Self-directed learning for the IELTS Listening & Reading tests

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Self-directed learning for the IELTS Listening & Reading tests

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

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

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

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

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

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

Listening Any questions?

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

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

Reading Any questions?

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

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

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

IELTS Any Questions?