Welcome to the IELTS preparation course at CLiC.
Over a period of 8 weeks the course will thoroughly prepare you to take the IELTS Academic exam, the most popular qualification required by Universities for entrance to a course of tertiary study (eg. a Masters) in an English speaking environment.
The IELTS exam itself is held regularly three times per month and registration for the exam can be done online.
The IELTS exam is divided into 4 parts corresponding to the 4 skills - listening, speaking reading and writing. The course focuses on the language strategies and techniques required to achieve a high grade on the tasks set in each part.
You will be given a digital copy of 2 course books, 3 practice test books and an IELTS Vocabulary book with lexis specific to the topic areas included in the exam. In addition, a variety of other resources will be used, and practice test tasks in class will prepare you for the actual exam situation, where the ability to manage your time and apply test taking strategies and techniques is essential. You will also receive guidance for access to the very best IELTS resources and websites online, of which there are many.
Classes are relatively small and the course is specifically designed to cater to the needs of each individual. An average of 3 pieces of written work per week will be set as homework and corrected in time for the following class. Your progress will be monitored, with continuous feedback, focusing on areas for improvement. Every candidate is different and individual attention is guaranteed.
While self-study is possible to prepare for IELTS, there is no substitute for the guidance, feedback and motivation provided by an experienced IELTS teacher.
To most benefit from the course you should really be approaching the level of B2.1 or above on the Common European Framework for Languages. IELTS uses a grading system up to a maximum of 9. In my experience students on the preparatory course initially range in their performance from 5.5 to 8.0. My aim is to increase your grade by at least half a point, or a full point for those students in the lower grade range.
Finally, I would encourage you to read or have online access to topics of current interest, which form a basis for the content of the exam. Students with knowledge and opinions about a variety of topics are at an advantage, especially in the written and spoken parts of the exam. Most of these topics will be discussed in class.
Detailed information on the exam itself can be found online at the addresses below.
IELTS Brochure
IELTS Info
For more information, please contact us: clic@clic.ipl.pt