IELTS Skills Preparation Course

Overview

This short course is for anyone who is planning on taking their IELTS (International English Language Testing System) General Training Test soon or in the future and wants to develop their skills and feel more prepared.

There will be 6-12 sessions, depending on when you are ready to take the test. You will learn a range of skills that will equip you for your IELTS: speaking, listening, reading and writing.

You will be learning in a small and welcoming online class on a weekly basis with learners who are at a similar level and are working towards the same goals. You will be taught by a supportive and friendly ESOL tutor.

Entry requirements

To enrol on this course, you will first need to talk to one of our friendly Learning Advisers. They will arrange a meeting and give you some simple tasks to carry out to make sure that this is the right course for you. To make an appointment with our team please contact your local Learn Devon centre. They will ask you for some personal details as this is a free course.

Assessment criteria

This course does not include taking the IELTS Exam. There is no exam but the teacher will provide regular tasks to check you are improving. You will complete a writing task before the course for the Learning Adviser to understand the level you are working at and what the main areas you need support with are.

What do I need?

This course is free and you must already be Level 1 or 2 in Reading & Writing.

You will also need access to the internet and a device such as a tablet or laptop to be able to complete some optional preparation tasks between each lesson.

You will need a pen, pencil, eraser and a notebook to be able to make notes in class and complete the learning.

What can I do next?

After successfully completing this course, you will feel more equipped to take your IELTS Exam elsewhere. You also may want to enrol on one of our ESOL reading or writing qualification courses.