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
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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
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| Types of Questions expected in the test
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| · 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:
British Council (UK)
Cambridge International (UK)
Oxford University (UK)
Trinity College (London)
Gradsity Notes
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