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IELTS

Introduction

RTC English has been conducting a range of IELTS classes for over 10 years and in that time the courses have been revised and developed so that the best and very latest materials are used.

Here are some of the things that make our IELTS classes a bit special

Students are given files at the beginning of the course and collect all the materials they need   as the course goes on.
The self study resource at RTC now includes  94 Academic Reading, 90 Listening, 37 General Training and 32 Writing Tests which are available to all students.
Students can access the IELTS EXTRA  guidance online through  the RTC English website.
Tests are given throughout the course.
Mock Tests are held throughout the week and at weekends, in the mornings and in the afternoon. Students can take 4 Mock Tests as part of their course.
Students are welcome to come and study at RTC after their course.
RTC English has produced a number of  IELTS Study Guides that are available to students.
IELTS Classes

Duration:4 weeks (30 hours)

Timing: 90 minute classes, Monday to Friday

Materials: Students are given files at the beginning of the course and are given all the study materials as the course progresses. This includes materials for classroom study and homework tasks (including full IELTS tests with listening tests copied to student USBs)

Outline: The course focuses on the exam techniques required to succeed at IELTS in all four sections: reading, listening, writing and speaking.

Testing Students are given a pretest before the course beings and encouraged to take tests at the end of each week of study. In fact, test are an integral part of the course. A full test and a certificate is given at the end of the courses.

Self-Study: A large number of self access tests are made available to students. At the present time there are 90 listening tests on CD and 94 reading tests.

Duration:2 weeks (15 hours)

Timing:90 minutes class, Monday to Friday

Material: Students are given files at the beginning of the course and are given all study materials as the course progresses

Outline: The course looks in details at the different skills required for the different stages of the speaking test. Essay questions are discussed as practice for the discussion part the speaking test

Testing: All students are given individual practice speaking tests during and at the end of the course

Duration:2 weeks (15 hours)

Timing: 90 minute classes, Monday to Friday

Materials: Students are given files at the beginning of the course and are given all  study materials as the course progresses.

Outline: The course is designed for students who want to achieve Band 7 in IELTS writing. Testing: Students are encouraged to take tests at the end of each week of study. Tests are an integral part of the course. A full test and a progress certificate is given at the end of the course.

Duration:4 weeks (20  hours)

Timing: 60 minute classes, Monday to Friday

Materials: Students are given files at the beginning of the course and are given all  study materials as the course progresses.

Outline: The course is designed for students who score Band 4.5  or less in our pre-test and who need more time to prepare for the exam. There is a  focus on grammar and vocabulary exercises and simpler IELTS  listening and speaking practice.

Testing: Students are encouraged to take tests at the end of each week of study. Tests are an integral part of the course. A full test and a progress certificate is given at the end of the course