This repository documents:
My 4-week IELTS Preparation Course, which I conducted as a volunteer instructor. The course was designed to guide learners through each IELTS module, Listening, Reading, Writing, and Speaking, with structured lessons, practice tests and strategies to achieve higher band scores.
Purpose: To provide accessible and structured IELTS preparation resources for learners at all levels, while demonstrating my teaching methodology to prospective institutions and collaborators.
Tutorials: Links to tutorials that can be utilized in case you want to see my teaching methodology.
Roadmap: Click here
Beginner Friendly IELTS Lectures: This session is designed for absolute beginners, helping them kickstart their IELTS journey. We covered major concepts along with the practical implementation of each module.
The IELTS Preparation Course is designed to build English proficiency and test-taking confidence step-by-step. It follows a skill-based modular structure aligned with the IELTS Academic test format.
Each week of the course focused on one IELTS module. The teaching approach followed a consistent structure:
- Introduction to the module and its purpose
- Understanding what skills are assessed
- Identifying common question types
- Learning key strategies and techniques
- Ending the week with full practice test simulations
🎯Focus: Develop active listening skills to identify keywords, paraphrased information, and contextual clues across different audio settings.
| Days | Topic | Video Links (Facebook) | Material/Questions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 01 | Introduction to IELTS & Listening Module Multiple Choice Questions Tips & Practice |
Listening Module | IELTS Liz |
| 02 | Multiple Choice + Map Questions Tips & Practice | Listening Module | Mammoths + Dashford Study Center The Taj Mahal |
| 03 | Table Completion + Short Question Answers | Listening Module | Introduced species of the British Isles + London Attractions Dashwood Sports Center + Superbugs |
Key Learning Outcomes:
- Understand question types (Form Completion, Multiple Choice, Map/Diagram Labeling, etc.)
- Improve prediction and note-taking skills
- Learn to recognize synonyms and distractors
- Manage time effectively during the Listening test
🎯Focus: Build strong comprehension and skimming-scanning skills to extract key information efficiently under time pressure.
| Days | Topic | Video Links (Facebook) | Material/Questions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 01 | Introduction to IELTS Reading Module | Reading Module | IELTS Liz The coral reefs of Agatti Island |
| 02 | Multipe Choice Question Tips & Practice | Reading Module | All About Rice + GM Foods The coral reefs of Agatti Island |
| 03 | IELTS Reading Test Practice | Reading Module | Cambridge IELTS 20 Academic 2025 |
Key Learning Outcomes:
- Identify main ideas and supporting details
- Master True/False/Not Given and Matching tasks
- Expand vocabulary through context
- Develop strategies for tackling lengthy academic texts
🎯Focus: Strengthen writing structure, coherence, and task achievement for both Task 1 (Reports/Letters) and Task 2 (Essays).
| Days | Topic | Video Links (Facebook) | Material/Questions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 01 | Introduction to Writing Task 2: Essay Types & Structure | Writing Module Video Part 1 Writing Module Video Part 2 |
IELTS Liz |
| 02 | IELTS Writing Task 2 Practice | Writing Module | Cambridge IELTS 20 Academic |
Key Learning Outcomes:
- Plan and structure essays effectively
- Learn linking devices and cohesive vocabulary
- Develop arguments and present balanced opinions
- Practice grammar accuracy and word range
🎯Focus: Enhance fluency, vocabulary, pronunciation, and confidence through structured speaking practice and feedback.
| Days | Topic | Video Links (Facebook) | Material/Questions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 01 | IELTS Speaking Module Part 1 Practice | Speaking Module | IELTS Liz |
| 02 | IELTS Speaking Module Part 3 Practice | Speaking Module | IELTS Liz |
| 03 | IELTS Speaking Module Mock Test | Speaking Module | Cambridge IELTS 18 Academic Cambridge Official Guide |
Key Learning Outcomes:
- Understand the 3 parts of the Speaking test
- Develop strategies for each part
- Practice using a wide lexical range naturally
- Improve pronunciation, intonation, and spontaneity
Note: This course was designed and taught in collaboration with my co-trainer Samiya.
Find the remaining course material and videos on my co-trainer, Samiya's repository page:
Feel free to explore the sessions and share them with anyone preparing for IELTS!
👉 Also, check out my LinkedIn post on helpful tips & strategies for the IELTS Speaking module for additional guidance and practice ideas.