IELTS Academic A

Unit code: VNUIELA | Study level: Non-award
Credit points
N/A
Location
City Campus
Prerequisites
N/A
Overview
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Overview

This unit is designed for people intending to sit the Academic IELTS test in order to study at a University and/or TAFE, to obtain recognition of overseas qualifications in Australia, for visa purposes or to have proof of a high level of English.




Students will develop and practise a range of test-taking strategies to enable successful completion of all components of the IELTS test. Students will focus on reading, writing, speaking and listening skills and will they will also increase their general English ability in grammar, vocabulary and functional language. The unit is aimed at students with an Upper Intermediate level of English.

Learning Outcomes

On successful completion of this unit, students will be able to:

  1. Listening: Utilise a variety of listening strategies to comprehend a range of aural texts (conversations, monologues, academic talks & lectures) within the IELTS exam at an Upper Intermediate level
  2. Reading: Utilise a variety of reading strategies to comprehend a range of texts (books, journals, magazines, newspapers) within the IELTS exam at an Upper Intermediate level;
  3. Writing: Write a range of IELTS related texts (essay, report) using appropriate structure and register at an Upper Intermediate level; and
  4. Speaking: Confidently engage in spoken tasks (interview, presentation, discussion) contained with the IELTS exam at an Upper Intermediate level.

Assessment

For Melbourne campuses

Assessment type: Essay
|
Grade: Pass/Fail
Timed Examination Essays x 4
Assessment type: Performance
|
Grade: Pass/Fail
Interview
Assessment type: Test
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Grade: Pass/Fail
Practice IELTS Test x 2

Required reading

The Complete Guide to IELTS Student’s Book
Rogers, B & Kenny| National Geographic Learning, Hampshire, United Kingdom, N 2016

As part of a course

This unit is studied as part of the following course(s):

English for Academic Purposes (EAP)
VNELI | Non-award course | Duration: 1000 hours

Refer to the course page for information on how to apply for the course. VU takes care to ensure the accuracy of this unit information, but reserves the right to change or withdraw courses offered at any time. Please check that unit information is current with the Student Contact Centre.

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