Course Outline

{Summer Short Courses 2021}

IELTS
Course
2
Credit Hours
Shazia Nasir
Instructor
Shazia.nasir@greenwich.edu.pk
Instructor’s Email
2-4
Class Timings

Course Description
This program effectively prepares students for the IELTS examination. It includes the teaching of test practice
strategies skills for all areas of the IELTS exam. It is comprehensive and academically rigorous. The IELTS course
puts equal weight on reading writing, listening, speaking and test taking strategies. The course also covers sub
skills such as academic vocabulary, academic style and study skills each day.

Course Objectives& Learning Outcomes

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Students should be able to:

1. Recognize their true level in speaking, reading, listening and writing

2. Recognize and overcome challenges presented in the IELTS
3. Write different academic essay types
4. Evaluate and self-correct their speaking
5. Be prepared for the mechanics of the IELTS examination (time, order, format)
6. Skim, scan and focus on target material in academic reading passages
7. interpret and describe statistical data using appropriate language and grammar
8. Demonstrate enhanced vocabulary in writing and speaking
9. Formulate, express and defend opinions using appropriate vocabulary
10. Demonstrate improved listening skills for comprehension and details

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Learning Outcomes:
Same as above

Teaching Methodology:
On line classes will be held on Microsoft teams. The course will include a practice exam so
students and instructors are able to monitor student progress. Students are able to receive instant
feedback and it allows them to make decisions on which areas to improve.

Session Session Topic(s)

No.

1. IELTS Reading

2. IELTS Reading

3. IELTS Reading

4. IELTS Writing

5. IELTS Writing

6. IELTS Writing

7. IELTS Listening

8. IELTS Listening

9. IELTS Listening

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 10. Practice Exam

11. Practice Exam

12. Practice Exam

Grading Criteria: (Total Marks 100)

Weekly written assignments 30%
Mid Term 30%
Finals 40%
In-class participation +2pts
Total 100%

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