English course COMPLETE IELTS PREPERATION

1. IELTS Academic & General Training Writing Part 2 Test 2

In part 2 of the writing section, students write a short... more In part 2 of the writing section, students write a short essay of at least 250 words in response to a statement or question. They are expected to demonstrate an ability to present a position, construct an argument and discuss abstract issues • You will be asked to write an essay on the following topic • In general, people are living longer now. Discuss the causes of this phenomenon • Use specific reasons and details to develop your essay • You will be given advice and tips on the correct formats to use, along with the appropriate vocabulary and content. less

2. IELTS Sample Academic & General Training Writing Part 2 Test 1

In part 2 of the writing section, students write a short... more In part 2 of the writing section, students write a short essay of at least 250 words in response to a statement or question. They are expected to demonstrate an ability to present a position, construct an argument and discuss abstract issues • You will be asked to write an essay on the following topic • The only way to reduce the amount of traffic in cities today is by reducing the need for people to travel from home for work, education or shopping • To what extent do you agree or disagree? • You will be given advice and tips on the correct formats to use, along with the appropriate vocabulary and content. less

3. IELTS Sample Academic Reading Test

In this section there are three reading passages with... more In this section there are three reading passages with tasks• Texts are taken from books, magazines, journals and newspapers, all written for a non-specialist audience • At least one of the texts contains a detailed argument • You will be emailed texts before each lesson. You will be advised on an appropriate strategy to use: • finding out what the text is about • matching paragraph headings. less

4. IELTS Sample Academic Writing Part 1

In this you will write a description of at least 150 words ... more In this you will write a description of at least 150 words • This is based on material found in a chart, table, graph or diagram and will demonstrate your ability to present information and to summarise the main features of the input • You will receive advice and tips on how to intepret the graph and on the appropriate vocabulary to use. less

5. IELTS Sample General Training Reading Test

In this section the texts are based on the type of material... more In this section the texts are based on the type of material candidates would be expected to encounter on a daily basis in an English speaking country. They are taken from sources such as newspapers, advertisements, instruction manuals and books, and test the candidate’s ability to understand and use information. The test includes one longer text, which is descriptive rather than argumentative.You will be emailed texts before each lesson. You will be advised on an appropriate strategy to use: • finding out what the text is about • matching paragraph headings. less

6. IELTS Sample General Training Writing Part 1

The first task requires candidates to write a letter of at... more The first task requires candidates to write a letter of at least 150 words either asking for information, or explaining a situation • In this test you will be given the followng task • You are due to start a new job next week but you will not be able to because you have some problem • Write a letter to your new employer. In you letter • explain your situation • describe your problems • tell him/her when you think you can start. less

7. IELTS Sample Listening Test

In this section you will listen to a number of recorded... more In this section you will listen to a number of recorded texts • These include a mixture of monologues and conversations and feature a variety of English accents and dialects • The recording is heard only once, and candidates are given time to read the questions and write down their answers • You will be advised on an appropriate strategy to use: • Identifying the topic • Note completion • Multiple-choice questions less

8. IELTS Sample Speaking Test 1

Speaking • The test is a face-to-face interview. Students... more Speaking • The test is a face-to-face interview. Students are assessed on their use of spoken English to answer short questions, to speak at length on a familiar topic, and also to interact with the examiner. • In part 2 of this test you will be given this topic • Describe a part of the world you would like to visit • You should say: • Where it is • How and what you know about it • What you would like to do there • Explain why you would like to visit this part of the world less

9. IELTS Sample Speaking Test 2

Speaking • The test is a face-to-face interview. Students... more Speaking • The test is a face-to-face interview. Students are assessed on their use of spoken English to answer short questions, to speak at length on a familiar topic, and also to interact with the examiner. • In part 2 of this test you will be given this topic • Describe a person that you met recently and liked • You should say: • Who this person is • What you were doing at the time • How you met him/her • Explain why you liked this person less

10. Overview of the IELTS test

The IELTS tests are available in two formats – Academic... more The IELTS tests are available in two formats – Academic and General Training with the latter being the more appropriate for people who simply need to prove they can speak and understand a good level of English. • The Academic Reading and Writing Modules assess whether a candidate is ready to study or train in the medium of English at an undergraduate or postgraduate level. • The General Training Reading and Writing Modules are not designed to test the full range of formal language skills required for academic purposes, but emphasise basic survival skills in a broad social and educational context. less

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