Course Curriculum

Gradsity will rigorously cover the following topics within its IELTS Course.

Module 1 – Reading

Implied Effective teaching way by Gradsity Description
1.       Effective Skimming and Scanning skills  
2.       Focus on keywords (how to determine keywords) Interactive activities, Practical training.
3.       Passage orientation for effective reading Information about the IELTS reading test.
4.       Critical reading skills and Strategy  
5.       tips and tricks to improve scores  
Question Types covered

 

·         short answers

·         sentence completion

·         summary completion

·         multiple choice

·         table completion

·         labeling flow charts /processes

·         matching

·         paragraph selection

·         True, False, Not Given

·         Yes, No, Not Given

·         Headings

·         Diagrams Question Types covered

·         short answers

·         sentence completion

·         summary completion

·         multiple choice

·         table completion

·         labeling flow charts/processes

·         matching

·         paragraph selection

·         True, False, Not Given

·         Yes, No, Not Given

·         Headings

Module 2 - Writing

Implied Effective teaching way by Gradsity Student outcome
What should you know about the IELTS Writing task? The student will learn to write crisp and clear reports and Essays.
Sharpening your writing skills  
How to write a good introduction, using a 3-4 sentence rule devised by Gradsity A better chance to score higher band.
How to write a body paragraph, using the 4-5 sentence rule devised by Gradsity  
How to write a reasonable conclusion, using the 1-2 sentence rule devised by Gradsity  
How to write different types of IELTS writing tasks  
Using a unique grid system devised by Gradsity  
Writing Task 1- Report writing topics to be covered in the class.
·         Line graph

·         Pie chart

·         Bar chart

·         Table

·         Mixed

·         Maps and Process

Writing Task 2- Essay writing topics to be covered in the class.
·         Opinion essay

·         One-sided approach

·         Balanced approach

·         One-sided vs. Balanced

·         Discussion essay

·         Advantage & Disadvantage essays

·         Cause & Effect/Solution essays

·         Direct-question essays

 

Module 3 – Listening

Implied Effective teaching way by Gradsity Student outcome
Orientating yourself to the text  
Listening for specific information  
What are the keywords?  
Identifying detail Complete understanding of 5 different English accents with a carry-over effect in daily life.
Identifying main ideas  
What are the speakers talking about (understanding the context)?  
What are the main ideas, and how are they are incorporated?  
What does the speaker mean exactly?  
How can we interpret intonation?  
How do word stress and intonation help us to understand  
Being aware of stress, rhythm, and intonation

 

 
Types of Questions expected in the test

 

·         table and note completion

·         form filling

·         Identifying detail

·         multiple-choice pictures for detail

·         Identifying main ideas

·         Multiple-choice and note completion

·         Following signpost words

·         note labelling and labelling a diagram

·         flow chart table/flow chart completion and multiple-choice

Module 4 - Speaking

Implied Effective teaching way by Gradsity Student outcome
Becoming more fluent Will gain operational command of the language, which will help in every walk of life.
Willingness to participate and expand  
Preparing your talk  
Explaining how you feel – now and then  
Giving short answers to the follow-up questions  
Exploring the theme  
Producing a reasoned response  
Understanding the relationship between written opinions Vs Spoken Opinions  
Adequate Signal words and their usage  
           Type of Question expected in the test
·         Part one of the Speaking test – the interview

·         Part two of the Speaking test – the long turn

·         3 Part three of the Speaking test – the discussion

The complete course is conducted in accordance with British Standard, and uses the following materials:

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British Council (UK)

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Cambridge International (UK)

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Oxford University (UK)

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Trinity College (London)

Gradsity Notes

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