IELTS Course ContentTo assess the English language proficiency of non-native English speakers
Course Duration
30 Hrs
Novus Training Highlights:
– Highly qualified and experienced teaching staff
– Exclusive course material
– Ample practice sessions for all modules
– Limited number of students for personalized attention and guidance
– Flexible timings for working professional
IELTS Course Details of NOVUS EDUCATION:
| Class Schedule | Class Duration | Topics Covered |
| 1st Week + Mock Test | 1.5 Hr. Daily | Reading |
| 2nd Week+ Mock Test | 1.5 Hr. Daily | Writing |
| 3rd Week+ Mock Test | 1.5 Hr. Daily | Speaking |
| 4th Week+ Mock Test | 1.5 Hr. Daily | Listening |
| 3 Full Length Tests | ||
| IELTS Training Course Content: |
| · PHASE 1 – unit preparation combining grammar, vocabulary and pronunciation skills, according to each of the papers contained in the IELTS exams.
· PHASE 2 – an in-depth unit preparation for general and focused vocabulary, according to each of the papers contained in the IELTS exams, and more precise exam preparation and skill development. In order to cover all of the vocabulary areas required to enter the exam with confidence, we will be overlapping some of PHASE 2 into PHASE 1, depending on the combined needs of the individual/ group. |
| Overview of Lesson Plan Key | Content Covered | |
| Demo Step 1 15-20min | An introduction to IELTS. – Introducing the idea of the skills to be developed – An outline and brief description of each the Vocabulary and Grammar areas to be covered – Introduction of a systematic approach to building vocabulary – Answering general questions from the student |
IELTS introduction – IELTS package orientation Introduction to IELTS OBJECTIVES (Cambridge University Press) – Basic exam structure review including: o Listening o Reading o Writing o Speaking – Differences between the General and Academic Papers – The IELTS scoring scale · Overview of Vocabulary and Grammar to be covered – Q & A opportunity for student |
| Class 1 (1.5 hrs.) | Begin with Listening Assignment+ few listening tasks Practice format: 1 topic in class and 1 as homework every day on Listening |
Feedback and Introduction to Listening topic Listening Dos and Don’ts Information about the IELTS listening test, including explanations of question types Advice on how to improve performance in the IELTS listening test Student questions and corrections required |
| Class 2 to Class 6, days planned with the student (1.5hrs. each session) | Format: Interactive activities, organized into twelve individual sets | |
| Section 1 Here you will listen to a conversation between 2 people. The conversation is divided into 2 parts. You have to answer 10 questions based on what you hear. At the start of section 1 you will have an example read out to you and then explained. This is then repeated when the listening starts properly. |
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| Section 2 Here you will hear a monologue though it may include a second speaker asking questions in order to stimulate the monologue. The monologue is divided into 2 parts. You have to answer 10 questions based on what you hear. |
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| Section 3 Here you will listen to a conversation between 2, 3 or 4 people. The conversation is divided into 2 parts. You have to answer 10 questions based on what you hear. |
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| Section 4 Here you will hear a monologue though it may include a second speaker asking questions in order to stimulate the monologue. The monologue is divided into 2 parts. You have to answer 10 questions based on what you hear. |
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| Last class on Listening -Feedback and practice. | ||
| Class 7 (1.5hrs) | Brief review of Listening Home Assignment+ few short writing tasks Practice format: 1 topic in class and 1 as homework every day on Writing | Feedback and Introduction to Writing topic Writing Dos and Don’ts Information about the IELTS writing test, including explanations of writing task types and strategies for best possible performance Student questions and corrections required |
| Class 8 to Class 12, days planned with the student (1.5hrs. each session) | Set 1 task 1 Practice exercises for letters of introduction |
Set 2 task 1 Practice exercises for letters giving advice Set 2 task 2 Practice exercises for compositions discussing arguments for and against |
| Set 3 task 1 Practice exercises for letters of apology Set 3 task 2 Practice exercises for compositions giving an opinion |
Set 4 task 1 Practice exercises for letters of application Set 4 task 2 Practice exercises for compositions discussing the causes of a problem and suggesting solutions |
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| Set 7 task 1 Practice exercises for letters of apology Set 7 task 2 Practice exercises for compositions giving an opinion |
Set 8 task 1 Practice exercises for letters of application Set 8 task 2 Practice exercises for compositions discussing the causes of a problem and suggesting solutions |
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| Set 9 task 1 Revision exercises for Writing Task 1 Set 9 task 2 Revision exercises for Writing Task 2 |
Set 10 Practice exercises for a letter asking for information, and for a composition discussing arguments for and against |
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| Set 11 Practice exercises for a letter of advice, and for a composition giving and justifying your opinio |
Set 12 Practice exercises for a letter of praise, and for a composition discussing the causes of a problem and suggesting solutions |
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| Class 13 (1.5hrs) | Brief review of Writing Home Assignment+ few short Speaking tasks Practice format: 1 topic in class and 1 as homework every day on Speaking | Feedback and Introduction to Speaking topic Speaking Dos and Don’ts Information about the IELTS speaking test, including explanations and tips on delivering the best possible performance. Advice and tips on how to deal effectively with subjects about which you have insufficient knowledge Advice: Coping with nerves IELTS experts provide advice on managing stress on test day. Student questions and corrections required |
| Class 14 to Class 18, days planned with the student (1. 5hrs.each session) | Set 1 Video clips and practice exercises for answering general questions about yourself in Phase 1 of the speaking test |
Set 2 How to deal with questions about yourself in Phase 2; what to do when you do not have a ready answer; making notes on speaking topics |
| Set 3 Introduction and tips on Phase 3; video analysis of candidates’ performance in Phase 3 |
Set 4 Review of tenses to use when answering questions about yourself; video analysis of a candidate’s performance in Phase 1 |
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| Set 5 Advice and strategies on speaking fluently and confidently; video analysis of what to say when you are asked about a topic you do not know much about |
Set 6 How to deal with Phase 2 speaking topics; responding effectively to follow-up questions; analysis of ways of stating reasons |
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| Set 7 Preparing effectively for the speaking test; review of how examiners assess candidates; video analysis of how to talk extensively on a topic |
Set 8 Strategies on giving reasons during the individual long turn in Phase 2; video analyses on candidates talking about social problems in their countries; comparative forms |
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| Set 9 Techniques for making comparisons; phrases for speculating; video analyses of two candidates making speculations |
Set 10 Effective strategies for speaking fluently in each phase of the speaking test; possible problems candidates are likely to face and how to avoid them |
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| Set 11 Techniques for expanding on a topic; video analyses of candidates talking extensively on topics technological innovation |
Set 12 Dos and don’ts in the speaking test; video analyses on two candidates talking |
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| Class 19 (1.5hrs) | Brief review of Speaking Home Assignment+ few short Reading tasks Practice format: 1 topic in class and 1 as homework every day on Reading | Feedback and Introduction to Reading topic Reading Dos and Don’ts Information about the IELTS reading test, including explanations of question types Student questions and corrections required |
| Class 20 to Class 24, days planned with the student (1.5hrs. each session | Set 1 Question types: Short answer questions Table completion Topic: Topic not disclosed here |
Set 2 Question types: Sentence completion Matching Topic: Topic not disclosed here |
| Set 3 Question types: Multiple choice Topic: Topic not disclosed here |
Set 4 Question types: Form completion Labelling a diagram Topic: Topic not disclosed here |
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| Set 5 Question types: Form completion Classification Topic: Topic not disclosed here Set 7 Question types: Table completion Short answer questions Labelling a diagram Topic: Topic not disclosed here |
Set 6 Question types: Multiple selection Summary completion Topic: Topic not disclosed here Set 8 Question types: Form completion Multiple selection Multiple choice Sentence completion Topic: Topic not disclosed here |
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| Set 9 Question types: Form completion Multiple choice Classification Summary completion Topic: Topic not disclosed here |
Set 10 Question types: Table completion Form completion Short answer questions Sentence completion Classification Diagram completion Topic: Topic not disclosed here |
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| Set 11 Question types: Multiple choice Sentence completion Matching Labelling a diagram Topic: Topic not disclosed here |
Set 12 Question types: Form completion Multiple selection Short answer questions Sentence completion Classification Topic: Topic not disclosed here |
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| Class 25 (3 hrs.) | Mock Sessions | Advice and closing brief to improve and work confidently |
Note: 4 introduction sessions on each module + Learning on each module 5 session*4 = 20 + 1 summary Mock so total 25