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Certificate IV​ Content

To be awarded the full 10695NAT - Certificate IV in TESOL (Teaching English to Speakers of Other Languages) and be fully equipped to Teach English to Speakers of Other Languages, you will complete:
  • All 9 core units
  • Choose 1 Elective Unit from 7 available electives
  • 12 hours of practical placement (6 hours of observation + 6 hours of practice teaching)
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Core Units
All of the below units are to completed:
  • TESCIE001 - Create a culturally inclusive learning environment
  • TESGAE001 - Use the genre approach to teach English
  • TESTEG001 - Teach English grammar
  • TESTSP001 - Teach spelling and pronunciation
  • TESTSE001 - Teach speaking
  • TESTLE001 - Teach listening
  • TESTRE001 - Teach reading
  • TESTWE001 - Teach writing
  • TESDRF001 - Develop resource files​​
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Elective Options
​Certificate IV in TESOL students also complete one (1) of the following elective units:
  • TESECL001 - Teach ESL to early childhood learners
  • TESPSL001 - Teach ESL to primary school-aged learners
  • TESTAL001 - Teach ESL to teenage learners
  • TESMAD001 - Use music, art and drama in TESOL
  • TESTEC001 - Use technology to assist ESL learning 
  • TESWWV001 - Work with volunteers in ESL contexts
  • TESCBC001 - Establish community based English classes

Please note: Some course locations may only offer a limited number of electives. Students will be advised on a course by course basis what electives are available for their course. Online Distance education students have a choice of any elective.
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Practical Placement

We want you to be backed by a course that fully prepares you to teach English to speakers of other languages. This means not only learning the theory of how to teach English, but also actually teaching it! 

As part of the course, you get to take part in 12 hours of practical placement (observation & practice teaching) with at least 6 of those hours being practice teaching. Learn more about practical placement...

Course Comparison

Training Area
Certificate IV
Diploma
Create a culturally inclusive learning environment
Yes
​Yes
​Understand English language and communication
Yes
Yes
​Gain knowledge of the genre-based approach to teaching English
Yes
Yes
​Plan lessons and classroom management strategies
​Yes
​Yes
Understand and teach grammar, spelling and pronunciation
​Yes
​Yes
​Teach others to speak, listen to, read and write English
Yes
​Yes
​Evaluate English ability
Yes
​Yes
Create, collect and collate teaching resources
​Yes
​Yes
Practical Placement ​
12 hours
20 hours
Complete 1 elective unit
Yes
 
​Analysis of various TESOL approaches and methodologies - customise teaching strategies to suit different cultures and learners
 
​Yes
Design and teach ESL Syllabus
 
​Yes
Understand various forms of ESL assessment
 
​Yes
Design and administer ESL assessments
 
​Yes
​Teach English for academic purposes (e.g. for entry into University)
 
​Yes
Teach English for specific purposes - build custom English training courses for any requirement (e.g. Business, Nursing, etc.)
 
​Yes

TESOL IS OUR PASSION

Almost 30 years ago, LTi became the first organisation in Australia to create an Australian Government accredited Certificate IV in TESOL. Our commitment to remaining at the forefront of the TESOL industry has come out of the many professionals connected with LTi's ongoing development. Thousands of students have now completed LTI's TESOL Courses and gone on to have their own stories about teaching English both in Australia and overseas.

When you study with us, you'll be taught by trainers who have personal experience with the world of TESOL and who can effectively share their knowledge out of real, personal passion and experience.

When you start your TESOL Course with us, ask your Trainer why they started teaching English - the answer might surprise and inspire you!