1. Self-directed learning for the IELTS Listening & Reading tests

2. The International English Language Testing System
What is IELTS?
The International English Language Testing System
Developed as a test of English for:
Immigration
Work
Academic Study
Used mostly in:
The UK
Canada
Australia
New Zealand

3. What is IELTS?
Check with a partner – how much do you know already?

4. Listening Takes 30 minutes It is played ONCE only
There is time to read through the questions before you begin
There is 10 minutes at the end to transfer your answers
There are 4 parts

5. Listening 4 parts Part 1 2 3 4 Points 10 Dialogue Monologue English
People speaking
Dialogue
Monologue
English
General
Academic

6. Listening You need: knowledge of spoken English ‘Fluency’
knowledge of conventions
The ability to:
Predict
Identify key words & synonyms
Note take

7. Listening 4 parts (10 points for each) Fluency practice for part 1
Commercial radio – practice writing numbers / dates / days / addresses
Find a list of addresses / phone numbers / dates – use the practice centre
After each session, analyse strengths & remaining weaknesses

8. Listening
Any questions?

9. Reading There are 3 texts with around 2500 words altogether.
The texts are taken from books, journals, and magazines.
Questions include:
multiple choice
matching headings to paragraphs
True / False / Not Given
fill in gaps

10. Reading 3 parts (13 points for each + 1 for the final) You need to
Key words
Synonymy
Ability to locate an answer
You need to
Skim
Scan
Careful reading

11. Reading
Any questions?

12. How to Prepare Know your strengths and weaknesses Focus your learning
Practice dictation of numbers/spelling & note taking
Practice skimming & scanning to find information
Build your vocabulary – especially academic phrases and synonyms
Practice the test under timed conditions

13. Support IELTS Learning Community Facebook page (find Bob Salc) Meetups
Learning advisors
Practice centre / yellow sofas
Other students

14. Teachers’ Duty Mon Tues Weds Thurs Fri 1 Bob WC Richard WC Tara YellS
Carol PC
David OWC 2
Lorraine
James Owen PC
Shawn PC
Lunch 1
Liz PC
Lunch 2
Allan
OWC
Jason OWC 3
Shawn WC 4
Luke
Allan OWC

15. IELTS
Any Questions?