Teaching IELTS

• overview of the IELTS test and all its components
• what makes a good IELTS prep course teacher
• differences and similarities between teaching exam classes and general English classes
• focus on the learners
• designing and conducting first lessons (needs analyses, diagnostics)
• lessons and course design in the context of IELTS preparation
• test taking tips and strategies for all four skills
• demonstrations of practical activities for all skills preparation, incl. ideas sharing workshop, micro-teaching, and mini demo lessons
• balancing testing and teaching
• underlying theory to help design own tasks, lessons, and courses
• assessment and ways of giving feedback
• teaching IELTS in different contexts (e.g. 1-to-1, mixed ability classes etc.)
• what to expect and how to deal with common problems
• an IELTS speaking mock test (in case of interest)

Requirements

100% attendance, active participation in the sessions / workshops and demo lessons, completion of 1 reflective assignment (3 parts)