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English Test Preparation (IELTS, TOEFL, Duolingo)

EPY304 — Core — Semester

ModuleEPY304
CategoryCore
US credits3
ECTS6

Course Description

Full preparation for the external English test taken at the end of the programme: test formats and scoring, strategies for each skill, regular timed practice and mock tests with feedback.

Course Objectives

To help learners achieve the external test score required by their next programme.

Key Topics

  1. Formats and scoring of IELTS, TOEFL and the Duolingo English Test
  2. Reading and listening strategies
  3. Academic writing tasks under time pressure
  4. Speaking test strategies
  5. Mock tests and feedback

Course Outline (selected weeks, Semester)

WeekTopic & Activity
1Know the test
Understand the format and scoring of your chosen test.
Workshop: Test overview.
4Reading and listening
Apply strategies for each question type.
Timed practice.
8Writing
Plan and write task responses within the time limits.
Timed writing with feedback.
11Speaking
Develop fluent, organised answers for each speaking part.
Mock speaking tests.
14Mock test
Complete a full timed mock test.
Assessment and feedback.

Learning Outcomes

  1. Describe the format and scoring of a major English test.
  2. Apply effective strategies for each test skill.
  3. Complete writing and speaking tasks within time limits.
  4. Use mock-test feedback to target improvement.
Assessment

Continuous assessment: weekly class tasks and a learning portfolio, a midterm progress check during the teaching weeks and an end-of-module assessment in the final exam week (a written task and, where relevant, a speaking assessment). Results are reported as Pass, Merit or Distinction, with the CEFR level reached in each skill.

Learning Resources
  • BCBT Digital Library: graded readers, academic English and test-preparation materials
  • Virtual Learning Environment (VLE) with weekly tasks, audio and video
  • Language lab sessions for listening, pronunciation and speaking practice
  • Microsoft Office 365 for writing, presentations and portfolio work
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