Prepare for the IELTS Test – ‘Be the best that you can be’
2 week modular course
Course details: 21 academic hours, 2-week course
Timetable: 4×90 + minutes per week + 1 full practice test
For course dates and fees, please go to the ‘timetable’ section of this website
About the course.
This course will develop your listening, reading, writing and speaking skills in preparation for the IELTS Test. In this course you will learn test taking strategies to help you reach your IELTS test score goal. You will prepare specifically for the listening and speaking modules, as well as the Academic Reading and Writing components. Mini exam-type exercises will be administered throughout the course to track your progress.
ILS teachers are experienced and familiar with the test requirements and are qualified examiners of a variety of international examinations. They can therefore help you achieve the results you need.
Upon successful completion of the course, students will:
1. have better listening, speaking, academic reading and writing skills.
2. have improved their test-taking strategies specifically for the IELTS test.
3. have improve their IELTS test scores in all four skills.
About the IELTS
IELTS, is a popular language proficiency examination required of non-native speakers of English for entry to university. It is also used as a requirement for emigration puposes (New Zealand, Australia, Canada, UK).
When Where and How often can the test be taken.
The test is available at least once a month month at Tallinn University Language Centre. The number of places is limited and you need to register for the test in advance. When you register you can get more information about the 2 different kinds of IELTS test (general or academic) and you can choose to take either a paper-based or computer based test.
How long will I have to wait for the results of the test?
2-weeks
What kind of test is it?
IELTS is an examination which is divided into four main parts:
– Listening comprehension (4 sections, 40 items, 30 minutes)
– Reading (3 sections, 40 items, 60 minutes)
– Writing (2 tasks, 150 and 250 words, 60 minutes)
– Speaking (10-15 minutes)
How is the IELTS scored?
The IELTS test is scored from Band 1 to Band 9. Different scores are required for different purposes in both general and academic versions of the exam. For example, academic exam takers are usually expected to score from upwards of band 6 (athough sometimes lower scores are required) for undergraduate programs and over band 7 for graduate programs. Candidates should find out what score is required for their own purposes.
For more information please contact Tallinn University Language Centre.