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This course is designed for people who want to study at an English speaking Further Education College or University. It will help you to cope with the language demands of studying in English. As well as listening and speaking skills, there is a focus on academic writing and exam techniques to prepare you for the widely recognised IELTS which is accepted by university admissions throughout the world as an indicator of your proficiency in the English language
You can join the course on any Monday and study for anywhere from 1 to 12 weeks. A minimum of 4 weeks preparation is recommended. We will inform you of the most suitable time to apply for the exam at IELTS test centre, which holds IELTS exams every 4 to 5 weeks. Our experienced teachers will help you to perform to your best in the exam.
The course is combined with General English at Upper Intermediate or Advanced level. Homework is set and self study is encouraged.
Course structure
- Age: 18+
- Hours: 21 hours which includes 15 hours of General English. Each 3 hour block of learning includes a 15 minute break.
- Levels: Upper Intermediate to Advanced
- Course Length: 4 to12 weeks
- Max Class Size: 10 students
- Start Dates: Every month
- Possible Qualifications: IELTS
- Price Includes: Tuition and Course Materials
| Example Timetable | |||||
| Monday | Tuesday | Wednesday | Thursday | Friday | |
| 9.00- 10.30 | Grammar: Future tenses and uses of will | Listening: Scientific predictions | Authentic Texts: Newspapers and magazines | Reading and Listening: Environment | Grammar: New words in the media |
| 10.30- 10.45 | Break | Break | Break | Break | Break |
| 10.45- 12.00 | Writing: Style and tone | Speaking: Presentations | Listening: Radio news and discussion | Speaking / Presentations: Reports | Writing: Review of past week’s grammar and lexis |
| 12.00- 13.00 | Lunch | Lunch | Lunch | Lunch | Lunch |
| 13.00- 15.00 | Listening: Labelling a map Reading: Locating information | Speaking: Interview Practice | |||