Certificate IV in TESOL

Who is This TESOL Course for?

The Certificate IV in TESOL (Teaching English to Speakers of Other Languages) is a government-accredited course that is ideal for those who love language teaching and want a long-term career in teaching English as a second language (ESL). Use your qualification to become a private tutor or start your own company providing tuition to international students.

Please note that a degree or diploma in education plus teaching experience are also required to teach English to speakers of other languages in Australia.

The course will take approximately 29 weeks to complete and includes the standard 60-hour TESOL course.

There are two study options for your convenience:

• Distance learning - complete the entire course online or by correspondence
• In-class - complete the first 60 hours in a classroom environment with the remainder through distance learning.

Courses run monthly in Sydney, Melbourne and Brisbane and regularly in other capital cities and regional centres including Perth, Adelaide and the Sunshine Coast. Call 1800 89 1011 or contact a SEEK Learning consultant for more information and to find the best location and course dates for you.

Successful completion of this course will provide you with a nationally accredited and internationally recognised TESOL qualification to teach English as a Second Language (ESL).

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What Will I Learn from this TESOL Course?

This TESOL course will teach you techniques and ideas to keep your classes alive, fun and effective. You'll learn how to interact with students and keep their interest and how to be comfortable as a teacher.

You'll learn about:

• Pronunciation, conversation and communication
• Listening, speaking, reading and writing
• Lesson planning and teaching preparation
• Grammar review and student evaluations
• Activity-based learning and more

This course includes an optional 5-day in-class orientation course which familiarises you with the content and context of TESOL. While not compulsory, attendance is highly recommended as it provides a great opportunity for you to learn essential TESOL components from a highly qualified and experienced TESOL trainer.

TESOL Course Structure

There are 12 core units to be completed in this TESOL certificate course. Core units

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