IELTS PREPARATION COURSE OUTLINE

IELTS Preparation - Foundation

GrowSkills.co.uk, situated in UK and Egypt. based in Dokki, has been offering IELTS coaching for more than 5 years now. Our Examiners have rich experience on IELTS training and related courses.

The International English Language Testing System, or IELTS, is an international standardised test of English language proficiency for non-native English language speakers. It is jointly managed by the British Council, IDP, IELTS Australia and Cambridge English Language Assessment. IELTS is one of the major English-language tests in the world, others being the TOEFL and PTE.

IELTS PREPARATION COURSE OUTLINE

Program Description :- 

This Pre-IELTS course is designed for students who have little experience with the IELTS exam format. It is expected that students in this course already have a strong foundation in General English and they are likely now thinking of moving into a more academic context. For this reason, the focus of this course is on the Academic IELTS Exam. Many of the students in the course have a goal of entering an English-speaking post-secondary institution. This course not only aims to provide a foundation to the IELTS exam but also to help students attain a level of proficiency where they are using English with ease. Lessons are based on a number of different themes.

The course focuses on the skills needed for students to reach their IELTS grade requirements and succeed in an academic environment.

The course includes reading, writing, listening and speaking instruction and hundreds of practice items similar to those on the exam. Our expert instructors help you prepare for the 4 sections of the IELTS including the Speaking Section. Our new simulated IELTS preparation classes help you monitor your progress and provide you with feedback in areas where you require improvement. Our classes are more like a rigorous workshop that you go through than just few lectures. We believe in developing the individual skills rather that attending boring lectures. We will teach you how to give score to your dreams! 

THE COURSE AIMS TO:

1. Introduce students to and familiarise them with the format and content of IELTS.
2. Equip students with effective skills and strategies needed to undertake the IELTS test with confidence.
3. Provide material for practice in all areas of the test.
4. Administer regular mock tests with individual feedback and advice from certified examiners

The full-time course also includes General English classes that complement the IELTS Preparation classes.

COURSE OUTLINE:

• Reading: skimming and scanning for general or specific information (e.g. data/statistics, facts); processing information from academic and authentic sources (magazines, journals and the internet), logical organisation of information.
  
• Writing: (task one - 1) interpreting and comparing data; describing tables, objects, graphs and processes; (task two - 2) stating and developing arguments/opinions; problem-solving; presenting information logically, coherently and cohesively; paragraph mapping—introduction, body of ideas and conclusion; sequencers and signaling devices; proof–reading/editing work as part of drafts.
  
• Listening: extracting information from texts of varying lengths e.g. university lectures, radio interviews, radio documentaries, conversations; learning what information to look for and what to exclude.
  
• Speaking: providing information in a formal interview context; giving an extended talk on a given topic; taking part in a formal discussion; giving a formal presentation/report.
  
• Grammar: language required for describing graphs and diagrams including comparatives and superlatives, the passive voice.
  
• Vocabulary Topics: develop vocabulary connected with the most common IELTS topics, such as the Environment, Science and Technology, Health, Energy, Education, Transport, The Arts, Media, and Urbanisation.

Class Duraton : 30 hours, spread over 6 weeks included MOCK Exams and simulation 

Class Timings : 7-8 am ,  9-10 am ,  3-4 pm

One hour a day, Monday to Friday. Classes can be arranged on student's suitable timings as a private teaching .

Scores:- Each section will be scored on a band scale ranging from 0-9 bands and the average of all four sections is the overall score The minimum accepted score for the undergraduate level will be 6 bands and for the master's level will be a 6.5. 

Sunday Mock test at GrowSkills :- 

Every Sunday at 8:00am and at 1:00pm we also take the full length mock test so that students and teachers can regularly monitor the improvement. 

Registration Facilities:-

At GrowSkills we also provide you with the registration facilities 

Requirements: 2 passport size photo without glasses or cap and 2 photocopies of your passport. 

Students sit a comprehensive written and oral placement test on their first day to place them in the class most suitable for them. Assessment is continuous throughout the course; students are formally tested every 6 weeks and receive regular feedback from their teachers.

Admission Requirements : 

CEFR ( B1 - intermediate ) Completion of level 5, placed by internal placement test ( written and oral ) , IELTS 5.5 (in all bands) or TOEFL iBT 65 

Program Duration and Structure 

This program takes 5 weeks to complete with 32 hours of study per 5 week. 18 hours are in a core class, based on the course content below. 6 hours per week are taken in a non-assessed elective class, working on a particular weakness. Students may change these electives every two weeks in consultation with their core class teacher. Students may also purchase an additional 6 hours per week of non-assessed plus classes if they choose to.

Homework Expectations

Minimum five hours per week. To get the most from this course and to ensure you pass your level, additional reviewing and self-study is recommended. For every block of classes you should spend 30-45 minutes reviewing the materials.

Expected Outcomes

By the end of the course, students will:

• have gained some basic knowledge of the IELTS exam format.
• be more confident and accurate in their use of the language.
• have a better understanding of the link between classroom practice and exam tasks.
• have developed more independent learning strategies.

Attendance Expectations

Students are expected to attend at least 80% of their classes.

Assessment

Every two weeks, students take a full IELTS practice exam. plus MOCK Exams 

Assessment is according to the following schedule:

Week 2 Exam	Week 3 Exam
Reading -------- /9	Reading -------- /9
Writing -------- /9	Writing -------- /9
Listening -------- /9	Listening -------- /9
Speaking -------- /9	Speaking -------- /9
Total -------- /9	Total -------- /9
Week 4 Exam	Week 5 Exam
Reading -------- /9	Reading -------- /9
Writing -------- /9	Writing -------- /9
Listening -------- /9	Listening -------- /9
Speaking -------- /9	Speaking -------- /9
Total -------- /9	Total -------- /9
Week 6 Exam
Reading -------- /9
Writing -------- /9
Listening -------- /9
Speaking -------- /9 Total -------- /9

Pace

The course book’s twelve units are divided across the twelve weeks as follows:

Weeks 1-2: Units 1-2 

Weeks 3-4: Units 3-4 

Weeks 5-6: Units 5-6 

Weeks 7-8: Units 7-8 

Weeks 9-10: Units 9-10 

Weeks 11-12: Units 11-12

EXPECTED COURSE OUTCOMES:

Upon completion of the course students will be able to take the IELTS examination.

For more info. Please Contact our Admission Staff From 10:00AM - 10:00PM
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We're based in Dokki - Metro El Bheos Station ( 20 El Ansar Street ) GrowSkills Building 

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