Pearson Test of English Academic Teacher Training

PTE Academic is the leading computer based English language test accepted by Immigration New Zealand for all visas and by all New Zealand institutions for enrolment purposes.

With the impending launch of test centres in Wellington and Christchurch we are very pleased to invite you to join us for the Pearson Test of English (PTE) Academic Teacher Training on Thursday, 14th February.

Venue: The Campbell Institute (Room TBC)

Time: 1pm - 5pm

Please click the Register button to secure your spot. Places are limited.

Workshop details:

The academic context is changing and PTE Academic is keeping pace. This computer-based test is fast becoming the academic test of choice around the world, evidenced by the recent surge in the number of test takers.

PTE Academic is significantly different from the more traditional tests available for academic and immigration purposes. The difference is not just in its delivery mode, but also with the item types: 20 different item types with 11 testing integrated skills. With the increasing demand for preparation courses, teachers need to understand the test in order to effectively prepare their students.

Louise FitzGerald and Richard Swanson will conduct this complimentary workshop. It will help you to jumpstart PTE Academic language classes in your institution. Certificates of attendance will be provided to attendees.

The workshop will cover:

• Introduction to the test

• The structure of the test

• Skills tested and scoring, with some scored sample tasks and tips for approaching the test item

• Introduction to the preparation resources available

Light refreshments will be provided.

Bio of presenters

Louise FitzGerald has been an ELT professional for more than 30 years. She has taught, trained teachers and managed ELT programs in Australia, Egypt, China and Cambodia. She currently teaches EAP to pre-sessional students and trains on the Language Teacher Education Program at the Institute of Languages, UNSW Global. As well as proficiency and achievement test development, she has written and edited items for a range of high-stakes English language tests and trained teachers in item writing.

Richard Swanson has been involved in ESOL for 20 years in both teaching and management roles. He has taught a range of ages and levels, in Japan, South Africa, Vietnam and New Zealand. Richard has experience teaching preparation courses for most major English exams including high stakes tests. He is currently teaching English to students of the NZ Certificate in English Language at Ara Institute of Canterbury.