

In the first sentence, 2nd conditional structure is used, implying that the situation is hypothetical,
indicating wishes and dreams of a person for the present/the future
In the second sentence, 1st conditional structure is used. 1st conditional is known to be a real
conditional. Comparing the 1st sentence to the 2nd one, it can be said that while for the 1st sentence
writer the situation is merely a dream, for the 2nd one’s it is more likely to happen.
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Part B: Grammar
Look at the text on the following page and identify the four errors. Give a brief explanation of each error.

Example error: Corrected form: information

informations Explanation: information can’t be plural as it is an uncountable noun

My name is Fawaz Kosmin. I would like some informations about your english courses. I have been
having lessons since four years and would like to take the First Certificate examination to help me get
well-paid job. Could you also tell me how much is the accommodation?

Error 1: english Corrected form: English

Explanation: : English is a proper noun; hence, the letter “e’ has to be

capitalized

Error 2: having lessons Corrected form: taking lessons

Explanation: When you, as a student, have lessons, you’re occupied with

learning a particular subject and learning from it. On the other hand, taking

lessons means to receive instructions for a particular subject from a teacher. In

this context, taking lessons is more suitable.

Error 3: since Corrected form: for

Explanation: Since is used to specify a point in time when particular action

began; whereas, for indicates the duration of an action. In this context, the
 writer implies on the period, not the time it started.

Error 4: Could you also Corrected form: Could you also tell me how much the accommodation is?
tell me how much is the Explanation: This is an indirect question. In indirect question verb be is placed
accommodation?
at the end of the sentence, which is called inversion.

Part C: Vocabulary
Identify the odd one out in each group.

E.g.: drone moan boo clap clap

stagger mutter stutter slur slur

priceless expensive dear worthless dear

sip gulp gnaw slurp gnaw

traffic-lights head lights highlights searchlight highlights

Part D: Pronunciation
Mark the syllable that takes the main stress in the following words: e.g. tomorrow.

economy chocolate

advertise engineer

controversy July

photographer police

balloon unnecessary

Part E: Pronunciation
Add one more word with the same vowel sound to each group.

E.g.: hat mat sat clap

go low though though
sheet meat people me
I eye pie try
pin women sing sin
 Past F: Writing
Below write approximately 300 words describing a successful learning experience you have had. Based on
this experience, explain what you think the qualities of a good teacher are.
Please ensure this answer is in continuous prose.
All our lives, we learn, regardless of our age: a newborn learns how to react to certain situations - hunger,
sleeplessness, or discomfort - to elicit a reaction. A toddler learns how to manage things around them and
communicate with people, while a schoolchild learns subjects. As a 27-year-old teacher, I can say that I
have been learning throughout my life. Though not all these experiences hold the same value—some were
positive, while others were relatively negative. I am going to write about a particular learning experience
that has a special meaning for me due to its positive and successful outcomes.

First and foremost, I'd like to mention that 2024 started rough, but I made a promise to improve myself this
year. Therefore, I enrolled in a TEFL course to enhance my professional skills. During the period I spent
there, I observed a great example of teaching that contributed to my skills. At the beginning of the course,
every participant was not able to realize the mistakes they were making in their teaching. The methods
taught by the instructor have significant value, as the application of these methods during my personal
lessons showed a significant improvement in the quality of my lessons and students' results.

The reason I believe it was a successful learning and teaching process is the methodology. The division of
lessons and breaks, breakdowns of materials, the resources used, and active participation, thanks to the
instructor's energy, made the process enjoyable despite the prolonged hours spent in the training center.

As of January 23, 2024, I am completing my third week. Even though the course is not yet finished, it has
already provided me with valuable insights.

Regarding the qualities of a good teacher, I believe a good teacher must have the following qualities: first
and foremost, a teacher must remind themselves of their profession and be an example for their students.
Punctuality, responsibility, objectiveness, common sense, the ability to make quick decisions, creativity, and
preparedness are crucial. Moreover, a teacher must always strive for development and self-improvement. In
an ever-changing world, especially with the impact of modern technology, information is spreading, new
inventions are being made, and new methodologies are being discovered every day. Bearing that in mind, a
teacher has to strive for the better all the time and never stop learning.

In general, there is no concrete formula for a good teacher. Every teacher is unique in their own way.
Finding your way of teaching and interacting with students, understanding the demands of a particular
group, and being prepared for various scenarios would help.
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