How To Pass Ielts General Training Writing

If you take this course, you will maximise your score in the IELTS General Training Writing test.

What you'll learn

How to achieve a high score by analysing the Writing assessment scales, bands and descriptors the examiners use.

How to develop strategies and techniques for each Writing task: writing formal and informal letters and emails, and essays.

How to use practice material and model answers to develop task-specific language skills.

How to see the exam as a learning opportunity and build a writing skill set for the future.

Requirements

You should have the appropriate level of English for the band score you require.

You should be willing to be actively involved in your learning.

Description

Are you ready to get the band score you need in your IELTS General Training Writing Test?We use the innovative PASS method to cover every aspect so that you go into your exam with confidence and in a positive frame of mind, secure in the knowledge that you have learned the most effective tools and techniques to demonstrate your ability.In PASS you will find all your exam needs in one place. Why not take a look at the preview to see a class for this course?Do you recognize the building in the course image? Here are some clues!It was rebuilt after a fire and the new building was completed in 1876It is located in the capital of EnglandOne of the towers in the building houses Big BenThe answer is at the bottom of the page. If you pass your exam you can visit it!Course features:16 videos18 downloadablesResource material (total 53 pages)Planning, structure and skills for each Writing part and task type10 Writing task assignments (15 tasks)26 model answersExam awareness assessment testWhat is the course like?It is divided into two sections, one for each task of the Writing test. In each section you have a series of interactive classes, tasks and assignments, plus the downloadable resource material. In total there are nine interactive classes in video format.The first class in each section introduces the task with a quiz and an overview. The following classes cover each writing task type one by one using the PASS method.We provide you with strategies, tips and techniques to manage each task type and we engage you in the process to maximise your learning.You can watch the classes when you want, pausing them to carry out the tasks and consolidate your learning.The downloadable resource material enables you to practise further and develop your skills, and there are assignments to enable you to carry out exam practice with model answers.Finally there is an assessment test. This test is designed to assess your learning during the course and to help you find your weaknesses and redirect you to parts of the course where you can improve those aspects. The building in the course image is the Palace of Westminster, informally known as the Houses of Parliament. Did you know that Big Ben refers to the main bell in the tower and not the clock?

Overview

Section 1: Writing Test - Task 1

Lecture 1 PASS Study Skills

Lecture 2 Interactive class 1 - 6 key points / planning, structure and skills

Lecture 3 Official IELTS Writing Task 1 band descriptors

Lecture 4 IELTS Writing tip - Do Task 2 first

Lecture 5 Interactive class 2 - How to write informal / semi-formal letters

Lecture 6 Interactive class 3 - How to write formal letters

Lecture 7 IELTS Writing tip - Yours faithfully / Yours sincerely

Lecture 8 How to pass IELTS General Writing - Class tasks / answers

Lecture 9 How to pass IELTS General Writing Task 1 resource material

Section 2: Writing Test - Task 2

Lecture 10 Interactive class 1 - 5 key points / paraphrasing, register and structure

Lecture 11 Official IELTS Writing Task 2 band descriptors

Lecture 12 IELTS Writing tip - First impressions count!

Lecture 13 IELTS Writing tip - The burger model

Lecture 14 IELTS Writing skills - 6 phrasal verbs for formal writing

Lecture 15 Interactive class 2 - The opinion essay type: planning and structure

Lecture 16 Interactive class 2 continued - analysis of model answers / language skills

Lecture 17 Interactive class 3 - How to write a discussion essay

Lecture 18 Interactive class 3 cont. - How to write a discussion essay with opinion

Lecture 19 Interactive class 4 - How to write advantages/disadvantages essays (+/- opinion)

Lecture 20 Interactive class 5 - How to write a problems (causes) / solutions essay

Lecture 21 Interactive class 6 - How to write the 2 questions essay / Task 2 summary

Lecture 22 IELTS Writing Task 2 - Class tasks / answers

Lecture 23 How to pass IELTS Writing Task 2 resource material

Section 3: Assessment Test

People who wish to certify their level of English skills by taking the IELTS General Training exam.,Learners who feel they need support on how to optimize their band scores for the Writing test.,People who want to improve their life prospects in terms of education or employability.,People who need a last-minute boost before their IELTS exam.