GISDepartment of Global and Interdisciplinary Studies

English Test Preparation for IELTS is designed to teach language skills, effective test-taking techniques, and strategies for the IELTS examination.

This course is designed for students who are interested in improving their English test scores or who want to study in the United Kingdom, Australia or New Zealand in the future. Its purpose is to help you attain advanced command of English, which shall be reflected in your IELTS test scores.

Will be able to gain “DP 4”.

英語 / English

Students will learn effective strategies for increasing scores in each section of the IELTS through class discussion and exercises throughout the course. These include becoming familiar with the test format, understanding question types, and learning how to expand speaking and writing responses. Personal advice on methods of individual study (which is strongly recommended) will be given as required. As this is a skills-based course, emphasis will be placed on practical skills rather than class lectures. To this end, students will also participate in regular vocabulary and idiom quizzes, as peer review activities. Feedback on coursework will be given during class.

あり / Yes

なし / No

授業形態/methods of teaching：対面/face to face

※各回の授業形態は予定です。教員の指示に従ってください。

1[オンライン/online]：Introduction

・Learn the characteristics of the IELTS exam and how it differs from other standardized tests

2[対面/face to face]：Writing I

・Introduction to the writing section. The class will look at question types, scoring and test strategies
・Vocabulary and idiomatic expression quiz

3[対面/face to face]：Speaking I

・Introduction to the speaking section. The class will study question types, scoring and test strategies
・Practice for Speaking Part 1
・Vocabulary and idiomatic expression quiz

4[対面/face to face]：Listening I

・Introduction to the listening section. We will cover questions types, scoring and test strategies
・Vocabulary and idiomatic expression quiz

5[対面/face to face]：Reading I

・Introduction to the reading section. The class will cover question types, scoring and strategies
・Vocabulary and idiomatic expression quiz

6[対面/face to face]：Writing II

・Practice for writing task 1. The class will study language for summarizing data.
・Vocabulary and idiomatic expression quiz

7[対面/face to face]：Mid-term examination; Speaking II

・This class will consist of a short exam to test student progress
・Practice for speaking part 2

8[対面/face to face]：Listening II

・The class will undertake listening and summarizing exercises
・Vocabulary and idiomatic expression quiz

9[対面/face to face]：Reading II

・The class will do exercises for the reading section and practice techniques such as skimming and scanning
・Vocabulary and idiomatic expression quiz

10[対面/face to face]：Writing III; Speaking III

・Practice for writing task 2. The class will study opinion techniques, paraphrasing etc.
・Practice for speaking parts 2 & 3
・Vocabulary and idiomatic expression quiz

11[対面/face to face]：Listening III; Reading III

・Practice for listening tasks 3 & 4
・Practice for reading section (timed exercises, etc.)
・Vocabulary and idiomatic expression quiz

12[対面/face to face]：Writing IV; Speaking IV

・Review of the writing and speaking sections

13[対面/face to face]：Listening IV; Reading IV

・Review of the listening and reading sections

14[対面/face to face]：Final Examination and Wrap-Up

Assessing the degree to which students understand the subject

Preparatory study and review time for this class are 2 hours each.

1. Pauline Cullen, Amanda French, et al. The Official Cambridge Guide to IELTS Student's Book with Answers with DVD-ROM. Cambridge English (Feb 27, 2014)

1. Essential Words for the IELTS: With Downloadable Audio by Lin Lougheed Ph.D. Barrons Educational Series. Third edition (December 1, 2016)
2. Cambridge Univ Press. IELTS 14 Academic Student's Book with Answers with Audio: Authentic Practice Tests (Jun 20, 2019)

Assessment will be based on the following:
1. Class participation and homework (30%)
2. Mid-term exam / practice test (30%)
4. Final exam (40%)

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None.