Concorso resources

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We have prepared lots of resources to help you organise your study and pass your concorso with flying colours!

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Concorso straordinario ter (updated to December 2023)

If you are studying for the concorso straordinario ter, you will find the following resources in Italian useful.

1. Programma concorso straordinario ter

Download Parte A1 of the programma concorsuale, with references to the units in our courses that cover each topic.

2. Gli 8 argomenti da studiare per il concorso straordinario ter

What do you need to study for the multiple choice? Read our dedicated guide to find out.

3. I 5 quesiti di inglese B2 del concorso straordinario ter: esempi di quiz commentati

The multiple choice quiz of the concorso will include 5 English questions at B2 level: read our article for some guidance and sample quizzes.

4. Simulazione della prova scritta

Try our free quiz to identify your strenghts and weaknesses and receive the results straight to your inbox.

5. Playlist with video-lessons in Italian

Watch the extracts from our video-courses to learn about various topics of the programma concorsuale.
 
 
The materials below in part A refer to the old concorsi, while part B could be useful for the multiple choice and oral exams of the concorso straordinario ter.
 

 

A. Organising your study

1. Summary table of concorso topics:

Are you confused about the methodology topics of the concorso syllabus? Download our popular free pdf table summarising all the methodology topics of the concorso syllabus.

2. Topics from the Parte Generale

Read our article to find out more details about the topics related to language teaching methodology in the parte generale of the syllabus.

3. Topics from the AB24, AB25, BB02 syllabi

Read our article to see 6 key topics from the English language topics of the concorso syllabus.

4. Downloadable study plan template

Get your own customisable study plan template, including all the topics from the concorso syllabi: download the A24 plan, A25 plan and B02 plan.

5. Quadri di riferimento concorso ordinario

Read our summary of the quadri di riferimento for the concorso ordinario, with references to where you can study the topics.

6. Updates on concorso straordinario bis 2022 and concorso straordinario ter 2023

Find out all about the concorso straordinario bis (2022) and concorso straordinario ter (2023).

 

 

B. Studying for the concorsi

1. Guide to lesson planning

Read our free guide: 6 key points for planning an English lesson.

2. Multiple choice quizzes

Try our free multiple choice quizzes on language teaching methodology, second language acquisition, linguistics, English and American literature and history to identify the areas you need to study further.

3. Summary of language teaching methods

Our article summarises the key methods in language teaching history, with a link to our animated video!

4. CEFR resources

Read our CEFR resources:

    1. CEFR summary and updates
    2. Guidelines to distinguish between CEFR levels
    3. Matching lesson aims to CEFR, Indicazioni Nazionali and European Key Competences

 

5. Study techniques

Are you struggling to get productive? Read our 5 best study techniques to keep you focused.

6. YouTube playlist

Watch the videos in our playlist, curated just for our teachers, featuring language teaching methodology and acquisition experts.
 

7. Self-study courses

If you need a structured, interactive course to prepare for your exam, you can try our self-study courses for free.

8. Downloadable PowerPoint template for oral exam

If you’re studying for the oral exam of the concorso ordinario, you may like to download this free template for your presentation!

 

9. Tips and tools: our newsletter

Every Sunday(ish) we send out a newsletter with concorso and lesson planning tips and tools for you: see all our past newsletters here.

10. Top tips for the oral exam

Read our teacher trainer André Hedlund’s tips to pass your oral exam with flying colours.

Concorso resources

Are you preparing for a concorso?

We have prepared lots of resources to help you organise your study and pass your concorso with flying colours!

flying colours

Concorso straordinario ter (updated to December 2023)

If you are studying for the concorso straordinario ter, you will find the following resources in Italian useful.

1. Programma concorso straordinario ter

Download Parte A1 of the programma concorsuale, with references to the units in our courses that cover each topic.

2. Gli 8 argomenti da studiare per il concorso straordinario ter

What do you need to study for the multiple choice? Read our dedicated guide to find out.

3. I 5 quesiti di inglese B2 del concorso straordinario ter: esempi di quiz commentati

The multiple choice quiz of the concorso will include 5 English questions at B2 level: read our article for some guidance and sample quizzes.

4. Simulazione della prova scritta

Try our free quiz to identify your strenghts and weaknesses and receive the results straight to your inbox.

5. Playlist with video-lessons in Italian

Watch the extracts from our video-courses to learn about various topics of the programma concorsuale.
 
 
The materials below in part A refer to the old concorsi, while part B could be useful for the multiple choice and oral exams of the concorso straordinario ter.
 

 

A. Organising your study

1. Summary table of concorso topics:

Are you confused about the methodology topics of the concorso syllabus? Download our popular free pdf table summarising all the methodology topics of the concorso syllabus.

2. Topics from the Parte Generale

Read our article to find out more details about the topics related to language teaching methodology in the parte generale of the syllabus.

3. Topics from the AB24, AB25, BB02 syllabi

Read our article to see 6 key topics from the English language topics of the concorso syllabus.

4. Downloadable study plan template

Get your own customisable study plan template, including all the topics from the concorso syllabi: download the A24 plan, A25 plan and B02 plan.

5. Quadri di riferimento concorso ordinario

Read our summary of the quadri di riferimento for the concorso ordinario, with references to where you can study the topics.

6. Updates on concorso straordinario bis 2022 and concorso straordinario ter 2023

Find out all about the concorso straordinario bis (2022) and concorso straordinario ter (2023).

 

 

B. Studying for the concorsi

1. Guide to lesson planning

Read our free guide: 6 key points for planning an English lesson.

2. Multiple choice quizzes

Try our free multiple choice quizzes on language teaching methodology, second language acquisition, linguistics, English and American literature and history to identify the areas you need to study further.

3. Summary of language teaching methods

Our article summarises the key methods in language teaching history, with a link to our animated video!

4. CEFR resources

Read our CEFR resources:

    1. CEFR summary and updates
    2. Guidelines to distinguish between CEFR levels
    3. Matching lesson aims to CEFR, Indicazioni Nazionali and European Key Competences

 

5. Study techniques

Are you struggling to get productive? Read our 5 best study techniques to keep you focused.

6. YouTube playlist

Watch the videos in our playlist, curated just for our teachers, featuring language teaching methodology and acquisition experts.
 

7. Self-study courses

If you need a structured, interactive course to prepare for your exam, you can try our self-study courses for free.

8. Downloadable PowerPoint template for oral exam

If you’re studying for the oral exam of the concorso ordinario, you may like to download this free template for your presentation!

 

9. Tips and tools: our newsletter

Every Sunday(ish) we send out a newsletter with concorso and lesson planning tips and tools for you: see all our past newsletters here.

10. Top tips for the oral exam

Read our teacher trainer André Hedlund’s tips to pass your oral exam with flying colours.