Standard English and IELTS

Course description

IELTS (International English Language Testing System) is a multi level exam. You will follow a General English and IELTS course which will give you the Academic English skills necessary to complete the following exam tasks: Reading: You will learn specific reading skills such as skimming, scanning and dealing with unknown vocabulary. You will practice these skills by looking at authentic academic texts such as reports, essays and newspaper articles. Writing: You will learn the necessary grammar and structure needed for producing a well composed piece of writing. You will be taught how to write in an academic style in order to produce effective essays and reports. Listening Comprehension: You will be introduced to a range of accents and speeds of speaking within academic environments. Listening practice will be delivered through a range of authentic situations such as listening to lectures and talks. You learn how to listen for detailed information and general meaning. Speaking: You will focus on improving your confidence and fluency through guided work, discussion and group or individual presentations. You will learn how to use English in an academic environment and focus on structure, coherence and cohesion in speech. You will also practice your pronunciation and intonation skills through authentic tasks such as giving presentations and expressing your opinions in discussions and debates. Course content: 10 lessons of IELTS preparation plus 10 lessons of General English. There are an optional two extra workshop sessions, which students can choose to attend.

Course topics

Listening, speaking, pronunciation, reading, writing, vocabulary, and grammar

MLS International College does not hold classes on the holiday dates above. The school does not compensate for these holidays, so make sure to choose your start date accordingly.

Class schedule may change depending on availability and season.