Language Link Vietnam was the first accredited Celta training centre in Hanoi, offering custom-built facilities and top-quality trainers. As a member of the Language Link International group of schools, Language Link Vietnam draws upon over 20 years of Celta training experience, and an extensive network to support all its activities.

Language Link Vietnam is the premium English Language school in Hanoi. Our reputation extends to all sectors of Vietnamese society and the business community. Language Link Vietnam offers a highly professional approach to our training programs, a relaxing and comfortable, yet academically sound learning environment, the highest standards of service, and is run by experienced educators.

Hanoi is one of the most attractive locations in South East Asia in which to complete a Celta program. It is that rarest of cities, maintaining its traditional charm whilst providing most of the modern comforts that some visitors will want to enjoy. Many of our Celta trainees are so attracted to the city and its lifestyle that they decide to settle here permanently after their training.
Hanoi’s attractions are many: a small, busy, exotic city still largely untouched by the modernization that has disfigured other regional cities, an incredible range of affordable local and foreign food, accommodation for all budgets and the warmest of people. For a Celta location, it doesn’t get any better.

The Certificate in English Language Teaching to Adults is an introductory course for candidates with little or no previous experience in teaching English to speakers of other languages. Accredited by University of Cambridge ESOL Examinations, it is the most internationally recognised and respected English Language Teaching qualification.
All Celta courses are moderated and assessed by Cambridge ESOL, guaranteeing the worldwide quality and consistency of Celta training.

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The course presents a view of the principles underlying language teaching, and deals extensively with the analysis of English from the learners’ perspective. Presentation of new language, activities to develop language skills, planning and effective utilisation of resources, syllabus design, and timetabling are all covered.
The course is divided into two closely related parts. Input sessions covering language teaching methodology and language analysis are followed by daily Teaching Practice sessions, with feedback from the course tutors and other trainees.
The course syllabus is designed to enable candidates to:

• Develop an awareness of language, a knowledge of the systems of English, and apply these in their professional practice.
• Develop an understanding of the contexts in which adults learn English, their motivation for doing so, and the respective roles of the teacher and the learner.

• Develop familiarity with the principles and practice of effective teaching to adult learners of English.
• Develop a range of skills for teaching adults in the classroom.
• Develop familiarity with appropriate resources and materials for use with adult learners for teaching, testing, and for reference.
• Identify opportunities for their own future development as professionals in the field.

You can download the Cambridge CELTA syllabus here

Assessment of the course is continuous and integrated. Candidates are assessed on two components: Lesson planning and teaching (through supervised Teaching Practice), and Classroom-related written assignments (of which there are four in total)

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• Courses are generally scheduled Monday-Friday, 9:00-5:30, over four weeks. The total course length is 120 contact hours.
  
  Mornings are given over to input sessions, covering topics related to teaching methodology and language analysis, and supervised lesson planning while afternoons are dedicated to supervised teaching practice, peer and tutor feedback.
  
  In addition to this, candidates will be required to attend 6 hours of observations of experienced teachers, usually scheduled in the evenings.
  
  The Celta course is very intensive in nature and outside timetabled hours candidates will need to dedicate 120 hours across the course, in the evenings and at weekends, to the required reading, research, written assignments and especially, lesson preparation.
  

Course dates 2010:

• September 13th - October 8th 2010 (4 weeks)
• November 1st - November 26th 2010 (4 weeks)

Course dates 2011:

• 21st February - 18th March 2011
• 18th April - 17th May 2011*
• 5th - 30th September 2011
• 31st October - 25th November 2011

All courses are limited to 12 candidates, so you are advised to apply well in advance of the course start date. Language Link Vietnam is happy to take early applications for any of our courses.

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The cost of the Celta @ Language Link Vietnam is US$1500. Upon acceptance to the course, a non-refundable deposit of US$300 is required to secure your place.
The balance of the course fees (US$1200) is required no later than four weeks prior to commencement of the course.

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• Be at least 20 years old by the start of the course. Candidates aged between 18 and 20 can be accepted at the centre’s discretion, but must clearly fulfil the criteria below.
• Have a standard of education equivalent to that required for entry into higher education.
• Have an awareness of language and a competence in both written and spoken English which will enable them to undertake the course and prepare for teaching a range of levels.
• Have the potential to develop the necessary skills to become effective teachers and to complete successfully the written assignments and the assessment of practice teaching.

Due to the demanding, intensive nature of the course, applicants should be in general good health.
Non-native speakers of English are very welcome to apply, but will need to demonstrate in their applications that their level of English, both spoken and written, can cope with the demands of the course. A near-native-speaker competence is required.

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Entry to the Celta Language Link Vietnam is not automatic or guaranteed.
Applicants will be accepted onto the course only upon successful completion of the Pre-Interview tasks and a Screening Interview.
The Pre-Interview tasks are contained in the Application Form, and consist of:

• Seven tasks designed to assess an applicant’s ability to analyse and research systems and functions of written and spoken English.
• Three longer written tasks, designed to assess an applicant’s awareness of teaching and learning issues.

The Screening Interview (approximately 45 minutes but often less in the case of a phone interview) is designed to further assess a candidate’s overall suitability for the Celta course. This can be done at distance by telephone. The cost of the call is normally the responsibility of the applicant.
To receive an application form, please e-mail a request to: This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it

Please enter “Request for Application Form” in the subject line.
Application forms should be initially returned by e-mail to begin the application process. However, in compliance with Cambridge regulations it will also be necessary to post or bring a hard copy of the sections requiring a signature to the address below.
Celta @ Language Link Vietnam
24 Dai Co Viet, Hanoi, Vietnam.

Tel: +84 4 9744999

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You can download the application form here: in PDF, in Word

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As the leading private language school in Hanoi, Language Link is often looking for qualified enthusiastic teachers. Trainees who successfully complete the CELTA course at LLV may have the opportunity to join our teaching team. For CELTA graduates who sign a one year full-time contract the following reimbursements are offered:

$300 (less tax) on successful completion of one month's service

$450 (less tax) on successful completion of 6 month's service

For teachers who sign a second one year contract, a further $450 (less tax) will be reimbursed at the end of the first month.

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‘The program was very intensive. However, I am very glad I completed and learned many valuable teaching skills.’ Alisa. November 2009

‘This is a great location for the CELTA. Lots of decent (reasonable) hotels around the corner. Nice staff in the school.’ Val. November 2009

‘An excellent course, no time was wasted. I thought it was very good value for money. I would highly recommend this to any aspiring ESL teacher.’ Simon. November 2009

‘The tutors were very helpful, knowledgeable and supportive.’ Mick. September 2009

‘I really enjoyed this course. I think both tutors were very helpful and professional, it was a pleasure to learn from them!’ Saara. April/May 2010

‘Excellent tutoring. Couldn’t have been better.’ Ali. April/May 2010