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🎯 Learning Objectives
- 👁️ Review IELTS test examples
- ⚖️ Evaluate candidate performance
- 📈 Understand band score levels
- 📊 Conduct standard setting studies
Course Modules
01 Introduction to IELTS
Core Materials
Module Overview
This foundational module provides a comprehensive overview of the IELTS test structure and gives you a behind-the-scenes look at the rigorous process of question paper production to ensure validity and reliability.
02 Setting Standards
Core Materials
📝 User Questionnaire (.doc)DOWNLOADModule Overview
Learn how IELTS scores are benchmarked and standardized to ensure fair and consistent assessment globally.
The 'User Questionnaire' is a Word document and will download directly to your device rather than opening in the viewer.
03 Marking & Interpreting
Core Materials
Module Overview
Deep dive into the technical aspects of how raw test data is processed into final band scores, specifically for the objective Listening and Reading components.
04 Listening
Introductory
Practice Samples
Analysis
Mastering the Listening Module
Explore the structure of the listening test through introductory guides, then apply your knowledge by attempting the full sample tests provided. Use the analysis guides to understand how raw scores translate to bands.
💡 Pro Tip
Listen to the audio samples once without pausing to simulate real test conditions before checking the tapescripts.
Sample Listening A
🔊 Audio Track
Testing Materials
Sample Listening B
🔊 Audio Track
Testing Materials
05 Academic Reading
Core Info
Sample Test A
Sample Test B
06 GT Reading
Core Info
Sample Test A
Sample Test B
07 Academic Writing
Essentials
08 GT Writing
Essentials
09 Speaking
Essentials
Real Candidate Performances
Watch authentic Speaking test extracts covering Parts 1, 2, and 3. Use the provided Examiner Comments to understand exactly why each candidate received their specific band score.
Recommended Approach:
- Watch a video extract without looking at the comments first.
- Try to estimate the band score using the Band Descriptors.
- Read the Examiner Comments to compare your assessment.
Academic Writing: Tasks
Academic Writing: Marking
Academic Writing: Candidate Scripts
Task 1 Scripts
Script A (Cinema)
Script B (Cinema)
Script C (Bricks)
Script D (Bricks)
Script E (Bricks)
Task 2 Scripts
Script F (Upbringing)
Script G (Upbringing)
Script H (Upbringing)
Script I (Tourism)
Script J (Tourism)
GT Writing: Tasks
GT Writing: Marking
GT Writing: Candidate Scripts
Task 1 Scripts
Script A (Library)
Script B (Library)
Script C (Library)
Script D (Library)
Script E (Environment)
Task 2 Scripts
Script F (Dramas)
Script G (Dramas)
Script H (Shopping)
Script I (Shopping)
Script J (Shopping)
Speaking Video Library
Candidate A
Home, Family, Learning English
Candidate B
A well-known person
Candidate C
A well-known person
Candidate D
Parties
Candidate E
News
Candidate F
Hobbies
Candidate G
Hobbies
Candidate H
Hobbies
Candidate I
Hobbies
Candidate J
Hobbies