Course description

Introduction - An IELTS Overview Study time: 30 minutes


Listening Module 4 sections 8 extended listening texts Study time: 4-5 hours	Reading Module 3 sections 7 extended reading texts Study time: 4-5 hours


Writing Module 4 sections Study time: 4-5 hours	Speaking Module 4 sections Study time: 4-5 hours


Practice Test 1 Study time: 2 hours and 45 minutes


Module Contents
Introduction An IELTS overview Test module breakdown Task types Assessment criteria and the IELTS 9-band scale Listening Module An overview of the listening test Form filling Multiple choice with pictures Note completion Picture identification Labelling a diagram Multiple choice Summary completion Table completion Classification Stages and signposts Matching statements to visuals Opinions and facts Reading Module An overview of the reading test Predicting content Identifying text and paragraph ideas Sentence and paragraph completion tasks Opinions, ideas and facts Multiple choice Short answers Diagram completion tasks Cause and effect Recognising cohesive devices, linkers and reference Writing Module An overview of the writing test Spelling and punctuation Analysing tasks and topics Matching text to visuals Deciding on an approach Planning Paragraph structure Appropriacy Describing processes Comparing Avoiding repetition Cohesion Speaking Module An overview of the speaking test The first part of the speaking test Answering questions Appropriate responses Descriptions The second part of the speaking test Planning what you will say Compare and contrast Narratives The third part of the speaking test Language of opinions Describing change Speculating Discussing problems and solutions Special features of the course 2 hours and 30 minutes of tutor feedback time Wide range of self-marking exercises (with feedback) Integrated audio and video material A range of sample interview videoclips Integrated tapescripts of listening practice material


Practice Test 2 Study time: 2 hours and 45 minutes

Course description

Module Contents