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A wide range of areas are covered in the course, focusing on the four parts of the exam: speaking, reading, writing and listening. The course is based around daily timed testing practice with analysis, feedback and regular individualised feedback.
In addition to exam-specific training, the course also helps students to develop their broader communication and English language skills.
Your general English lessons will be designed to improve your reading, writing, speaking and listening at a consistent rate. Each week, lessons will focus on a different topic.
Communication skills
Linguistic resources
Study skills
Cultural and personal development
Students will be given training in exam techniques and strategies, such as:
Note: the Intensive IELTS course is intended for the Academic Module only. If you would like information about preparing for the General Training Module, please contact us.
The IELTS exam is available in two test formats: Academic or General Training. All candidates take the same Listening and Speaking tests but different Reading and Writing tests.
Full details about IELTS testing at Kings Oxford are available on our website. Here, you can apply for your test online and view your results:
Please note: Sample timetable subject to change. General English lessons may take place in mornings or afternoons in summer.
Mon | Tues | Weds | Thurs | Fri | |
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09:15 – 10:45 General English |
Progress test |
Grammar Pronunciation Professional skills |
Vocabulary Reading, listening and writing |
Listening Functional language Task-based learning (leadership and team work) — |
Grammar review Video Discussion |
10:45 – 11:15 | Break | Break | Break | Break | Break |
11:15 – 12:45 General English |
Vocabulary Discussion |
Video Role-play Study skills |
Real English Grammar Vocabulary |
Writing Presentations |
Vocabulary Professional skills
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12:45 – 13:45 | Lunch | Lunch | Lunch | Lunch | Lunch |
13:45 – 15:15 (Lessons 5 & 6) IELTS Preparation |
Task 1 Task 2
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Reading techniques
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Writing skills |
Listening and speaking skills |
Free time |
15:30 – 17:00 (Lessons 7 & 8) IELTS Preparation |
Free time
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IELTS exam practice
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IELTS exam practice |
Free time |
Free time |
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The Kings Admissions Team