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Course Overview
Course Duration: 8 Weeks
Classes per Week: 3 (2 hours each)
Total Hours: 48 Hours
Target Audience: Individuals preparing for the IELTS (Academic/General) exam.
Goal: To improve listening, reading, writing, and speaking skills, helping students achieve a high band score in the IELTS exam.
Course Curriculum
Week 1: Introduction & Diagnostic Test
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Class 1: Course Introduction & IELTS Overview
- Overview of the IELTS format (Academic vs. General)
- Explanation of the four test sections: Listening, Reading, Writing, and Speaking
- Scoring system and band descriptors
- Time management strategies
- Activity: Diagnostic test to assess baseline performance and set goals
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Class 2: Diagnostic Test Review & Goal Setting
- Review diagnostic results
- Personalized feedback and goal setting
- Introduction to IELTS strategies and time management techniques
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Class 3: Listening Skills Introduction
- Overview of listening test sections
- Focus on question types: multiple choice, matching, plan/map/diagram labeling
- Activity: Practice with short listening passages
Week 2: Listening & Reading Fundamentals
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Class 4: Listening Strategies and Practice
- Techniques for understanding accents, intonation, and pacing
- Focus on Parts 1 & 2 of the Listening test
- Homework: Practice listening exercises with transcripts
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Class 5: Reading Skills Introduction
- Overview of reading sections and question types (e.g., true/false/not given, sentence completion, matching)
- Skimming and scanning techniques
- Activity: Practice with sample passages
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Class 6: Reading Question Types
- Practice on multiple-choice and matching information questions
- Focus on locating keywords and paraphrasing
- Homework: Timed reading exercises
Week 3: Writing Task 1 (Academic/General)
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Class 7: Writing Task 1 Introduction (Academic)
- Overview of Academic Writing Task 1 (graph, chart, table, diagram)
- Describing trends, making comparisons, summarizing information
- Activity: Practice with sample questions
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Class 8: Writing Task 1 Introduction (General)
- Overview of General Writing Task 1 (letter writing)
- Understanding formal, informal, and semi-formal letters; tone and structure
- Activity: Practice with sample questions
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Class 9: Task 1 Structure and Vocabulary
- Structuring answers for both Academic and General Task 1
- Key vocabulary for describing data and trends
- Homework: Write Task 1 responses based on sample prompts
Week 4: Writing Task 2 (Essay Writing)
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Class 10: Writing Task 2 Introduction
- Overview of essay types: opinion, discussion, problem-solution, advantages-disadvantages
- Understanding prompts and requirements
- Activity: Analyze essay samples
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Class 11: Essay Structure and Planning
- Structure of an IELTS essay (introduction, body, conclusion)
- Planning techniques for coherence
- Activity: Outline essays for different question types
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Class 12: Writing Task 2 – Developing Ideas
- Techniques for developing and expanding ideas
- Practice using topic sentences and supporting details
- Homework: Write an essay on a given topic
Week 5: Speaking Skills (Part 1 & 2)
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Class 13: Speaking Test Overview
- Introduction to the Speaking test format and Part 1 (personal questions)
- Activity: Practice answering Part 1 questions in pairs
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Class 14: Speaking Part 2 – Cue Cards
- Techniques for handling cue cards in Part 2
- Organizing thoughts and speaking fluently
- Activity: Practice cue card responses in small groups
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Class 15: Fluency and Pronunciation
- Techniques for improving fluency, pronunciation, and coherence
- Homework: Record and review speaking answers for pronunciation practice
Week 6: Listening & Reading Practice
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Class 16: Listening Practice – Parts 3 & 4
- Practice with more complex listening passages
- Techniques for handling accents and complex information
- Activity: Timed listening exercises
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Class 17: Advanced Reading Skills
- Tackling complex vocabulary and unfamiliar topics
- Practice on question types like matching headings and sentence completion
- Homework: Timed reading passages
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Class 18: Integrated Listening & Speaking Practice
- Focus on listening and summarizing spoken information
- Homework: Listen to podcasts and summarize content
Week 7: Advanced Writing Practice & Speaking (Part 3)
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Class 19: Writing Task 1 & Task 2 Practice
- Timed writing practice and editing techniques
- Activity: Mock Writing Task 1 and 2
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Class 20: Speaking Part 3 – Discussion Questions
- Techniques for developing answers and structuring responses
- Activity: Peer feedback on Part 3 responses
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Class 21: Grammar and Vocabulary Focus
- Key grammar structures and vocabulary for high scores
- Practice with complex sentences and connectors
- Homework: Vocabulary-building exercises
Week 8: Full Practice Tests and Review
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Class 22: Full Mock Test (Listening and Reading)
- Timed Listening and Reading tests under exam conditions
- Immediate feedback and discussion
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Class 23: Full Mock Test (Writing)
- Timed Writing test
- Peer review and instructor feedback
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Class 24: Full Mock Test (Speaking)
- Simulated Speaking test with feedback
- Wrap-Up: Final tips on exam day preparation and managing stress
Additional Resources
- Homework & Assignments: Self-study exercises after each class
- Practice Tests: Weekly tests on all four skills
- Additional Support: Extra sessions for feedback, vocabulary, and grammar
- Recommended Materials: IELTS practice books, apps, and vocabulary resources
This course structure offers comprehensive IELTS exam preparation, equipping students with the skills and confidence needed to excel.
