Program Overview
The IELTS Preparation program at Docklands Academy London equips students with the skills and knowledge to excel in the IELTS exam. It covers all aspects of the exam, including reading, writing, listening, speaking, and test-taking strategies. The program is comprehensive, academically rigorous, and taught by experienced instructors. Students who complete the program will be well-prepared for the IELTS exam and for careers that require English language proficiency.
Program Outline
Degree Overview:
Overview:
The IELTS Preparation program at Docklands Academy London is designed to equip students with the skills and knowledge necessary to succeed in the International English Language Testing System (IELTS) examination. The program covers all aspects of the IELTS exam, including reading, writing, listening, speaking, and test-taking strategies.
Objectives:
- Recognize their true level in speaking, reading, listening, and writing
- Recognize and overcome challenges presented in the IELTS exam
- Write different academic essay types -evaluate and self correct their speaking
- Be prepared for the mechanics of the IELTS examination (time, order, format)
- Skim, scan and focus on target material in academic reading passages
- Interpret and describe statistical data using appropriate language and grammar
- Demonstrate enhanced vocabulary in writing and speaking
- Formulate, express, and defend opinions using appropriate vocabulary
- Demonstrate improved listening skills for comprehension and details
Program Description:
The IELTS Preparation program is comprehensive and academically rigorous. It puts equal weight on all four skills tested in the IELTS exam: reading, writing, listening, and speaking. The program also covers sub-skills such as academic vocabulary, academic style, and study skills.
Outline:
Content:
- Reading: Skimming, scanning, and focusing on target material in academic reading passages
- Writing: Writing different academic essay types, evaluating and self-correcting speaking
- Listening: Interpreting and describing statistical data using appropriate language and grammar
- Speaking: Formulating, expressing, and defending opinions using appropriate vocabulary
- Test-taking strategies: Preparing for the mechanics of the IELTS examination (time, order, format)
Structure:
The IELTS Preparation program is offered in a variety of formats, including:
- Full-time: 12 weeks
- Part-time: 24 weeks
Course Schedule:
The course schedule for the IELTS Preparation program is as follows:
- Week 1: Introduction to the IELTS exam and test-taking strategies
- Week 2: Reading skills
- Week 3: Writing skills
- Week 4: Listening skills
- Week 5: Speaking skills
- Week 6: Practice tests
- Week 7: Review of reading skills
- Week 8: Review of writing skills
- Week 9: Review of listening skills
- Week 10: Review of speaking skills
- Week 11: Final practice test
- Week 12: Exam preparation
Individual Modules:
- Reading: The reading module covers the following topics:
- Skimming and scanning
- Identifying main ideas and supporting details
- Inferencing and drawing conclusions
- Summarizing and paraphrasing
- Writing: The writing module covers the following topics:
- Writing different academic essay types
- Organizing and structuring essays
- Using appropriate language and grammar
- Editing and proofreading
- Listening: The listening module covers the following topics:
- Listening for main ideas and supporting details
- Identifying key words and phrases
- Inferencing and drawing conclusions
- Summarizing and paraphrasing
- Speaking: The speaking module covers the following topics:
- Speaking clearly and fluently
- Using appropriate language and grammar
- Organizing and structuring speeches
- Answering questions effectively
- Test-taking strategies: The test-taking strategies module covers the following topics:
- Time management
- Question types
- Guessing strategies
- Dealing with stress
Assessment:
Students in the IELTS Preparation program are assessed on their performance in a variety of ways, including:
- Class participation
- Quizzes
- Homework assignments
- Practice tests
- Final exam The final exam is a comprehensive test of all the skills covered in the program. Students must pass the final exam in order to receive a certificate of completion.
Teaching:
The IELTS Preparation program is taught by experienced and qualified instructors who are dedicated to helping students succeed. The instructors use a variety of teaching methods, including:
- Lectures
- Discussions
- Group work
- Role-playing
- Simulations The program also provides students with access to a variety of resources, including:
- A dedicated study room
- A computer lab
- A library
- Online resources
Careers:
The IELTS Preparation program can help students prepare for a variety of careers that require English language proficiency, including:
- Teaching
- Business
- Healthcare
- Law
- Journalism
- Social work