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IELTS General Training Webinars

Date: February 2023

If you are preparing for your IELTS General Training 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
6 February 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
7 February 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
20 February 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/Falso, Not Give and Matching Information
Tuesday
21 February 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.
Monday
27 February 2023
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
28 February 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 IELT

Monday
6 March 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 
7 March 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.

 

*No webinars on 13-14 February 2023

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
  ✅ Exclusive promos when you register for your test with us

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