IELTS Preparation

This 30-hour IELTS preparation course is designed to help students effectively prepare for the IELTS exam and achieve their desired band score.
The course will cover all four sections of the IELTS test – Listening, Reading, Writing, and Speaking – and provide comprehensive strategies, practice, and feedback to ensure students are well-equipped to succeed on test day.

Be Prepared For IELTS

Course Objectives

By the end of this 30-hour IELTS preparation course, students will be able to:

  1. Understand the IELTS exam format and assessment criteria.
  2. Explain the structure and components of the Listening, Reading, Writing, and Speaking sections of the IELTS exam.
  3. Identify the key skills and strategies required to perform well in each section.
  4. Understand how the IELTS exam is scored and the band score requirements for their desired outcome.
  5. Develop effective listening and note-taking skills.
  6. Recognize different accent varieties and speaking styles in the Listening section.
  7. Apply strategies to improve comprehension, such as identifying key words, main ideas, and specific details.
  8. Practice effective note-taking techniques to organize information and answer questions accurately.
  9. Enhance reading comprehension and efficient text navigation:
  10. Identify and understand different question types in the Reading section.
  11. Develop skimming and scanning techniques to quickly locate relevant information in texts.
  12. Apply effective reading strategies to understand academic and general interest passages.
  13. Strengthen written communication and task fulfillment:
  14. Understand the requirements and assessment criteria for the IELTS Writing tasks (Task 1 and Task 2).
  15. Practice organizing and structuring written responses to effectively communicate ideas and arguments.
  16. Develop vocabulary, grammar, and coherence to produce well-written, task-appropriate responses.
  17. Improve spoken fluency, accuracy, and interactive communication:
  18. Gain confidence in speaking English fluently and accurately for the IELTS Speaking test.
  19. Practice responding to different speaking tasks, including interviews, cue card discussions, and two-way conversations.
  20. Receive feedback and guidance to enhance pronunciation, grammar, vocabulary, and overall communication skills.
  21. Develop exam-taking strategies and time management skills:
  22. Learn techniques to manage time effectively during the IELTS exam.
  23. Practice applying strategies to tackle different question types and tasks within the allotted time.

What students will learn?

Here’s a more detailed breakdown of what students will learn in each of the four IELTS skill areas during the course:

Listening

  • Understand different English accents and speaking styles
  • Identify main ideas, specific details, and implied information in recordings.
  • Practice note-taking techniques to capture key information
  • Develop strategies to answer different question types (multiple choice, short answers, form completion, etc.)
  • Ability to follow discussions, presentations, and conversations

Reading

  • Learn to skim and scan passages quickly to locate relevant information
  • Understand different question types (true/false/not given, multiple choice, matching, etc.)
  • Apply effective reading techniques for both academic and general texts
  • Improve ability to comprehend the main ideas, supporting details, and implied meaning
  • Develop strategies to complete the reading tasks within the time limit

Writing

  • Understand the requirements and assessment criteria for IELTS Writing Task 1 (describing visual data)
    and Task 2 (essay writing)
  • Practice organizing and structuring written responses with clear introductions, body paragraphs, and conclusions
  • Develop vocabulary, grammar, and cohesive devices to improve overall writing quality
  • Learn techniques to effectively communicate ideas, present arguments, and support opinions
  • Receive feedback and guidance to improve written communication skills

Speaking

  • Gain confidence in speaking English fluently and accurately
  • Practice responding to different speaking tasks, including interviews, cue card discussions, and two-way conversations
  • Improve pronunciation, intonation, and speaking clarity
  • Develop strategies to effectively communicate ideas, share opinions, and engage in discussions
  • Receive feedback and guidance to enhance grammar, vocabulary, and overall communication skills

Course Timeline

Session One

Skills

Test Orientation & Writing

Part

Writing task 1

Objectives

  • Facts about the IELTS Test
  • Grammar overview
  • IELTS vocabulary and grammar
  • Task 2 of the Writing Test
  • How to be a better academic writer
  • Introduction to Writing Task 2

Session Two

Skills

Writing

Part

Writing task 2

Objectives

5 types of essays

Sub Skills

  • Essay structure
  • Generating idea
  • Time management
  • Grammatical accuracy
  • Cohesion and coherence
  • Lexical recourse

Session 3

Skills: Writing

Part: Task 1 (academic)

Session 4

Skills: Writing

Part: Task 1 (general)

Objectives

  • Describing graphs
  • How to write a : Formal , semi , informal letter

Sub Skills

  • Essay structure
  • Generating idea
  • Time management
  • Grammatical accuracy
  • Cohesion and coherence
  • Lexical recourse

Session Five

Skills: Listening

Part: 3 Parts of listening

Objectives

  • Listening strategies
  • Questions types

Sub Skills

  • Predicting content
  • Listening for gist
  • Listening for details
  • Note taking

Session Six

Skills: Speaking

Part: Part 1

Objectives

  • Speaking preparation
  • Practice common topics

Sub Skills

  • Vocabulary
  • Grammar
  • Fluency
  • Pronunciation

Session 7

Skills

Reading

Part

Knowing the task and solving certain types of questions

Objectives

  • Reading
  • Match the headings
  • Matching features
  • Short answer questions
  • Sentence completion questions
  • solving certain types of questions

Session 8

Skills:

Reading

Part:

Rest of the reading questions

Objectives

  • Notes
  • table
  • form
  • summary
  • Multiple choice
  • flow chart & diagram
  • Yes, no, not given
  • True, false, not given

Sub Skills

  • Previewing a text
  • Predicting content and structure
  • Intensive reading
  • Guessing words from context
  • Skimming & Scanning
  • Understanding opinion and attitudes

Session 9

Skill

Speaking

Part

Part 2 and 3

Objectives

How to prepare for task 2 and 3

Sub Skills

  • Time management
  • Fluency features
  • Planning what to say
  • Discussion flow

Session 10

Mock Exam

Writing

Writing Task 1 (Academic):

Describing graphs: Students will learn how to analyze and effectively describe various types of graphs, charts, and diagrams.

Writing Task 1 (General):

Formal, semi-formal, and informal letters:
Students will learn the appropriate styles and conventions for writing different types of letters.

Writing Task 2:

  • Essay structure: Students will learn how to structure their essays effectively, including the introduction, body paragraphs, and conclusion.
  • Generating ideas: Students will learn techniques to generate relevant and compelling ideas for their essays.
  • Time management: Students will learn how to manage their time effectively during the writing task.
  • Useful language: Students will learn appropriate vocabulary, phrases, and language structures to use in their essays.
  • Cohesion and coherence: Students will learn how to create a well-connected and logical flow in their writing.
  • Lexical resource: Students will expand their vocabulary and learn how to use a diverse range of words accurately.
  • Grammatical accuracy: Students will review and practice using correct grammar structures in their writing.

Listening

Three parts of the listening test: Students will familiarize themselves with the three sections of the IELTS listening test and the types of questions asked.

Listening strategies: Students will learn effective listening strategies, such as predicting content, listening for gist, and listening for details.

Question types: Students will practice identifying and responding to various question formats in the listening test.

Note-taking: Students will develop their note-taking skills to effectively capture key information during the listening tasks

Speaking

Speaking Part 1:

  • Speaking preparation: Students will learn how to prepare for the speaking test and practice common topics.
  • Vocabulary: Students will expand their vocabulary to discuss a variety of topics fluently.
  • Grammar: Students will review and practice using correct grammatical structures in their spoken responses.
  • Fluency: Students will work on developing their fluency and confidence in speaking.
  • Pronunciation: Students will receive guidance on improving their pronunciation and clarity of speech.

Speaking Part 2 and 3:

  • Time management: Students will learn how to manage their time effectively during the longer speaking tasks.
  • Planning what to say: Students will practice planning and organizing their responses to the speaking prompts.
  • Fluency features: Students will continue to work on maintaining fluency and coherence in their longer responses.
  • Discussion flow: Students will learn how to engage in a natural, flowing discussion with the examiner.

Course info

You need an intermediate level (B1) in English at least to apply for this course.
We test you to make sure you are B1+ through Cambridge English Placement Test (CEPT). This course will prepare you for the IELTS exam by practicing your English skills and enhancing your abilities in each skill.

Additionally, you’ll learn some other skills besides the English ones. One of these is time management as you need to be precise in the time you need for every question, because if you take too much time on a question you’ll not catch up the others or you’ll solve them in a rush. And as we know, rushing in the answers isn’t great.

Your English skills need to be at B1 level or higher so that you have the basics of the English skills that we can build on and enhance to reach the level of the IELTS exam.
You also need to demonstrate the ability to learn more, whether in the English skills or other skills like analyzing questions and managing time.

Once you have been accepted onto the IELTS  course you are obliged to pay a deposit in order to reserve your place. The remaining fees must be paid 2 weeks prior to the course starting.

You can pay your deposit and full fees as follows:

  • Cash Payment at Reach Out Academy.
  • Credit or Debit Card in either GBP/USD/EGP at Reach Out Academy.

Course Fees

IELTS Preparation course fees 3000 EGP

Transferring or depositing the due amount to the following Account:

Arab African International Bank – AAIB Account

  • Account Name: Reach Out Academy
  • Account Number: 521337
  • IBAN Egyptian pound Eg980057088005213373931818001
  • IBAN Pound sterling Eg200057088005213373931826001
  • Branch: Mesaha, Dokki, Giza – Egypt

Commercial International Bank

  • Account Name: Reach Out Academy
  • Account Number: 100035159015
  • Swift Code: CIBEEGCX184
  • Branch: Mesaha, Dokki, Giza – Egypt

If you make your payment via bank transfer, or bank deposit, Please send us a copy of the transfer to info@ihcairoeg.com.  All transfer fees incurred are the responsibility of the candidate.

In the case of cancellation four weeks or more before the course starting date, 20% of our total fee will be retained. With less than two weeks’ notice, 50% of our total fee will be retained. If cancellation occurs in the final ten days before the starting date our total fee will be retained.

However, in certain exceptional circumstances we will consider transferring the fees to another course.

In the event of a course being cancelled all fees will be refunded.

NOTE Once the course has started, there is no possible refund. For this reason, you might consider taking out an insurance policy in order to be covered in case anything happen and you needed to leave the course.

If the course is delayed or prevented by Force Majeure, then Reach Out Academy shall NOT be liable for a refund.

You need an intermediate level (B1) in English at least to apply for this course.
We test you to make sure you are B1+ through Cambridge English Placement Test (CEPT). This course will prepare you for the IELTS exam by practicing your English skills and enhancing your abilities in each skill.

Additionally, you’ll learn some other skills besides the English ones. One of these is time management as you need to be precise in the time you need for every question, because if you take too much time on a question you’ll not catch up the others or you’ll solve them in a rush. And as we know, rushing in the answers isn’t great.

Your English skills need to be at B1 level or higher so that you have the basics of the English skills that we can build on and enhance to reach the level of the IELTS exam.
You also need to demonstrate the ability to learn more, whether in the English skills or other skills like analyzing questions and managing time.

Once you have been accepted onto the IELTS  course you are obliged to pay a deposit in order to reserve your place. The remaining fees must be paid 2 weeks prior to the course starting.

You can pay your deposit and full fees as follows:

  • Cash Payment at Reach Out Academy.
  • Credit or Debit Card in either GBP/USD/EGP at Reach Out Academy.

Course Fees

IELTS Preparation course fees 3000 EGP

Transferring or depositing the due amount to the following Account:

Arab African International Bank – AAIB Account

  • Account Name: Reach Out Academy
  • Account Number: 521337
  • IBAN Egyptian pound Eg980057088005213373931818001
  • IBAN Pound sterling Eg200057088005213373931826001
  • Branch: Mesaha, Dokki, Giza – Egypt

Commercial International Bank

  • Account Name: Reach Out Academy
  • Account Number: 100035159015
  • Swift Code: CIBEEGCX184
  • Branch: Mesaha, Dokki, Giza – Egypt

If you make your payment via bank transfer, or bank deposit, Please send us a copy of the transfer to info@ihcairoeg.com.  All transfer fees incurred are the responsibility of the candidate.

In the case of cancellation four weeks or more before the course starting date, 20% of our total fee will be retained. With less than two weeks’ notice, 50% of our total fee will be retained. If cancellation occurs in the final ten days before the starting date our total fee will be retained.

However, in certain exceptional circumstances we will consider transferring the fees to another course.

In the event of a course being cancelled all fees will be refunded.

NOTE Once the course has started, there is no possible refund. For this reason, you might consider taking out an insurance policy in order to be covered in case anything happen and you needed to leave the course.

If the course is delayed or prevented by Force Majeure, then Reach Out Academy shall NOT be liable for a refund.

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