Cairns College of English & Business

IELTS Exam Preparation

    • Course Information
      This course is designed to help students prepare for either the General or Academic versions of the IELTS test. Lessons are aimed at improving students’ scores on all test components (reading, writing, listening, and speaking), while also introducing high-level grammatical concepts and expanding students’ vocabulary. Small class sizes allow our teachers to give you personalised feedback, and design lessons that target specific areas of weakness. Regular practice tests help you familiarise yourself with the test structure and track your progress throughout the course. Whether you are taking the IELTS test for work, study, or migration, we can help you achieve the score you need

SAMPLE TIMETABLE

MONDAY TUESDAY WEDNESDAY THURSDAY FRIDAY
Test focus Reading Writing Listening Speaking Vocabulary
9:00 – 10:30 – Strategies for true / false / not given task type [class discussion]- Task practice (true / false / not given) [worksheet]- Feedback and vocabulary review – Review test (vocabulary)- Overview of Writing Task 2 [general + academic]- Essay structure [class discussion, small group task] – Review test (linking words)- Strategies for map / diagram task [class discussion]- Task practice (map / diagram) [worksheet]

– Feedback and vocabulary review

 – Review test (vocabulary)- Strategies for Speaking Task 2 (individual long turn) [class discussion, small group activity]- Dealing with unfamiliar topics [class discussion, pair activity] – Weekly test [grammar and vocabulary]- Vocabulary related to nature and the environment [class discussion, worksheets]
10:30 – 11:00 Break Break Break Break Break
11:00 – 12:30 – Time management strategies for long texts [general + academic samples]- “Skimming” for gist; “scanning” for specific information [class activity]- Timed task practice [general + academic samples] – Overview of linking words (e.g. however, furthermore, whereas) [class discussion, worksheet]- Linking ideas in an essay [small groups, worksheets] – Strategies for note completion task [class discussion]- Task practice (note completion) [worksheet]- Feedback and vocabulary review – Improving accuracy in speaking: dependent prepositions [board work, worksheets]- Identifying errors and positive features (videos of real IELTS speaking tests) [small groups, then class discussion] – Vocabulary related to nature and the environment [class discussion, worksheets]- Test practice: talking about the environment [speaking task 3]
12:30 – 13:30 Break Break Break Break Break
13:30 – 14:30 – Full reading practice test [general or academic] – Full writing practice test [general or academic] – Full IELTS listening test- Review and feedback – Guided speaking practice – Vocabulary review [communicative activity]
Homework T,F,NG worksheet Linking words worksheet Review vocabulary Review vocabulary Essay writing task (environmental issues)

Duration
1-30 weeks

Intake
Every Monday

Entry Requirements
High Intermediate level

Course Description

  • Improve your reading, writing, listening, speaking, grammar, and vocabulary
  • 20 hours in-class + 5 hours per week self-study or activity (full-time)
    • 15 hours in class per week (part-time)
  • Lessons tailored to individual student needs
    • Daily test practice
  • Weekly progress tests
School Address:
27 Aplin street
Cairns Qld 4870 Australia

Tuition fees

Prices are subject to change and the final school offer will be presented after submitting the application.

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