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The Professional TESOL (Teaching English to Speakers of Other Languages) Diploma course is ideal for those who love language teaching and intend to make a long-term career out of teaching English abroad. It offers the perfect blend of theory, practice and variety to ensure a well-rounded TESOL education and to maximise your teaching potential.

This TESOL diploma program will enhance the credentials of ESL (English as a Second Language) teachers and help them make the transition from local to overseas employment.

With a TESOL Diploma, you can expand your TESOL knowledge base, upgrade your TESOL credentials, and elevate your pay.

We've made the course as accessible as possible, so there's:

• No degree required
• No prior teaching experience required
• No age limit

The course will take approximately 600 hours to complete, and includes the standard 60-hour TESOL course plus 9 specialisation courses.

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. Call 1800 89 1011 or contact a SEEK Learning consultant for more information and to find the best location and course dates for you.

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What Will I Learn?

The standard 60-hour TESOL course contains everything you would need to teach conversational English. All aspects of language acquisition are covered, as well as a detailed look at the job application process. Highly qualified and experienced TESOL professionals will train and prepare you to be a confident, competent teacher.

The TESOL specialisation courses will prepare you for more in-demand and higher paying jobs, focusing on the area of your choice.

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

The course materials include:

• The TESOL Teacher Resource Training Manual - 730 pages
• The TESOL International Employment and Job Listing Guide - this 450-page guide provides you with access to literally thousands of conversational English teaching jobs in over 100 countries.

Further course materials are dependent on your choice of specialisation courses.

Why This Teaching English Course & Why SEEK Learning? SEEK Learning's partnership with TESOL College - Australia's largest private TESOL training company - makes it easy for you to get certified and get a job teaching English overseas. With our TESOL qualifications, you can: Enjoy travelling the world while earning money Enjoy guaranteed job placement Benefit from free lifetime job support Teach confidently in schools across Asia, including Japan, China, Vietnam and South Korea, as well as South America, Europe and the Middle East.

Life-changing Adventure As a teacher, I am highly respected... I am rewarded with free accommodation, great pay compared to the local cost of living, the ability to travel and to experience the culture of China every minute. Rosalind Chaffey

Through TESOL College, you'll have access to more than 25,000 English teaching jobs in over 85 countries worldwide. Your TESOL diploma is fully accredited and comes with a money-back guarantee - TESOL College is so confident you'll get a job placement that they guarantee an international English teaching job, or your money back!

Find out more about TESOL College.

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Course Structure

Standard 60-hour TESOL course plus 9 specialisation courses. Specialisation courses (select 9):