IELTS Preparation Course (Regular / Intensive) The course aims to introduce the format and content of the exam, develop exam strategies and allow participants to identify their strengths and areas for development.
Core Learning Objectives By the end of the course, participants will... • be more familiar with the content and format of the exam • be more familiar with and effective in tackling each task type • have developed strategies to maximise their potential in the exam • be better able to skim and scan reading texts to find the required information • be better able to identify what is required in the writing questions • be better able to organise and structure essays to present information in their own words (task 1)
and to present a point of view, argument or problem (task 2) • be better able to prepare and talk about personal information and general topics at length and
engage in a discussion on more abstract issues • be more aware of personal strengths and areas that need additional work
Teaching Materials
Coursebook : New Insight into IELTS (Cambridge University Press).
A variety of supplementary materials.
Past Examination Papers from University of Cambridge ESOL Examinations Duration : Regular Course - 12 sessions (2 hours per session) Intensive Course - 8 sessions ( 2 hours per session) Venue : Endeavour Excellent Education Centre Note : For regular course, model tests and class practice will be carried out during lessons.
Course Outline: Overview of IELTS test structure and sections Reading
Skimming, scanning and detailed reading skills
Vocabulary building
Techniques in reading questions and recognizing paragraph structures
Understanding writer's views and arguments Writing
Interpreting of data and statistics
Developing and presenting arguments
Structure and organization of essay Listening
Techniques in prediction, paraphrasing and different accents Analyzing and understanding the types of tasks and questions
Listening for information and taking notes Speaking
Explaining common errors, pitfalls and intonation
Taking part in discussion and expressing opinions Time management skills in examination
Tutor : Ms Chan MA B.Ed ( English ) Cert. Ed British Council Ielts preparation course higher level certificate IELTS Preparation Course Tutor (Secondary School Teacher Training)