If you are preparing for your IELTS General Training (GT) test, register for FREE to reserve a slot in this series of webinars designed for GT test takers. The webinars will be delivered by certified IELTS experts every Monday and Tuesday and will cover specific topics that address common challenges of our test takers.
| Date | Title | Description |
| Monday 23 Oct 2023 |
IELTS Overview and the IELTS Listening test | In this webinar we will provide an overview of the IELTS test format. We will also look at the Listening Test format and then practise some strategies for answering the questions, such as predicting from context. We will also practise listening for letters and numbers, which are often included in Parts 1 and 2 of the test. After that, we will look at some different question types, and finish with some tips for the Listening Test. |
| Tuesday 24 Oct 2023 |
Reading: Essential Skills | This webinar starts with an overview of the Reading Test format. This is followed by a brief look at some common problems you might experience in the Reading Test and introduces some key skills and key strategies that will help you develop the reading skills you need to develop for success. Practice will be provided across different question types. |
| Monday 30 Oct 2023 |
General Training Reading: Overview and the different question types (T/F/NG and matching) | This webinar introduces the format of the General Training Reading test, how it is marked and some strategies in dealing with two question types: True/False, Not Given, and Matching Information |
| Tuesday 31 Oct 2023 |
General Training Writing Task 1: Letters | In this webinar, we will introduce the format of the GT Writing Task 1 and goes on to look at the different letter types you will need to write. We will also look at the organisation of the letters and the appropriate vocabulary needed. |
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Writing Task 2: Coherence and Cohesion | This webinar starts with a brief review of Writing Task 2. Then will we look in detail at some of the important aspects of Coherence & Cohesion, which is one of the four criteria by which your essay is assessed. |
| Tuesday 7 Nov 2023 |
Writing Task 2: Problems and Solutions | During this webinar, you’ll practise identifying the different essay types that you might be asked to write in Writing Task 2. We will then focus on one type, essays that require you to write about problems and solutions. You’ll have the chance to work through the steps to prepare to write your own essay before looking at a full model answer. We’ll also look at the language of cause and effect which will be useful not only for this type of essay but for all sections of IELTS |
| Monday 13 Nov 2023 |
IELTS Speaking: Overview | In this webinar we will start with an overview of the format of the Speaking Test. Then you will have the chance to practise some of the skills and strategies you need for each of the three parts of the test. |
| Tuesday 14 Nov 2023 |
IELTS Test taking tips | This webinar takes you through some practical test taking tips and techniques applicable to your preparation and actual test day. |
Attend these webinars and experience an interactive discussion with our international British Council IELTS experts. Register now and get:
✅ Opportunity to direct your burning questions to our IELTS experts
✅ Access to more preparation resources including the IELTS Study Pack
