Whether you have taken the IELTS test before, you will benefit from completing this course on the writing section of the exam. The lessons in this course will improve your overall skills in writing and prepare you for every type of writing prompt on the test, increasing your chances of getting your target band score.
This course is part of the IELTS Preparation Specialization
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Course 1 of 3 in the
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No prior experience with the IELTS test is required.
Approx. 7 hours to complete
English
Subtitles: English
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Course 1 of 3 in the
Beginner Level
No prior experience with the IELTS test is required.
Approx. 7 hours to complete
English
Subtitles: English
Offered by
University of California, Irvine
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Syllabus - What you will learn from this course
4 hours to complete
IELTS Academic Writing: Task 1
During our first module, we will review the first IELTS Academic Writing Task (AT), take a quiz, read an article, and answer discussion questions. In part one, you will learn how to write an essay about graphics that show different changes that occurred in different times or between different items in the given graph. You will learn how to analyze the graphs and compare and contrast important trends. In part two, you will learn how to write an essay about diagrams that show steps of the process or changes that occurred at a particular place. In both parts, you will learn how to manage your time by following three steps: plan, write, and revise. You will also learn how you can use various strategies and tips to write better essays with a required amount of words. For this task, you will learn how to write 150 words in 20 minutes. As we are practicing, please remember that it takes much longer to write an essay when you do it for the first time. It might take you almost an hour to write this type of essay, which is not unusual. Remember, you get better with every essay you write before your upcoming test. Please make sure to pause, take notes, and apply what you learned.
4 hours to complete
8 videos (Total 64 min), 3 readings, 2 quizzes
2 hours to complete
IELTS Academic Writing: Task 2
In the second module of our course, we will review the second IELTS Academic Writing Task (AT), take a quiz, read an article, and answer discussion questions. You will learn how to write five types of essays that represent a personal view with supporting details. You will learn how to manage your time by following three steps: plan, write, and revise. You will also learn how you can use various strategies and tips to write better essays with a required amount of words. For this task, you will learn how to write 250 words in 40 minutes. As we are practicing, please remember that it takes much longer to write an essay when you do it for the first time. It might take you almost two hours to write this type of essay, which is not unusual. Please do not feel frustrated when you cannot complete it in 40 minutes when you start practicing for this task. Remember, you get better with every essay you write before your upcoming test. Please make sure to pause, take notes, and apply what you learned.
2 hours to complete
3 videos (Total 29 min), 1 reading, 1 quiz
2 hours to complete
IELTS Academic Writing: Strategies & Tips
During the third module of our writing course, we will review the most common mistakes that students make and things you should know before taking your test. Also, you will take a quiz, read an article, and answer discussion questions. You will learn what to do before and during the test in order to be well prepared. You will also learn some strategies and tips that will help you boost your score and improve your writing skill. As we are practicing, please remember that it can be frustrating to follow all the steps and remember everything. However, you need to remember that the more you practice, the better prepared you will be for your writing test. Please make sure to pause, take notes, and apply what you learned.
2 hours to complete
2 videos (Total 24 min), 1 reading, 1 quiz
Reviews
TOP REVIEWS FROM IELTS WRITING SECTION SKILLS MASTERY
by MNJul 30, 2021
It was a wonderful for especially common mistakes in writing. But it will be better to introduce some books for practicing more at the last session
by BUJun 26, 2021
the material is easy to understand and can be applied in tests. but, please give the handbook also so that the material can be printed.
by AHSep 2, 2021
Thank you very much for the course. I enjoyed every minute of your lecture as well as your marvelous sense of humor.
by AWOct 3, 2021
The course is very useful and give me a lot of experience and skills for preparing to writing section of IELTS exam.
About the IELTS Preparation Specialization
The IELTS Preparation courses in this specialization are intended for those seeking to boost their scores on the IELTS exam. Whether you have taken the test before, these courses will help you to become more familiar with the various types of questions on the test. The many tips and strategies demonstrated in the courses will prepare you to perform your best to attain the scores you seek.
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