IELTS UCLES – Academic English for the IELTS test
This course is designed to prepare students
for the IELTS examination of academic English. The
participants will therefore be given practice in the four parts of
the examination, which are listening, reading, writing and
speaking. However, the course is not confined to test
practice. We will also discuss other aspects of academic
English and revise those aspects of grammar that may still create
difficulties. You need, of course, to have a good knowledge
of English before you start. If you have completed ESOL level
2, for example, you are at an ideal level for this course.
It is intended that the course will be
interesting and enjoyable. For that reason, students will be
given the opportunity to discuss various topics that are in the
news. We will also read and analyse some articles from
newspapers or magazines. Listening practice will include
excerpts from news broadcasts both on television and radio.
Towards the end of the course, there will be a
practice test in the same format as the real one. The
students’ answers will be assessed according to the IELTS band
scale and their result will help them decide if they are ready to
enrol for the test. We can advise students about whether they
are ready for the test, and we can help complete the test
application form, but the test fee (currently £125) is not included
in the course fee.
If you have any questions, you are welcome to
contact me, Timothy Walker, by email. My email address is
timothy.walker@don.ac.uk.
Course Details
Course name: IELTS-UCLES
Course code: X165/01
Day: Thursday
Time: 1830 to 2030
Start date: Thursday 19 January 2012
Finish date: Thursday 17 May 2012
No class on February 16, April 5 and April
12
Fifteen classes
Fees: £225
You can enrol at Learner Services at The
Hub.