IELTS Preparation Course
IELTS stands for International English Language Testing System and is recognized internationally to test English proficiency for entrance into secondary schools and universities, and work and migration purposes. The IELTS exam has four sections: Listening, Speaking, General or Academic Reading, and General or Academic Writing. For entrance into secondary schools and universities, Academic Reading and Academic Writing, instead of General Reading and General Writing, are often tested.
The IELTS Preparation Course offered at A-Square is a short course that helps students to prepare for IELTS, be familiar with the examination format and techniques, and acquire and practice skills that are tested in the examination. The course is divided into 4 modules: Listening, Speaking, Academic Reading and Academic Writing. Each module is comprised of four 90 minutes classes conducted on a weekly basis completed in one month. Students are welcome to enroll in any of the module(s) based on their needs and weaknesses. Classes are in small groups of 2 to 4 students.
Module 1: Listening
4 sessions, 1.5 hrs / session
Class size: 2-4 students
This module aims to help students develop advanced English listening skills such as listening for the topic, situation, details, specific information, opinions, and main ideas.
Module 2: Academic Reading
4 sessions, 1.5 hrs / session
Class size: 2-4 students
The second module focuses on academic reading skills such as understanding and identifying the topic, situation, specific information, opinion, main and supporting ideas, global ideas and gist.
Module 3: Academic Writing
4 sessions, 1.5 hrs / session
Class size: 2-4 students
The third module helps learners to acquire important academic writing skills such as describing a graphic data or a diagram, and writing an essay.
Module 4: Speaking
4 sessions, 1.5 hrs / session
Class size: 2-4 students
The last module aims to help learners speak English with fluency and confidence. It practices skills such as responding to questions and talking above oneself, giving a short talk, and expressing an opinion.