Introduction to the Reading module

Part 1: Three-option multiple-choice questions
Introduction to Reading Part 1
1. Rephrasing the question and options
2. Identifying the focus of the question
3. Making sure the whole of an option reflects the text
4. Eliminating the wrong answers

Part 2: Multiple matching
Introduction to Reading Part 2
1. Reading the rubric and headings
2. Identifying the key information
3. Identifying the focus of each question
4. Checking you choose the right answer
5. Looking for paraphrases

Part 3: Gapped text
Introduction to Reading Part 3
1. Reading the whole text quickly
2. Choosing your answers carefully
3. Looking for reference words
4. Looking for linking words and phrases
5. Identifying related vocabulary

Part 4: Longer text with three-option multiple-choice questions
Introduction to Reading Part 4
1. Identifying questions that test implied meaning
2. Answering a question before reading the options
3. Reading across several lines of text
4. Identifying key words in each question
5. Working out the meaning of reference words

SUMMARY

Introduction to the Writing module

PART 1
Introduction to Writing Part 1
1. Responding to all three prompts in your email
2. Answering each prompt fully
3. Using your own words
4. Getting the style right
5. Using appropriate functional language

PART 2: ESSAY
Introduction to Writing Part 2: Essay
1. Planning your ideas
2. Structuring your essay
3. Using topic sentences
4. Using linking words to add extra information
5. Writing a clear conclusion

PART 2: ARTICLE / REVIEW
Introduction to Part 2: Article / Review
1. Organizing your review
2. Including all the prompts in your answer
3. Including a range of language in your answer
4. Using higher level vocabulary

SUMMARY

Introduction to the Listening module

PART 1
Introduction to Listening Part 1
1. Checking the question focus
2. Identifying key words
3. Relating pictures to key words in the recording
4. Relating key words to paraphrases

PART 2
Introduction to Listening Part 2
1. Finding the relevant section
2. Predicting the missing information
3. Looking out for distractors

PART 3
Introduction to Listening Part 3
1. Identifying the sections of the recording
2. Listening for signs of agreement
3. Listening for signs of disagreement and changes of opinion

PART 4
Introduction to Listening Part 4
1. Listening for implied meaning
2. Focusing on the text as a whole
3. Inferring a speaker’s feelings

SUMMARY

Introduction to Speaking Module

PART 1
Introduction to Speaking Part 1
1. Thinking about the kinds of questions in Part 1
2. Listening carefully for the topic of each set of three questions
3. Giving reasons for your answer

PART 2
Introduction to Speaking Part 2
1. Making sure you answer all three prompts in your response
2. Trying to use your own words
3. Using functional language
4. Trying to expand your responses
5. Getting the right tone

PART 3
Introduction to Speaking Part 3
1. Making sure you answer the question
2. Organizing your talk
3. Giving reasons for each point you make
4. Planning your talk

PART 4
Introduction to Speaking Part 4
1. Giving reasons and examples for your ideas and opinions
2. Using a variety of phrases to give your ideas and opinions
3. Using the right functional language
4. Always try to answer a question, even if you’re not sure what to say

SUMMARY