IELTS Listening and Speaking Sections Skills Mastery from Coursera

Whether you have taken the IELTS test before, you will benefit from completing this course on the listening and speaking sections of the exam. The lessons in this course will improve your overall skills in both listening and speaking, and they will prepare you for every type of question in these sections of the test, increasing your chances of getting your target band scores.

You will be ready to confidently complete all four parts of the listening section, which test a variety of listening skills. You will also be able to give well-constructed responses to the three sections of the speaking section. We’ll review plenty of sample questions and scoring rubrics so you’ll know exactly what to expect. The helpful tips and strategies offered in this course will give you the invaluable tools and knowledge you’ll need to identify correct answers and compose clear responses while efficiently managing the time allotted for each task.

Taking tests can be stressful, but being familiar with the test and practicing will reduce anxiety and give you the confidence you’ll need to perform at your best.

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Syllabus

IELTS Listening

In this module, we will review the IELTS listening module, take a quiz, read an article, and answer discussion questions. You will learn how to complete different task types that you will encounter in your IELTS listening section of the test. You will learn how to manage your time and complete sections 1-4 successfully. You will also learn how you can apply various strategies and tips to complete this part of the task in a required amount of time. For this task, you will learn how to listen for 30 minutes, take notes, circle keywords, and transfer your answers to the answer sheet in 10 minutes. As we are practicing, please remember that it can be frustrating at first and you won’t hear some words or phrases clearly. It can take you much longer to complete this task when you do it for the first time and you might have to go back and listen again. It happens to many students. Just remember, you get better with every practice listening test you complete before your upcoming test. Please make sure to pause, take notes, and apply what you learned. Also, try to practice listening to news, videos, podcasts, music, etc. Every listening practice helps if you do it in English before your test. Find what makes you happy and interested and try to listen to it daily, at least 5-10 minutes. We hope you find these learning tips helpful and easy to apply during your actual test! Good luck and don’t forget to focus, use your pencil and smile. It helps a lot!

IELTS Speaking

In this module, we will review the IELTS speaking part of the test, take a quiz, read an article, and answer discussion questions. You will learn how to complete three parts of the speaking test, take notes, and speak a lot. You will also learn how you can apply various strategies and tips to complete this part of the task in a required amount of time. For this task, you will learn how to respond in each part of the test and know what to say. We will review how to speak for two minutes without stopping and answering questions in complete sentences. As we are practicing, please remember that it can be challenging to speak a lot especially in part 2 for two minutes without stopping. Remember, you get better the more you practice and review different topics. Please make sure you brainstorm some ideas and practice speaking with your timer for two minutes. We hope you find these learning tips helpful and easy to apply during your actual test!

IELTS Listening & Speaking: Strategies & Tips

In this module, we will review additional IELTS listening and speaking strategies and tips that will help you ace this test and know what to do before and during the test. We will also discuss things you should do and not do during the test. As we are practicing, please remember that it can be frustrating and difficult to learn and apply some strategies and skills in your IELTS exam. But remember, you get better with every practice test you complete before your upcoming test. Please make sure to pause, take notes, and apply what you learned. We hope you find these learning tips helpful and easy to apply during your actual test!

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Develops listening and speaking skills specifically for the IELTS exam, which is beneficial for students focused on studying abroad

Taught by Helen Nam and Jay Daniyarova, this course is taught by accomplished experts in the field of ESL/EFL and exam preparation

Builds a strong foundation for learners looking to improve their IELTS band scores

Students will learn and practice various strategies to complete all four parts of the IELTS Listening section

This course will help students be able to give well-constructed responses to the three sections of the IELTS Speaking section

Review plenty of sample questions and scoring rubrics so students will know exactly what to expect

Reviews summary

Well-received ielts listening and speaking skills course

Learners say this course is largely positive and well-received for its engaging assignments and informative structure. Students recommend this course for its tips and tricks on how to improve their IELTS listening and speaking skills. Specifically, students say the course's engaging assignments helped them build skills needed to succeed on the IELTS exam.

The course is well-organized and easy to understand.

"The materials are easy to understand and pretty compact"

"A great course. Can't use words to say how it helped me."

"I really enjoy this course . Everything was presented by the teacher in a smooth way ."

Instructors offer helpful strategies and tips for doing well on the IELTS exam.

"I got a lot of important information including tips and tricks from this course"

"Thank you for this effetive course. There are a lot of usefule strategies and tips"

"This course gives very useful information and tips."

The course would be improved with the addition of more practice exercises

"Again a very basic level course that lacks real time practice tests. It must have included at least 3 listening and speaking tests for practice."

"I expected more practical tasks after each theory. The information we got from this course wasn't helpful."

"Unfortuntly, this course has no practical part with examples academical writing and one lector. It's better to add some link with the test in order to practice."

Activities

Be better prepared before your course. Deepen your understanding during and after it. Supplement your coursework and achieve mastery of the topics covered in IELTS Listening and Speaking Sections Skills Mastery with these activities:

Review grammar basics

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Reviewing grammar basics can help you improve your accuracy and fluency in speaking and writing English.

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Find a grammar reference book or website.
Review the basic grammar rules.
Do some practice exercises.

Review vocabulary

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Reviewing vocabulary can help you expand your knowledge of English words and improve your ability to communicate effectively.

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Find a vocabulary list or website.
Review the vocabulary list.
Do some practice exercises.

Listen to podcasts

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Listening to podcasts in English can help improve your listening comprehension and build your vocabulary.

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Find an English podcast that interests you.
Listen to the podcast regularly, even if you don't understand everything at first.
Try to pick out key words and phrases.

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Take practice tests

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Taking practice tests can help you identify your strengths and weaknesses and improve your test-taking skills.

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Find practice tests online or in a book.
Take the practice tests under timed conditions.
Review your answers and identify areas where you need to improve.

Record yourself speaking English

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Recording yourself speaking English can help you identify areas where you need to improve your pronunciation and fluency.

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Find a quiet place where you can record yourself.
Choose a topic that you are comfortable speaking about.
Record yourself speaking for 2-3 minutes.
Listen to the recording and identify areas where you can improve.

Create a presentation on a topic related to the IELTS

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Creating a presentation on a topic related to the IELTS can help you deepen your understanding of the test and improve your presentation skills.

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Choose a topic related to the IELTS.
Research your topic.
Create a presentation outline.
Develop your presentation slides.
Practice your presentation.

Career center

Learners who complete IELTS Listening and Speaking Sections Skills Mastery will develop knowledge and skills that may be useful to these careers:

English Language Teacher

As an English Language Teacher, you will help students to improve their English language skills. You will help them learn the basics of grammar, vocabulary, and pronunciation, as well as how to read, write, and speak English. This course will help you to develop the skills you need to be an effective English Language Teacher. You will learn how to plan and deliver lessons, assess student progress, and create a positive learning environment.

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Speech Therapist

A Speech Therapist helps people who have difficulty speaking or understanding language. You will help them to improve their speech, language, and communication skills. This course will help you to develop the skills you need to be an effective Speech Therapist. You will learn how to assess and diagnose speech and language disorders, develop and implement treatment plans, and work with families and caregivers.

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ESL Teacher

As an ESL Teacher, you will help students who are not native speakers of English to learn English. You will help them to improve their listening, speaking, reading, and writing skills. This course will help you to develop the skills you need to be an effective ESL Teacher. You will learn how to plan and deliver lessons, assess student progress, and create a positive learning environment.

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Interpreter

An Interpreter helps people who speak different languages to communicate with each other. You will interpret spoken and written language, and you will help people to understand each other. This course will help you to develop the skills you need to be an effective Interpreter. You will learn how to interpret different types of texts, and you will learn how to work with people from different cultures.

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Translator

A Translator translates written text from one language to another. You will help people to communicate with each other across language barriers. This course will help you to develop the skills you need to be an effective Translator. You will learn how to translate different types of texts, and you will learn how to work with different cultures.

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Language Teacher

As a Language Teacher, you can teach a variety of different languages. You will help your students learn how to speak, write, read, and understand a new language. This course will help you to learn how to plan and deliver lessons, assess student progress, and create a positive learning environment.

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Linguist

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Audiologist

An Audiologist helps people who have hearing loss. You will assess and diagnose hearing problems, and you will help your patients to develop and implement treatment plans. This course will help you to learn about the basics of hearing loss and how to help people with hearing loss.

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Literacy Specialist

A Literacy Specialist helps students to develop their reading and writing skills. You will work with students who struggling with reading or writing, and you will help them to improve their skills. This course will help you to learn about the different methods of teaching reading and writing, and it will help you to develop the skills you need to be an effective Literacy Specialist.

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Reading Teacher

A Reading Teacher helps students to develop their reading skills. You will work with students at all levels, and you will help them to improve their reading comprehension, fluency, and vocabulary. This course will help you to learn about the different methods of teaching reading, and it will help you to develop the skills you need to be an effective Reading Teacher.

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Writing Teacher

As a Writing Teacher, you will help students to develop their writing skills. You will work with students at all levels, and you will help them to improve their writing mechanics, style, and content. This course will help you to learn about the different methods of teaching writing, and it will help you to develop the skills you need to be an effective Writing Teacher.

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Language Arts Teacher

As a Language Arts Teacher, you will teach students about English language arts. This may include reading, writing, speaking, and listening. You will help your students to develop their critical thinking skills, and you will help them to appreciate literature. This course will help you to learn about the different methods of teaching language arts, and it will help you to develop the skills you need to be an effective Language Arts Teacher.

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Bilingual Teacher

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Teacher of the Deaf

As a Teacher of the Deaf, you will work with deaf and hard of hearing students. You will teach them how to communicate and to access the same educational opportunities as hearing students. This course will help you to learn about the different methods of teaching deaf and hard of hearing students, and it will help you to develop the skills you need to be an effective Teacher of the Deaf.

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