there? 2: General Training and Academic 2. What papers are there? Listening, Writing, Reading, Speaking 3. Which papers are used for both modules? Listening, Speaking 4. Which papers are module specific? Reading, Writing 4
many questions does it have? • How many sections does it have? • How long does it take? • How many possible task types are there? • What accents can the recording contain? • What listening skills does it test? • Where do candidates write their answers? • How is it marked? • Name 4 task types 5
does it have? 40 • How many sections does it have? 4 • How long does it take? 30 minutes approximately • How many possible task types are there? 6 • What accents can the recording contain? British, Australian, New Zealand, North American • What listening skills does it test? Listening for gist/ specific information/ detail/ attitude/ main ideas • Where do candidates write their answers? On the question paper, then on the answer sheet • How is it marked? One mark per question • Name 4 task types Multiple choice Matching Plan/map/diagram labelling; Form, note, table, flow-chart, summary completion Sentence completion Short-answer questions 6
familiarity with different task types • Coping with long texts • Hearing text only once • Following instructions/ answer formats • Needing to listen and write together • Not recognising paraphrasing • Speed of delivery • Different accents • Language • Different genres • Not using correct skill to listen • Spelling • Not used to hearing real live English • Lack of world knowledge • Inconsistent concentration • Fear/panic 7
with task types • Coping with long texts • Hearing only once • Following instructions/ answer formats • Listening and writing together • Not recognising paraphrasing LANGUAGE NEEDS • Speed of delivery • Different accents • Language • Different genres • Not using correct skill to listen • Spelling LEARNER NEEDS • Not used to hearing real live English • Lack of world knowledge • Inconsistent concentration • Fear/panic 8
GT? • How many questions does it contain? • How many questions must candidates answer? • How long does it take? • How long should candidates spend on each question? • What do candidates need to do for each question? • What are the 4 marking criteria for each question? 13
does it contain? 2 • How many questions must candidates answer? 2 • How long does it take? 60 minutes • How long should candidates spend on each question? Qu. 1-20 mins., Qu. 2 – 40 mins. • What do candidates need to do for each question? Academic – 1. Describe visual information 2. Discuss an opinion, problem or issue GT – 1. Write a formal or semi-formal letter 2. Essay discussing a point of view, argument or issue • What are the 4 marking criteria for each question? Task 1 - Task achievement, Coherence and cohesion, Lexical resource, Grammatical range and accuracy Task 2- Task response, Coherence and cohesion, Lexical resource, Grammatical range and accuracy 14
with timing • Answering the question/ answering relevantly • Following instructions • Meeting word limits • Being familiar with graphs and diagrams and other genres LEARNER NEEDS • Lack of ideas • Needing knowledge of the world • Lack of motivation for writing LANGUAGE NEEDS • Range and accuracy of language and discourse, register, coherence and cohesion • Lack of genre knowledge • Lack of process writing skills • Limited view of what constitutes good writing 16
• How many questions does it have? • How many sections does it have? • How long does it take? • How many possible task types are there? • What kinds of texts are used in each section? • What reading skills does it test? • Where do candidates write their answers? • How is it marked? • Name 4 task types 19
does it have? 40 • How many sections does it have? 3 • How long does it take? 60 minutes • How many possible task types are there? 11 • What kinds of texts are used in each section? Academic- books, journals, magazines and newspapers GT Section 1: ‘social survival’ texts e.g. notices, advertisements and timetables. GT Section 2: ‘Workplace survival’ texts, e.g. job descriptions, contracts, staff development and training materials. GT Section 3:, ‘general reading’ i.e. extended descriptive or instructive prose e.g. newspapers, magazines and fictional and non-fictional book extracts. • What reading skills does it test? gist/detail/main ideas/specific info./ inference • Where do candidates write their answers? On an answer sheet • How is it marked? I mark per question 20
reading in the right way • Lack of language (grammar and/ or vocabulary, discourse, chunks and collocations) • Spelling • Lack of familiarity with topic • Lack of familiarity with genre • EXAM NEEDS • Completing the answer sheet correctly • Recognising paraphrasing • Reading or following instructions • Lack of familiarity with task types • Misleading word spots • Reading too much of the text LEARNER NEEDS • Fear/ freezing, motivation • Thinking that practice tests = sufficient preparation • Lack of reading outside class • Lack of familiarity with wide range of topics 23
takes part? • Is the test recorded? • How many parts does it contain? • What are the names of the three parts? • How long does it last? • What are the four marking criteria? 26
Examiner and candidate • Is the test recorded? Yes • How many parts does it contain? 3 • What are the names of the three parts? Introduction and interview, long turn, discussion How long does it last? 11-14 minutes • What are the four marking criteria? Fluency and coherence Lexical resource Grammatical range and accuracy Pronunciation 27
natural reticence/ overebullience • Lack of/ running out of ideas • Lack of knowledge of the world • Fear of mistakes LANGUAGE NEEDS • Lack of fluency/ accuracy/ interactional competence/ language/ range and variety of language • Poor pronunciation • Lack of physical expressiveness - body language and eye contact • Limited view of what constitutes good speaking EXAM NEEDS • Not understanding format and requirements of paper or examiner’s role • Not organising their response well c.f. part 2 • Not making use of preparation time 29
factors - Ideas and world knowledge - Lack of exposure • Exam - Familiarity with task types - Reading and following instructions - Answering in the required way in the required time • Language - Grammar Spelling - Vocabulary Discourse - Skills and subskills Genres 32
language components • Exercises • Awareness-raising • Work on subskills • Focus on paper and topic specific language • Vocabulary records • Preparation tips • Tasks outside class 33
Academic + CD • General Training Supplement • Teacher’s Book • Workbook + CD Mission IELTS 2 • Student’s Book Academic + CD • Teacher’s Book • Practice Tests +CD 38 38
structures • Overall more focussed on general English than academic English • Slightly more academic focus in W and R units • General English needs to be established before Academic English is added Mission 2 • High level • Paper specific 42
(e.g.language/skills sections for homework) • Focussing on one skill at a time • Focussing on GT or Academic • Self-access • Focussing on task types • Page 1 to end 45
on language • Separate focus on development of skills • Systematic working through task types • Development of general proficiency as a platform for introducing academic English • Recognition of differing student levels 46
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