IELTS Intensive Course
Course Details
Duration:
40 hours
Days and times:
- Weekdays: Monday to Thursday, 2 hours/day
(4:30 to 6:30 pm OR 07:00 to 09:00 pm) OR - Weekends: Friday and Saturday, 4 hours/day
(4:30 to 9:00 pm with a 30 min break)
Capacity
24 Participants per group
Cost:
NZD $999 Including GST.
Trainers:
Highly qualified, experienced and internationally certified IELTS/English language teachers
Starting date(s):
Every week
Overall Structure of IELTS Intensive Course:
Weekdays: (Duration: 4 Weeks)
| 4 Week Course (Weeks A-D) | Week A | Week B | Week C | Week D |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Monday | Listening (Part 1) | Speaking (Part 1) | Writing (Part 1) | Reading (Part 1) |
| Tuesday | Listening (Part 2) | Speaking (Part 2) | Writing (Part 2) | Reading (Part 2) |
| Wednesday | Listening (Part 3) | Speaking (Part 3) | Writing (Part 3) | Reading (Part 3) |
| Thursday | Listening (Part 4) | Speaking (Part 4) | Writing (Part 4) | Reading (Part 4) |
Weekends: (Duration: 4 Weeks)
| 4 Week Course (Weeks A-D) | Week A | Week B | Week C | Week D |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Friday | Writing (Part 1) Writing (Part 2) | Reading (Part 1) Reading (Part 2) | Listening (Part 1) Listening (Part 2) | Speaking (Part 1) Speaking (Part 2) |
| Saturday | Writing (Part 3) Writing (Part 4) | Reading (Part 3) Reading (Part 4) | Listening (Part 3) Listening (Part 4) | Speaking (Part 3) Speaking (Part 4) |
Weekdays: (Duration: 4 Weeks)
Monday
Week A
Listening (Part 1)
Week B
Speaking (Part 1)
Week C
Writing (Part 1)
Week D
Reading (Part 1)
Tuesday
Week A
Listening (Part 2)
Week B
Speaking (Part 2)
Week C
Writing (Part 2)
Week D
Reading (Part 2)
Wednesday
Week A
Listening (Part 3)
Week B
Speaking (Part 3)
Week C
Writing (Part 3)
Week D
Reading (Part 3)
Thursday
Week A
Listening (Part 4)
Week B
Speaking (Part 4)
Week C
Writing (Part 4)
Week D
Reading (Part 4)
Weekends: (Duration: 4 Weeks)
Friday
Week A
Writing (Part 1)
Writing (Part 2)
Week B
Reading (Part 1)
Reading (Part 2)
Week C
Listening (Part 1)
Listening (Part 2)
Week D
Speaking (Part 1)
Speaking (Part 2)
Saturday
Week A
Writing (Part 3)
Writing (Part 4)
Week B
Reading (Part 3)
Reading (Part 4)
Week C
Listening (Part 3)
Listening (Part 4)
Week D
Speaking (Part 3)
Speaking (Part 4)
Course Content
| Module | Content |
|---|---|
| Writing | Task 1 and Task 2 preparation for both the General Training (GT) and Academic (AC) IELTS tests Task 1 General Training (GT): Task 1 Academic (AC): Task 2 (GT and AC): Essay Types: Tips and strategies: |
| Reading | Structure of the test Reading Skills Question Types Tips and strategies: |
| Listening | Structure of the test Identifying key words Tips and strategies: |
| Speaking | Structure of the test Expanding answers Tips and strategies: |
Module
Writing
Content
Task 1 and Task 2 preparation for both the General Training (GT) and Academic (AC) IELTS tests
Task 1 General Training (GT):
Structure and language features
Types of letters: formal, informal, semi-formal
Task 1 Academic (AC):
Structure and language features
Types of tasks: graphs, charts, tables, procedures
Task 2 (GT and AC):
Structure and language features
Essay Types:
Argumentative, discussion, problem-solution
Tips and strategies:
Practice writing tests every week with detailed feedback from teachers
More than 15 practice questions with sample answers
Module
Reading
Content
Structure of the test
Reading Skills
Scanning, skimming, and reading intensively
Question Types
Multiple choice, short-answer, sentence completion, viewpoints, summary, diagrams, matching lists/phrases, etc.
Tips and strategies:
More than 15 practice reading exercises every week with suggested answers and feedback from teachers
Module
Listening
Content
Structure of the test
Identifying key words
Listening for details
Tips and strategies:
More than 10 practice listening exercises with suggested answers
Module
Speaking
Content
Structure of the test
Expanding answers
Organising ideas
Tips and strategies:
More than 15 practice speaking tests
Extra speaking activities to improve fluency and pronunciation
By the end of the course you will:
- Improve your chances of achieving your desired score
- Have a thorough understanding of the structure of the IELTS test and what it is expected from you as a test candidate
- Understand how each module is assessed for the General Training (GT) and Academic (AC) IELTS tests
- Produce well-structured texts for both Task 1 and Task 2 in the Writing module of the test
- Properly use basic reading skills to find answers in passages more quickly
- Understand the different question types for the Reading section and how to approach them
- Identify key words and listen for details in the Listening module of the test
- Expand ideas and speak at length for the Speaking section of the test
