IELTS

The crowd has spoken.  A synchronous course that focuses on the four key language skills is the ideal addition to our burgeoning bouquet of English courses.  At the start of the winter semester we are launching an IELTS Preparation course.

The International English Language Testing System (IELTS) is a standardised assessment designed to evaluate English language proficiency.  The British Council asserts that “IELTS is accepted by over 12,000 organisations in more than 140 countries.”  The FernUniversität in Hagen is one of those institutions.

Whether or not you wish to sit the IELTS test, you will find that taking our IELTS Preparation course is an excellent way to improve your English if you prefer a structured approach to learning.  After all, there is a limit to what you can learn by simply streaming trashy TV shows – or even the decent ones, come to think of it.

The course consists of 24 lessons over a four-week period – typically 90 minutes a night on Tuesdays, Wednesdays and Thursdays.  The classes are conducted via Zoom and Moodle, and there is a real teacher at the helm.  With a guaranteed small class size – no more than ten at a time – participants can expect to receive personalised feedback.

The lessons will focus on the four key language skills, namely speaking, listening, reading and writing.  Students who wish to then sit the IELTS exam may then register at an IELTS exam centre of their choosing.  There are dozens of these nationwide, and there is also an option to take an online assessment.  The exam for certification is administered by the British Council, and a separate admission fee is payable to them directly.

Because of the limited class size each month, when you register for the course in the FernUni VU, you may be placed on a waiting list if ten students have already signed up for the next round.  Don’t worry, you will receive an email the next time a course begins.  These will be offered once a month – except for December.

Registration for the IELTS Preparation course will open in the VU on Monday 16 September.  Look out for course 09027. And see you soon on Zoom!

Upcoming IELTS Preparation courses

Sign up in the FernUni VU from Monday 16 September 2024.