Understanding IELTS: Speaking
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Duration 3 weeks
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Weekly study 3 hours
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Prepare for success in your IELTS Speaking test
The British Council’s four Understanding IELTS courses give you a complete guide to everything you need to know as you prepare for the IELTS test.
This course focuses on the speaking test. You’ll look in detail at the three parts of the test and learn about the four criteria that will be used to assess your spoken English.
The tips and techniques will help you improve your English speaking and build techniques to help you succeed. Through practice activities, you’ll build confidence and feel fully prepared on test day.
What topics will you cover?
- The IELTS Speaking test format
- The assessment criteria
- Understanding the task
- Building confidence
- Giving a talk
- What to expect on test day
When would you like to start?
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What will you achieve?
By the end of the course, you'll be able to...
Who is the course for?
This course is designed for anyone preparing for the International English Language Testing System (IELTS) test. IELTS teachers will also find it useful.
Who will you learn with?
suzanne mordue
Suzanne has been working in ELT since 1999. She's been working in teacher training and materials writing for over 10 years. Her online portfolio is: https://suzannemordue.wordpress.com
Neil McLaren
I live and work in Bratislava and have been teaching for twenty years. I’m also the Social Community Manager in charge of the British Council’s global social media channels for learners
Joshua Underwood
I'm an "educator" on some British Council futurelearn courses.
I'm into:
- EdTech & UX Design Research
- EFL & Digital Competence Teaching & Training
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Alister Widdowson
I've been involved with English language teaching for over 20 years and now I split my time between online courses, teacher training and various work with UK universities.
Who developed the course?
The British Council is on the ground in six continents and over 100 countries connecting the best of UK culture with a global audience and providing high-quality English language courses.
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