LTi TESOL - Learn to teach English to speakers of other languages
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Practical Placement

Get experience teaching English before you graduate. 
This is voluntary work experience that you can put on resume!

Our Practical Placement Program

We want our graduates to be backed by a course that fully prepares them for teaching 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 our TESOL courses, you get to take part in a practice teaching experience in a real life English as a Second Language (ESL) setting, either in a classroom or virtual online classes, with genuine English as a Second Language (ESL) Learners. 

​During your placement you observe an experienced trainer teaching English to speakers of other languages and then actually plan and deliver your own English as a Second Language (ESL) lessons. This is so that you can put the theory of the course into practice and develop your skills as an ESL teacher. Your teaching will be observed by a qualified and experienced ESL teacher who will be able to provide you with feedback and support to help develop your teaching ability. 
During practical placement you will get to:
☑ See an experienced ESL teacher in action
☑ Get tips about ESL teaching strategies and techniques
☑ Gather lots of ideas for ESL lessons
☑ Learn to identify English proficiency level/s in classrooms
☑ Test what delivery style works best for you 
☑ Apply what you learn in the course to real life situations
☑ Teach your own ESL lessons
☑ Get feedback on your ESL lessons and teaching style
☑ Get experience you can put on your resume

​​We won't charge you extra for practical placement - this is covered as part of your training with us. At the end of the course, we want you to feel confident in your ability to teach when you enter an ESL classroom.
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We make sure that when you finish your TESOL Course with us, ​you actually know 
​how ​to teach English.
​In real life.

Our whole course is focused on getting you employment ready, from start to finish, with practial skills for teaching either online or in person.

How much prac do I need to do?

The amount of practical placement you will be required to complete depends on the TESOL Course that you do.
Practical placement hours are done in a voluntary work capacity and is real experience that you can put on your resume.  You will work alongside a Prac Supervisor who will provide you with feedback to strengthen your teaching techniques. 
​Below is a summary of the minimum prac hours
​for each of our TESOL Courses:
Course
Observation Hrs
Practice Teaching Hrs
Total Hrs
International Cert
6 hrs
3 hrs
9 hrs
Cert IV
6 hrs
6 hrs
12 hrs
Diploma
10 hrs
10 hrs
20 hrs

Finding a Placement

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We will work with you to find a suitable Practical Placement host organisation or teaching situation. We have a network of placement organisations around Australia, overseas and online. In some cases you may choose to take the initiative of seeking out and finding what options are available in your local community.  If you know of institutions in your local area that you'd like to approach rather than using one of our recommended organisations, you will need to check that options you find meet the Course requirements.​​

​In some cases you may need to be willing to do things such as:
  • Take some time off from work each week or for a short period sometime during your enrolment, in order to attend your practical placement (either in person or online).
  • Travel some distance each week to the organisation that you will be doing your practical placement with.
  • You may need to allow for travel and accommodation costs if suitable situations are only located a significant distance from home.
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TESOL Course Options
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Certificate IV in TESOL
QUICK OVERVIEW
✓ Australian Government Accredited Course (Code: 10695NAT) + meets international standards
✓ 580 - 650 hour TESOL Course (depending on elective choice)
✓ Practical placement (12hrs)
​✓ Develops English teaching skills
​✓ ​Option to upgrade to Diploma after completion
Full Course Details +
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Diploma of TESOL
QUICK OVERVIEW
✓ Australian Government Accredited Course (Code: 10688NAT) + meets international standards
✓ 1300 hour TESOL Course
✓ Practical placement (20hrs)
​✓ Develops English teaching skills
✓ ESL Program design and program coordination skills
​✓ Partial credit towards some university level degrees
Full Course Details +
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International TESOL Cert
​QUICK OVERVIEW
✓ Developed by industry professionals to meet international standards
✓ 200 hour TESOL Course
✓ 6 hours video observation + 3 hours practice teaching
✓ Develops English teaching skills
​✓ ​Option to upgrade to accredited Course after completion
Full Course Details +
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Ph: 1300 660 809

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Language Training Institute is a Division of Universal Education and Training Ltd. Australian Registered Training Organisation (RTO No. 30173).
Where this website states:
  • "Certificate IV" it is referring to the 11021NAT - Certificate IV in English Language Teaching (TESOL) qualification.
  • "Diploma" it is referring to the 11020NAT - Diploma of English Language Teaching (TESOL) qualification. 
  • "International Certificate" it is referring to the non-accredited specialised International TESOL Certificate training course developed by Language Training Institute. 
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  • TESOL Courses
    • Course Levels >
      • Diploma
      • Certificate IV
      • International Certificate
      • Dual TESOL Qualification
    • Course Comparison
    • Entry Requirements
    • Course Outcomes
    • Timeframes & Assessment
    • Recognition of Prior Learning (RPL)
    • Practical Placement
    • Testimonials
    • 5 most popular questions ​about TESOL
  • Who are we?
  • Enrol
  • Online Courses
    • Online Certificate IV in TESOL
    • Online Diploma of TESOL
    • Online International TESOL Certificate
  • Pricing
  • Locations
    • Worldwide - Online
    • Adelaide, SA
    • Brisbane, QLD
    • Melbourne, VIC
    • Perth, WA
    • Sunshine Coast, QLD
    • Sydney, NSW
    • Toowoomba, QLD
    • India
    • Iran
    • Vietnam
  • TESOL Industry Standards
  • Partnerships & Licensing
  • Resources
    • TESOL Resources
    • ESL Resources
  • Current Students
    • Extensions >
      • Extensions - Intl TESOL Cert
    • Change Your Details
    • Prac Forms
    • Student Handbook
    • Feedback
  • Replacement Certificates
  • Job opportunities
  • Blog
    • What is TESOL?
    • Teaching English in Australia
    • Using technology in TESOL
    • Cultural Concepts & Australian Idioms
    • What is RPL?
    • English teaching job boom
    • How to prepare for an interview
    • English Proficiency Tests
    • Teaching English to Young Children
    • 8 tips for studying from home
  • Contact Us
  • Online Learning Tour