Delta Module 1 Courses
This course aims to prepare candidates who wish to take the Delta assessment one step at a time.
What you will cover in Module One
This module focuses on extending and developing candidates’ knowledge and understanding of teaching and learning English in a range of contexts.
The table below gives a brief summary of the content.
Topics |
Content |
1. Theoretical perspectives on language acquisition and language teaching |
- Historical and current theories of first and second language acquisition
- How these theories influence teaching methodologies.
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2. Different teaching approaches and methodologies, including current developments |
- Teaching methodologies, both mainstream and experimental
- The effectiveness of these methodologies in different learning environments.
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3. Language systems and learners’ linguistic problems |
- Features of language systems (e.g. meaning, form, pronunciation and use)
- Teaching methodology choices in language systems.
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4. Language skills and learners’ problems |
- Features of language skills (e.g. the subskills and strategies needed by learners)
- Teaching methodology choices in language skills.
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5. Knowledge of resources, materials and reference sources for language learning |
- The practical uses of a range of resources in a range of teaching contexts.
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6. Key assessment concepts and terminology |
- How to apply key assessment principles, such as validity and reliability, to classroom-based assessment.
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You can read also the Delta Syllabus below for full details.
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How you will be assessed
Module One |
Written examination |
The Module One examination consists of two 90-minute papers, with a 30-minute break in between (3 hours 30 minutes in total).
Paper |
Marks (% of total) |
Tasks |
Paper 1 |
50% |
Five tasks
Labelling, short-answer and longer written responses |
Paper 2 |
50% |
Three tasks
Longer written responses |
Before contacting us, please check you meet the following criteria:
- Do you have at least one year’s experience of teaching English?
- Is your English good enough to teach at a range of levels? (Minimum CEFR Level C1–C2 or above.)
You will normally have an initial English language teaching qualification, such as CELTA.
We may still accept you on to a Delta course, if you can demonstrate that you would be likely to complete a course successfully, e.g. by giving evidence of previous successful study.
To find out more about the test you can download these free sample materials from the Cambridge ESOL website
Module One exam report – June 2015
Prepare for Module One by seeing how previous candidates have performed
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Forthcoming courses
Full online course
October 21 2018 – March 3 2019
N.B. Candidates who take this course and later wish to continue with our Module 2 programme will be given a discount from their Module 2 tuition fees,
Module 1 Online Exam Primer Course
May 5 – May 13 2018
12 hours over two weekends – includes mock exam and feedback with breakdown of grades
This is a course for those who are looking just for some exam training; here is the timetable for our very next course offering:
Tuition fees – 150 euros
Unit 1 |
Saturday 5 May |
Session 1 (18:00 – 19:30) |
Module 1 Exam Tutorial 1
Exam Overview. Focus on Paper 1, Tasks 1 and 2 – understanding and using terms |
Session 2 (20:00 – 21:30) |
Module 1 Exam Tutorial 2
Focus on Paper 1, Task 3, Task 4 – identifying language features needed for productive skills work; Evaluating learner language |
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Unit 2 |
Sunday 6 May |
Session 1 (18:00 – 19:30) |
Module 1 Exam Tutorial 3
Focus on Paper 1, Task 5a – Language Analysis |
Session 2 (20:00 – 21:30) |
Module 1 Exam Tutorial 4
Focus on Paper 1, Task 5b – Language Analysis |
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Unit 3 |
Saturday 12 May |
Session 1 (18:00 – 19:30) |
Module 1 Exam Tutorial 5
Focus on Paper 2, Task 1 – Testing |
Session 2 (20:00 – 21:30) |
Module 1 Exam Tutorial 6
Focus on Paper 2, Task 2a – Analysing teaching materials |
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Unit 4 |
Sunday 13 May |
Session 1 (18:00 – 19:30) |
Module 1 Exam Tutorial 7
Focus on Paper 2, Task 2b – Analysing teaching materials and underlying assumptions |
Session 2 (20:00 – 21:30) |
Module 1 Exam Tutorial 8
Focus on Paper 2, Task 3 – Methodology issues |
This mini course includes a mock exam with feedback from the tutor. The mock exam is done in the candidates’ own time.

Delta Module 1 exam primer (short course) |
150 euros |
One time payment |
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