Overview
🛑COURSE DESCRIPTION
This course is designed for students who aim to take the IELTS Academic exam for study or migration purposes. It focuses on developing the language skills, test strategies, and academic English proficiency needed to achieve a high band score. The course covers all four components of the IELTS test: Listening, Reading, Writing, and Speaking, with detailed practice in each area, including timed test simulations.
Students will build advanced grammar and vocabulary suitable for academic contexts, improve their ability to understand complex texts and lectures, and develop effective writing skills for tasks such as data description, argument essays, and discussions. Regular mock tests, feedback sessions, and personalized support ensure students are fully prepared for the exam format and expectations.
📍Course Requirements
- Students should be at upper intermediate (B2) level in English, recommended C1 Advanced.
- A laptop /a computer OR mobile phone with internet access.
- A quiet study place.
📍LEARNING OUTCOMES
•By the end of the course, students will be able to
1.Understand the structure and requirements of the IELTS Academic exam.
2.Listen effectively to academic and general audio materials and answer a variety of question types, including multiple choice, matching, and form completion.
3.Read and interpret complex academic texts, such as journal articles and reports, and answer questions like True/False/Not Given, matching headings, and sentence completion.
4.Write clear, well-structured academic texts, including
•Task 1: Descriptions of graphs, tables, charts, and processes
•Task 2: Argumentative or discursive essa
5.Speak with confidence and coherence in the IELTS Speaking test format, including:
•Part 1: Introduction and interview
•Part 2: Long turn (cue card)
•Part 3: Discussion on abstract and complex issue
6.Use a wide range of academic vocabulary and grammatical structures with accuracy and appropriateness.
7.Manage time effectively during all sections of the test
8.Develop test-taking strategies to handle difficult question types and increase overall band performance
9.Identify personal weaknesses and work on specific areas for improvement through guided feedback.
Course Features
- Lectures 0
- Quizzes 0
- Duration 48 hours
- Skill level Intermediate
- Language English
- Students 150
- Certificate No
- Assessments Yes
Curriculum
Curriculum
- 14 Sections
- 0 Lessons
- 8 Weeks
- IELTS Academic Preparation Course Curriculum (12 Weeks)0
- 🖇️Week 1: Introduction to IELTS & Diagnostic Test• Overview of IELTS Academic format and band descriptors • Diagnostic test: All four skills • Time management strategies • Vocabulary focus: Academic word list (AWL) – Sublist 1 • Grammar focus: Sentence structure and basic cohesion • Writing: Introduction to Task 1 (graphs/charts)0
- 🖇️Week 2: Academic Reading – Skimming & Scanning• Reading skills: Identifying keywords, paraphrasing • Question types: Multiple choice, matching headings • Listening: Part 1 – Note completion • Speaking: Part 1 practice (personal questions) • Writing: Task 1 – Describing trends (line graph) • Grammar: Tenses in data description0
- 🖇️Week 3: Writing Task 2 – Opinion Essays• Structure: Introduction, body paragraphs, conclusion • Linking devices for argument structure • Listening: Part 2 – Maps, directions, and completion • Speaking: Fluency and coherence in Part 1 • Vocabulary: Argumentative language (advantages/disadvantages) • Reading: True/False/Not Given strategies0
- 🖇️Week 4: Reading – Detail & Inference• Question types: Sentence completion, short answer • Reading strategy: Recognizing writer’s views • Listening: Part 3 – Identifying main ideas in discussions • Speaking: Part 2 – Long turn (cue card practice) • Writing: Task 2 – Agree/disagree essays • Grammar: Complex sentences (although, despite, whereas)0
- 🖇️Week 5: Writing Task 1 – Comparative Language• Describing bar charts, tables, and multiple trends • Using comparatives/superlatives and passive voice • Listening: Focus on distractors and prediction • Reading: Matching information & headings • Speaking: Part 2 extended answer development • Vocabulary: Data interpretation vocabulary0
- 🖇️Week 6: Coherence in Writing & Reading Practice• Writing cohesion: Reference, substitution, linkers • Reading: Matching features & sentence endings • Listening: Practice Test – Full Part 1 & 2 • Speaking: Part 3 – Developing ideas and depth • Grammar: Clause structures and conditionals in writing0
- 🖇️Week 7: Writing Task 2 – Discussion Essays• Essay structure and planning • Balanced argument language and hedging • Listening: Part 4 – Academic lecture comprehension • Reading: Diagram labelling and summary completion • Speaking: Using abstract language in Part 3 • Vocabulary: Cause-effect expressions0
- 🖇️Week 8: Charts, Processes & Descriptions• Writing Task 1 – Describing processes and flowcharts • Grammar: Passive voice and sequencing phrases • Reading: Speed reading techniques and paraphrasing practice • Listening: Predicting context and word forms • Speaking: Using fillers, emphasis, and clarification0
- 🖇️Week 9: Writing Task 2 – Problem/Solution & Double Question Essays• Essay analysis: Understanding the task • Paragraph development with topic and support • Listening: Focus on distractors and synonyms • Reading: Mixed question types and integrated strategies • Speaking: Mock Speaking Test – Full simulation0
- 🖇️Week 10: Advanced Listening & Reading Strategies• Integrated practice tests • Listening: Detailed note-taking and paraphrasing • Reading: Dealing with unfamiliar vocabulary • Writing: Editing and improving past essays • Speaking: Handling difficult questions in Part 3 • Grammar: Nominalisation and formal tone in writing0
- 🖇️Week 11: Full Practice Tests & Feedback• Timed mock tests: Listening, Reading, Writing • Speaking: Individual feedback session • Error correction and personalized strategies • Vocabulary: Academic collocations and paraphrasing • Writing: Band descriptors and self-assessment0
- 🖇️Week 12: Final Review & Test-Day Strategies• Final practice test (optional full simulation) • Review: All writing task types and key vocab • Tips: Time management, mental preparation • Speaking: Confidence-building strategies • Q&A: Last-minute grammar and vocabulary concerns • Goal setting for post-course self-study0
- ✅ Included Throughout the Course:• Weekly vocabulary lists (Academic Word List + IELTS-specific terms) • Weekly grammar mini-lessons targeting common IELTS errors • Homework and self-study tasks • Regular writing corrections and speaking feedback • Progress tracking and band score estimation0
Instructor
Requirements
- 📍1. Take the placement test A minimum B2 (upper intermediate)
- 📍2. A Reliable Internet Connection
- 📍3. A Computer, Tablet, or Smartphone
- 📍4. Headphones and Microphone
- 📍5. Motivation and Commitment
- 📍6. Time Availability
- 📍7. Access to Course Platform
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