11021NAT - Certificate IV in English Language Teaching (TESOL)
UNIT 1 - Create a culturally inclusive learning environment: Explore the relationships between communication, culture and learning, and the implications of these relationships for teaching English. Learn how to manage the impact these dynamics have on the classroom and how to facilitate an inclusive, respectful environment while teaching English and planning for a variety of learning style preferences.
UNIT 2 - Use the genre approach to teach English: Taught holistically with Unit 3, this unit provides an in-depth exploration into the functional nature of English language use. It equips you with the analytical skills required to understand and evaluate the structural and linguistic features of texts across different genres so that you can learn foundational components for effective English language instruction.
UNIT 3 - Teach English grammar: Teamed up with Unit 2, this unit helps to develop your knowledge of English grammar, so you can be a competent and effective English teacher. Learn practical techniques to clearly communicate the role of grammar within language use and familiarise students with a variety of grammatical concepts.
UNIT 4 - Teach spelling and pronunciation: Explore strategies for teaching English sound-spelling relationships, spelling rules, pronunciation, rhythm, stress and intonation. Develop an understanding of the mechanics of English pronunciation, so you can help your students in honing their English pronunciation skills.
UNIT 5 - Teach Speaking: Learn how to teach the functional nature of language use and incorporates practical techniques for developing spoken English skills of learners. Explore how to structure speaking lessons and source resources and activities to meet your students English speaking goals.
UNIT 6 - Teach Listening Strategies & Skills: Explore how to teach the social purpose and communicative nature of listening. Learn how to plan and deliver lessons to develop students English listening skills and teach strategies for both accuracy and fluency.
UNIT 7 - Teach Reading: Explore the recognition of letters and symbols used to represent English words. Learn how to plan and deliver dynamic lessons which develop English reading skills and teach students to recognise the English alphabet. Learning to read can be a complex process, but with the correct guidance and tools you can successfully teach students to read in English.
UNIT 8 - Teach Writing: Learn how to assist learners in the production of letters and symbols used to form words in the English language. Explore practical techniques to plan and deliver writing lessons so that your students can learn writing skills from forming letters to structuring essays.
UNIT 9 - Teach English Using Technology: Knowing how to adjust your lessons and delivery style to suit an online format has fast become and essential skill for all English teachers. Learn how to plan for online lessons and incorporate technology-based activities so that you can be a flexible and engaging teacher.
ELECTIVES: Tailor your learning with one (1) of the below elective options:
- Teach English to early childhood learners
- Teach English to primary school-aged learners
- Teach English to teenage learners
- Use music, art and drama to teach English
- Work with volunteers in English as a Second Language contexts
- Establish community based English classes
Practical Placement: You'll gain genuine work experience and be able to apply the knowledge you've learnt through out the course in a real-life teaching environment. After placement, you'll be able to confidently enter classrooms around the world or online, plus it'll add immediate value to your résumé.
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We provide you with a comprehensive education.Become qualified with an Australian Government Accredited 11021NAT - Certificate IV in English Language Teaching (TESOL). This immersive program consists of essential teaching skills, ranging from cultural sensitivity in the classroom to specialised techniques for teaching English online.
With a range of electives to choose from, you can tailor your learning journey to your unique interests and career goals. You'll gain access to world-class resources and dedicated support from qualified trainers, equipping you to teach English across various settings and age groups — be it traditional classrooms, online platforms, or as a volunteer. Secure your internationally-recognised certification, exclusively dispatched from our Australian Head Office, and stand at the forefront of the English teaching profession. This accredited qualification is ideal for aspiring English language (ESL / TEFL / EAL) teachers, online tutors, and volunteer educators seeking to teach either in Australia, online or internationally. Recognition of Prior Learning (RPL) is available for experienced teachers. |
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Employment Possibilities
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Study Options
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Class sessions + Online Learning + Practical Placement
We've been delivering TESOL at various locations around Australia and globally since 1996. With a blended learning approach, our students benefit from the support of receiving face-to-face classes, combined with the flexibility of online learning to complete guided assessment tasks outside of class time. |
Entry Requirements
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It is important that you have a sound level of written and spoken English skills. This is not only so that you can complete the course, but also so you can be successful English Language teacher.
To gain entry to the TESOL Course, you must provide evidence showing ONE of the following:
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Upgrading TESOL Qualifications
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If you complete our Certificate IV in TESOL, then you can choose to upgrade to the Diploma of TESOL in the future and get direct credit for the core units of the course.
This process would involve you getting recognition for the learning you have completed during the Certificate IV and would reduce the amount of work and cost to complete the Diploma of TESOL. The Diploma of TESOL builds on what you will have learnt in the Certificate IV in TESOL and goes into more depth in some areas such as TESOL methodology and assessing ESL learning. It also covers higher level ESL teaching and coordinating skills such as:
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