Afternoon lessons
Writing
Task – how does digestion work? In pairs, draw and discuss
Start writing process
If you want to study in Australia or get an Australian visa, you might need to sit an IELTS test. The Navitas IELTS Preparation course will give you the skills you need to succeed.
The International English Language Testing System (IELTS) assesses the English language proficiency of people who want to study or work where English is the main language. It is recognised by higher education providers, governments and employers all over the world.
IELTS tests the four skills of language learning. You will develop skills in:
Succeeding in the IELTS test is also about understanding the test structure. We will help you with that too. Throughout your course you will do regular test practice and role plays. You will learn special test strategies to do with the format of the test and time management.
When you get your IELTS results, you will be given an overall band score from 1.0 (non-user) to 9.0 (expert user). For most higher education programs, you will need a score between 6.0 and 7.5 to be eligible to apply.
Your learning in our IELTS test preparation course is linked to the official IELTS skills. You will develop language skills and test strategies to help you achieve better results in your test and improve your English faster. For more detail on ILETS Preparation learners outcomes, see here.
You will read quickly and understand graphs, tables and charts
You will learn to organise the content of a range of texts and develop your writing with grammatical accuracy
You will be able to take notes and listen for specific information
You will develop your ability to express your ideas and ask for clarification, and improve your pronunciation
Morning lessons
Get to know you name game
Introduction to IELTS
Course outline, personal goals
Afternoon lessons
Discussion re: expectations, vocabulary books
Vocabulary – quiz/word formation
Writing test – marriages: arranged or for love?
Morning lessons
Error correction from writing test
Reading
Speaking – elicit expressions, discuss family photos
Reading test practice
Afternoon lessons
Grammar – passives
News articles – elicit examples
Spelling in pairs
Morning lessons
Speaking revision
Check homework
Listening
Speaking in pairs
Listening test practice
Afternoon lessons
Writing
Task – how does digestion work? In pairs, draw and discuss
Start writing process
Morning lessons
In pairs: spelling handout
Check and edit writing in pairs
Vocabulary
Writing test practice
Afternoon lessons
Grammar comparisons
Writing – match sentences in order using sequence words
Morning lessons
Vocab quiz
Word form race
Writing feedback
Revise writing and grammar from homework – passives, sequencing
Free study
Afternoon lessons
Tongue twister
Writing skills – in pairs analyse diagram
Discuss presentations next week