IELTS Preparation

IELTS Academic Preparation

Complete preparation for all four modules of IELTS Academic.

Level: CEFR B1–C1
Lesson length: Live lessons of 1, 2 or 3 hours
Typical length: Typically around 20 lessons, adjusted to you

Covers every task type in IELTS Academic, with particular attention to Writing Task 1 (describing visual information) and Task 2 (essays), and to the Speaking test. Writing is marked against the public band descriptors with specific, actionable feedback.

By the end of the course you will be able to…

Understand the format, timing and marking of each module
Describe graphs, tables, maps and processes accurately (Writing Task 1)
Plan and write well-argued essays within the time limit (Writing Task 2)
Apply efficient strategies for each Reading and Listening question type
Speak at length with clear organisation in all three parts of the Speaking test

Outcomes are adapted to each learner after the needs analysis.

Syllabus

01Diagnosis and planning
- Diagnostic tasks for each module
- Realistic target and timeline
02Listening
- Question types and prediction
- Spelling and number accuracy
03Reading
- Skimming and scanning
- True/False/Not Given and matching tasks
04Writing Task 1
- Overview and key features
- Language of comparison and change
05Writing Task 2
- Essay types and planning
- Cohesion and lexical range
06Speaking
- Parts 1–3 strategies
- Fluency, vocabulary and pronunciation feedback
07Mock test
- Timed full practice
- Final feedback and priorities

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By the end of the course you will be able to…

Understand the format, timing and marking of each module

Describe graphs, tables, maps and processes accurately (Writing Task 1)

Plan and write well-argued essays within the time limit (Writing Task 2)

Apply efficient strategies for each Reading and Listening question type

Speak at length with clear organisation in all three parts of the Speaking test

Outcomes are adapted to each learner after the needs analysis.

Syllabus

01Diagnosis and planning

Diagnostic tasks for each module
Realistic target and timeline

02Listening

Question types and prediction
Spelling and number accuracy

03Reading

Skimming and scanning
True/False/Not Given and matching tasks

04Writing Task 1

Overview and key features
Language of comparison and change

05Writing Task 2

Essay types and planning
Cohesion and lexical range

06Speaking

Parts 1–3 strategies
Fluency, vocabulary and pronunciation feedback

07Mock test

Timed full practice
Final feedback and priorities