IELTs preparation course outline
by Mr. Ahmed Rashad
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Course outline
# Weeks 1-4: Fundamentals and Basics (Sessions
1-4)
1. Session 1: Introduction to
IELTS and Understanding Test Format
- Overview
of IELTS
- Test
format and content
- tips and
tricks.
- Scoring
system
- Setting
goals and creating a study plan
2. Session 2: English Language Foundations
- Grammar
review (verb tenses, clauses, sentence structure)
- Vocabulary
building (common words, semi fixed phrases, fixed phrases) - lexical approach.
-
Pronunciation practice (linking,
stress, intonation..)
3. Session 3: Listening Skills
- Listening
strategies (note-taking, identifying main ideas, getting synonyms and antonym)
- Practice
exercises (sections 1-4)
- Common
questions types (Multiple Choice Questions, Form, Note, Table, Flow-Chart, or
Summary Completion, sentence Completion, Matching, Map, Plan, or Diagram
Labelling, short answer questions, classification questions..etc)
4. Session 4: Reading Skills
- Reading
strategies (skimming, scanning, ,………..)
- Practice
exercises for Common question types (True/False/Not Given:, identifying
information, classification, multiple choice questions, short answer questions,
matching lists/ phrases, Sentence Completion/Gap Fill .. )
# Weeks 5-8: Language Skills Development (Sessions
5-8)
1. Session 5: Writing Task 1 (Academic/General Training)
-
Understanding task requirements
structure
Response, Key Skills and Techniques, Time Management, Grammar and Sentence
Variety, . Avoid Common Mistakes
- Writing
strategies (introduction, body, conclusion)
- Practice
exercises (describing graphs, charts)
2. Session 6: Writing Task 2 (Academic/General Training)
-
Understanding task requirements
- Practice essays’
types (Opinion (Agree/Disagree, Discussion (Both Views), Advantages and
Disadvantages, problem and Solution, wo-Part Questions)
- Writing
strategies (thesis statement, supporting arguments proofreading, )
- Practice
exercises (essay writing)
3. Session 7: Speaking Skills (Part 1-3)
- Speaking
strategies (fluency, vocabulary, pronunciation)
- Practice
exercises (self-introduction, discussing familiar topics)
- Common
question types
4. Session 8: Vocabulary Building and Grammar Review
- Advanced
vocabulary (topic-specific words)
- Grammar
review (passive voice, conditional sentences, parallel structure, comparatives
and superlative)
# Weeks 9-12: Practice and Review (Sessions 9-12)
1. Session 9: Listening Practice (Sections 1-4)
- Timed
listening practice
- Error
analysis and feedback
2. Session 10: Reading Practice (Multiple Sections)
- Timed
reading practice
- Error
analysis and feedback
3. Session 11: Writing Practice (Task 1 and Task 2)
- Timed
writing practice
- Error
analysis and feedback
4. Session 12: Speaking Practice (Part 1-3)
- Timed
speaking practice
- Error
analysis and feedback
# Weeks 13-16: Intensive Practice and Test
Strategy (Sessions 13-16)
1. Session 13: Mixed Practice (All Sections)
- Integrated
practice (listening, reading, writing, speaking)
- Time
management strategies
2. Session 14: Test Strategy and
Time Management
-
Understanding test instructions
- Managing
time effectively
- Avoiding
common mistakes
3. Session 15: Final Practice
Test (Full-Length)
- Timed
practice test
- Error
analysis and feedback
4. Session 16: Review and
Final Preparations
- Reviewing
weak areas
-
Last-minute tips and strategies
- Building
confidence and motivation
# Additional
Recommendations
How will the course be managed?
1.
Homework and Self-Study:
Assign homework and encourage self-study to reinforce learning.
2. Progress Tracking: Monitor
students' progress and adjust instruction accordingly.
3. Feedback and Correction:
Provide constructive feedback and correct errors regularly.
4. Authentic Materials: Use
official IELTS study materials and practice tests.
5. Encourage Active Participation:
Foster a collaborative learning environment.
