IELTS Preparation - Academic (ELSK 1006)

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.
Course code: ELSK 1006
Credits: 0.0
Length: 90.0 hours
Campus: Broadway Broadway
Supplies: viewhttps://bookstore.vcc.ca/textbooks
Course outline: view https://www.vcc.ca/vccphp/courseoutline?subject=ELSK&number=1006

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.
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Additional Information

  • - 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

Interested in this course? Apply on EducationPlanner BC.

Select the "Upgrading or English as an Additional Language Applicant" category, then select the "CELBAN/IELTS Test Prep" program. When asked "Which test prep are you applying to?" select either CELBAN or IELTS.

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† This information is intended as a guideline only. Program and course details are subject to change with the approval of VCC's Board of Governors.