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Bookmark this page. Your course outline is here, and detailed about the Learning Outcome (LO) and Trainers’ Information is at the end of the page. Jump to a lecture section by clicking on the number in square bracket [].

[Lect 01] [Lect 02] [Lect 03] [Lect 04] [Lect 05] [Lect 06] [Lect 07] [Lect 08] [Lect 09] [Lect 10] [Lect 11] [Lect 12] [Lect 13] [Lect 14] [Lect 15] [Lect 16] [Lect 17] [Lect 18] [Lect 19] [Lect 20] [Lect 21] [Lect 22] [Lect 23] [Lect 24] [Lect 25] [Lect 26] [Lect 27] [Lect 28] [Lect 29] [Lect 30] [Lect 31] [Lect 32]

The Official Syllabus approved by the Curriculum Committee of GREC

IELTS® Premium Course by GREC

Part A: Daily schedule and objectives

Lecture 1: Orientation to the IELTS

  • Greetings and welcoming to GREC! : 05 mins
  • Introduction to IELTS: 30 mins
  • Discussion on IELTS test format- sections & evaluation: 30 mins
  • Higher study pathway & discussion on study materials for IELTS: 30 mins

Things will be covered in this session:

  • Introduction to IELTS
  • IELTS Test Format- Sections & Evaluation
  • General Scoring of IELTS
  • Vivid discussion on all four sections of IELTS & the question patterns (Listening, Reading, Writing & Speaking)
  • Grading System of IELTS Writing & Speaking

Homework and assignment of Lecture 01: Solve the given problems as per the instruction of your faculty.

  • Opening an account in elearngrec.com
  • Research the website (eLearnGREC.com) and find out the resources
  • Watch a movie (Speak for 2 minutes on the next day in class)
  • Speaking Part 1 (Speak and Record)

Lecture 2: Diagnostic Test & Score-boosting Strategies

  • Class begins with PreQuiz: 05 mins [Direct Link]
    • Total 5 questions; all questions are based on vocabulary, type of the question is fill in the blanks.
    • Syllabus:
  • IELTS Diagnostic Test: 70 mins
  • A brief discussion on score-boosting strategies: 20 mins

Things will be covered in this session:

  • Diagnostic test
  • Diagnostic test – performance analysis
  • Discussion on score-boosting strategies

Homework and assignment of Lecture 02: Solve the given problems as per the instruction of your faculty.

Lecture 3: Reading 1- MCQs & Sentence Completion Questions

  • Class begins with PreQuiz: 05 mins [Direct Link]
    • Total 5 questions; all questions are based on vocabulary, type of the question is fill in the blanks.
    • Syllabus:
  • Deeper look into the reading section: 20 mins
  • Discussion on solving MCQs and practice: 35 mins
  • Discussion on solving Sentence Completion Questions: 35 mins

Things will be covered in this session:

  • Understanding the IELTS reading section
  • Strategies to solve Multiple Choice Questions (MCQs)
  • Practicing multiple choice questions from passages
  • Tips to answer Sentence Completion Questions
  • Practicing sentence completion questions from passages

Homework and assignment of Lecture 03: Solve the given problems as per the instruction of your faculty.

Lecture 4: Listening 1

  • Class begins with PreQuiz: 05 mins [Direct Link]
    • Total 5 questions; all questions are based on vocabulary, type of the question is fill in the blanks.
    • Syllabus:
  • Discussion on listening section & question type: 20 mins
  • Learning the hacks to solve the listening questions: 35 mins
  • Mastering the problem-solving skill through practice: 35 mins

Things will be covered in this session:

  • Understanding the IELTS listening section
  • Listening question-solving hacks
  • Solving practice questions
  • Mastering the problem-solving skill through practice

Homework and assignment of Lecture 04: Solve the given problems as per the instruction of your faculty.

Lecture 5: Writing 1

  • Class begins with PreQuiz: 05 mins [Direct Link]
    • Total 5 questions; all questions are based on vocabulary, type of the question is fill in the blanks.
    • Syllabus:
  • General discussion on IELTS writing: 15 mins
  • Understanding the question type of Writing Task 1: 30 mins
  • Practicing the writing task: 45 mins

Things will be covered in this session:

  • Understanding the IELTS writing section
  • Writing Task 1 question type analysis
    • Line Graph
      • General Structure
      • Single line graph
      • Multiple line graph
    • Bar Chart
      • General Structure
      • Sample response
  • Key Factors for Writing
  • Avoid repetition
  • Describing trends Useful Language
  • Sample response analysis & practicing the writing task

Homework and assignment of Lecture 05: Solve the given problems as per the instruction of your faculty.

  • Writing Drills
  • Note: Please inform your batch instructor after the completion of your homework for feedback.

Lecture 6: Speaking 1

  • Class begins with PreQuiz: 05 mins [Direct Link]
    • Total 5 questions; all questions are based on vocabulary, type of the question is fill in the blanks.
    • Syllabus:
  • Getting to know the IELTS Speaking- Part 1: 20 mins
  • Learning thought generation process: 30 mins
  • Practicing from speaking sample question & response analysis: 40 mins

Things will be covered in this session:

  • IELTS Speaking- getting to know the part 1 of the test
    • Know the basics
    • Developing answers
  • Applying Grammar
    • Using the same tense
    • Using a different tense
  • If You Do Not Have An Opinion
  • Practice questions set

Homework and assignment of Lecture 06: Solve the given problems as per the instruction of your faculty.

  • IELTS Speaking- Cue Card Topics & Questions (Part 1) [Direct Link]
    • Method:
      • Practice at home (5 days a week)
      • Speak at least for 2 mins & record
      • Upload the recordings to the secret Facebook study group and get feedback from the instructor

Lecture 7: Reading 2- Summary Completion & Short Answer Questions

  • Class begins with PreQuiz: 05 mins [Direct Link]
    • Total 5 questions; all questions are based on vocabulary, type of the question is fill in the blanks.
    • Syllabus:
  • Question pattern investigation: 20 mins
  • Discussion on solving Summary Completion Questions and practice: 35 mins
  • Discussion on solving Short Answer Questions and practice: 35 mins

Things will be covered in this session:

  • Detail investigation on the IELTS reading section
    • Summary Completion Questions
    • Short Answer Questions
  • Strategies to solve Summary Completion Questions
  • Practicing summary completion questions from passages
  • Tips to answer Short Answer Questions
  • Practicing short answer questions from passages

Homework and assignment of Lecture 07: Solve the given problems as per the instruction of your faculty.

Lecture 8: Listening 2

  • Class begins with PreQuiz: 05 mins [Direct Link]
    • Total 5 questions; all questions are based on vocabulary, type of the question is fill in the blanks.
    • Syllabus:
  • IELTS Listening – Section 2 feature discussion: 20 mins
  • Hacks to answer listening questions: 20 mins
  • Mastering the problem-solving skill through practice: 45 mins

Things will be covered in this session:

  • Discussion on the IELTS Listening- Section 2 features
  • Anatomy of question type- Filling in a chart or diagram
  • Section 2 question-solving hacks
  • Answering difficulty-wise practice questions

Homework and assignment of Lecture 08: Solve the given problems as per the instruction of your faculty.

Lecture 9: Writing 2

  • Class begins with PreQuiz: 05 mins [Direct Link]
    • Total 5 questions; all questions are based on vocabulary, type of the question is fill in the blanks.
    • Syllabus:
  • IELTS Writing- question analysis: 15 mins
  • Understanding the general structure: 30 mins
  • Practicing the writing task & sample response analysis: 45 mins

Things will be covered in this session:

  • Writing Task 1 question type analysis
    • Table Question
      • General Structure
      • Sample response
    • Pie Chart Question
      • General Structure
      • Sample response
    • Process/Map/Flow Diagram Question
      • General Structure
      • Sample response
  • Linking structures
  • Sample response analysis & practicing the writing task

Homework and assignment of Lecture 09: Solve the given problems as per the instruction of your faculty.

  • IELTS Speaking Part 3 Topics & Questions [Direct Link]
    • Method:
      • Practice at home (5 days a week)
      • Speak at least for 2 mins & record
      • Upload the recordings to the secret Facebook study group and get feedback from the instructor

Lecture 10: Speaking 2

  • Class begins with PreQuiz: 05 mins [Direct Link]
    • Total 5 questions; all questions are based on vocabulary, type of the question is fill in the blanks.
    • Syllabus:
  • Learning essential IELTS vocabs: 30 mins
  • Detail discussion on Conversation Fillers: 20 mins
  • Practicing from speaking sample question & response analysis: 40 mins

Things will be covered in this session:

  • IELTS Speaking- list of essential vocabs
    • Vocabulary for Band 6.0-6.5
    • Vocabulary for Band 7.0-9.0
  • Conversation fillers- tips & strategies
  • Practice questions set

Homework and assignment of Lecture 10: Solve the given problems as per the instruction of your faculty.

  • Speaking Practice
    • IELTS Speaking- Cue Card Topics & Questions (Part-2) [Direct Link]
    • Method:
      • Practice at home (5 days a week)
      • Speak at least for 2 mins & record
      • Upload the recordings to the secret Facebook study group and get feedback from the instructor

Lecture 11: Self-Assessment Test #1

  • Class begins with PreQuiz: 05 mins [Direct Link]
    • Total 5 questions; all questions are based on vocabulary, type of the question is fill in the blanks.
    • Syllabus:
  • Self-Assessment Test: 70 mins
  • Brief discussion on assessment test questions: 20 mins

Things will be covered in this session:

  • Self-assessment test
  • Self-assessment test – performance analysis
  • Discussion on assessment questions

Homework and assignment of Lecture 11: Solve the given problems as per the instruction of your faculty.

Lecture 12: Reading 3- Matching Names & True, False, Not Given Questions

  • Class begins with PreQuiz: 05 mins [Direct Link]
    • Total 5 questions; all questions are based on vocabulary, type of the question is fill in the blanks.
    • Syllabus:
  • Scrutinizing IELTS Reading question type: 20 mins
  • Discussion on solving Matching Names question: 35 mins
  • Discussion on solving True, False, Not Given Questions and practice: 35 mins

Things will be covered in this session:

  • Question type-wise discussion on
    • Matching Names Question
      • Common problems
      • Hacks
    • True, False, Not Given Questions
      • Strategies
      • Hacks
  • Practicing Matching Names Questions from passages
  • Practicing True, False, Not Given questions from passages

Homework and assignment of Lecture 12: Solve the given problems as per the instruction of your faculty.

Lecture 13: Listening 3

  • Class begins with PreQuiz: 05 mins [Direct Link]
    • Total 5 questions; all questions are based on vocabulary, type of the question is fill in the blanks.
    • Syllabus:
  • IELTS Listening – Section 3 feature discussion: 20 mins
  • Hacks to answer listening questions: 20 mins
  • Mastering the problem-solving skill through practice: 45 mins

Things will be covered in this session:

  • Discussion on the IELTS Listening- Section 3 features
  • Section 3 question-solving hacks
  • Answering difficulty-wise practice questions

Homework and assignment of Lecture 13: Solve the given problems as per the instruction of your faculty.

Lecture 14: Writing 3

  • Class begins with PreQuiz: 05 mins [Direct Link]
    • Total 5 questions; all questions are based on vocabulary, type of the question is fill in the blanks.
    • Syllabus:
  • Vivid discussion on useful grammar: 50 mins
  • In-class practice exercises: 30 mins

Things will be covered in this session:

  • Significance of writing error-free sentences on an IELTS Writing Task
  • IELTS – Grammar
    • Use of Conditional
    • Transformation of Sentence
    • Phrasal Verbs
  • In-class practice exercises

Homework and assignment of Lecture 14: Solve the given problems as per the instruction of your faculty.

Lecture 15: Speaking 3

  • Class begins with PreQuiz: 05 mins [Direct Link]
    • Total 5 questions; all questions are based on vocabulary, type of the question is fill in the blanks.
    • Syllabus:
  • In-depth discussion on IELTS Speaking- Part 2 (Cue Card): 30 mins
  • Discussion on common cue card topics: 20 mins
  • Band-wise cue card sample response analysis: 40 mins

Things will be covered in this session:

  • Understanding the cue card- IELTS Speaking Part 2
    • Taking notes
    • Time management
    • Beginning answer
  • Describing people
    • Adjectives for describing appearance
    • Adjectives for describing appearance (Band 7-9)
    • Adjectives for describing personality
    • Adjectives for describing personality (Band 7-9)
  • Practicing common cue card questions

Homework and assignment of Lecture 15: Solve the given problems as per the instruction of your faculty.

  • Speaking:
    • IELTS Speaking- Cue Card Topics & Questions (Part- 3) [Direct Link]
    • Method:
      • Practice at home (5 days a week)
      • Speak at least for 2 mins & record
      • Upload the recordings to the secret Facebook study group and get feedback from the instructor
  • Reading Drills
  • Writing Drills

Lecture 16: Reading 4- Matching Sentence Ending & Labeling Diagram

  • Class begins with PreQuiz: 05 mins [Direct Link]
    • Total 5 questions; all questions are based on vocabulary, type of the question is fill in the blanks.
    • Syllabus:
  • Understanding IELTS Reading question types: 20 mins
  • Discussion on solving Matching Sentence Ending Questions: 35 mins
  • Discussion on solving Labeling Diagram Questions and practice: 35 mins

Things will be covered in this session:

  • Question type-wise discussion on
    • Matching Sentence Ending Question
      • Common problems
      • Hacks
    • Labeling Diagram Questions
      • Strategies
      • Hacks
  • Practicing matching sentence ending questions from passages
  • Practicing labeling diagram questions from passages

Homework and assignment of Lecture 16: Solve the given problems as per the instruction of your faculty.

Lecture 17: Listening 4

  • Class begins with PreQuiz: 05 mins [Direct Link]
    • Total 5 questions; all questions are based on vocabulary, type of the question is fill in the blanks.
    • Syllabus:
  • IELTS Listening – Section 4 feature discussion: 20 mins
  • Hacks to answer listening questions: 20 mins
  • Mastering the problem-solving skill through practice: 45 mins

Things will be covered in this session:

  • Discussion on the IELTS Listening- Section 4 features
  • Section 4 question-solving hacks
  • Answering difficulty-wise practice questions

Homework and assignment of Lecture 17: Solve the given problems as per the instruction of your faculty.

  • Speaking Practice
    • Topic:
      • Women’s day should be celebrated
      • Violence against men
    • Method:
      • Debate between two groups in zoom (40 minutes) & record
      • Upload the recordings to the secret Facebook study group and get feedback from the instructor

Lecture 18: Writing 4

  • Class begins with PreQuiz: 05 mins [Direct Link]
    • Total 5 questions; all questions are based on vocabulary, type of the question is fill in the blanks.
    • Syllabus:
  • Understanding IELTS Writing Part 2- types of essays: 20 mins
  • Brief discussion on essay writing: 40 mins
  • In-class practice exercises: 30 mins

Things will be covered in this session:

  • Types of essays in IELTS
  • General structure of essay
  • Building essay from sample topic
  • First & second supporting paragraph
  • Conclusion
  • Sample response essay
  • In-class practice exercises

Homework and assignment of Lecture 18: Solve the given problems as per the instruction of your faculty.

Lecture 19: Speaking 4

  • Class begins with PreQuiz: 05 mins [Direct Link]
    • Total 5 questions; all questions are based on vocabulary, type of the question is fill in the blanks.
    • Syllabus:
  • In-depth discussion on IELTS Speaking- Part 2 (Cue Card): 30 mins
  • Discussion on common cue card topics: 20 mins
  • Band-wise cue card sample response analysis: 40 mins

Things will be covered in this session:

  • Explaining Objects
    • Describing the appearance
    • Describing the use
    • Describing the importance
  • Describing Events
    • Types of event
    • Answering from Cue Card
    • Sample answer (Band 6-6.5)
    • Sample answer (Band 7-9)
  • Describing Places
    • Describing a building
      • Building condition
      • Building location
  • Describing a Home
    • Condition of home
    • Surrounding area
  • Answering from Cue Card
    • Sample answer (Band 6-6.5)
    • Vocabulary for (Band 7-9)
  • Practicing common cue card questions

Homework and assignment of Lecture 19: Solve the given problems as per the instruction of your faculty.

  • Speaking Practice
    • Topics:
      • Describe a time when you had to change your plan
      • Describe a memorable story told by someone
      • Describe something you did to help others
      • Talk about an exciting book you read
      • Talk about a situation where you had to be polite
    • Method:
      • Pair discussion in zoom (5 days a week)
      • Speak at least for 2 mins & record
      • Upload the recordings to the secret Facebook study group and get feedback from the instructor

Lecture 20: Reading 5- Drill #1

  • Class begins with PreQuiz: 05 mins [Direct Link]
    • Total 5 questions; all questions are based on vocabulary, type of the question is fill in the blanks.
    • Syllabus:
  • Understanding IELTS Reading Section: 15 mins
  • Discussion on solving practice questions: 75 mins

Things will be covered in this session:

  • A detail look into the IELTS Reading section
  • Practicing questions from passages
  • Discussion on practice question

Homework and assignment of Lecture 20: Solve the given problems as per the instruction of your faculty.

Lecture 21: Listening 5- Drill #1

  • Class begins with PreQuiz: 05 mins [Direct Link]
    • Total 5 questions; all questions are based on vocabulary, type of the question is fill in the blanks.
    • Syllabus:
  • IELTS Listening – a brief discussion on all 4 sections: 20 mins
  • Effective tips & tricks to answer listening questions: 20 mins
  • Mastering the problem-solving skill through practice: 45 mins

Things will be covered in this session:

  • Brief discussion on all 4 sections of IELTS Listening
  • Exam day Listening tips & tricks
  • Answering difficulty-wise practice questions

Homework and assignment of Lecture 21: Solve the given problems as per the instruction of your faculty.

Lecture 22: Self-Assessment Test #2

  • Class begins with PreQuiz: 05 mins [Direct Link]
    • Total 5 questions; all questions are based on vocabulary, type of the question is fill in the blanks.
    • Syllabus:
  • Self-Assessment Test: 70 mins
  • Brief discussion on assessment test questions: 20 mins

Things will be covered in this session:

  • Self-assessment test
  • Self-assessment test – performance analysis
  • Discussion on assessment questions

Homework and assignment of Lecture 22: Solve the given problems as per the instruction of your faculty.

Lecture 23: Writing 5

  • Class begins with PreQuiz: 05 mins [Direct Link]
    • Total 5 questions; all questions are based on vocabulary, type of the question is fill in the blanks.
    • Syllabus:
  • Detail look into a few essay questions: 20 mins
  • Brief discussion on sample writing for structure: 40 mins
  • In-class practice exercises: 30 mins

Things will be covered in this session:

  • Opinion (Agree or Disagree) type essay
  • Advantage & Disadvantage Essay
  • Sample writing for structure
  • Problem & Solution Essay
  • Sample response discussion
  • In-class practice exercises

Homework and assignment of Lecture 23: Solve the given problems as per the instruction of your faculty.

Lecture 24: Speaking 5

  • Class begins with PreQuiz: 05 mins [Direct Link]
    • Total 5 questions; all questions are based on vocabulary, type of the question is fill in the blanks.
    • Syllabus:
  • A detailed discussion on IELTS Speaking- Part 3: 30 mins
  • Discussion on follow-up questions: 20 mins
  • Sample response analysis: 40 mins

Things will be covered in this session:

  • IELTS Speaking- Conquering Speaking (Part 3)
    • Techniques for the Third Section
      • Repeat the question
      • Ask for time
      • Use conventional fillers
  • Way of applying techniques
  • Practicing common cue card questions

Homework and assignment of Lecture 24: Solve the given problems as per the instruction of your faculty.

  • Speaking Practice
    • Topics:
      • a celebration of an achievement
      • something you borrowed from someone
      • a recent conversation
      • a public building you would like to visit
      • a school you went to as a child
      • an indoor activity or game
      • a place to read and write (not your home)
    • Method:
      • Mirror method
      • Speak for at least 2 minutes

Lecture 25: Reading 6- Drill #2

  • Class begins with PreQuiz: 05 mins [Direct Link]
    • Total 5 questions; all questions are based on vocabulary, type of the question is fill in the blanks.
    • Syllabus:
  • Understanding IELTS Reading Section: 15 mins
  • Discussion on solving practice questions: 75 mins

Things will be covered in this session:

  • A detailed look into the IELTS Reading section
  • Practicing questions from passages
  • Discussion on practice question

Homework and assignment of Lecture 25: Solve the given problems as per the instruction of your faculty.

Lecture 26: Listening 6- Drill #2

  • Class begins with PreQuiz: 05 mins [Direct Link]
    • Total 5 questions; all questions are based on vocabulary, type of the question is fill in the blanks.
    • Syllabus:
  • IELTS Listening – a brief discussion on all 4 sections: 20 mins
  • Effective tips & tricks to answer listening questions: 20 mins
  • Mastering the problem-solving skill through practice: 45 mins

Things will be covered in this session:

  • Brief discussion on all 4 sections of IELTS Listening
  • Exam day Listening tips & tricks
  • Answering difficulty-wise practice questions
  • Discussion on drill set

Homework and assignment of Lecture 26: Solve the given problems as per the instruction of your faculty.

  • Listening Drills
  • Speaking Practice
    • Speak for 2 minutes:
      • A time you were with people and bored
      • Someone who travels by plane for work
      • The most recent conversation you enjoyed
      • A time you looked at the sky (day or night)
      • A movie you recently saw
      • A souvenir
      • A memorable advertisement
      • A visit to a park

Lecture 27: Writing 6

  • Class begins with PreQuiz: 05 mins [Direct Link]
    • Total 5 questions; all questions are based on vocabulary, type of the question is fill in the blanks.
    • Syllabus:
  • Detail look into specific types of essay questions: 20 mins
  • Detail understanding of Discussion & Two Part Question essay: 40 mins
  • In-class practice exercises: 30 mins

Things will be covered in this session:

  • Discussion (both views) type essay
    • Discussion with opinion
    • Discussion without opinion
  • Two Part Question type essay
    • General structure
    • Sample writing
  • Sample response discussion
  • In-class practice exercises

Homework and assignment of Lecture 27: Solve the given problems as per the instruction of your faculty.

  • Writing Drills
  • Speaking Practice
    • Speak for 2 minutes:
      • An indoor game
      • A time you met someone for the first time
      • A time you had to wake up early
      • Your favorite item of clothinglearning a new language

Lecture 28: Speaking 6

  • Class begins with PreQuiz: 05 mins [Direct Link]
    • Total 5 questions; all questions are based on vocabulary, type of the question is fill in the blanks.
    • Syllabus:
  • A detailed discussion on IELTS Speaking: 30 mins
  • Discussion on uses of essential grammar in IELTS Speaking: 20 mins
  • Sample response analysis: 40 mins

Things will be covered in this session:

  • IELTS Speaking – uses of grammar
    • Questions about changes
    • Questions about hypothetical situations
    • Questions about comparing & contrasting
    • Giving opinions
  • Connectors
    • Application of Connectors
  • Practicing common follow-up questions

Homework and assignment of Lecture 28: Solve the given problems as per the instruction of your faculty.

  • Speaking Practice
    • Topics:
      • Describe a time when you found something someone lost
      • Describe a time when you got up extremely early
      • Talk about a time when you gave advice to someone
      • Talk about a foreign language you want to learn
      • Talk about a TV program that made you laugh a lot
    • Method:
      • Group discussionin zoom
      • Speak at least for 2 mins & record
      • Upload the recordings to the secret Facebook study group and get feedback from the instructor

Lecture 29: Reading 7- Drill #3

  • Class begins with PreQuiz: 05 mins [Direct Link]
    • Total 5 questions; all questions are based on vocabulary, type of the question is fill in the blanks.
    • Syllabus:
  • Understanding IELTS Reading Section: 15 mins
  • Discussion on solving practice questions: 75 mins

Things will be covered in this session:

  • A detailed look into the IELTS Reading section
  • Practicing questions from passages
  • Discussion on practice question

Homework and assignment of Lecture 29: Solve the given problems as per the instruction of your faculty.

Lecture 30: Writing 7- Drill #1

  • Class begins with PreQuiz: 05 mins [Direct Link]
    • Total 5 questions; all questions are based on vocabulary, type of the question is fill in the blanks.
    • Syllabus:
  • In-class practice exercises: 60 mins
  • Discussion on practice drill set: 30 mins

Things will be covered in this session:

  • In-class drill exercises
  • Discussion on practice drill set

Homework and assignment of Lecture 30: Solve the given problems as per the instruction of your faculty.

Lecture 31: Speaking 7- Drill #1

  • Class begins with PreQuiz: 05 mins [Direct Link]
    • Total 5 questions; all questions are based on vocabulary, type of the question is fill in the blanks.
    • Syllabus:
  • In-class practice exercises: 60 mins
  • Discussion on practice drill set: 30 mins

Things will be covered in this session:

  • In-class drill exercises
    • Speaking Practice A
    • Speaking Practice B
  • Discussion on practice drill set

Homework and assignment of Lecture 31: Solve the given problems as per the instruction of your faculty.

  • Speaking Practice
    • Topics:
      • An interesting part of your country or A place that is interesting in your country.
      • Talk about an interesting talk or a lecture.
      • Talk about something that you borrowed from your friend.
      • Talk about a game or sport you enjoyed when you were young.
      • Describe a person whom you have never met but heard a lot about him and would like to meet.
      • Talk about a TV Program that made you laugh a lot.
    • Method:
      • Pair discussion in zoom

Lecture 32: Speaking 8- Drill #2

  • Class begins with PreQuiz: 05 mins [Direct Link]
    • Total 5 questions; all questions are based on vocabulary, type of the question is fill in the blanks.
    • Syllabus:
  • In-class practice exercises: 60 mins
  • Discussion on practice drill set: 30 mins

Things will be covered in this session:

  • In-class drill exercises
    • Speaking Practice A
    • Speaking Practice B
  • Discussion on practice drill set

Homework and assignment of Lecture 32: Solve the given problems as per the instruction of your faculty.

  • Speaking Practice
    • Topics:
      • Describe a person you have seen who is beautiful or handsome.
      • An intelligent person that you know.
      • Describe a time when you were cheated/ when someone lied to you / someone did not tell you the complete truth.
      • Talk about an interesting old person you met.
      • Talk about a time when you traveled with an old person.
      • Describe one of your grandparent’s jobs.
    • Method:
      • Practice at home
      • Speak at least for 2 mins & record
      • Upload the recordings to the secret Facebook study group and get feedback from the instructor

Part B: The Course

1. General Description

The IELTS Premium Course focuses on preparing students to ace in their English language test by means of comprehensive tutoring and intensive exercise. This course aims to improve the student’s ability to achieve a good score in IELTS.

1.1. Tutoring

It is comprised of conventional pedagogy, in-class didactic lessons, audiovisual contents delivered through the eLearning platform of GREC and discussions in the secret Facebook study groups.

1.2. Exercises

They include short quizzes, pre-class assessments (called iRAT), post-class assignments (called fRAT), in-class prompt quizzes (called micro-quizzes) and a set of model test at the end of the course (which is sold as a separate bundle outside the course, however).

It is imperative for an enrolled student to abide by the tutoring instructions as well as exercise tasks.

1.3. Four pillars of GREC’s uniqueness

GREC’s courses stand out from the competitors’ due to their vastness, merit, transparency, and practice of rigor.

  1. Vastness: GREC guarantees that no course in Bangladesh is as rich as theirs.
  2. Merit: By virtue of its dedicated research and development team, GREC guarantees that its course is equipped with everything essential to ace the exam.
  3. Transparency: GREC guarantees that every faculty, tutors, teaching assistants (TA) and proprietors are accountable for the service promised to the clients. A client may be a student of a course, a registrant of model test or exam and so on.
  4. Rigor: In compliance of the transparency stated above, the student agrees that any and every academic requirement imposed by GREC will be obeyed by the individual in pursuit of accomplishing the goal of the course. An example of academic requirement is attending and adhering to the components specified in 1.1 and 1.2 sections above.

The IELTS Premium Course at GREC has been set with specific target lessons that cover all of these facets, namely: English Listening skill of students are developed by regular audio listening and question answer practice, introduction to various types of accents and so on. GREC encourages learners to develop their overall reading skills by making a habit of reading English books, newspapers and magazines and that is not all. The students go through intensive practice and error detection process in the class. Writing skill is developed by strengthening the basic grammar and essay writing ability of the students. Therefore, understanding the format of writing regarding IELTS becomes easy for them. GREC develops the overall communication skill of a student which evidently includes speaking as the main section. Students not only learn to speak in English but also becomes expert in communicating with others fluently in English. Students can take part in regular speaking clubs, debate sessions and many other activities outside the class at GREC.

Our teachers at GREC understand that the skills used for teaching are paramount to an effective and goal-fetching preparatory course. Also, the course has stimulating and fun lessons that engage the learners to develop Listening, Reading, Writing, and Speaking skills.

2. Who can take this course

Learners who are motivated to prepare him/herself to get into grad school or to secure a merit-based fellowship for grad school. Students who are not willing to display professionalism, punctuality, hard work and rigor essential for this course are strongly discouraged to get enrolled.

3. Duration of the Course and repeatability

Total 36 classes. Each class is 90-minute long. Generally, three classes are conducted per week. Therefore,

  • Total duration: 3 months
  • Total contact time with teacher: at least 3240 minutes.
  • Total validity of online account: 6 months

A student is allowed to repeat the course for unlimited times with no extra tuition fee. However, the online account is deactivated after 6 months, and therefore, students returning after six months to repeat the course will need to pay an adjustment fee of BDT 2,650/=.

4. Mode of delivering the didactic lessons

  • Conventional hybrid (on-site and online)
  • Online only (called full-eLearning).

5. Course Faculty:

Faculties and Instructors of GREC

  1. Nuzhat Najia
    IELTS Score: 7
    IELTS Faculty
    Department of Business Administration
    University of Asia Pacific
  2. Khandaker Samiha Tasnim
    IELTS Score: 7.5
    IELTS Faculty
    Department of Biochemistry and Cell Biology
    The Hong-Kong University of Science and Technology
  3. Maisha Khandaker
    IELTS Score: 8.5
    IELTS Faculty
    Department of Computer Science and Engineering (CSE)
    BRAC university
  4. Syeda Prioty Sultana
    IELTS Score: 7.5
    IETLS Faculty
    Department of Electrical and Electronics Engineering (EEE)
    North South University

6. Required study materials

All contents essential for this course will be provided by GREC in the following manners:

  • Lecture sheets provided by GREC
  • eLearn Online account which has to be accessed from elearngrec.com. The online content may be accessed via a mobile app (Android and iOS).

The animation below shows how the quizzes are organized under the IELTS Listening course. Direct link: https://elearngrec.com/course/view.php?id=26&section=4#tabs-tree-start

The animation below shows how Bangla video explanations are visible after taking a quiz.

6.1. Recommended books and resources for self-practice

  • For the step-by-step IELTS preparation read these books and resources from
    dl.grecbd.com

Part C: Learning Outcomes

By the end of the course, students will be able to:-

  • SE1.1 Achieve good score in the Listening section of the IELTS test
  • SE1.2 Achieve good score in the Reading section of the IELTS test
  • SE1.3 Achieve a good score in the Writing section of the IELTS test
  • SE1.4 Achieve a good score in the speaking section of the IELTS test
  • SE1.5 Analyze and identify different kinds of accents
  • SE1.6 Select important points; distinguish major from minor or irrelevant points; summarize text; understand the structure of a text
  • SE1.7 Understand the meanings of words, sentences and entire texts; understand relationships among words and among concepts
  • SE1.8 Understand, interpret and analyze complicated and verbose texts
  • SE1.9 Write essays, paragraphs and stories about different topics
  • SE1.10 Apply basic skills of grammar in writing tasks
  • SE1.11 Generate complex ideas clearly and effectively
  • SE1.12 Support ideas with relevant reasons and examples
  • SE1.13 State opinions, present logical reasoning and proper examples for it
  • SE1.14 Sustain a well-focused, coherent discussion
  • SE1.15 Control the elements of standard written English
  • SE1.16 Communicate fluently in English
  • SE1.17 Analyze, interpret and bring out information from informative charts
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