Certificate IV in TESOL (Teaching English to Speakers of Other Languages)

This course is designed to produce skilled and knowledgeable entry-level English as a Foreign Language/English as a Second Language (EFL/ESL) teachers, teaching assistants and tutors. The course will also enable experienced but unqualified people to acquire a formal qualification in TESOL. This course will provide participants with a range of knowledge and skills to perform a variety of functions associated with teaching English to speakers of other languages and assisting learners to improve their English language skills To obtain teaching assistant, tutoring or teaching positions. Graduates will develop skills in classroom management, presentation techniques, lesson planning and resource preparation, together with skills and knowledge to assist (EFL/ESL) learners to improve their grammar, pronunciation, reading, writing, listening and speaking skills.

Graduates will also develop an understanding of different methods of testing language ability and will have the skills and knowledge to be able to assist learners to prepare for a range of English language tests. They will also be provided with an overview of cultural issues likely to be encountered with English language learners both in Australia and overseas.