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

English

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
Speaking Part 1: Overview10:22
Speaking Part 1: Common Mistakes and Strategies10:42
Speaking Part 1: Practice Exercises11:14
Speaking Part 2: Overview9:52
Speaking Part 2: Making Notes8:28
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
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
Vocabulary: Idiomatic Language6:34
Vocabulary: New Words11:36
Vocabulary: Common Mistakes and Strategies9:21
Scoring: Grammatical Range and Accuracy4:22
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
Scoring: Vocabulary8:38
Scoring: Grammar8:47
Writing Task 1: Overview16:48
Task 1 for Academic Candidates10:13
Academic Task 1: Methodology12:28
Academic Task 1: Selecting Appropriate Data15:27
Academic Task 1: Overview Summary9:43
Academic Task 1: Logical Organisation11:26
Task 1 for General Candidates9:29
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
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
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
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

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

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