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» IELTS Preparation Course Outline

This outline is a framework for both Level 5 and Level 6 IELTS exam preparation courses. At both levels you will cover some of these elements. The specific mix will depend on the needs of your class.

Topic Areas:

Leisure & Entertainment
Language & Communication
Travel, Tourism & Transport
The Environment
Art & Culture
Mass Media
Health & Fitness
Work & Business
Society & Social Issues
Education
The Developing World
Science & Technology

Exam Techniques:

Reading For General Understanding
Reading For Details
Listening For Key Points
Listening For Facts And Figures
Working Out What Words Mean
Describing Charts, Tables & Diagrams
Constructing Arguments For And Against
Explaining Advantages & Disadvantages
Giving Opinions
Describing Problems And Suggesting Solutions
Describing Processes
Making Comparisons
Taking Part In Discussions
Giving Short Presentations

Language Awareness:

Grammar Revision And Consolidation
Using Different Clauses
Writing Complex Sentences
Stylistic Variation
Formal And Informal Writing Conventions
Vocabulary Patterns
Pronunciation And Presentation

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