IELTS Intensive Course

Study Intensive IELTS (21 hours per week)

IELTS Intensive (please note this course is subject to availability)

The IELTS Intensive preparation course at LanguageUK is designed to improve your scores in all parts of the test. Your teacher will help you with exam techniques and academic English to get the best possible score. There will be a particular focus on improving your reading and writing skills as tasks can be very hard at this level. Throughout this course you will also be given the opportunity to take IELTS Practice tests which will help you and your teacher monitor your progress. You will also be given the option to take the IELTS exam in the UK at the end of the course.

What level do you need to join this course? We recommend this course only for students with a level B1+ (Intermediate Plus) . For students of lower levels, please see the Intensive General English + IELTS course.

Designed For

IELTS is ideal for students- ranging in ability from Intermediate (B1+) to Advanced (C1)- who need to achieve a band grade level 5 to 7.5 and who wish to :

start a degree or masters programme at a university in the UK or an English-taught degree course abroad.
work in professional fields such as the medical profession and need to have the IELTS in order to apply for work.

If you would like to know more about the IELTS exam, read our blog HERE. It includes a table that compares the IELTS levels to those of the Common European Reference Framework (CEFR).

You can find further information on the IELTS exams website

Course Facts
Course start dates	Any Monday
Course duration	1 week plus
English level	B2 plus
Class hours	2023 - 28 lessons per week
Minimum age	17+years. 16+ at the discretion of the school
Class size	Average Class Size 10 Students (Max 15)
Coursebook	From £25.00 or the option to borrow the book
Exam Dates	2023 UK IELTS Exam Dates

Please make sure you book your course well in advance of the dates of your exam, so that you have enough time to prepare for it - please note that 4 weeks are usually the minimum needed to prepare for this exam.

Price

Exam Preparation – Intensive Course (28 lessons per week)

This course is available year round and starts on any Monday of the year

28 x 45 minute lessons = 21 hours per week

No of weeks	Intensive - 28 lessons per week
1 – 3 weeks	£375
4 – 11 weeks	£360
12 - 23 weeks	£340

Course Structure

Days of the Week	Tuition hours	Breaks
Monday to Friday Mornings	09:30 - 13:00	11:00 - 11:30
Monday to Thursday Afternoons	14:00 - 15:30	no break
Lunch	13:00 - 14:00

Classes

During the course we will focus on the exam components that you need help with and this can include:

Essential exam strategies and techniques for each component in the IELTS exam.
Speed reading techniques.
Learning to develop autonomy.
Structured exam practice.
Writing skills required in formal and academic contexts.
Listening comprehension and taking notes.
Speed reading and reading comprehension.
Speaking skills in both general and formal context.

Intensive General English + IELTS preparation

The General English Intensive + IELTS preparation course at LanguageUK is designed to improve your overall skills in English and help you get a good score in all parts of the IELTS test. Your teacher will help you perfect your general knowledge of English in the mornings and focus on exam techniques and academic English to pass your exam in the afternoons. There will be a particular focus on improving your reading and writing skills as tasks can be very hard at this level. Throughout this course you will also be given the opportunity to take IELTS Practice tests which will help you and your teacher monitor your progress. You can choose to take the IELTS exam in the UK at the end of the course.

What level do you need to join this course? We recommend students who are a between A2 and B1 to take this Intensive General English + IELTS course if they are interested in taking the IELTS exam. This way they can be supported with their general knowledge of English and also guided in the IELTS preparation at the same time.

Classes

In the mornings we will focus on general English, covering all aspects of the language (reading, writing, speaking, listening, vocabulary, pronunciation and grammar). In the afternoons, we will focus on the exam components that you need help with and this can include:

Essential exam strategies and techniques for each component in the IELTS exam
Speed reading techniques
Learning to develop autonomy
Structured exam practice
Writing skills required in formal and academic contexts
Listening comprehension and taking notes
Speed reading and reading comprehension
Speaking skills in both general and formal contexts

For both the IELTS Intensive and Intensive General English + IELTS courses, you can decide on how many weeks you would like to take your course for. We are happy to arrange a telephone or online interview before your course starts and we might also ask you to produce some written work. We can give you advice on how many weeks you should study for.

Learning Outcomes

Example of Learning outcomes

An example of Learning outcomes given to a B1 student at languageUK at the beginning of his course:

Reading	Learning outcomes	To be able to read short informative texts and understand the gist. To be able to analyse a topic sentence and make predictions. To have a portfolio of texts with a vocabulary file. To record KEY vocabulary from the texts.
Reading	*Learner training*	To spend a minimum of 20 minutes a day reading short informative texts (3 per week) To record and keep a record of key vocabulary from the texts

Writing part 1	Learning outcomes	To be able to analyse data recorded on a table/chart or diagram verbally using simple vocabulary to describe movements/trends. To produce short sentences to describe the above.
Writing part 2	Learning outcomes	To be able to analyse a typical question and to discuss verbally. To be able to write short sentences using phrases to compare and contrast.
	*Learner training*	To keep a short diary between student and teacher (approximately 50 to 100 words per day).

Speaking

Learning outcomes

To be able to speak fluently on personal information.
To be able to read and perform a simple “individual turn” as in part two of the speaking test.

Listening	Learning outcomes	To be able to listen, understand the gist and discuss in brief an IELTS listening text. To understand and transcribe numbers from an IELTS listening text.
Listening	*Learner training*	To “tune into” BBC radio 4 or recommended podcasts on a regular basis, even if it is in the background! Hearing is as important as listening!

Grammar	Learning outcomes	To consolidate simple A2/B1 grammar structures.
Grammar	*Learner training*	Purchase a copy of Murphy “English Grammar in Use” – Intermediate.

What's Included

What's Included?
Free WiFi access throughout the school
End-of-Course Certificate
All tuition materials
Monthly tutorial with the Director of Studies for students staying for 4 weeks plus

What's not Included in package
Bank charges
Travel and airport transfer
Examination entry fees if required
Accommodation
Registration Fee

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In my personal opinion, I think this is a really way to escape from this confuse historic moment of our life.This experience has brought joy and brightness.
Sara from Italy / May 2020
Our teacher, Amanda, has clearly and comprehensively explained to us different parts of the exam, how to handle them and how to practice them. She also gave each of us the chance to do practical exercises even in the classroom giving valuable feedback to improve. She also provided us useful study material.
Cristiana from Italy / May 2020
It's been more enjoyable than I thought. And I've learned a lot!
Hideko from Japan / May 2020
For me is a great opportunity to improve my English language competences because every day I can practise and it is a very nice moment to meet people from the world il corso è ben organizzato sia per lo strumento digitale sia per i contenuti
Brigida from Italy / May 2020
So, the first week of the course was wonderful. I met a lot of people, some of them I know well. And our classes were grate and very interesting. Thanks to Noel for super vocabulary and good themes. It was fantastic. Thanks you all for this opportunity to study again with you. Thank you.
Pavel from Russia / May 2002
I enjoyed the whole 3 weeks in LanguageUK and I can't wait to come back next year!
/ July 2019