Course Outline

This course covers listening, reading, writing, and speaking in roughly equal proportions. We will briefly introduce IELTS, the test format, question types, and scoring criteria. We will also assist you in expanding your topic-specific vocabulary by providing lists of academic words and common expressions used in the IELTS exam and teaching you test-taking strategies such as time management, guessing strategies, and approaching different question types. This course aspires to encourage you as a future proficient English communicator, with each lecture covering one of four IELTS sections with explanations, examples, exercises, mock tests, and expert feedback. Learning and authentic test materials (worth 80 GBP/800 MOP) are provided without extra charge. 

Teachers: Our expert teachers have decades of experience teaching English and IELTS to middle school students, university students, and adults; some hold master's degrees from top UK universities.

Target learners: Prospective Academic IELTS test takers with some knowledge of IELTS.

Course Dates: Every Tuesday and Thursday for about one month.

• 15 Oct–14 Nov 2024.

• 19 Nov–19 Dec 2024.

Lesson times: 13:00–15:00 BST (UK) or 20:00–22:00 CST (Macao). After 27 October, 12:00–14:00 GMT (UK) or 20:00–22:00 CST (Macao).

Total hours: 20 hours (10 lessons).

Learning mode: Live online.

Medium of instruction: English (or a combination of English and Cantonese/Mandarin if requested).

Quota: 3–4 students.

Registration deadline: 3 days before the course starts.

Payment methods: If you wish to pay in MOP, HKD, RMB, other currencies, or other payment methods such as bank transfer and e-wallet, please contact us for payment details. We accept a number of payment methods.

Teaching Approach

This course consists of lectures, handouts, online resources, mock tests, discussions, role plays, and feedback. The approach to teaching seeks to encourage student learning, participation, and interaction. It also enables you to share knowledge, experiences, and different views on a vast array of learning English challenges and to boost your confidence in using English and taking the IELTS test.

Learning Outcomes

By the end of the course, you will be able to:

★ demonstrate faster progress with small class sizes and specialist guidance.  

★ have a better and more balanced understanding of the four sections of IELTS and advance your English language skills in those four areas.

★ improve your understanding of the IELTS test format, the various question types in each section, and how to approach each task type.

★ address your main issues and concerns and learn precisely what the examiner seeks in your answers.

★ become more acquainted with the kinds of language required for tertiary study in English.

★ demonstrate a good knowledge of English grammar, lexis, and phonology.

★ build academic vocabulary and common expressions used in the IELTS test, and learn the test-taking strategies.

★ access valuable resources exclusively for IELTS test takers and useful English learning tools.

★ communicate with course mates across the globe from the comfort of your home, giving you a taste of an international experience.

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Notes

1. The fee for the IELTS Intermediate Course is non-refundable.

2. The topics and content of the sessions can be negotiated to suit the needs of the students if most of them request it.

3. If your attendance exceeds 80%, you will receive a cash reward of 10 GBP or 100 MOP and a certificate of completion.