IELTS Band 7+: Secrets from an EXAMINER

Course Curriculum

Chapter 1: Speaking

Lecture 1: Overall Tips and Tricks for the Speaking Module

Lecture 2: Speaking Part 1: Overview

Lecture 3: Speaking Part 1: Common Mistakes and Strategies

Lecture 4: Speaking Part 1: Practice Exercises

Lecture 5: Speaking Part 2: Overview

Lecture 6: Speaking Part 2: Making Notes

Lecture 7: Speaking Part 2: Common Mistakes and Strategies

Lecture 8: Speaking Part 2: Practice Exercises

Lecture 9: Speaking Part 3: Overview

Lecture 10: Speaking Part 3: Common Mistakes and Strategies

Lecture 11: Speaking Part 3: Practice Exercises

Lecture 12: Scoring: Overview

Lecture 13: Scoring: Fluency

Lecture 14: Fluency: Practice with Cohesive Devices

Lecture 15: Fluency: Practice with One Minute Speeches

Lecture 16: Fluency: Practice Exercises

Lecture 17: Scoring: Lexical Resource/Vocabulary

Lecture 18: Vocabulary: Idiomatic Language

Lecture 19: Vocabulary: New Words

Lecture 20: Vocabulary: Common Mistakes and Strategies

Lecture 21: Scoring: Grammatical Range and Accuracy

Lecture 22: Grammar: Increasing Variety

Lecture 23: Grammar: Practice Exercises

Lecture 24: Grammar: Common Mistakes and Strategies

Lecture 25: Scoring: Pronunciation

Lecture 26: Pronunciation: Practice Exercises

Lecture 27: Pronunciation: Tongue Twisters

Lecture 28: Pronunciation: Rhythm

Lecture 29: Pronunciation: Tone

Lecture 30: Pronunciation: Common Mistakes and Strategies

Lecture 31: Sample Speaking Test

Chapter 2: Writing

Lecture 1: Writing Section Introduction

Lecture 2: General Writing Tips

Lecture 3: Scoring: How do you get your score?

Lecture 4: Scoring: Task Response

Lecture 5: Scoring: Structure and Coherence

Lecture 6: Scoring: Vocabulary

Lecture 7: Scoring: Grammar

Lecture 8: Writing Task 1: Overview

Lecture 9: Task 1 for Academic Candidates

Lecture 10: Academic Task 1: Methodology

Lecture 11: Academic Task 1: Selecting Appropriate Data

Lecture 12: Academic Task 1: Overview Summary

Lecture 13: Academic Task 1: Logical Organisation

Lecture 14: Task 1 for General Candidates

Lecture 15: General Task 1: Methodology

Lecture 16: General Task 1: Addressing all of the Points

Lecture 17: General Task 1: Letter Formatting

Lecture 18: Writing Task 1: Overview

Lecture 19: Task 2: Methodology

Lecture 20: Task 2: Logical Organisation

Lecture 21: Task 2: Paragraphing

Lecture 22: Task 2: Conclusion

Lecture 23: Sample Writing Tests

Chapter 3: Listening

Lecture 1: Listening Section Introduction

Lecture 2: General Listening Test Strategies

Lecture 3: General Listening Test Strategies 2

Lecture 4: Overview of LIstening Sections 1 & 2

Lecture 5: Overview of Listening Sections 3 & 4

Lecture 6: Listening Section 1 in Detail

Lecture 7: Listening Section 2 in Detail

Lecture 8: Listening Section 3 in Detail

Lecture 9: Listening Section 4 in Detail

Lecture 10: Listening Practice: Predicting Answers

Lecture 11: Listening Practice: Synonyms, Antonyms, and Rephrasing

Lecture 12: Sample Listening Tests

Chapter 4: Reading

Lecture 1: Reading Section Introduction

Lecture 2: General Reading Test Strategies

Lecture 3: Question Styles: Overview Style

Lecture 4: Question Styles: Specific Information

Lecture 5: Question Styles: Summary Completion

Lecture 6: Question Types 1

Lecture 7: Question Types 2

Lecture 8: Reading Practice: Identifying Viewpoints

Lecture 9: Reading Practice: Strategies for Specific Information Questions

Lecture 10: Reading Practice: Skimming, Scanning, and Reading for Detail

Lecture 11: Reading Practice: Synonyms, Antonyms, and Rephrasing

Lecture 12: Sample Reading Test

Chapter 5: Extra Lessons

Lecture 1: Welcome!

Lecture 2: Dress and Presentation

Lecture 3: What to Expect on Test Day

Lecture 4: Memorisation Strategies to Increase Your Abilities

Lecture 5: Rest and Relaxation Techniques

Lecture 6: General Test Preparation Tips