Course Overview
This course is designed to enhance your IELTS Speaking and Writing skills through 10 live lessons for
each module. The lessons provide in-depth explanations, interactive learning, and insights into
assessment criteria. All lessons are conducted on Tuesdays, Thursdays, and Saturdays (TTS), allowing
for a well-paced schedule with a productive break between sessions.
Course Schedule
Writing Lessons
• Time: 19:30 on TTS days (usual length – around 45 minutes)
• Topics:
o Explanation of all IELTS Writing Task types (Task 1 & Task 2)
o Detailed overview of assessment criteria
o Guidance on achieving a band 8+ score
o Insights into common exam experiences and how to handle them
Speaking Lessons
• Time: 21:00 on TTS days (usual length – around 45 minutes)
• Topics:
o In-depth explanations for Speaking Part 1, Part 2, and Part 3
o Analysis of common mistakes
o Practice with new speaking questions
o Tips on how to demonstrate fluency, coherence, and learn needed vocabulary
Speaking Resources Provided
As soon as you join, you will gain access to Speaking samples for various topics to start preparing
immediately. These resources are categorized as follows:
Part 1: Introductory Topics
• Colors
• Weather
• Computers
• Social Media
• Cakes
• Sunglasses
Part 2: Cue Cards
A comprehensive list of 50+ cue cards covering diverse topics such as:
• Personal experiences (e.g., A time you helped someone, A time you lost an item)
• Interests and hobbies (e.g., A movie you watched recently, An unusual holiday)
• Daily life and society (e.g., A time when you saw a lot of plastic waste, A great team player)
• Cultural and social reflections (e.g., An occasion when you received good service, A place where
things are expensive)
Part 3: Discussion Topics
• Covering broader, reflective topics linked to Part 2, such as:
o Crowded places & cities
o Helping others
o Strong opinions
o Wild animals
o Prizes, rewards, and competition
o Jobs and professions
The list above is shortened, there are more than 100 uploaded speaking samples.
One of the best things about the course is that I will ask students what questions they want samples for
(both writing and speaking). This will help to prepare for the worst-case scenario, meaning students won’t
be afraid of difficult questions.
Here’s a more detailed study routine involving speaking samples
Using Speaking Samples for IELTS Preparation
1. Understand the Sample Structure
• Each speaking sample is crafted with specific parts of the test in mind:
o Part 1: Short, direct answers about familiar topics (e.g., colors, weather).
o Part 2: A long-turn question where you speak for 1–2 minutes about a specific topic (e.g., A
time you helped someone).
o Part 3: Discussion questions that require detailed explanations and examples (e.g., Why do
some people lose things more often than others?).
Before starting, analyze how the responses are structured:
• Note how the speaker introduces, develops, and concludes their answers.
• Pay attention to coherence and logical progression of ideas.
2. Active Listening and Shadowing
• Step 1: Listen to the sample response multiple times without reading the transcript.
• Step 2: Focus on:
o Intonation
o Pronunciation
o Rhythm and pace
• Step 3: Practice shadowing:
o Play the sample sentence by sentence, pausing after each one.
o Repeat it out loud, mimicking the speaker’s tone and fluency.
• Step 4: Record your own version and compare it with the sample to identify areas for
improvement.
3. Vocabulary and Grammar Extraction
• Identify Key Vocabulary:
o Write down topic-specific words or collocations (e.g., “vivid colors,” “inclement weather”).
o Learn their meaning, usage, and pronunciation.
• Extract Grammar Structures:
o Note down advanced grammar such as conditionals (“If I had to choose one…”), relative
clauses (“The place where I often go…”), or passive voice (“It is believed that…”).
o Create your own sentences using these structures.
4. Practice Paraphrasing
• Rewrite the sample responses in your own words:
o Use synonyms or alternative sentence structures while keeping the meaning intact.
o Example: Change “The weather here is unpredictable” to “The climate tends to vary
unexpectedly.”
• This will improve your ability to rephrase ideas quickly during the test.
5. Answer Additional Questions
• Group similar topics and create new answers inspired by the sample.
o Example: If the sample is about “A person who helped you,” prepare responses for “A time
you helped someone” or “A person who inspired you.”
• This helps you adapt learned ideas to a variety of questions.
6. Focus on Filler Expressions
• Learn natural filler phrases from the samples, such as:
o “That’s an interesting question.”
o “Let me think for a moment.”
o “Well, it depends on…”
• Practice using these in your own answers to sound more fluent and confident.
I also have some recorded lessons I am planning to share in addition to live lessons. That will be done to
make sure all questions by students are answered, making them perfectly prepared for their tests.