EXAMINATION PREPARATION: IELTS

 

Live and study in the home of your teacher. This course is designed to prepare candidates for the IELTS (International English Language Testing System) examination. IELTS is recognised as an entrance requirement by British, Australian, New Zealand and Canadian universities and for secondary, vocational and training programmes. In addition IELTS is now becoming more and more accepted in the USA. IELTS is available in two formats – Academic and General Training. This course prepares students for the Academic Training Modules, which assess whether a candidate is ready to study or train at an undergraduate or postgraduate level. Nearly all IELTS tests are now computer-based. The course is a highly intensive programme, focusing on all of the main skills that are required in the IELTS exam, including: Writing, Vocabulary, Listening, Speaking and Reading As part of the course, you can do a regular examination practice to get you used to working under examination conditions. You will also concentrate on developing good examination techniques. Throughout the course, you will be set homework exercises, with particular emphasis on reading and writing. You will receive feedback, correction and advice.

 

You can either study 1-1 or 2-1 with a friend, family member or colleague. You can choose the number of hours per week of tutiton you would like from 15 to 25.

 

This course will provide total immersion in the language as well as providing you the opportunity to speak the language outside of lesson times. The examination consists of the following four components and types of questions and tasks: Listening – you will practise listening to a variety of different texts (monologues and dialogues) connected with social needs, as well as situations related to educational and training contexts. You will practise a variety of question types, such as: multiple choice, short answer questions, matching, sentence completion, labelling a diagram, classification and notes/summary/diagram/flow-chart/table completion. Reading – you will practise reading a variety of different texts, taken from magazines, newspapers, books and journals. You will practise answering a variety of question types, including: multiple-choice, matching, classification and identification of views/information. Writing – you will practise interpreting a table or diagram and presenting the information in your own words. You will also practise writing about the solution to a problem, presenting and justifying opinions, evaluating or comparing/contrasting evidence. You will look at task realisation (what is expected in terms of register, organisation, style and content). Speaking – You will practise all three parts of the exam, which are designed to test your ability to communicate effectively in English. You will practise: answering general questions; speaking extensively on a particular topic; discussing more abstract issues and topics.

 

Prices per week per person are as follows:

 

15 hours tuition 1:1 at £624

15 hours tuition 2:1 at £472

20 hours tuition 1:1 at £720

20 hours tuition 2:1 at £544

25 hours tuition 1:1 at £821

25 hours tuition 2:1 at £616

 

This fee includes intensive English language tuition with your teacher Sarah, all meals taken at home, accommodation in Sarah’s home with your private bedroom, hospitality of a welcoming host family, study materials for use during your stay, end-of-course progress report, certificate of attendance.

 

This is a typical day's schedule however please note that this would be tailored to individual needs and Sarah is very flexible with the timetable.