IELTS Diploma

Course details

IELTS Preparation Course is a course for intermediate to advanced learners, which develops skills and strategies for both English language and for IELTS success. The course aims to prepare students with the skills and strategies needed to undertake the IELTS test with confidence and succeed in achieving the score you require.

The course will give you intensive practice in each module, making sure you know exactly how to make best use of your time. You will do practice tests in each skill under exam conditions and specialist teachers will give you feedback on your performance to help you improve.

Course outlines:

COURSE OUTLINE:

Reading: skimming and scanning for general or specific

information (e.g. data/statistics, facts); processing information from

academic and authentic sources (magazines, journals and the

internet), logical

Writing: (task one) interpreting and comparing data; describing

tables, objects, graphs and processes; (task two) stating and

developing arguments/opinions; problem-solving; presenting

information logically, coherently and cohesively; paragraph

mapping—introduction, body of ideas and conclusion; sequencers

and signaling devices; proof–reading/editing work as part of drafts.

Listening: extracting information from texts of varying lengths

e.g. university lectures, radio interviews, radio documentaries,

conversations; learning what information to look for and what to

exclude.

Speaking: providing information in a formal interview context;

giving an extended talk on a given topic; taking part in a formal

discussion; giving a formal presentation/report.

Grammar: language required for describing graphs and diagrams

including comparatives and superlatives, the passive voice.

Vocabulary Topics: develop vocabulary connected with the most

common IELTS topics, such as the Environment, Science and

Technology, Health, Energy, Education, Transport, The Arts, Media,

and Urbanisation.

Learning objectives:

• Introduce students to and familiarise them with the format and content of IELTS
• Equip students with effective skills and strategies needed to undertake the IELTS test with confidence
• Provide material for practice in all areas of the test
• Administer regular practice tests with individual feedback and advice from teacher
• Tips and advice from experienced teachers, including test examiners

Course Methodology:

• New techniques in teaching
• Workshops
• Role-plays
• Observation