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Teaching IELTS:

Speaking Online Self-Study Course

Transform your teaching expertise with our Teaching IELTS: Speaking Online Course, a 30-day self-study program crafted by IELTS educators to empower ESL teachers. This course equips you with advanced methodologies, practical resources, and instructional strategies to guide students toward achieving Band 7 or higher in the IELTS Speaking test. Through structured lessons, hands-on practice, and customizable materials, you’ll deliver engaging, results-driven lessons that boost student confidence and performance.

Course Overview

This comprehensive course is structured into 13 units, delivered through an interactive online platform with video lectures, readings, reflective tasks, quizzes, practice activities, and downloadable resources. Designed for self-study, it allows you to progress at your own pace over 30 days, ideal for busy educators seeking to specialise in IELTS Speaking instruction.

Course Aims

The Teaching IELTS: Speaking Course is designed to:

  • Equip IELTS Instructors: Develop skills to teach the IELTS Speaking component effectively, focusing on the four assessment criteria: fluency and coherence, lexical resource, grammatical range and accuracy, and pronunciation.

  • Enhance Instructional Techniques: Master strategies to deliver engaging lessons, provide targeted feedback, and align teaching with examiner expectations.

  • Improve Student Outcomes: Enable students to achieve significant score improvements (1-2 bands, targeting Band 7+) through tailored, student-centered lesson plans.

  • Deepen Understanding of Assessment: Understand IELTS band descriptors to create impactful lessons and feedback that address student needs.

  • Foster Practical Teaching Skills: Build confidence in lesson design, resource use, and addressing common student challenges like hesitation and limited vocabulary.

Who Should Take This Course?

This course is ideal for:

  • Current or Aspiring IELTS Teachers: ESL educators, language tutors, or academic professionals aiming to specialise in teaching IELTS Speaking for Academic or General Training exams.

  • Teachers Targeting High Scores: Instructors focused on helping students achieve Band 7.0 or above.

  • Educators Addressing Challenges: Those seeking to tackle student issues like hesitation, limited vocabulary, or pronunciation difficulties.

  • Teachers Transitioning to IELTS: Professionals with a background in English teaching but new to IELTS instruction (no prior IELTS experience required).

Course Structure

The course is divided into 13 core units, each focusing on a critical aspect of teaching IELTS Speaking, with practical exercises and exam-aligned content.

Learning Approach

  • Expert-Led Tutorials: High-quality lessons offering insights into scoring criteria, student errors, and effective teaching techniques.

  • Hands-On Practice: Interactive activities like designing lesson plans and simulating feedback sessions for real-world application.

  • Diagnostic and Feedback Tools: Digital tools to analyse sample responses and align feedback with IELTS band descriptors.

  • Customizable Resources: Cue card templates and topic-specific prompts for tailored lesson creation.

  • Progress Monitoring: Self-assessment rubrics and reflective exercises to track teaching skill development.

  • Flexible Schedule: 24/7 access to materials, enabling seamless integration into busy schedules.

Course Outcomes

By the end of the course, participants will:

  • Master IELTS Speaking Instruction: Deliver engaging lessons addressing all four assessment criteria with precision.

  • Develop Advanced Strategies: Teach idiomatic language, complex grammar, and clear pronunciation for high-scoring responses.

  • Provide Effective Feedback: Offer targeted, constructive feedback aligned with IELTS band descriptors to address student weaknesses.

  • Improve Student Outcomes: Help students achieve 1-2 band score increases, targeting Band 7+, through tailored lessons.

  • Design Custom Lessons: Create dynamic, topic-specific lesson plans to enhance engagement and results.

  • Build Professional Confidence: Gain assurance in teaching IELTS Speaking with a deep understanding of examiner expectations.

Enrol Today and elevate your IELTS teaching expertise! Empower your students to excel in the Speaking test with confidence, precision, and impactful instruction.