Understanding IELTS Course - British Council
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Key Information
Campus location
Online United Kingdom
Languages
English
Study format
Distance Learning
Duration
12 weeks
Pace
Part time
Tuition fees
USD 39 / per month *
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Introduction
The complete guide to IELTS preparation with advice, strategies and practice for all four parts of the test.
Discover IELTS preparation strategies from the British Council
If you are planning to study abroad or move to another country to work or live, you may be asked to prove your English language ability with the IELTS test.
The four courses in this ExpertTrack from the British Council give you all the information and practice you need to approach all four parts of IELTS with confidence that you can achieve the band score you need.
In each of the four courses you’ll find:
- a description of each part of the test and what you have to do to achieve a good band score
- the assessment criteria that tell you what your examiner is looking for
- exam techniques to help you tackle all types of test questions
- tips and strategies for successful test preparation and for improving your English ability
- practice tests to help you know what to expect on test day
As well as that, each course looks at common problems language learners have with that language skill:
Speaking
- How to give full and fluent answers to the examiner’s questions
- How to improve your confidence when speaking English
- Planning a short talk in English
- Finding enough to say
- Improving your pronunciation
- The grammar you need for the test
Reading
- Techniques like skimming and scanning to improve your test reading speed
- Reading about unfamiliar topics in English
- Improving your vocabulary and dealing with unknown words
- Coping with time pressure
Writing
- Understanding and describing charts and data
- Writing about trends
- Planning an essay
- The grammar and vocabulary you need
Listening
- Listening test techniques
- Widening your listening range
- Staying focused when you listen
- Listening to conversations in English
Key skills you will learn
- IELTS
- English speaking
- English listening
- English writing
- English
- English proficiency
- IELTS test preparation
- English language skills
Experience requiredThis IELTS preparation ExpertTrack is aimed at anyone who is preparing for the IELTS reading, writing, speaking, and listening tests. It might also be useful for IELTS teachers and those preparing for other English language proficiency tests. IELTS is one of the world’s leading English tests. It is recognised by more than 10,000 organisations globally. | Getting startedThis ExpertTrack will be helpful for anyone preparing for IELTS. The four courses are a complete preparation for the four parts of the IELTS test. While the focus is on IELTS Academic in preparation for study, the tips, advice and strategy will also be very helpful for those preparing for the General Training test. |
ExpertTrack course overview
- Understanding IELTS: Reading
Prepare for the IELTS Reading test and improve your English reading skills with this British Council IELTS preparation course. - Understanding IELTS: Writing
Find out what you need to know about the IELTS Writing test and learn techniques and strategies to improve your test performance. - Understanding IELTS: Listening
Find out what you need to know about the IELTS Listening test and learn techniques to improve your test performance. - Understanding IELTS: Speaking
Prepare for the IELTS Speaking test and improve your English speaking skills with this British Council IELTS preparation course.
How ExpertTracks work
Join an ExpertTrack to master new skills in your chosen specialist area. Work through a series of topic-focused courses at your own pace, and pass the final assessment to earn a digital certificate award that proves your expertise.
Join a free 7-day trial Decide if the ExpertTrack is right for you with free access to the full suite of courses and assessments for a week. | Keep learning for $39/month Pay a monthly subscription fee of $39 for as long as it takes you to complete the ExpertTrack. You can learn at your own pace and cancel at any time. | Earn digital certificates Receive a certificate for every completed course and pass the final assessment to earn a digital certificate that you can share with your professional network. | Become an expert Use your specialist training to progress further in your career or build expertise in areas you’re passionate about. |
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The British Council is on the ground in six continents and over 100 countries connecting the best of UK culture with a global audience and providing high-quality English language courses.
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