IELTS Full Exam Preparation Course (Academic and General)

First things first, a quick introduction to the speaking exam and some general information.

We'll have a look at the 3 parts of the speaking exam and what is expected of you as candidate.

1. Question types

2. Possible topics

3. How much time do you have to answer?

In this lecture we'll talk about what you can do to ensure a high band score!

1. Effective preparation

2. Answering strategies

Fillers can be life-savers when you're getting a little tongue tied! Have a few memorised and practice using them so when you need them you can naturally buy yourself some time without having to sit there in silence.

Let's go over some general rules when doing this section, and what will instantly lead to a good result, or a bad one. I'll talk about everything you should know before taking on the speaking exam.

The official criteria used by examiners to score candidates while doing the speaking exam. 

Read over some sample questions with answers for each part of the speaking exam.

A quick introduction to the listening section of the IELTS exam.

Now that you understand the structure of the listening a bit better, how can you obtain a band score of 7 and higher?

This lecture will include the following topics:

• How to Prepare

• Time management skills

We'll discuss the basics of what you need to know for this section:

• How many sections are there?

• What can you expect within each section?

• Question types

The best way to prepare for the listening exam is by practicing! However, there are a few things you can avoid doing to ensure you get all those answers right.

Your score depends on how many answers you get correct.

Remember, you also get penalised for incorrect spelling and grammar mistakes.

Just a few links to great websites where you can find online practice tests with official recordings that are similar to what you will get in your exam.

An overview of what you can expect in the writing section of the General and Academic IELTS exam.

The writing exam is where we see the biggest difference in questions between the General and Academic exam, so they will be discussed separately where there's a significant difference.

Part 1 of the Academic exam can be quite technical, we'll look at:

• Each part and the type of questions.

• How much time you have.

• The different topics.

We'll focus on the General IELTS exam and what writing assignments and topics you can expect:

• Each part and the types of questions.

• How much time you have per section.

• The different possible topics.

How to approach the task you're presented with in part 1 and 2.

-Structure of the writing task

-What to include

Should you write a formal or informal letter for part 1, and what's the difference?

• Structure of the letter.

• What to include.

This lecture is valid for both the Academic and General exam!

Download the resources below to understand how your speaking will be scored.

Download the pdf and read-over the sample questions along with their answers. These essays that have been written would obtain a band score of 9 in the IELTS writing exam.

An introduction to the reading section for both the Academic and General IELTS exam.

Within this lecture we'll break down the different parts for both the Academic and General exam.

We'll discuss:

• The different parts of the exam.

• Question types.

The best way to prepare for anything is by practicing, however there are also a few techniques you can implement to help you in the reading exam, or to prepare effectively for it.

We'll discuss:

• How to Prepare.

• Reading skills and answering techniques.

• Time management.

A review of what you should do to ensure a good score, and what you shouldn't do to avoid a low one.

It's crucial that you know exactly what you need to do to get the score you need. Whether you need a band score of 7.5 or 9, make sure you know what is expected of you so you can be successful.

The full pdf of the study guide that has been used throughout this course is available to download. Use this guide to effectively review for the exam and create a study-plan based on it's content.

All the key information you need, can be found within these pages.

There are tons of online resources out there to help you prepare for your exam. The links that I provide here are all to official IELTS websites, where you can find further information on the exam or download practice tests.

How is your final band score calculated?

Do you need a little bit of extra help preparing for your exam?
Or maybe you'd like to practice some sections for the exam with an IELTS expert?

You can now schedule consultations with me, the creator of this course!

In our online lessons, I will evaluate your level, answer any questions that you might have, share extra resources and help you put together a personalised study plan!

You can schedule a 15-minute consultation FOR FREE or book an hour-long lesson with me using the link!

https://pensight.com/x/easypeasyielts

Don't forget, you can also ask me any questions you might have about this course and I'll reply as soon as I can.

I can't wait to meet you :)

Good luck on your IELTS journey, and stay motivated!