IELTS
Starts from:Thu, June 30, 2022
Campus Location
Course Feature
Class Description
Introduction:
• two hour weekly elective available for all ACBM students
• alternates listening / reading with writing / speaking
• 20 week course in 2 x 10 week blocks.
• an overview of the tests will be presented at the beginning of each block.
The Course
• covers information students need to know to understand and succeed at the tests
• prepares students with the skills they need to complete the tests to the best of their ability
• students will benefit from taking one 10 week block but will benefit more by taking two blocks
• provides weekly opportunities for students to practice partial or complete tests focussing on the various sections of the tests
IELTS Elective – Preparing for the IELTS test
BLOCK 1
| WK | TESTS | OUTLINE | RESOURCES |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | L & R | Listening Review of the listening test format Review of types of tasks and skills required Focus: Orientating yourself to the text Reading Review of the reading test format Review of types of tasks and skills required Focus: Orientating yourself to the text – predicting the situation – using titles and subheadings; paragraphs and main ideas, dealing with unfamiliar words | New Insight into IELTS |
| 2 | W & S | Writing Review of the writing test formats – Task 1 and Task 2 Review of band descriptors (public version) Focus: Task 1 - interpreting visual information - charts - tables - graphs Speaking Review of the speaking test format – Parts 1, 2 and 3 Review of band descriptors (public version) Focus: Responding to personal questions and expanding your answers | |
| 3 | L & R | Listening Focus: Listening for specific information – predicting what type of words are needed Reading Focus: scanning and skimming - scanning for a specific detail - skimming for general understanding | |
| 4 | W & S | Writing Focus: Task 1 - diagrams - describing trends - writing an overview Information transfer task Vocabulary Teaching, discussion, practice Homework – timed writing (optional) Speaking Focus: Intro + Part 1 - Becoming more fluent - Expanding ideas | |
| 5 | L & R | Listening Focus: Identifying detail – understanding form, position and colour Reading Focus: Identifying and supporting main ideas – understanding paragraph structure and extracting key information | |
| 6 | W & S | Writing Focus: Task 2. Approaching the task - Analysing the ask - Generating ideas - Main and supporting ideas - Writing a coherent paragraph Speaking Focus: Part 2. Preparing your talk. - Understanding the topic - Brainstorming ideas - Checking your notes | |
| 7 | L & R | Listening Focus: Following a description - Diagrams - Maps and plans Reading Focus: improving global reading skills - Paraphrasing the main ideas - Getting gapfill answers right | |
| 8 | W & S | Writing Focus: Task 2. Planning the essay - Writing the opening paragraph - Organising ideas - Balancing views - Writing a conclusion Speaking Focus: Part 3. Understanding abstract and analytical questions - Understanding Part 3 questions - Making ideas clear - Exploring a theme - Answering the question | |
| 9 | L & R | IELTS listening test IELTS reading test | |
| 10 | W & S | IELTS writing test Students complete a full timed IELTS writing test. The elective teacher will assess their test and return it with comments. IELTS speaking test Individual speaking test with teacher – students make a time to meet with the elective teacher and complete a mock IELTS speaking test. The teacher will provide students with a written report on their performance. |
IELTS Elective – Preparing for the IELTS test
BLOCK 2
| WK | TESTS | OUTLINE | RESOURCES |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | L & R | Listening Review of the listening test format Review of types of tasks and skills required Focus: Reading Review of the reading test format Review of types of tasks and skills required Focus: | |
| 2 | W & S | Writing Review of the writing test formats – Task 1 and Task 2 Review of band descriptors (public version) + requirements Focus: using time wisely Speaking Review of the speaking test format – Parts 1, 2 and 3 Review of band descriptors (public version) Focus: Expanding a topic using SES | |
| 3 | L & R | Listening Focus: Identifying main ideas - thinking around the topic Reading Focus: Summarising – understanding summaries | |
| 4 | W & S | Writing Focus: Task 1. - Summarising information by selecting the main points. - Grouping and comparing information Speaking Focus: Part 2. Giving a talk - Using notes - Using rhythm and timing to help talk flow | |
| 5 | L & R | Listening Focus: Seeing beyond the surface meaning – understanding stress and intonation Reading Focus: Understanding argument - Recognizing text types - Recognising arguments in texts - Dealing with a range of views | |
| 6 | W & S | Writing Focus: Task 2. Turning ideas into written arguments - Presenting ideas - Making concessions - Refuting an argument - Defining and explaining Speaking Focus: Part 3. Giving a reasoned response. - Using the right language - Giving two sides of an argument - Speculating - Extending a conversation | |
| 7 | L & R | Listening Focus: Following signpost words – learning to direct listening Reading Focus: Identifying the writer’s views and claims - Interacting with the passage - Analysing the passage | |
| 8 | W & S | Writing Focus: Linking your ideas - Making the main argument clear - Using linking words and expressions - Building complex sentences Speaking Focus: Practice speaking tests – Parts 1, 2 and 3 Pair work | |
| 9 | L & R | IELTS listening test IELTS reading test | |
| 10 | W & S | IELTS writing test Students complete a full timed IELTS writing test. The elective teacher will assess their test and return it with comments. IELTS speaking test Individual speaking test with teacher – students make a time to meet with the elective teacher and complete a mock IELTS speaking test. The teacher will provide students with a report on their performance. |