IELTS General Training Preparation – 12-Week Syllabus
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📝Week 1: Introduction to the IELTS General Training Exam
• Overview of the IELTS General Training format and scoring • Introduction to each section (Listening, Reading, Writing, Speaking) • Diagnostic test (all four skills) • Time management & test-day strategies • Vocabulary focus: Common topics (family, work, travel, etc.)
📝Week 2: Listening – Daily Life & Workplace Contexts
• Focus: IELTS Listening Part 1 & Part 2 (forms, conversations, instructions) • Skills: Listening for key information, spelling, numbers, distractors • Grammar: Verb forms for giving and following instructions • Practice: Filling forms, multiple choice questions • Speaking: Part 1 – Personal questions and fluency practice
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📝Week 3: Reading – Everyday Texts & Notices
• Focus: Section 1 of the General Reading test (social survival texts) • Skills: Skimming, scanning, matching information • Vocabulary: Signs, notices, public information • Writing: Task 1 – Informal letter structure and language • Speaking: Giving personal information and opinions
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📝Week 4: Listening – Workplace Situations
• Focus: Listening Part 2 & Part 3 (talks, discussions) • Skills: Identifying speaker attitude and detail • Vocabulary: Workplace terms (meetings, training, HR) • Reading: Section 2 – Workplace and company policies • Writing: Task 1 – Semi-formal letter (e.g., to a manager or landlord)
• Focus: Section 3 – Extracts from manuals, procedures, etc. • Skills: Understanding detail, dealing with dense text • Vocabulary: Instructions, procedures, safety regulations • Writing: Task 1 – Formal letter (e.g., complaint, job application) • Speaking: Describing experiences and routines
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📝Week 7: Writing Task 2 – Problem/Solution Essays
• Structure: Identifying problems and suggesting solutions • Vocabulary: Cause/effect language • Listening: Focus on lectures and monologues (Part 4) • Speaking: Handling abstract questions (Part 3) • Grammar: Complex and compound sentences
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📝Week 8: Listening & Reading Review
• Full-length Listening practice test • Mixed question types: matching, maps, form completion • Reading review: Section 1–3 timed practice • Writing: Task 2 – Essay practice (agree/disagree format) • Speaking: Practice all three parts with timed feedback
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📝Week 9: Writing Task 1 – Tone & Purpose
• Comparing informal, semi-formal, and formal letter formats • Functional language: Requests, complaints, apologies, invitations • Vocabulary: Polite phrases and linking words • Listening: Part 3 – Dealing with opinion and multiple speakers • Reading: Time management strategies
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📝Week 10: Speaking Fluency & Coherence
• Focus: Improving fluency, avoiding repetition • Vocabulary: Useful fillers, linking expressions • Practice: Full mock Speaking test with peer or tutor feedback • Writing: Focused grammar review (tenses, articles, subject-verb agreement)
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📝Week 11: Mock Tests & Strategy Review
• Mock test: Full Listening and Reading sections • Timed Writing Task 1 and 2 with feedback • Speaking: Recorded mock Speaking test • Feedback and error analysis • Strategy: Managing test stress and pacing
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📝Week 12: Final Review & Exam Readiness
• Recap: Task types, tips, and scoring for each section • Common errors to avoid • Final practice: Task 1 and 2 writing under timed conditions • Final practice: Speaking with examiner-style questions • Final Listening and Reading practice • Exam checklist and personal preparation plan
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✅ Additional Features (Ongoing):
• Weekly vocabulary themes (e.g., travel, education, work, environment) • Grammar booster sessions based on student needs • Pronunciation practice during speaking activities • Feedback on writing (two tasks per week minimum) • Homework assignments and progress tracking
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