Teaching English to Speakers of Other Languages

  • 11021NAT – Certificate IV in English Language Teaching (TESOL)
  • Atiyeh Shariati Represents LTi TESOL Cert IV and DIP TESOL in Iran and the Middle East
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Don’t just learn about teaching –
Get real experience!

  • Get hands on practical experience with placement in an English as a Second Language (ESL) class
  • Observe and work with an experienced ESL teacher.
  • Plan and teach at least 6 hours of classes.
  • Get fully equipped to go into the workforce straight after completion.
  • Get experience that you can put on your resume.
  • By the end of your course, we aim to make sure you feel confident in your ability to go into ESL classrooms all around the world and teach English.

Study with a Leader in the TESOL Industry

  • Over 15 years ago, LTi was the first organisation to receive Australian accreditation for a Certificate IV in TESOL course.
  • LTi has been responsible for delivering training across Australia (from Cairns to Perth), China, Malaysia, Korea, Iran, Singapore, plus distance students in various countries around the world.
  • LTi publishes a full suite of TESOL Training resources which are used by over 20 different national and international training organisations.
  • LTi regularly undergoes external checks to ensure it meets the Australian Quality Training Framework Standards.
  • LTi has frequent consultation with NEAS (the Australian governing body for English Language Teaching).
  • LTi is a not for profit organisation – student fees go straight back into developing better courses and resources, as well as providing national and international education opportunities.

Course Overview

To be awarded the 11021NAT – Certificate IV in English Language Teaching (TESOL), you must complete:

Nine (9) core units:


  • 1. NAT11020001 - Create a culturally inclusive learning environment
  • 2. NAT11020002 - Use the genre approach to teach English
  • 3. NAT11020003 - Teach English grammar
  • 4. NAT11020004 - Teach spelling and pronunciation
  • 5. NAT11020005 - Teach speaking
  • 6. NAT11020006 - Teach listening
  • 7. NAT11020007 - Teach reading
  • 8. NAT11020008 - Teach writing
  • 9. NAT11020009 - Teach English using technology

One (1) Elective Unit (from 6 available electives choices):

  • 1. NAT11021001 Teach English to early childhood learners
  • 2. NAT11021002 Teach English to primary school-aged learners
  • 3. NAT11021003 Teach English to teenage learners
  • 4. NAT11021004 Use music, art and drama to teach English
  • 5. NAT11021005 Work with volunteers in English as a Second Language contexts
  • 6. NAT11021006 Establish community based English classes

12 hours of practical placement (6 hours of observation + 6 hours of practice teaching)

Entry Requirements

In order for you to gain entry into the LTi Certificate IV or Diploma of TESOL Course, you need to have a sound level of ability in written and spoken English. One of the below examples of evidence of English proficiency must be provided prior to enrolment in the course.

The LTi Admissions Team will then assess if you meet the course entry requirements based on the evidence provided.

Evidence of English proficiency examples include:

  • High School report results from year 12 level English
  • Senior Certificate showing a sound achievement (or above) in English
  • Completion of a tertiary level (Certificate III or higher qualification) Qualification (this must have been studied /completed in English)
  • Enrolment in other courses of study requiring equivalent or above levels of English ability (for example a University Bachelor Degree)
  • A result from an endorsed test of English proficiency (with an IELTS score of 5.5 or equivalent for Cert IV entry or 6.0 for Diploma entry)

If you are unable to provide evidence of English proficiency, please contact us to discuss what options are available. You may be asked to complete an entry test or participate in an interview over the phone or face to face

Practical Placement

As part of the course, you will take part in a practice teaching experience where 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 demonstrate that you have the skills required to put the theory of the course into practice.
Your teaching will be observed by a qualified ESL teacher who will be able to provide you with feedback and support to help develop your teaching ability. At the end of the course, we want you to feel confident in your ability to teach when you enter an ESL classroom.

During your practical placement you will get to:

  • Observe teaching strategies and techniques
  • Gather lots of ideas for your own lessons
  • Know the ESL students that you will be teaching and get an idea of their current English proficiency level/s and their needs
  • Test what delivery style works best for you and the ESL students you teach
  • Apply what you learn in the course to real life situations

If you study the course via class delivery, your trainer may be able to assist you to arrange your practical placement. Alternatively, you may like to find your own suitable placement organisation (this will need to be approved by your trainer).

If you study the course via distance learning, it will be your responsibility to find a placement organisation, however LTi or your course facilitator maybe able to assist you to find a suitable Practice Teaching situation by way of suggesting institutions to approach, etc. In some cases, you may need to be willing to do things such as:

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