THE UNIVERSITY OF HONG KONG HKU SPACE Community College
Associate Degree Programmes 2016-17
Course Document
Course Title: Preparation for the IELTS
(International English Language Testing System)
Course Code: C C E N 8 0 0 1
Aims and Objective
This course is designed to prepare student for the IELTS (International English Language Testing
System). The course is skills-based and aims to help students develop the skills and strategies required to
improve their IELTS score.
• To familiarize students with the Speaking, Listening, Reading and Writing Modules.
• To provide insight into strategies for achieving a successful score.
• To provide meaningful and practical opportunities for students to practice study skills.
• To instill in students a sense of confidence in attempting the test.
Intended Learning Outcomes of the Course
On completion of the course, students should be able to:
ILO 1. successfully complete the Reading, Writing, Speaking and Listening tests in the IELTS
examination;
ILO 2. develop the necessary grammar relevant to a higher IELTS level;
ILO 3. develop the required vocabulary for common IELTS topics;
ILO 4. attain study skills and strategies to be successful in the IELTS exam;
ILO 5. encourage students to attain excellent learner habits by reviewing and evaluating their
work.
Syllabus
Contents 1
� Course Information
� Student Needs Analysis
� Introduction to IELTS
� Reading
2
� Listening
� Orientating yourself to the text
3
Writing – Task 1 � Practice Writing Task 1 in groups Present on visualiser
4
Speaking � Introduction to Speaking Exam
� Speaking – Part 1 Strategies
� Introducing yourself and talking about yourself
� Extending your responses
5
Listening & Speaking � Checklist
� Examiner (questioner) – examinee role-play
6
Reading � Yes, No, “Not Given”
� Roleplay
7
Listening
� Predicting � Listening for synonyms or similar meanings
8 Listening/Speaking
9 Writing Task 1
10
Writing Task 2 (Essay) 1 � Video
The Process of Writing � Understanding the task � Preparing your answer � Brainstorming � Selecting ideas and evidence � Deciding your viewpoint
11
Planning your answer (cont/d) ‧ Checking your plan ‧ Write your answer ‧ Practice
Writing Task 2 (Essay) 2
Practice Writing Task 2 (Essay)
12
Speaking – Tasks 2 � Unit 3
� Practice Task 2 in pairs (task cards)
� All students give individual 2-minute presentation – “A Job
I’d Like To Do”
� Examiner –examinee role-play (Task Cards; with checklist)
13
Writing Task 2 � Deciding your viewpoint
� Checking your plan
� Write your answer
� Practice essay
Pre-requisite(s)
Nil
Required and Recommended Reading
New Insight into IELTS, 2008
This is a non-credit bearing course.
04.07.2016
