IELTS(International English Language Testing System)
This course is designed to prepare RN students to achieve in a very short time an optimum score in the IELTS (International English Language Testing System) to get Visa Screen certificate. Shepherd School of Language Arts specializes in IELTS and students will get the best preparation for this test. Our qualified and experienced IELTS teachers help students get familiar with the examination format as well as specific examination techniques and strategies. The course provides four month intensive training, three hours a day, four days a week for the four parts of the Academic Module test: Listening, Speaking, Reading and Writing. The minimum target IELTS overall grade for students to get Visa Screen certificate is 6.5 with 7.0 in Speaking.
» 1) What is IELTS?
IELTS (International English Language Testing System) is designed to assess the language ability of candidates who need to study or work where English is the language of communication. IELTS is recognized by universities and employers in many countries, including Australia, Canada, New Zealand, the United Kingdom and the United States of America.
IELTS tests are administered at centers throughout the world - there are currently more than 270 centers, in over 110 countries. A full list of centers is available on the IELTS website: www.ielts.org
» 2) Course Schedule
- Course duration : 12 weeks
- Lessons per week: 4 evenings, 3 hours per evening
- Practice exams : 3 exams per one session
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| IELTS Course Schedule | ||||
| MON | TUE | WED | THUR | |
| 6:00-7:30 p.m. | Listening | Reading | Writing | Speaking |
| 10min break | ||||
| 7:40-9:00 p.m. | Listening | Reading | Writing | Speaking |
| IELTS Course Contents (Number of Courses) | |||||
| Listening | Grammar | Reading | Writing | ||
| Questions | 39 Set |
30 | 20 ~ 25 |
44 ~ 55 |
1 |
40 Set |
50 | ||||
Time |
39 Set |
40 min |
15 ~ 20 min |
70~90 min |
30 min |
| 40 Set | 60 min | ||||
| Trial Test Schedule | |
| TIME | MON ~ THUR |
| 6:00-7:30 p.m. | Listening (40 items/30min) |
| 6:35-7:35 (60min) | General/Academic Reading (40 items/60min) |
| 7:40-8:40 (60min) | General/Academic Writing (2 tasks (150 & 250 words) 60min) |
| 8:45-8:56 (15min) | Speaking (11 to 14min) |
| Total test time : 2hours 45min | |
» 4) Academic and General Training
The Academic Reading and Writing Modules assess whether a candidate is ready to study or train in the medium of English at an undergraduate or postgraduate level. Admission to undergraduate and postgraduate courses should be based on the results of these Modules.
The General Training Reading and Writing Modules are not designed to test the full range of formal language skills required for academic purposes, but emphasize basic survival skills in a broads social and educational context. General Training is suitable for candidates who are going to English speaking countries to complete their secondary education, to undertake work experience or training programs not at degree level, or for immigration purposes to Australia, Canada and New Zealand.
» 5) Characteristics of each section
Listening: The Listening test is the first part of the IELTS examination and takes place at the beginning of the day. It takes about 30 minutes and consists of four recorded sections, each covering a different type of language and context. There are 10 questions in each section and you will be given time to read these questions before listening to each part. As you will hear each recording once only, it is very important to understand exactly what you are being asked to do in each question.
Section 1: A conversation between two speakers in a social or semi-official context.
Section 2: A talk by a single speaker based on a non-academic situation.
Section 3: A conversation with up to four speakers based on academic topics or course-related situations.
Section 4: A university-style lecture or talk.
Speaking : The test takes the form of a one-to-one interview. All interviews are recorded on audio cassette. There are three parts to the Speaking test. These allow you to demonstrate your spoken English skills through a number of tasks. The whole interview takes between eleven and fourteen minutes.
Part 1 (Introduction and interview (4-5minutes)): The candidate has the opportunity to speak on familiar topics. The examiner asks a number of questions to which the candidate should reply as fully as possible.
Part 2 (Individual long turn (3-4 minutes)): The candidate is asked to give a short talk for 1-2 minutes on a topic chosen by the examiner. The candidate has a minute to prepare and then speaks on the topic without stopping.
Part 3 (Two-way discussion (4-5 minutes)): The candidate is presented with more abstract questions broadly linked to the topic introduced in part 2, and is encouraged to engage in extensive discussion
Reading: The IELTS examination tests your ability to read between 1500 and 2500 words in a fairly short period of time in order to find out certain information. The test has three reading passages and each of the passages is accompanied by a set of questions. There may be more than one type of question in each set. You are given 60 minutes to answer a total of 40 questions.
Writing: The test is divided into two parts and you are allowed one hour to complete both parts.
Writing Task 1: In the first part, you are given a task based on some graphic or pictorial information. You are expected to write a descriptive report of at least 150 words on the information provided.
Writing Task 2: The second task is more demanding. You are expected to produce a written argument on a given topic and to organize your answer clearly, giving some examples to support your points. You will have to write at least 250 words and, as Task 2 is longer than Task 1, you are advised to spend approximately 40 minutes on this task and 20 minutes on the first task.
» 6) Test Form
Band 9 Expert User has fully operational command of the language: appropriate, accurate and fluent with complete understanding.
Band 8 Very Good User Has fully operational command of the language with only occasional unsystematic inaccuracies and inappropriacies. Misunderstandings may occur in unfamiliar situations. Handles complex detailed argumentation well.
Band 7 Good User has operational command of the language, though with occasional inaccuracies, and misunderstandings in some situations. Generally handles complex language well and understands detailed reasoning.
Band 6 Competent User Has generally effective command of the language despite some inaccuracies, inappropriateness and misunderstandings. Can use and understand fairly complex language, particularly in familiar situations.
Band 5 Modest User has partial command of the language, coping with overall meaning in most situations, though is likely to make many mistakes. Should be able to handle basic communication in own field.
Band 4 Limited User Basic competence is limited to familiar situations. Have frequent problems in understanding and expression. Is not able to use complex language.
Band 3 Extremely Limited User conveys and understands only general meaning in very familiar situations. Frequent
Band 2 Intermittent User No real communications is possible except for the most basic information using isolated words or short formulae in familiar situations and to meet immediate needs. Has great difficulty in understanding spoken and written English.
Band 1 Non User Essentially has no ability to use the language beyond possibly a few isolated words.
» 7) Test Date: you can check test dates for checking by this website http://www.ielts.org
The Academic Reading and Writing Modules assess whether a candidate is ready to study or train in the medium of English at an undergraduate or postgraduate level. Admission to undergraduate and postgraduate courses should be based on the results of these Modules.
The General Training Reading and Writing Modules are not designed to test the full range of formal language skills required for academic purposes, but emphasize basic survival skills in a broads social and educational context. General Training is suitable for candidates who are going to English speaking countries to complete their secondary education, to undertake work experience or training programs not at degree level, or for immigration purposes to Australia, Canada and New Zealand.
» 5) Characteristics of each section
Listening: The Listening test is the first part of the IELTS examination and takes place at the beginning of the day. It takes about 30 minutes and consists of four recorded sections, each covering a different type of language and context. There are 10 questions in each section and you will be given time to read these questions before listening to each part. As you will hear each recording once only, it is very important to understand exactly what you are being asked to do in each question.
Section 1: A conversation between two speakers in a social or semi-official context.
Section 2: A talk by a single speaker based on a non-academic situation.
Section 3: A conversation with up to four speakers based on academic topics or course-related situations.
Section 4: A university-style lecture or talk.
Speaking : The test takes the form of a one-to-one interview. All interviews are recorded on audio cassette. There are three parts to the Speaking test. These allow you to demonstrate your spoken English skills through a number of tasks. The whole interview takes between eleven and fourteen minutes.
Part 1 (Introduction and interview (4-5minutes)): The candidate has the opportunity to speak on familiar topics. The examiner asks a number of questions to which the candidate should reply as fully as possible.
Part 2 (Individual long turn (3-4 minutes)): The candidate is asked to give a short talk for 1-2 minutes on a topic chosen by the examiner. The candidate has a minute to prepare and then speaks on the topic without stopping.
Part 3 (Two-way discussion (4-5 minutes)): The candidate is presented with more abstract questions broadly linked to the topic introduced in part 2, and is encouraged to engage in extensive discussion
Reading: The IELTS examination tests your ability to read between 1500 and 2500 words in a fairly short period of time in order to find out certain information. The test has three reading passages and each of the passages is accompanied by a set of questions. There may be more than one type of question in each set. You are given 60 minutes to answer a total of 40 questions.
Writing: The test is divided into two parts and you are allowed one hour to complete both parts.
Writing Task 1: In the first part, you are given a task based on some graphic or pictorial information. You are expected to write a descriptive report of at least 150 words on the information provided.
Writing Task 2: The second task is more demanding. You are expected to produce a written argument on a given topic and to organize your answer clearly, giving some examples to support your points. You will have to write at least 250 words and, as Task 2 is longer than Task 1, you are advised to spend approximately 40 minutes on this task and 20 minutes on the first task.
» 6) Test Form
Band 9 Expert User has fully operational command of the language: appropriate, accurate and fluent with complete understanding.
Band 8 Very Good User Has fully operational command of the language with only occasional unsystematic inaccuracies and inappropriacies. Misunderstandings may occur in unfamiliar situations. Handles complex detailed argumentation well.
Band 7 Good User has operational command of the language, though with occasional inaccuracies, and misunderstandings in some situations. Generally handles complex language well and understands detailed reasoning.
Band 6 Competent User Has generally effective command of the language despite some inaccuracies, inappropriateness and misunderstandings. Can use and understand fairly complex language, particularly in familiar situations.
Band 5 Modest User has partial command of the language, coping with overall meaning in most situations, though is likely to make many mistakes. Should be able to handle basic communication in own field.
Band 4 Limited User Basic competence is limited to familiar situations. Have frequent problems in understanding and expression. Is not able to use complex language.
Band 3 Extremely Limited User conveys and understands only general meaning in very familiar situations. Frequent
Band 2 Intermittent User No real communications is possible except for the most basic information using isolated words or short formulae in familiar situations and to meet immediate needs. Has great difficulty in understanding spoken and written English.
Band 1 Non User Essentially has no ability to use the language beyond possibly a few isolated words.
» 7) Test Date: you can check test dates for checking by this website http://www.ielts.org
| IELTS Test Center in California | |
(San Francisco) |
(Santa Monica) |
ELS Language Centers |
International House |
| » Application fee $140 ($130 test fee and $10 postage and handling fee) » Preparations for the test Each candidate must have the same evidence of identity as the number entered on the application form. Candidates also need pencils and pens, a pencil sharpener, and an eraser, but must not take into the test room any books, papers, cameras, mobile phones or tape recorders. »Cancellation and Postponement If you cancel or postpone your test please request via e-mail or fax only. We will not accept telephone cancellation/postponement requests. * 100% test fee refund if cancelled/postponed more than 5 weeks ahead of the confirmed test date. Postponements are only allowed one time. There will be 0% test fee refund if cancelled or postponed within 5 weeks of the confirmed test date. * Failure to appear for the test without notification is considered a cancellation, so there will be no refund. A new test date will require a new testing fee. * Refunds will be issued within 15 business days. * Shipping and handling fees are non-refundable. » Test Results Results are available within two weeks and candidates will receive one copy of the Test Report Forms are sent by test centers to the candidates and to the sponsor(s)/receiving institution(s). Test centers are not permitted to give results out over the phone, nor by fax or e-mail. Additional copies may be obtained for $10 per form. We will also send Test Report Forms to up to 5 Institutions / agencies as you request on the application form. Results will be available within 10 business days from the date of the test. Please allow 3-5 additional business days for delivery. Next day domestic delivery postage is included in the fee. Candidates who wish to receive their Test Report Form within 3 business days may choose to pay an additional fee of $75 for speed marking. |
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