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IELTS is one of the four English language proficiency tests that are attracting increasing attention in Japan, and is known for its high international validity as an English proficiency test for study abroad and immigration. The high quality of the test has been highly evaluated by universities in Japan, and it is now being used for AO and recommendation entrance examinations. For this reason, there is a growing demand from English teachers of high school and university students to learn how to teach IELTS effectively.
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The International English Language Testing System (IELTS) assesses the English language proficiency of people who want to study or work in English-speaking environments. It provides a fair, accurate and relevant assessment of language skills, based on well-established standards, and covers the full range of proficiency levels, from nonuser to expert user.
There are two main tests. Test takers can choose either Academic or General Training tests. Both tests consist of four separate sections, assessing the four language skills: Listening, Reading, Writing and Speaking.
IDP Education has developed a special IELTS Teacher Training Program, recognised by English Australia for 40 Continuing Professional Development points. This CPD Framework is a professional development tool for ELICOS teachers. The program has also been awarded a NEAS Quality Endorsement.
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Tips for teachers
Listening
Make sure that your students:
Think about the context before they listen and identify the type of information they will need to listen for
Read the questions before they hear the text and use the time between each section to prepare for the following section
Writing
Make sure that your students:
Analyse the question carefully and plan their answer before starting to write
Keep in mind the reader and the purpose when writing
Structure their writing logically and clearly
Decide on a position and use examples and evidence to support points they make in task 2
Are familiar with the assessment criteria
Speaking
Make sure that your students:
Feel confident and remind them to relax and enjoy the conversation with the examiner
Listen carefully to the questions
Use fillers and hesitation devices if they need ‘thinking time’ before answering
Realise it is their language level, not their opinions which are being evaluated
Are familiar with the assessment criteria
Reading
Make sure that your students:
Use reading skills such as skimming and scanning – they will need to use these skills to answer all the questions in 1 hour
Know how best to approach each type of reading task
Answer the questions and transfer their answers to the answer sheet within the time allowed
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Why teach IELTS
By teaching IELTS, you get to develop your English teaching career. And, at the same time, improve your employment prospects. Why? Because you can work all over the world. IELTS has test centres in more than 140 countries, which means teaching opportunities in over 140 destinations around the globe. We provide helpful IELTS teaching course tips and give you access to a global network of resources, workshop materials, and other IELTS teachers.