Course Description

It's time to build your confidence for the IELTS Writing test by understanding the key strategies required for success. In this course you can:

  • Understand the structure of the writing test
  • Work through the sixteen (16) lessons for task 1 and task 2
  • Practise writing out suggested answers to questions so you can get the feeling of how to answer questions effectively
  • Check your answers to the lessons in the final section of the course
  • Meet the online tutor each week in the live Skype session
  • Practice four (4) writing tests to get the feeling for the real test
  • Receive feedback from a professional online tutor about what you need to improve

For more information on this course, please email: [email protected]

We wish you all the best for your IELTS success.

Matt McGinniss & Matt Cudmore



Teaching method

This course includes videos, strategy reference sheets, quizzes and writing activities that help quickly improve your vocabulary and writing. For each section of the test there is a workbook that includes the essential information you need to get IELTS 7.0. The professional online tutor provides help and guidance every Wednesday.

Requirements

This course is designed for students with an intermediate level of English and higher (approximately IELTS 5.0 / TOEFL iBT 31 - 34).

Course topics

1. Analysing writing tasks
2. Brainstorming ideas
3. Essential words and phrases
4. Sentence structure
5. Spelling, punctuation and Grammar
6. Academic Task 1 & 2
7. General Task 1 & 2
8. Editing and proofreading


FAQ

Where will the learning take place?

When you join this course, you will gain access to Englishtec’s easy-to-use online learning management system for a period of 8 weeks.


How much practise can I do?

You can do as much practice as you wish. Our online tutors will be online every Wednesday to answer your questions and offer specific advice.


Who are the tutors?

The tutors are native English speaking professionals from Australia. They are highly experienced with IELTS and able to provide very clear advice on the skills you need to improve your score.


What is the difference between this online course and other courses?

This online course is specifically designed to help you understand your weaknesses and quickly work towards resolving your issues. By focussing on a clear target of achieving 7.0 on the writing, you will be able to concentrate your energy on the exact work you need to do.


Will this course help with my other IELTS skills?

Yes, absolutely. The language awareness and understanding of vocabulary that you gain from this course will certainly improve your other skills, including reading, listening and speaking.


Are there separate courses for the General and Academic IELTS?

No, all the writing materials can be found in the same course. You will need to be clear about what type of IELTS you need to do (General or Academic), and then complete the relevant tasks.


Do you guarantee that I will score 7.0 on my writing test?

No, we do not make this guarantee. It is up to each student to complete the tasks and follow the advice provided by the tutor in order to succeed. However, we view your success as our success, so we will do our best to make you succeed.


I need 6.0 on IELTS Writing. Is this course still useful?

Yes, the skills you need to lift your score are the same, so you will still benefit from taking this course, even if your target score is lower than 7.0.


What technology do I need to complete this course?

Students need a computer, access to the internet with a connection fast enough to be able to play short online videos.

Senior Instructor

Matt McGinniss

Matt McGinniss has over twenty years of experience as an English language instructor and university lecturer. He is an IELTS expert and author of several textbooks in English and adult education. He is the founder of Englishtec.com as well as ClickStudies.com.

Course curriculum

  • 1

    Getting Started

    • Video - Welcome to the Course

    • Video - How to Use this Course

    • About this course

    • Bonus eBook - IELTS Writing Strategies - Academic

    • Record your common errors

  • 2

    Know the Test Structure

    • Complete IELTS Test Structure

    • Academic Writing Test Structure

  • 3

    Topic 1

    • Welcome to Topic 1

    • Writing Task 1 (Academic) - Lesson 1 - Working with numbers

    • Video - IELTS Writing Numbers and Pie Charts

    • Writing Task 2 - Lesson 1 - Analysing the question

    • Video - Analysing the Question

  • 4

    Topic 2

    • Writing Task 1 (Academic) - Lesson 2 - Using the right tense

    • Video - Past tenses

    • Video - Present tenses

    • Video - Future tenses

    • Writing Task 2 - Lesson 2 - Brainstorming and planning

  • 5

    Academic Writing - Practice Test 1

    • Writing - Academic Test 1

  • 6

    Topic 3

    • Writing Task 1 (Academic) - Lesson 3 - Rephrasing the topic

    • Writing Task 2 - Lesson 3 - Writing the introduction

  • 7

    Topic 4

    • Writing Task 1 (Academic) - Lesson 4 - Grouping information

    • Writing Task 2 - Lesson 4 - Writing body paragraphs

  • 8

    Academic Writing - Practice Test 2

    • Writing - Academic Test 2

  • 9

    Topic 5

    • Writing Task 1 (Academic) - Lesson 5 - Using set structures and phrases

    • Writing Task 2 - Lesson 5 - Writing the conclusion

  • 10

    Topic 6

    • Writing Task 1 (Academic) - Lesson 6 - Using prepositions

    • Writing Task 2 - Lesson 6 - Paraphrasing

  • 11

    Academic Writing - Practice Test 3

    • Writing - Academic Test 3

  • 12

    Topic 7

    • Writing Task 1 (Academic) - Lesson 7 - Describing change

    • Writing Task 2 - Lesson 7 - Grammar & punctuation

  • 13

    Topic 8

    • Writing Task 1 (Academic) - Lesson 8 - Describing process diagrams

    • Writing Task 2 - Lesson 8 - Proofreading

  • 14

    Academic Writing - Practice Test 4

    • Writing - Academic Test 4

  • 15

    Answers to Activities

    • Writing - Academic Task 1 - Answer Key - All Lessons