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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
UNIT 10 - Apply English teaching approaches and methods:
Compare and contract the strengths and weaknesses of various TESOL approaches and methods. Learn how to select and apply advanced methods to best meet the needs of your students while accommodating specific learning style preferences.
Compare and contract the strengths and weaknesses of various TESOL approaches and methods. Learn how to select and apply advanced methods to best meet the needs of your students while accommodating specific learning style preferences.
UNIT 11 - Design and teach English as a second language syllabus:
Learn the skills to plan and contextualise an English syllabus from start to finish. Discover how to conduct in-depth learner analysis, precisely identifying their educational requirements. Then, create a seamlessly integrated program comprising a coherent series of lessons, precisely customised to align with their unique learning objectives.
Learn the skills to plan and contextualise an English syllabus from start to finish. Discover how to conduct in-depth learner analysis, precisely identifying their educational requirements. Then, create a seamlessly integrated program comprising a coherent series of lessons, precisely customised to align with their unique learning objectives.
UNIT 12 - Assess English as a second language:
This unit delves into how to adeptly choose assessment methods and develop assessment tools within the realm of ESL. It encompasses a deep understanding of the assessment methods, affective factors and accurate evidence recording. Additionally, it equips educators with practical techniques to evaluate an ESL learner in alignment with both national and international English language proficiency test standards, such as IELTS, TOEFL, TOEIC + more.
This unit delves into how to adeptly choose assessment methods and develop assessment tools within the realm of ESL. It encompasses a deep understanding of the assessment methods, affective factors and accurate evidence recording. Additionally, it equips educators with practical techniques to evaluate an ESL learner in alignment with both national and international English language proficiency test standards, such as IELTS, TOEFL, TOEIC + more.
UNIT 13 - Teach English for academic purposes:
Gain a comprehensive understanding of English listening, speaking, reading, and writing skills crucial for active engagement in academic contexts. Get equipped with the ability to dissect academic tasks in order to identify the specific English language skills required for successful completion. You'll learn to develop strategies which improve the English skills of your learners in academic settings.
Gain a comprehensive understanding of English listening, speaking, reading, and writing skills crucial for active engagement in academic contexts. Get equipped with the ability to dissect academic tasks in order to identify the specific English language skills required for successful completion. You'll learn to develop strategies which improve the English skills of your learners in academic settings.
UNIT 14 - Teach English for specific purposes:
Expertly design English language instruction for a wide array of specialised contexts, such as medicine, business, tourism, etc. Learn to pinpoint the English skills needed to effectively communicate within specific vocations. You'll develop the expertise to identify learning outcomes, create relevant activities and deploy appropriate resources tailored to the designated purpose.
Expertly design English language instruction for a wide array of specialised contexts, such as medicine, business, tourism, etc. Learn to pinpoint the English skills needed to effectively communicate within specific vocations. You'll develop the expertise to identify learning outcomes, create relevant activities and deploy appropriate resources tailored to the designated purpose.
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.
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.
+ Graduates trained with LTi's courses and resources.
|
+ Years in TESOL
since 1996 |
% of graduates satisfied with the quality of their training
|
We provide you with a comprehensive education.Become an qualified with an Australian Government Accredited 11020NAT - Diploma of in English Language Teaching (TESOL). This immersive program consists of advanced teaching and program coordination skills, ranging from teaching English classes to specialised techniques for developing English curriculum.
With the option to complete the Diploma as a dual qualification, you can advance your professional portfolio to achieve your career goals and unique interests. 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, English program developers, online tutors, and volunteer educators seeking to teach either in Australia, online or internationally. Recognition of Prior Learning (RPL) is available for experienced teachers. |
Vertical Divider
|
|
Employment Possibilities
English Program Coordinator & Teacher |
|
Study Options
|
Zoom Tutorials (optional) + Online Learning + Practical Placement
What better way to get ready to teach in today's virtual classroom environments then completing the course online? Flexible study with 24/7 access to video tutorials + we'll connect you with your own Trainer to support you through your studies with us. |
|
Class sessions + Online Learning + Practical Placement
We've been delivering TESOL at various locations around Australia and globally for over 25 years. 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
|
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:
|
Upgrading TESOL qualificationsIf 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:
|
|
Request TESOL Course Info
|
