IELTS and TOEFL Preparation Course

Description

If you want to refresh and practice your English in a focused way or, even better, if you’re finally considering taking an English language certification to assess new academic and professional opportunities and you’re aiming for a high score, this course offers the perfect preparation!

This cross-level course is built around the formats of the most recognized English language tests worldwide: IELTS (International English Language Testing System) and TOEFL (Test of English as a Foreign Language).

However, rather than treating them as a “stressful exam”, here they will be approached as practical and motivating tools to refine real English skills.

IELTS in particular, unlike many other exams, is a flexible, level-based test with no “pass or fail” result: it simply reflects your current level of English and can be taken whenever you feel ready (if you’re lucky enough, even in just a matter of a few days!).

Throughout the week, participants will work with authentic IELTS and TOEFL materials and will become familiar with the structure, task types, and evaluation criteria of all four skills: listening, reading, writing, and speaking.

Each day will be focused on a different component of the exam, building toward a complete simulated test by the end of the week.

Participants will also receive personalized feedback, learning how to avoid common mistakes, and discover resources for ongoing self-study.

They will explore the rules, tips, examples, best practices, and practical strategies (e.g., to manage time, quickly understand questions, and organize answers) that define successful test-takers.

All of that in a course that will always leave space for questions, reflection, and shared practice, creating a low-pressure learning environment where participants can improve their English without anxiety.

By the end of the course, participants will have a clearer understanding of IELTS and TOEFL formats, greater confidence in using English across all skills, and a set of strategies ready to use for when “test day” finally comes.

Concept by Leonardo Benozzi

Learning outcomes

The course will help participants to:

• Understand the structure, task types, and scoring criteria of the IELTS and TEFL exams;
• Improve listening, reading, writing, and speaking skills through targeted, exam-like exercises;
• Learn effective exam strategies and time management techniques;
• Identify and correct individual areas for improvement through guided feedback and practice;
• Experience a full IELTS test simulation and analyse performance with expert support;
• Build confidence and reduce anxiety when using English in exam-like conditions;
• Exchange ideas and best practices with fellow educators and test-takers from across Europe.

Tentative schedule

Day 1 – Introduction to the course

• Introduction to the course, the school, and the external week activities.
• Icebreaker activities;
• Presentations of the participants’ schools.

Listening

• Listening Rules. Tips. Examples. Practice;
• Listening test practice: General English;
• Listening test practice: Academic English.

Day 2 – Reading

• Reading Rules. Tips. Examples. Practice;
• Reading test practice: General English;
• Reading test practice: Academic English.

Day 3 – Writing

• Writing Rules. Tips. Examples. Practice;
• Writing test practice: General English;
• Writing test practice: Academic English.

Day 4 – Speaking

• Speaking Rules. Tips. Examples. Practice;
• Speaking test practice: General English;
• Speaking test practice: Academic English.

Day 5 – Test simulation

• Complete IELTS test;
• Keys and corrections;
• Next Steps and Further Resources.

Day 6 – Course closure and cultural activities

• Course evaluation: round-up of acquired competencies, feedback, and discussion;
• Awarding of the course Certificate of Attendance;
• Excursion and other external cultural activities.

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