DELTA Module Two study guide
DELTA Module Two · Work through your exam, one topic at a time.
DELTA (Diploma in Teaching English to Speakers of Other Languages) is described by Cambridge English as an advanced blend of theory and practice, supporting experienced teachers to progress into more senior roles or to extend their expertise in a specialist area, and it is internationally recognised as the benchmark for teaching quality. It is aimed at English language teachers who have been teaching for at least one year, teachers who want to move into roles such as head of English or teacher trainer, experienced teachers extending specialist expertise, and first language and non-first language speakers of English with a CEFR level of C1 or above. DELTA is suitable for teaching any age group, from young learners to adults. The qualification consists of three modules, which can be taken in any order or combination, and it is positioned at the Proficient to Expert stages on the Cambridge English Teaching Framework. The DELTA Module Two study guide has 3 sections and about 1,158 words.
01Module One: Understanding Language, Methodology and Resources for Teaching
Module One is the written examination of DELTA. It tests whether you can analyse language accurately, explain methodology, and evaluate resources and skills work.
422 words, about 2 min02Module Two: Developing Professional Practice
Module Two is the portfolio-based practice module. It tests your ability to plan, teach and reflect on a series of lessons with a real group, and to justify decisions with reference to learner needs and published theory.
380 words, about 2 min03Module Three: Extending Practice and ELT Specialism
Module Three is the extended assignment (4,000–5,000 words) in which you choose an ELT specialism, investigate it, carry out a needs analysis, design a course or programme, and evaluate it. It tests your ability to connect theory, context and design coherently, rather than to describe a favourite teaching idea.
356 words, about 2 min