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IELTS

IELTS. Self-directed learning for the IELTS Listening & Reading tests. What is IELTS?. The International English Language Testing System Developed as a test of English for: Immigration Work Academic Study Used mostly in: The UK Canada Australia New Zealand. What is IELTS?.

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IELTS

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  1. IELTS Self-directed learning for the IELTS Listening & Reading tests

  2. What is IELTS? The International English Language Testing System Developed as a test of English for: • Immigration • Work • Academic Study Used mostly in: • The UK • Canada • Australia • New Zealand

  3. What is IELTS? Check with a partner – how much do you know already?

  4. Listening • Takes 30 minutes • It is played ONCE only • There is time to read through the questions before you begin • There is 10 minutes at the end to transfer your answers • There are 4 parts

  5. Listening 4 parts

  6. Listening • You need: • knowledge of spoken English • ‘Fluency’ • knowledge of conventions • The ability to: • Predict • Identify key words & synonyms • Note take

  7. Listening • 4 parts (10 points for each) • Fluency practice for part 1 • Commercial radio – practice writing numbers / dates / days / addresses • Find a list of addresses / phone numbers / dates – use the practice centre • After each session, analyse strengths & remaining weaknesses

  8. Listening Any questions?

  9. Reading There are 3 texts with around 2500 words altogether. The texts are taken from books, journals, and magazines. Questions include: • multiple choice • matching headings to paragraphs • True / False / Not Given • fill in gaps

  10. Reading • 3 parts (13 points for each + 1 for the final) • Key words • Synonymy • Ability to locate an answer • You need to • Skim • Scan • Careful reading

  11. Reading Any questions?

  12. How to Prepare • Know your strengths and weaknesses • Focus your learning • Practice dictation of numbers/spelling & note taking • Practice skimming & scanning to find information • Build your vocabulary – especially academic phrases and synonyms • Practice the test under timed conditions

  13. Support • IELTS Learning Community • Facebook page (find Bob Salc) • Meetups • Learning advisors • Practice centre / yellow sofas • Other students

  14. Teachers’ Duty

  15. IELTS Any Questions?

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