How to Teach IELTS
About this course
📌 Format: Self-paced | Downloadable | Video + Reading + Quiz
🎯 Module Purpose
This foundational module is designed to give new IELTS teachers a clear and structured introduction to the IELTS exam. By completing this module, teachers will gain a solid understanding of:
What IELTS is and who it’s designed for – including its global importance and why learners take it.
The differences between the Academic and General Training versions – and which learners need each.
The structure and timing of the test – across Listening, Reading, Writing, and Speaking.
The IELTS scoring system and how band scores work – with a focus on how examiners assess performance.
What it means to be an effective IELTS teacher – including expectations, roles, and how to best support students.
Even if you have no prior IELTS teaching experience, this module will give you the confidence to guide learners through the test with clarity and professionalism.
🧠 Learning Outcomes
By the end of Course, teachers will be able to:
✅ Clearly explain the purpose and overall format of the IELTS exam.
✅ Identify and explain the key differences between the Academic and General Training versions.
✅ Accurately describe the structure, content, and timing of each test section.
✅ Interpret and explain IELTS band scores, including how they are calculated and what they represent.
✅ Recognise and understand their role as an IELTS teacher, including strategies to effectively support learners and manage expectations.
Course curriculum
1.
Unit 1 - Introduction to IELTS
5 lessons
- 1
Unit 1.1: What is IELTS?
- 2
Unit 1.2: IELTS Test Structure
- 3
Unit 1.3: IELTS Band Scores Explained
- 4
Unit 1.4: The Role of the IELTS Teacher
- 5
Unit 1.5: End-of-Module Quiz
2.
Unit 2 - Band descriptors
5 lessons
3.
Unit 3 -Speaking: Understanding the IELTS Speaking Test
6 lessons
4.
Unit 4 -Teaching IELTS Writing
9 lessons
5.
Unit 5 - Teaching IELTS Reading
6 lessons
6.
Unit 6 -Teaching IELTS Listening
7 lessons
7.
Unit 7 -Marking & Feedback
8 lessons
8.
Unit 8 - Lesson Planning for IELTS Classes
6 lessons
9.
Unit 9 - Online vs. In-Person IELTS Prep
7 lessons
10.
Unit 10 - Mock Test Practice & Student Coaching
7 lessons
11.
Unit 11 - Bonus Unit: What To Do Next
5 lessons
How to Teach IELTS
How to Teach IELTS – A 30-Hour Training Course 📌 Format: Self-paced | Downloadable | Video + Reading + Quiz 🎯 Module Purpose This foundational module is designed to give new IELTS teachers a clear and structured introduction to the IELTS exam. By completing this module, teachers will gain a solid understanding of: What IELTS is and who it’s designed for – including its global importance and why learners take it. The differences between the Academic and General Training versions – and which learners need each. The structure and timing of the test – across Listening, Reading, Writing, and Speaking. The IELTS scoring system and how band scores work – with a focus on how examiners assess performance. What it means to be an effective IELTS teacher – including expectations, roles, and how to best support students. Even if you have no prior IELTS teaching experience, this module will give you the confidence to guide learners through the test with clarity and professionalism. 🧠 Learning Outcomes By the end of Course, teachers will be able to: ✅ Clearly explain the purpose and overall format of the IELTS exam. ✅ Identify and explain the key differences between the Academic and General Training versions. ✅ Accurately describe the structure, content, and timing of each test section. ✅ Interpret and explain IELTS band scores, including how they are calculated and what they represent. ✅ Recognise and understand their role as an IELTS teacher, including strategies to effectively support learners and manage expectations.
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