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Medium Of Instructions	Mode Of Learning	Mode Of Delivery
English	Self Study	Video and Text Based

Course Overview

If you are planning to pursue higher education from a foreign university/institution in an English-speaking country, you need to secure a certain score in the IELTS exam. The University of Queensland’s IELTS Academic Test Preparation course will help you acquire your academic IELTS goal for entering the international university of your choice.

The IELTS Academic Test Preparation online course is developed by English teaching professionals who have relevant experience in the field. The training will give you access to practice material for over 80 hours. It also houses adequate multimedia presentations covering every section of the test, namely writing, speaking, listening, and reading.

Apart from the engaging video lectures, the other learning aids include IELTS-style exercises, engaging practice activities, and explanations of questions and answers. The IELTS Academic Test Preparation certification course runs for eight weeks and is well-suited for anyone who is planning to take the Academic IELTS test. Although the course has a free audit option, you can access additional resources from the IELTSx course team only with the verified path. The free audit option will be open to access only for a limited period of time whereas the verified track is paid and accessible for an unlimited time period.

The Highlights

An offering of the University of Queensland, Australia
Free course enrolment
Self-paced training
Video lectures
Verified enrolment available
Multimedia presentations
Practice quizzes
Expert course instructors
Eight weeks of training
Over 80 hours of course material
Introductory-level course
Programme completion certificate

Programme Offerings

University of Queensland course
video lectures
Free Course Enrolment
Multimedia presentations
practice quizzes
Verified enrollment available
Expert course instructors
Eight weeks of training
Self-paced training
Over 80 hours of course material

Courses and Certificate Fees

Fees Informations	Certificate Availability	Certificate Providing Authority
INR 18337	yes	The University of Queensland, Brisbane

The IELTS Academic Test Preparation online course has no program fee. You can access most of the course content under the audit option. However, certain features such as the certificate of completion and additional resources by the IELTSx course team are only available in the verified path.

IELTS Academic Test Preparation course fee structure

Course option	Fee in INR
IELTS Academic Test Preparation course (Audit only)	Free
IELTS Academic Test Preparation course (Verified path)	Rs. 18,337

Eligibility Criteria

The University of Queensland and edX have not set any eligibility criteria for the IELTS Academic Test Preparation online programme. So, it is open for any candidate planning to take the IELTS Academic test.

What you will learn

Reading SkillsSpeaking skillsWriting skills

By taking the IELTS Academic Test Preparation course, you will acquire familiarity with the below-given concepts:

Format of the IELTS test
The IELTS test procedure
Building and honing your English writing, reading, speaking, and listening skills
Understanding the important IELTS Academic test-taking skills and strategies

Who it is for

The IELTS Academic Test Preparation programme is well-suited for candidates who are planning to appear for the IELTS Academic test. Experts from the University of Queensland, Australia will train you to secure a good assessment score.

Admission Details

Visit edX’s official website.
Search with the programme name (IELTS Academic Test Preparation) in the website’s search bar.
Click on the prompt showing the programme by UQx to enter the course homepage.
On the homepage, click on “Enroll now.”
edX redirects you to the registration page. Here, enter your email ID to continue. You can also link your Facebook/ Google/ Microsoft/ Apple account to edX. For returning users, the option to log in is available.

Application Details

The IELTS Academic Test Preparation online training has no exclusive application form. You only need to furnish a registration form for enrolling on the course with your email address and full name. You can, alternatively, link your Facebook/ Google/ Microsoft/ Apple account to edX.

The Syllabus

The IELTS Listening Test overview
The different sections of the IELTS Listening Test and the types of questions it has

The different features of the Speaking Test
The grammar that you can utilise for talking about your likes and dislikes
Examples of extending your answers or making them longer
Individual Long Turn
Analysing the task effectively
Learning to organise your ideas
The Discussion
Developing a decent vocabulary and some common grammar features
Focus on making comparisons and tenses
Strategies to make your pronunciation clearer

The IELTS Reading Test overview
Practise the skills you have learned
Different question types used in the test

The IELTS Writing Test overview and its two tasks
Learning to identify different visual types
How to write an overview of the visual to summarise the key details
Describing data for task 1
Practising writing the introduction and data description paragraph
Learning to select and group information and ordering ideas into paragraphs
Task 2
Getting feedback and giving feedback using the IELTSx criteria
Ways to plan and organise your essay
How to write a good essay with decent structure and appropriate language
The different parts of an IELTS essay
Practise writing an introduction, body paragraphs, conclusion, proofreading, and editing

Instructors

The University of Queensland, Brisbane Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ's)

1: What is the benefit of the verified track?

You will receive the course completion certificate with the verified enrolment option. You can also access the additional study resources from the IELTSx course team.

2: How many modules does the IELTS Academic Test Preparation programme have?

The IELTS Academic Test Preparation course has four modules that emphasise the different sections of the exam, namely writing, speaking, reading, and listening.

3: How is the course content delivered?

The content for this edX training houses interactive video lectures, IELTS-style exercises, and interactive activities that add up to over 80 hours of practice material.

4: Is the IELTS Academic Test Preparation course instructor-led?

This offering of the University of Queensland, Australia, is a self-paced training with no set schedule.