What happens on Day 3 of a CELTA course? Skills, assignments, and teaching in action
Welcome back to our CELTA blog series!
In this post, we’re continuing our behind-the-scenes look at the CELTA course with a Day 3 recap – and by now, things are definitely starting to heat up.
By the third day, the rhythm of the course is clear, the expectations are real, and trainees are fully immersed in the CELTA experience.
What Did Day 3 Bring?
Day 3 was all about going deeper, both into methodology and into teaching practice.
We focused on:
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Receptive skills, with a close look at reading and listening and how learners interact with texts and audio in the classroom
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The very first written assignment: Language Analysis – a challenging but essential task that helps trainees understand the structure and meaning behind the language they teach
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Teaching practice in full swing – real lessons with real students, followed by feedback, reflection, and visible progress
And yes, the learning environment matters too. Between sessions, trainees had the chance to take it all in from our balcony classroom, combining intensive learning with an inspiring view.
A Common Question: “How Many Assignments Are There?”
One of the most frequently asked questions around this point of the course is:
“How many assignments are there?”
The answer usually comes as a relief: four assignments in total, each with a full week to complete. It’s demanding, but well-structured – and designed to support steady progress throughout the course.
Life on CELTA, Day by Day
Day 3 perfectly captures what CELTA is really like: focused, intense, and incredibly hands-on. There’s hard work, moments of uncertainty, breakthroughs, and plenty of shared laughs along the way.
Curious to see what it’s like from the inside? Our daily vlog follows the journey day by day, showing the reality of becoming a teacher — the challenges, the growth, and everything in between.
Stay tuned for the next recap as the CELTA journey continues.
