About Take Your Time DELTA

Take Your Time DELTA Modules 1 and 3 courses created by Sandy Millin

I took the DELTA in 2013. Although I’m pleased to say I passed, it was pretty stressful at times.

Since then, I’ve talked to lots of DELTA trainers and candidates about their experiences. Almost everyone mentions how stressful preparing for DELTA can be.

I don’t believe DELTA should be like this. Yes, it’s an investment in time, money and energy, but that doesn’t mean paying for it with your wellbeing.

Why create Take Your Time DELTA?

I created Take Your Time DELTA for teachers who want to work at a slower pace, not as a race against time or at breakneck speed.

Take Your Time DELTA allows you to do exactly that. To take your time and enjoy the process. To put what you learn into practice. To feel ready to move on in your career with confidence.

I can’t guarantee top marks in the Module 1 exam or that your Module 3 assignment will receive the highest grade. No trainer would do that. But I will do my very best to make sure that you are ready for exam days and submission dates.

And if you’re not ready for DELTA just yet, or it’s not for you, Emma and I have created an Advanced Methodology course so you can still get the high-level methodology input you want to improve your teaching and help your students.

Learn more about Take Your Time DELTA courses

Sandy explains everything really well and you don’t feel afraid to ask questions or make mistakes. I would recommend these courses to other teachers because you learn so much in a relaxed
and open atmosphere.

Jo

Module 3

Forget the rush, take your time

Take Your Time DELTA is:

The low-stress approach to DELTA with our guidance along the way.

The flexible way to combine learning and teaching with life.

The collaborative option with support from your trainers and fellow trainees.

The antidote to the DELTA rush.

❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️There’s been a shift in my mindset. I’m so grateful to you Sandy and my tutors Emma and Stephanie for this. I know there is so much more to learn and I’ll never be perfect, but I am grateful to the Universe for giving me people who guide me and help me to become a better version of myself.

Elena Makhnytska

Module 1

Meet your Take Your Time DELTA trainers

Head and shoulders shot of a smiling cis white female with shoulder-length dark hair and a black and white top — Sandy Millin, Take Your Time DELTA creator and coordinator, Module 1, Module 3 Specialism and Module 3 Management trainer: I’m a freelance English Language Teaching (ELT) teacher trainer and consultant, based in the UK. I work full time on Take Your Time DELTA, and occasionally train on CELTA courses for The English Language Centre in Reading, where I live. I’m also a methodology writer, a self-published author and a co-author. I’m honoured to be an IATEFL Ambassador and have learnt so much from volunteering for various committees in IATEFL. I passed the DELTA in 2013, including getting a Distinction in Module 1. Since then, I have completed an MA in Professional Development in Language Education at NILE, for which I was awarded a Distinction in 2023. When I’m not teaching, I love learning languages, reading, travelling and birdwatching.

Head and shoulders shot of a smiling cis white female with round dark glasses and a necklace — Emma Johnston, Module 1 and Advanced Methodology trainer: I’ve got 10 years’ experience in ELT, as a teacher of adults, teenagers and young learners, teacher trainer and academic coordinator. I’ve worked in Poland and the UK and am now based in Chile, where I work as a university lecturer and freelance teacher and teacher trainer. I’m an experienced CELTA trainer on both online and face-to-face courses. Additionally, I’ve prepared primary school teachers for the TKT-YL exam and delivered a wide variety of training sessions to in-service teachers. I’m really looking forward to meeting you soon and to supporting you on your DELTA journey.

Head and shoulders shot of a cis white female with dark rectangular glasses and earrings — Stephanie Wilbur, Module 1 trainer: Over my 20 years in ELT, I’ve taught adults, young learners and very young learners, been an academic manager, an IELTS examiner, and a teacher educator. I have worked all around the world, from Europe to Asia, the Middle East, South America and North America. I’ve trained teachers on courses such as TKT, CELTA and DELTA Module 1. I’ve also worked with in-service primary and secondary school English teachers and subject teachers in CLIL. I hold the DELTA and a Masters in International Education where I focussed on Innovation and Reform in 21st Century Education. I can’t wait to get started on this nine-month journey with you.

Head and shoulders shot of a cis white male with short dark hair wearing rectangular black glasses and a lightly checked short — James Taylor, Module 1 trainer: I’m a materials writer, teacher trainer and Community Manager for Active Education. I’ve been nominated for an ELTON Award three times, winning for Our Languages (FTD Educaçao), which was awarded for Excellence in Course Innovation. I co-founded the Raise Up! project, encouraging diversity in ELT materials. I hold a DELTA and CELTA and have worked in Brazil, South Korea, Belgium, Costa Rica, the UK and the USA. My main areas of interest are materials writing and teacher development. I’m a passionate advocate for teachers’ associations and have volunteered for several over the course of my career. I was a founder and the inaugural President of BELTA in Belgium, and am currently the leader of BRAZ-TESOL Materials Writing SIG in Brazil, and coordinator of IATEFL Teacher Development SIG.

Jon De Ath Mercader, Module 3 Specialism: I’m a freelance teacher educator and have been working in ELT for 27 years. I’ve had the good fortune to work in such diverse contexts as the Middle East, Central and Southeast Asia, Africa, Central America and Europe.

During the last 15 years my focus has predominantly been teacher education, delivering large-scale educational reform projects for the British Council and other providers. I also run CELTA and TYLEC courses and have been supporting candidates with DELTA Module 3 since about 2011.

I’m based in Southeast Spain where I enjoy scuba diving and drumming in a local big band. — Jon De Ath Mercader, Module 3 Specialism: I’m a freelance teacher educator and have been working in ELT for 27 years. I’ve had the good fortune to work in such diverse contexts as the Middle East, Central and Southeast Asia, Africa, Central America and Europe. During the last 15 years my focus has predominantly been teacher education, delivering large-scale educational reform projects for the British Council and other providers. I also run CELTA and TYLEC courses and have been supporting candidates with DELTA Module 3 since about 2011. I’m based in Southeast Spain where I enjoy scuba diving and drumming in a local big band.

Fran Douglas, self-study module designer: I'm a teacher, trainer, learning designer, and proud Mancunian based in Madrid. Alongside teaching English and delivering training sessions for Cambridge, I design online courses for education and design professionals, combining my ELT background with studies in UX and learning design to create engaging, meaningful learning experiences.

I know just how demanding the DELTA can be because I went through it myself back in 2016. Although I wish Sandy's courses had been around then, I'm delighted to be collaborating with her now to help candidates feel more confident, less overwhelmed and better equipped to achieve their goals. — Fran Douglas, self-study module designer: I'm a teacher, trainer, learning designer, and proud Mancunian based in Madrid. Alongside teaching English and delivering training sessions for Cambridge, I design online courses for education and design professionals, combining my ELT background with studies in UX and learning design to create engaging, meaningful learning experiences. I know just how demanding the DELTA can be because I went through it myself back in 2016. Although I wish Sandy's courses had been around then, I'm delighted to be collaborating with her now to help candidates feel more confident, less overwhelmed and better equipped to achieve their goals.

It’s one of the best courses I’ve ever attended because it’s so well organised for people who are busy and the support that Sandy and Emma provide is superb. I’m happy to recommend it to anyone!

Sarah Morgan

Module 1

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DELTA success without the stress

Online preparation for Cambridge DELTA Modules 1 and 3 + Advanced Methodology