What is IELTS?
IELTS stands for International English Language Testing System.
It is an English language exam designed for non-native English speakers.
It tests the ability of a person to communicate in the four necessary language skills:
listening,
reading,
writing, and
speaking.
What will you learn in this course?
You will learn about the framework for the IELTS test.
IELTS is an English language test, but in order to do well, you need to understand the framework and what the assessors will be looking for/grading you on.
In this course you will discover:
- How does the grading work? What are the bad descriptors and what do you need to do in order to get the score you need
- The framework for the test (reading/listening/speaking/writing)
- Examples of the types of questions you will face for each of the 4 sections of the test
- What the assessors are marking for in each type of question
- Tips for answering in the way to maximise your score
- Whether the General or Academic test is right for your situation
- Recommended resources for you to prepare most effectively by self-study
Example Curriculum
Who Am I?
Hi! I'm Kirsten
My courses have been built from my experience of more than 25 years as a geologist/development chemist/process engineer in the Mining and Minerals Processing industry.
I have spent a lot of my working time, either travelling to, or working in non-English speaking countries and I have helped countless people overcome their barriers (and fears) with English communication.
English is rapidly becoming a required skill for people to advance in mining, and most industries if I am honest. If I can help people learn the skills they need to allow them to showcase their talent instead of avoiding communication, peoples worlds will shift.
Imagine.
I do.
Some international jobs will require an IELTS test to be completed. It's not enough just to get the job, you also need to be able to achieve the IELTS score required for a successful visa application.
In order to be able to fully support people in their English development for work purposes, I have been undertaking several IELTS training programs and included this as a specialty skill as a priority.
What Else?
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