IELTS Preparation and Academic Skills
The IELTS Preparation course is ideal for students who want to do a university degree or diploma in the UK , the USA or attend any other academic courses taught in English.
In order to get the most out of a university or other academic course taught in English, you will need to be proficient in skills not normally important to those who want English for other reasons. You will need to be able to understand the teacher or lecturer, who will use a lot of technical language and vocabulary. You will need to read technical texts efficiently by skimming, scanning and process reading; write coherently and cohesively; describe graphs, charts and processes; and be able to consider questions and answer logically when speaking. The IELTS Preparation course will enable students to succeed at an English speaking university.
What are the differences between General English and Academic English?
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Academic English |
greater emphasis on listening and speaking |
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greater emphasis on reading and writing |
subjective expression |
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objective expression |
| general / everyday vocabulary |
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specific / technical vocabulary |
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The Course
Our courses are taught by teachers with a high level of experience in
and knowledge of teaching IELTS and Academic English, so you can be sure that you are getting the best techniques and advice possible. The course is one of our Special Courses taken over 15hrs per week for 6months or 8 hours per week throughout the year.
IELTS
Following this course will prepare you for taking either the IELTS or TOEFL exam. Both exams are geared towards those students wishing to continue studying at in the UK (IELTS)
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Listening |
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Reading |
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Writing |
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Speaking |
The language demands of studying other subjects taught in English are quite high and you need to be well prepared before you start your courses as you will be working alongside fellow students and teachers who are native speakers. When you are ready to sit the test (which takes place on specific dates each month), our Academic staff help you apply for your exam by putting you in touch with the test centres to book your place. There is no grammar or vocabulary test but you will need to demonstrate your ability in these areas within the 4 skill areas. The tests are designed to cover the full range of ability and test sections get progressively more difficult. For more detailed information please visit the IELTS website www.ielts.org , or the Cambridge Examinations website at www.cambridgeesol.org. |
