IELTS Academic: Four-Skill Preparation
An original eight-lesson pilot for IELTS Academic Reading, Listening, Writing and Speaking. Learn task strategies, study worked examples and practise with original materials.
Prerequisites: Suggested starting level: B2 (upper-intermediate).
Lessons
Unit 1
- 1.145 minReading: Skim, scan and match headings
Practise locating the main idea and specific evidence in an academic passage.
📖 - 1.245 minReading: Claims, evidence and inference
Distinguish what a passage states from what it suggests or leaves unknown.
📖 - 1.345 minListening: Forms, numbers and corrections
Predict the information a form needs and listen for corrected details.
🎧 - 1.445 minListening: Lecture signposts and paraphrase
Follow a short academic talk by tracking examples, contrasts and conclusions.
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Unit 2
- 2.160 minWriting Task 1: Select and report key features
Write an overview before selecting comparisons from a visual prompt.
✍️ - 2.260 minWriting Task 2: Build a clear argument
Plan a position, develop reasons and use examples that support your answer.
✍️ - 2.345 minSpeaking Parts 1–2: Extend and organise answers
Answer familiar questions naturally, then structure a one-minute long turn.
🎤 - 2.445 minSpeaking Part 3: Explain and compare ideas
Develop a reasoned response to broader questions and qualify your claims.
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Unit 3
- 3.145 minReading: False or Not Given?
Practise reading with original exam-preparation materials.
📖 - 3.245 minReading: Match paragraphs to their purpose
Practise reading with original exam-preparation materials.
📖 - 3.345 minReading: Complete sentences from evidence
Practise reading with original exam-preparation materials.
📖 - 3.445 minReading: Follow references and cautious claims
Practise reading with original exam-preparation materials.
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Unit 4
- 4.145 minListening: Catch form details and corrections
Practise listening with original exam-preparation materials.
🎧 - 4.245 minListening: Follow directions and map changes
Practise listening with original exam-preparation materials.
🎧 - 4.345 minListening: Track speakers’ views and qualifications
Practise listening with original exam-preparation materials.
🎧 - 4.445 minListening: Map a lecture’s claim and examples
Practise listening with original exam-preparation materials.
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Unit 5
- 5.160 minWriting Task 1: Compare chart data
Practise writing with original exam-preparation materials.
✍️ - 5.260 minWriting Task 1: Describe a process in order
Practise writing with original exam-preparation materials.
✍️ - 5.360 minWriting Task 2: Discuss both views
Practise writing with original exam-preparation materials.
✍️ - 5.460 minWriting Task 2: Explain a problem and solutions
Practise writing with original exam-preparation materials.
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Unit 6
- 6.145 minSpeaking Part 1: Extend natural answers
Practise speaking with original exam-preparation materials.
🎤 - 6.245 minSpeaking Part 2: Tell a focused personal story
Practise speaking with original exam-preparation materials.
🎤 - 6.345 minSpeaking Part 3: Support and qualify an opinion
Practise speaking with original exam-preparation materials.
🎤 - 6.445 minSpeaking Part 3: Compare benefits and trade-offs
Practise speaking with original exam-preparation materials.
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