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Britannia is a Cambridge teacher training centre. In our Ipanema branch we offer the DELTA course for English teachers who seek an international qualification.

DELTA (Diploma in English Language Teaching for Adults) DELTA is an internationally recognised qualification for those who have substantial experience of teaching English to speakers of other languages. The programme will deepen teachers’ understanding of the principles and practice which underpin teaching English to adults. It is recommended to those looking forward to assuming new responsibilities and more senior roles in their career.

DELTA (module 2) course fees 2011.2/2012.1
· R$4.600,00 (approx. US$2.565,00) payable in up to 10 installments.

DELTA fee: US$ 242,00.

NEXT Britannia DELTA (module 1) dates:
· Start: Friday, 1st March 2013 

· R$2.500,00 (approx. US$1.262,63).

Delta module 1 focuses on the background to teaching and learning English in a range of contexts.

Content areas:
· Theoretical perspectives on language acquisition and language teaching
· Different approaches and methodologies
· Language systems and learners’ linguistic problems
· Language skills and learners’ problems
· Knowledge of resources, materials and reference sources for language learning
· Key concepts and terminology related to assessment

Delta module 2 focuses on classroom experience and practice.
There will be 35 hours of input and candidates will have to write written assignments, and teach a number of lessons under a tutor Cambridge tutor’s supervision.
The Delta module 2 programme in 2012-1 will be run by: Jane Richbell and Mavis Radley. Mabel Castro will take part as a tutor in training.

In module 2, candidate’s will be assessed through their performance in giving lessons and results in the written assignments.
Results will be awarded as Pass with Distinction, Pass with Merit, Pass and Fail.

The course takes place in our Britannia Ipanema branch, a beautiful house from the early 1900s in the heart of Ipanema, where all facilities are available, such as computers with full access to internet and interactive whiteboards in the classrooms. There is also study material available to all teachers

Britannia Ipanema:
Rua Redentor, 105 (between Rua Garcia D’ávila and Rua Maria Quitéria)

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Phone: (21) 2483-5600

Raquel Oliveira:
An unknown author once said, “He who dares to teach must never cease to learn.” Inspired by this thought, I recently decided to apply for the DELTA. When choosing a DELTA prep course, the most important criteria for me included the academic credentials of the institution and how well the content and design of the program met my needs. And I found more than that in Britannia. I met many awesome Deltees and tutors who help me understand the principles of language teaching and applying those principles in my real practice. By going through this experience, I learnt that teaching is a profession in which one is always learning. The unknown author was absolutely correct.

Jamaina Villela:
I joined the DELTA group last August, and so far I have been learning a lot and having a blast. The professors are highly qualified, they also give all the support we need in order to go through it. I am sure my teaching practice will be better after this course.

Vanessa Eve:
Having been a teacher for five years, I felt it was time to delve deeper into the principles of teaching in order to gain a better understanding of how learning takes place in the classroom. Undertaking the DELTA course has allowed me to do just that. Not only is it providing me with greater understanding and knowledge of the theories and practices that lie behind second language acquisition but it is also making me rethink my own teaching and providing me with a wider range of techniques, which will undoubtedly result in my being a better all-round professional.

Silvia Pantoja:
I strongly believe that taking the Delta course is essential to succeed in the Module 1 exam. However, this is not the only positive thing about it. In fact, the best thing about taking the course is the changes it has brought into my classes, all the sessions and discussions with other teachers have been really profitable. I am a better teacher than I was a few months ago when the course started, and I am very optimistic about the test. Of course, I am already looking foward to modules 2 and 3.