This course is designed to help candidates prepare for the writing test of the IELTS Academic Module.

The course consists of 10 units, each of approximately 2.5 hours of study time. Units 1 to 5 focus on Task 1 of the IELTS writing test, and units 6 to 10 on Task 2.

During the course students focus on the following areas:

• Useful language
• Interpreting writing test questions
• Selecting and organising information
• Analysing sample answers
• Text features
• Writing skills
• Text correction

Each unit begins with IELTS sample questions and analysis, followed by exploitation of sample answers and language practice. Units end with a further IELTS writing module practice question for students to answer.

This course is available in two versions: with tutor support or as a stand-alone self-access course.

This course is designed to help candidates prepare for the speaking test of the IELTS Academic Module.

The course consists of 10 units, each of approximately 2.5 hours of study time. Units focus on the test structure and assessment criteria, with additional, specific focus on each of the three stages of the speaking test.

During the course students focus on the following areas:

• Greetings and conversation
• Communicative interaction
• Interpreting and responding to speaking test questions
• Selecting and organising information
• Structuring an answer
• Expanding on and linking ideas
• Useful expressions
• Pronunciation
• Common errors

Each unit also contains extensive video material of candidates of different nationalities participating in mock IELTS speaking tests.

The units begin with an IELTS sample question and analysis followed by language and speaking skills practice. Units end with a further IELTS speaking test practice question for students to answer.

This course is available in two versions: with tutor support or as a stand-alone self-access course.