IELTS Band 7+: Secrets from an EXAMINER

Name: IELTS Band 7+: Secrets from an EXAMINER
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More than 80 video lessons, downloadable PDFs, and honest tips to help you do your best and get a 7+!

Created byJason Kiger

Last updated 2/2023

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What you'll learn

A real examiner will help you reach a 7 on the IELTS exam!
Increase your speaking time with an included sample speaking test
Improve your listening comprehension and analysis with sample listening tests and strategies
Speed up your reading and understanding with tips and techniques
Express yourself better with your writing through thorough lessons of what examiners need to see
Understand all the components of the IELTS exam with real knowledge of what examiners are looking for
83 lessons to help you and more!

Course content

5 sections • 84 lectures • 15h 8m total length

Overall Tips and Tricks for the Speaking Module16:49
Master practical tricks for the IELTS speaking module, understand the three-part exam format, and practice coherence, fluency, vocabulary, grammar, and pronunciation through targeted preparation.
Speaking Part 1: Overview10:22
practice confident introductions in IELTS speaking part 1 with familiar questions about name, origin, job, education, hobbies, and weather, using varied vocabulary and ready responses.
Speaking Part 1: Common Mistakes and Strategies10:42
Speaking Part 1: Practice Exercises11:14
Speaking Part 2: Overview9:52
Describe a topic in detail for two minutes using a task card with the topic and bullet points. Prepare one minute of notes, then answer follow-up questions to complete exercise.
Speaking Part 2: Making Notes8:28
Master speaking part 2 strategies: take a one-minute note on the task card, number each bullet, and use high-level vocabulary to craft a two-minute monologue with clear linkers.
Speaking Part 2: Common Mistakes and Strategies13:07
Speaking Part 2: Practice Exercises6:49
Speaking Part 3: Overview13:18
Speaking Part 3: Practice Exercises11:19
Speaking Part 3: Common Mistakes and Strategies10:15
Scoring: Overview11:28
Explore how IELTS speaking is scored using a four-element rubric: fluency and coherence, lexical resource, grammatical range and accuracy, and pronunciation, and what band 7 requires.
Scoring: Fluency6:22
Fluency: Practice with Cohesive Devices8:55
Fluency: Practice with One Minute Speeches8:56
Fluency: Practice Exercises9:28
Scoring: Lexical Resource/Vocabulary7:10
Explore how to maximize your lexical resource score by developing depth, paraphrasing, and idiomatic language, while maintaining speaking flexibility and accuracy.
Vocabulary: Idiomatic Language6:34
Learn how to use idiomatic language effectively in the IELTS speaking test, distinguishing idioms from idiomatic expressions, using them in natural context with practical tips and examples.
Vocabulary: New Words11:36
Vocabulary: Common Mistakes and Strategies9:21
Scoring: Grammatical Range and Accuracy4:22
Boost your IELTS Band 7 grammar by expanding your range with varied sentence structures and improving accuracy to produce fewer errors.
Grammar: Increasing Variety10:25
Grammar: Practice Exercises9:54
Grammar: Common Mistakes and Strategies8:37
Scoring: Pronunciation6:03
Pronunciation: Practice Exercises12:33
Pronunciation: Tongue Twisters12:03
Pronunciation: Rhythm10:45
Pronunciation: Tone16:15
Pronunciation: Common Mistakes and Strategies11:58

Writing Section Introduction1:36
General Writing Tips12:26
Scoring: How do you get your score?16:22
Scoring: Task Response11:59
Sample Speaking Test6:50
Scoring: Structure and Coherence9:21
Explore how to improve coherence and cohesion in IELTS writing by using structured paragraphs, topic sentences, outlines, and cohesive devices to boost your band score.
Scoring: Vocabulary8:38
Scoring: Grammar8:47
Writing Task 1: Overview16:48
Learn how to approach task 1 in both general and academic IELTS writing, including letter styles, data-based reports, and the three-part structure of introduction, overview, and details.
Task 1 for Academic Candidates10:13
Academic Task 1: Methodology12:28
Academic Task 1: Selecting Appropriate Data15:27
Learn to select the most essential data from graphs for academic task 1, identifying key trends, necessary figures, and accurate axis details.
Academic Task 1: Overview Summary9:43
Academic Task 1: Logical Organisation11:26
Master academic task 1 by learning to logically organize writing, compare and contrast charts and tables, identify trends and patterns, and apply clear data-reading guidelines.
Task 1 for General Candidates9:29
Explore how to tackle task 1 in the general IELTS writing test, including six to seven required points, planning, and writing a 150-word semiformal or formal letter.
General Task 1: Methodology9:24
General Task 1: Addressing all of the Points7:09
General Task 1: Letter Formatting11:05
Writing Task 1: Overview13:05
Task 2: Methodology9:49
Apply the APPS method to IELTS task 2: answer the question, plan your writing, paragraph correctly, and summarize, using a five-paragraph essay with clear topic sentences and cohesive transitions.
Task 2: Logical Organisation8:49
Task 2: Paragraphing10:01
Task 2: Conclusion10:51
Sample Writing Tests0:22
Below you will find:
5 writing task 1 samples for academic candidates
5 writing task 1 samples for general candidates
5 writing task 2 samples for both academic and general candidates
The best way to practice is under exam conditions. Print these samples out, and only allow yourself the same time as during the exam.
When finished you can self mark your papers by using the band descriptors. You can also share it with a friend/teacher and ask them to correct it.
The more practice you do, the better you will become.

Listening Section Introduction2:57
In the listening lessons, you will need to download the PDF files provided as they provide sample response sheets, extra examples, and transcripts of the lessons. The lessons offer a practice listening test portion and strategies to increase your score. There is a practice exam at the end of this course for further practice.
General Listening Test Strategies13:06
Master general listening test strategies for IELTS by practicing timed tests, reading ahead, targeted listening, note-taking, and precise spelling to avoid panic and maximize every answer.
General Listening Test Strategies 212:09
Download and use the PDF that has the examples mentioned in this lecture. They will be necessary for some of the activities.
Overview of LIstening Sections 1 & 211:54
Download and use the PDF that has the examples mentioned in this lecture. They will be necessary for some of the activities.
Overview of Listening Sections 3 & 422:11
Download and use the PDF that has the examples mentioned in this lecture. They will be necessary for some of the activities.
Listening Section 1 in Detail18:36
Download and use the PDF that has the examples mentioned in this lecture. They will be necessary for some of the activities.
Listening Section 2 in Detail15:28
Download and use the PDF that has the examples mentioned in this lecture. They will be necessary for some of the activities.
Listening Section 3 in Detail22:01
Download and use the PDF that has the examples mentioned in this lecture. They will be necessary for some of the activities.
Listening Section 4 in Detail17:48
Download and use the PDF that has the examples mentioned in this lecture. They will be necessary for some of the activities.
Listening Practice: Predicting Answers12:08
Download and use the PDF that has the examples mentioned in this lecture. They will be necessary for some of the activities.
Listening Practice: Synonyms, Antonyms, and Rephrasing14:13
Download and use the PDF that has the examples mentioned in this lecture. They will be necessary for some of the activities.
Sample Listening Tests0:17

Reading Section Introduction3:12
General Reading Test Strategies10:06
Question Styles: Overview Style11:09
Question Styles: Specific Information14:46
Question Styles: Summary Completion12:46
Question Types 110:14
Question Types 223:16
Explore IELTS reading question types, including multiple choice, matching headings, true/false/not given, and sentence completion. Master keyword spotting, paraphrasing, skimming, and integrated gap-fill strategies.
Reading Practice: Identifying Viewpoints13:35
Reading Practice: Strategies for Specific Information Questions13:23
Reading Practice: Skimming, Scanning, and Reading for Detail16:24
Reading Practice: Synonyms, Antonyms, and Rephrasing11:06
Sample Reading Test0:18

Welcome!1:09
Dress and Presentation7:26
Dress and present yourself like a job interview to project professionalism, boost confidence, and improve your IELTS speaking score through hygiene, eye contact, and clear speech.
What to Expect on Test Day12:49
Memorisation Strategies to Increase Your Abilities12:13
Explore tactile, visual, auditory, and reading memorization techniques and learn to tailor them to your personal study style for IELTS.
Rest and Relaxation Techniques12:27
Explore relaxation techniques to calm nerves before and during the IELTS exam, pairing breathing, whole body relaxation, aromatherapy, and positive visualization with solid preparation and healthy sleep to boost performance.
General Test Preparation Tips12:44

Requirements

A level of English that is equivalent to 4.5 in IELTS
A willingness to learn
A recording device with playback functions
Notepaper and pen

Description

Welcome to Father IELTS!

Do you ever wonder what the examiners are thinking during the exam? Do you want to know how they mark your speaking and writing tests?

Learn all the proven tips and techniques from an insider! This course was designed by examiners who have over 40 years collective experience in teaching the English language. Working together, they have crafted a series of lessons that will give you a comprehensive understanding of IELTS so you could do your best! These videos cover all four parts of the exam, Reading/Writing/Listening/Speaking, in detail as well as provide extra lessons to make your exam day a smash!

The lessons are divided into each section of the exam. You will find Speaking lessons that focus you on your responses and guide you into thinking like a band 7 candidate! Our Writing lessons provide practice and ideas that can help even native speakers express their meaning clearly and attain higher marks. The Listening section gives example question types and walks you through the strategies you need to successfully prepare before the exam even begins. While the Reading section is packed full of reading techniques that can aid you in picking up the finest details.

With Over 80 video lessons, we will guide you through some of the most difficult aspects of this exam and provide you with the knowledge and direction that will help you hone your skills, practise successful strategies, and discover your potential!

What we offer:

83 video lessons
Tips and techniques from a REAL examiner
Strategies to overcome common errors
Speaking practice exams
Academic and General Writing practice exams
Listening practice exams
Reading practice exams
Extra lessons to boost confidence
Pronunication sessions
Grammar guidance
Academic writing exam techniques
General writing exam practice
Downloadable PDFs with examples
and more!

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Who this course is for:

Those who want a band 7 on the IELTS exam
Those who want to improve their IELTS test score
Those who want to build their confidence

IELTS Band 7+: Secrets from an EXAMINER

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Course content

Speaking30 lectures • 5hr 5min

Writing24 lectures • 4hr 2min

Listening12 lectures • 2hr 43min

Reading12 lectures • 2hr 20min

Extra Lessons6 lectures • 59min

Requirements

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