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Academic English for IELTS 

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  • Designed for students preparing to attend university in the UK and other English speaking countries

  • Develop study techniques and learner independence 

  • IELTS exam practice and strategies

  • Practice examination strategy using past papers and speaking tests in PSP

  • Minimum level is B1/B2 (High Intermediate)

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Academic English for IELTS

Academic English classes for IELTS

 

provide tuition in:

  • Grammar

  • Vocabulary

  • Listening

  • Reading

  • Writing

  • Speaking

  • Pronunciation

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International House Newcastle uses communicative methodology so students learn to use English effectively, especially in the vital skills of speaking and listening.

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Course details:

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Students can choose 15 lessons Academic English (AE) per week; this includes an hour of PSP per day.

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Students can combine 15 lessons of AE with:

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  • 10 lessons of General English (GE10)

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Students need to be at least Intermediate (B1) level to follow this course and at least 16 years of age. This course is available for students to start any Monday.

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The Academic Director and teaching staff:

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  • assess each student with a written placement test and an oral interview

  • place each student in the correct level and class to learn Academic English

  • monitor each student by continuous assessment, tutorials and tests

  • offer support and advice to students

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Our teachers are well-trained and highly qualified, and have gained teaching and learning experience in different countries, so they understand the needs of language learners.

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We have teachers with specific and extensive training and experience of IELTS & Trinity examinations, including current and former IELTS examiners.

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All students receive:

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  • weekly work plans devised by their teachers

  • weekly progress updates

  • personal tutorials on a regular basis

  • course materials, including a study pack 

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Lessons and classes

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Each lesson (teaching hour) is 55 minutes long, so there are scheduled break periods that take this into account.


Our general class size is 12 students maximum (10 students average).

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Trinity Secure English Language Tests (SELT)

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Trinity provides Secure English Language Tests (SELTs) across the UK. These tests are valid for applications to UKVI for visas, leave to remain and citizenship: Graded Examinations in Spoken English (GESE) - A1 and B1 tests Integrated Skills in English (ISE) - A2, B1, B2 and C1 tests. *Please note: International House Newcastle is not a SELT centre.

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Apply for the examination here (fees not included in course fees)

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