ELSK 1006: IELTS Preparation - Academic
Effective date
September 2018
Description
IELTS (International English Language Testing System) is an internationally established English Language proficiency test. This test prep course is designed to prepare students to achieve an IELTS 6.5 - 7.0 score in listening, speaking, reading and writing.
Prerequisites
ELSK 0720 and ELSK 0715; or combination of one' 20' course and one '15' course of ELSK 0815, ELSK 0820, ELSK 0915, ELSK 0920; or ELSK 0930; or CLB/CLBPT at Level 7 in all skills; or English Language Assessment of 36 in Reading, 13 in Essay, 20 in Listening, 24 in Speaking; or IELTS score of 6.0 or higher in all skills; or Department approval.
Course Learning Outcomes
Upon successful completion of this course, students will be able to:
- Describe the IELTS test format and band levels.
- Apply test-taking strategies specific to IELTS.
- Apply high-level vocabulary in preparation for IELTS.
- Apply high-level grammatical structures accurately in preparation for IELTS.
Prior Learning Assessment & Recognition (PLAR)
None
Hours
Lecture, Online, Seminar, Tutorial: 70
Clinical, Lab, Rehearsal, Shop, Kitchen, Simulation, Studio: 20
Total Hours: 90
Instructional Strategies
Instructional Strategies include:
- demonstration
- test simulation
- written and oral feedback
- audio/video recording
- independent practice (Moodle)
- group and partner practice
- 1-1 consultation
Grading System
Satisfactory/Unsatisfactory
Passing grade
50% completion of evaluation plan+'S'
Evaluation Plan
Type
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Percentage
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Assessment activity
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Assignments
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30
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20-30 Reading Writing assignments
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Assignments
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30
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20-30 Listening Speaking assignments
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Quizzes/Tests
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40
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2 complete practice tests
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Course topics
- - IELTS Test and Format
- Test-taking strategies
- IELTS Band Levels
- Listening:
- chart and table completion
- classification, matching, selecting from a list
- completing true and false, multiple choice, short answer, and sentence completion questions
- making notes and summarizing
- Speaking:
- providing basic and personal information
- preparing and delivering 1-2 minute presentation
- responding to questions/prompts using description, comparison, argument, opinion
- Writing:
- analysis of writing samples at appropriate band levels
- describing a chart, graph, or table
- writing to give an opinion or make a comparison
- Reading:
- skimming, scanning
- understanding inferences, main ideas and opinions
- completing true and false, multiple choice, short answer, and sentence completion questions
Notes:
- Course contents and descriptions, offerings and schedules are subject to change without notice.
- Students are required to follow all College policies including ones that govern their educational experience at VCC. Policies are available on the VCC website at:
https://www.vcc.ca/about/governance--policies/policies/.
- To find out if there are existing transfer agreements for this course, visit the BC Transfer Guide at https://www.bctransferguide.ca.