IELTS Core Course

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What Included?

28 small group classes over 14 weeks. Each class is 3 hours in duration. That is 84 hours in total!
Access to our state-of-the-art LMS with thousands of sentences and examples, as well as tests and practice activities.
4 practice tests, fully graded as in the real exam
18 scored essays.
4 scored speaking tests so that you know that you are on the right track.
A 20% discount off of additional scored essays and speaking tests.

NT$: 38,880

Syllabus

Class Number	Topics
Class 1	Test Overview Scoring for Each Part Speaking: Fluency Exercises Writing: The 3 Types of Task 1 Writing: Describing Change Over Time (1)
Class 2	Writing: Describing Change Over Time (2) Writing: Task One Directives Writing: Raise vs Rise/ Voc: Other than Increase…exe 678 Speaking 2: Topics, Vocabulary, How to Answer and Practice *Need to Teach Double Charts w/o % or Age
Class 3	Writing: Line Charts Speaking 2: Practice
Class 4	Grammar: Forming Comparatives and Superlatives (1) Grammar: Sentence Patterns with Adjectives and Adverbs Speaking 1: Topics, Vocabulary, How to Answer and Practice
Class 5	Grammar: Forming Comparatives and Superlatives (2) Writing: Task one Directives (Review) Speaking 1: Practice
Class 6	Grammar: Forming Comparatives and Superlatives (3) Speaking 1 & 2: Practice
Class 7	Writing 1: Bar Charts Writing 1: Pie Charts Speaking 1 & 2: Practice
Class 8	Grammar: How to Use Age Writing: Tables Speaking 3: AbstractTopics and Humanities, Specialized Vocabulary, and How to Answer Difficult Questions
Class 9	Writing: Processes, Using the Passive Writing: Processes, a List Writing: Processes, a Cycle Writing: Processes, a Flowchart Speaking 3: Practice
Class 10	Writing: Maps, Directions, Prepositions, Cardinal Points Writing: Maps, Comparing Sites Writing: Maps, Evolution / Changes on a Map
Class 11	Writing 1: Diagrams and Illustrations (Eiffel Tower) Writing 2: Basic Models, Writing the First Paragraph Speaking 3: Practice
Class 12	Grammar 2: Noun Phrases and Sentences, S.V.O., Synonyms and Paraphrasing Writing 2: Trends vs Problems vs Choice Writing 2: Basic Models, Writing the Body Paragraphs
Class 13	Writing 2: Ideas and Arguments Writing 2: Writing the Body and Conclusion Paragraphs
Class 14	Writing 2: Structure, Connectors, Conclusion Writing 2: Complete Task 2 Practice and Samples
Class 15	Test Overview Listening Skills: Note-taking Listening Question Types Overview Reading Skills: Speed Reading, Skimming, Scanning Listening Question Type 1: Form Completion Reading Question Type 1
Class 16	Reading: Matching Headings Reading Question Types Overview
Class 17	Question Type: Summary Completion: Moho; Smog Reading Listening: Multiple Choice Speaking Practice
Class 18	Reading Question Type: Matching paragraph info Listening Question Type: Note Completion Speaking Practice
Class 19	Reading Question Type: List Selection / Matching Listening: Table Completion Speaking 1
Class 20	Reading Question Type: Multiple Choice (ex 1,2,5) Listening Sentence Completion (ex 1) Speaking 1
Class 21	Reading Question Type: Identifying Info for Writer‘s Claims Listening: Short Answer Speaking 1
Class 22	Reading Question Type: Short Answer Listening Summary Completion Paraphrasing
Class 23	Reading Question Type: Matching Sentence Endings Listening: Map Plan Labeling Speaking 2
Class 24	Reading Question Type: Classifying Listening Diagram Labeling Paraphrasing Test
Class 25	Reading Question Type: Sentence Completion Listening: Classifying Speaking 2
Class 26	Reading Question Type: Flow Chart Completion Speaking 3
Class 27	Reading Question Type: Diagram Completion Speaking 3
Class 28	Reading Question Type: Table Completion Speaking 3

Why You Need The IELTS Core Course

The International English Language Testing System (IELTS) assesses the English language proficiency of people who want to study or work in English-speaking environments.There are two tests. The Academic Test is for those people who wish to study abroad, while the General Test is for people who wish to work in or immigrate to an English speaking country. At IELTS TAIPEI we specialize in preparing students for the more rigorous Academic Test format.

Both tests consist of four separate parts, assessing the four language skills — Listening, Reading, Writing and Speaking. IELTS is a task-based test which is likely different than the tests you might have taken in high school or university. Task based language assessment focuses on what learners are able to do with the English language as opposed to what they know about language. By focusing on tasks, the IELTS Exam is able to accurately assess the language performance of a student.

For example, Tasks in the Reading and Listening parts can involve note-taking, labelling and completion of tables or flow charts. The Writing Test will often include a task presenting a table or line graph for you to analyze. The question is included to test your ability to describe the information in the table in a succinct manner, using a specific set of vocabulary. If you understand what the exam is looking for and have mastered the proper vocabulary you will score high.

The secret to scoring well on the IELTS Exam is to understand the task and the type of answers that the examiner is looking for. That is where the IELTS Core Course will help you. By the end of the course, you will understand the logic of the IELTS, the particular skill that the exam is testing for and how to demonstrate your language proficiency.

What Is Included?

You’ll learn techniques to develop all four key English skills — listening, reading, writing and speaking (including pronunciation) to raise your English level before the exam. You will also prepare and practice common questions and tasks in the IELTS exam.Specifically, we will work together to make sure you:

Are familiar with the format and types of tasks in the different parts of the IELTS test
Are familiar with the assessment criteria
Learn to identify the context and the type of information the exam is testing for
Know how best to approach each parts
Develop an awareness of the time allowed for each section and include timed practice in class
Know how best to approach each type of listening and reading task
Develop reading skills such as skimming and scanning — you will need to use these skills to answer all the questions in the time allotted.
Structure your writing logically and clearly
Decide on a position and use examples and evidence to support points you make in the writing and speaking sections
Learn to use fillers and hesitation devices if you need ‘thinking time’ before answering

Is This The Right Course For You?

You have a solid understanding of English Grammar, but need to focus on your Speaking, Writing, Reading and Listening skills. You need a band score of 6.5 or higher and you are prepared to work hard to achieve the high score that you need.

Course Summary

28 small group classes over 14 weeks. Each class is 3 hours in duration. That is 84 hours in total!
Access to our state-of-the-art LMS with thousands of sentences and examples, as well as tests and practice activities.
4 practice tests, fully graded as in the real exam
18 scored essays.
4 scored speaking tests so that you know that you are on the right track.
A 20% discount off of additional scored essays and speaking tests.