IELTS_Basics_Workshop_BlueBackground.pptx

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1. IELTS Basics Workshop An Introduction to the IELTS Exam

2. What is IELTS? • IELTS (International English Language Testing System) is a standardized English proficiency test. • Types: IELTS Academic and IELTS General Training. • Accepted by universities, immigration authorities, and employers worldwide.

3. IELTS Test Format Overview • 4 Sections: Listening, Reading, Writing, and Speaking. • Total time: 2 hours 45 minutes. • Scoring: 0-9 band for each section and overall score.

4. IELTS Listening Module • 30 minutes, 40 questions. • 4 sections: Monologues and conversations. • Skills: Listening for details, gist, and understanding opinions.

5. Tips for IELTS Listening • Read the questions before listening. • Focus on keywords. • Use time wisely: you only listen once.

6. IELTS Reading Module • 60 minutes, 40 questions. • Academic: 3 long passages, General: shorter texts. • Skills: Skimming, scanning, and reading for details.

7. Tips for IELTS Reading • Practice time management. • Skim for general ideas, scan for details. • Understand question types: True/False/Not Given, matching, multiple-choice.

8. IELTS Writing Module • 60 minutes, 2 tasks. • Task 1: 150 words (Academic: charts/diagrams, General: letter writing). • Task 2: 250 words (Essay writing).

9. Tips for IELTS Writing • Plan your essay before writing. • Use linking words for better structure. • Be clear and concise.

10. IELTS Speaking Module • 11-14 minutes. • Part 1: Introduction and interview. • Part 2: Cue card. • Part 3: Discussion.

11. Tips for IELTS Speaking • Be natural and confident. • Practice speaking with a timer. • Expand on your answers with examples.

12. General Tips for IELTS • Practice regularly with mock tests. • Manage your time during the exam. • Focus on your weak areas for improvement.

13. Mock Test Overview • Simulate the IELTS exam environment. • Answer sample questions from all four sections. • Analyze answers and discuss strategies.

14. Sample Questions: Listening • Example questions for Listening. • Practice and discuss strategies.

15. Sample Questions: Reading • Example questions for Reading. • Practice and discuss strategies.

16. Sample Questions: Writing • Example questions for Writing. • Practice and discuss strategies.

17. Sample Questions: Speaking • Example questions for Speaking. • Practice and discuss strategies.

18. Thank You • Stay consistent in your practice! • All the best for your IELTS exam!