Exam preparation
IELTS Academic Preparation
IELTS Academic rewards familiarity with its format as much as raw English ability, and most candidates lose marks to avoidable mistakes rather than a genuine language gap. This six-week course works through all four skills in the order the exam tests them, with dedicated modules for Listening, Reading, Writing and Speaking. Each module explains exactly what examiners are scoring, not just what the questions look like, so practice time goes toward the things that actually move a band score. The Writing module covers both Task 1 (describing visual data) and Task 2 (the argumentative essay) in real depth, since together they carry half of every candidate's writing result. Speaking practice covers all three parts of the real interview format. The course closes with a full mock exam and an honest, structured review against the real band descriptors.
Course learning contract
- Who this course is for
- Learners preparing for IELTS Academic through practice aligned with the published course modules in English.
- What you need before starting
- Working knowledge at or near B1. The diagnostic checkpoint confirms whether the course is a suitable starting point.
- What you will work on
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The published modules define the course scope. You will work on:
- Listening — format and technique
- Reading — format and technique
- Writing — Task 1 & Task 2
- Speaking — all three parts
- Pace and effort
- Self-paced over an estimated 6 weeks. No fixed weekly study hours or live-teaching commitment is stated.
- How completion works
- Complete every lesson and pass every required checkpoint. Course completion does not issue a certificate or credential.
Course modules
- The four-section structure
- Question types drill: form/note/table completion
- Question types drill: multiple choice and matching
- Skimming vs. scanning under time pressure
- True/False/Not Given (or Yes/No/Not Given)
- Matching headings and information
- Task 1: describing visual data
- Task 2: essay structure that scores
- Task 2: developing an argument
- Part 1: the interview
- Part 2: the long turn
- Part 3: the discussion
Assessment checkpoints
- Diagnostic check — confirm entry-level readiness before starting
- Mid-course checkpoint — skills covered so far, identify weak areas
- Readiness milestone — mock assessment against the target level/format
Frequently asked questions
Six weeks of structured study, covering Listening, Reading, Writing and Speaking in that order.
Yes — every skill module includes graded practice, and the course closes with a full-length timed mock exam.
Price
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Estimated duration: 6 weeks