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                        The Boston School GmbH IELTS Speaking & Writing Preparation Course 
               
                 Students must complete an IELTS mock test before attending our intensive IELTS preparation course. 
               
                 By doing so, students understand which areas of the exam they should focus on and whether or not they 
                 are ready to take the exam. 
               
                 As of August 2018, we will offer a preparation course for Speaking & Writing. Later, in November 2018, 
                 we will add Reading & Listening modules. Students will then have the opportunity to prepare for 1 or all 4 
                 sections of the IELTS exam. 
               
               
               
                                       OVERVIEW OF COURSE CURRICULUM (proposed scheduling) 
                 DAY 1                Mock test: Listening, Reading & Writing Section: 3 hours 
                 (2 weeks prior) 
                 DAY 2                Speaking Parts 1 & 2: 1.25 hours                          Writing Part 1: 2 hours 
                 DAY 3                Speaking Part 3 with review of Parts 1 & 2: 1.25 hours    Writing Part 1: 2 hours 
                 DAY 4                Writing Part 2: 2 hours                                   Writing Part 2: 1.5 hours 
               
               
               
              See following pages for details for each day’s course curriculum. 
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                  DAY 1 
                 
                  Speaking Session 1 Parts 1 & 2: 1.25 hours – Storytelling practice 
                 
                 
                  At the start of this session, students will gain insight into the IELTS speaking band scoring system and will 
                  watch some examples of Speaking Test Parts 1 & 2 performed at different levels to help students self- 
                  assess their level. 
                 
                  We’ll practice small talk, prepare 1-2 minute storytelling exercises as well as talk about common topics 
                  which you need to relate to in your personal life. Students will practice Speaking Parts 1 & 2 with 
                  classmates and also have the opportunity to speak alone in front of the class. 
                 
                 
                 
                 
                 
                  Writing Part 1 Session 1: 2 hours - Analyzing data/Finding trends/Describing processes 
                 
                  At the start of this session, students will gain insight into the IELTS writing band scoring system for 
                  Writing Test Part 1 and will read examples of writing tests scored at different levels to help students self- 
                  assess their level. 
                 
                  Students are guided in analyzing data and identifying key trends to describe “the big picture”. Students 
                  also practice summarizing these points in speaking and writing exercises. 
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          DAY 2 
         
          Speaking Session 2 Part 3: 1.25 hour – Talking about issues affecting society & business 
         
         
          At the start of this session, students will gain insight into the IELTS speaking band scoring system. 
          Students will watch some examples of Speaking Test Part 3 performed at different levels to help students 
          self-assess their level. 
         
          We’ll warm up by practicing Speaking Part 2 and then continue onto Part 3, where students expand on 
          the same subject by talk about affects on society and people as a whole. We will practice brainstorming 
          techniques to help come up with meaningful arguments and practice Part 3 with classmates. 
         
          Students will also have the opportunity to speak alone in front of the class. 
         
         
         
          Writing Part 1 Session 2: 2 hours Critical Thinking & Lexicon 
         
         
          Students practice writing in a logical sequence. Students will be introduced to specific vocabulary to 
          accurately describe trends and processes, as well as vocabulary that help them write clear and concise 
          sentences packed with details. Test Part 1 (with a 20-minute time limit) will be practiced in class. 
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          DAY 3 
         
          Writing Part 2 Session 3: 2 hours: Creating an essay outline/deciding on content 
         
         
         
          It can be difficult to write under time pressure – even when writing in your mother tongue. This is why in 
          this session we will practice the critical step of thinking before you write. We’ll practice brainstorming 
          ideas and select which ideas are best and what order to write them in. 
         
          This will lead us to creating outlines before we begin to write our essay. We will also show how to write 
          arguments more effectively and concisely by looking at clear topic sentences, linking words and phrases. 
         
          Test Part 2 (with a 40-minute time limit) will be practiced in class. 
         
         
         
          Writing Part 2 Session 4: 1.5 hours: Developing clear structure & proofreading 
         
         
          We will focus on what makes a good introduction and conclusion to an essay. Student will practice 
          writing good topic sentences, creating connections between paragraphs and ideas to create a clear and 
          concise essay. 
         
          Lastly, we will guide students through the very important step of proofreading and correcting essays. 
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