IELTS Academic Writing Course
for Teachers
How to write essays and graphs and teach your students
A systematic structure and materials for your IELTS Writing classes
15 units - 15 weeks + classes on Zoom in November-December
Who is this course for
Teachers who are new to IELTS and want to start teaching IELTS students
Teachers who have taught IELTS and would like to become IELTS Experts
Experienced Teachers who want to become IELTS Writing experts to help their students achieve 7.0-9.0.
This course is for you if:
You find it difficult to teach students to write essays and graphs
You don't know where to get good examples from
You use a dozen textbooks in class or can’t find one that suits you best
You need ready-made materials, assignments and examples for your graph/essay classes
You don't know where to get good examples from
You use a dozen textbooks in class or can’t find one that suits you best
You need ready-made materials, assignments and examples for your graph/essay classes
What you will learn
IELTS Graphs
IELTS Graphs Lessons include:
Answer structure
How to understand the graph
How to effectively plan your answer
How to do it in 20 minutes
Overview Must knows for 8.0-9.0
How to choose key features if you have lots of numbers
Vocabulary and grammar for 8.0-9.0 for each graph
How to understand the graph
How to effectively plan your answer
How to do it in 20 minutes
Overview Must knows for 8.0-9.0
How to choose key features if you have lots of numbers
Vocabulary and grammar for 8.0-9.0 for each graph
Questions answered:
I don't understand these graphs, what can I do?
How do I structure Writing Part 1?
What does it mean "the main features"? How do I know which features are the main ones in a graph?
What to do with large tables?
What does "high level linking" mean?
How do I structure Writing Part 1?
What does it mean "the main features"? How do I know which features are the main ones in a graph?
What to do with large tables?
What does "high level linking" mean?
IELTS Essays
IELTS Essays Lessons include:
All typical IELTS essay questions
Task Requirements
How to plan your answer
How to write addressing the task of the assignment
Different types of structures
How to support your ideas effectively
What examples should you include
Effective linking: what NOT to do for a high score
Hedging: what is it and how to use it?
Referencing: why it is important, examples of effective referencing
Common grammatical mistakes in essays
Paraphrasing must knows
Task Requirements
How to plan your answer
How to write addressing the task of the assignment
Different types of structures
How to support your ideas effectively
What examples should you include
Effective linking: what NOT to do for a high score
Hedging: what is it and how to use it?
Referencing: why it is important, examples of effective referencing
Common grammatical mistakes in essays
Paraphrasing must knows
Questions answered:
What is the best structure for my essay?
Is it a must to write my opinion in the introduction?
Should I write an alternative view to make the essay balanced?
Where can I get a list of all essay topics?
How many examples do I use in an essay?
How many mistakes can I make for band 8.0-9.0?
What is overgeneralization?
What do you need to know about punctuation to get 7.0-9.0?
Is it a must to write my opinion in the introduction?
Should I write an alternative view to make the essay balanced?
Where can I get a list of all essay topics?
How many examples do I use in an essay?
How many mistakes can I make for band 8.0-9.0?
What is overgeneralization?
What do you need to know about punctuation to get 7.0-9.0?
By the end of the course you will
IELTS Writing Task 1 - Graphs
- You will know how to describe any IELTS graph
- You will find out why 1 sentence is not enough in overview
- You will learn to choose key features when there are a lot of numbers in the graph
- You will know what is needed for 8.0-9.0, and what is enough for 6.0-7.0
- You will find out what words/grammar to use for 8.0-9.0
- You will feel confident in assessing your students' answers
- You will be able to teach the skill of describing any graph to your students
IELTS Writing Task 2 - Essays
- You will learn how to write any IELTS essay in a coherent, logical and structured way
- You will study band 9 essay examples in detail
- You will learn different ways to structure your essay
- You will know how to write an essay, fully addressing the task and to the topic
- You will learn to support your ideas for 7.0-9.0 for Task Response and Coherence/Cohesion
- You will get unique essay examples that are NOT available on the internet
- You will be able to confidently check your students' essays
The results that teachers receive after the course
Certificate
Certificate of completion
Issued to all participants upon completion of the course
Course Components
15 units about all types of graphs and essays
Each unit contains videos, assignments and examples of essays and graphs
Worksheets for Students
Downloadable worksheets for students to use in your classes
Zoom Sessions
3 interactive Zoom sessions which will be recorded
Teaching Materials
Unique downloadable teaching materials
Homework
Homework is writing essays and getting feedback. You can choose to take this course WITH or WITHOUT homework.
Exclusive chat
WhatsApp chat where you can ask questions
The Course Trainer
IELTS Expert: Maria Molashenko
- IELTS Teacher since 2012
- Nile (UK) qualified IELTS Expert
- IELTS Academic: 8,5 (9.0 for Speaking)
- An experienced CELTA Trainer
- DELTA (3 Modules), NILE Certified IELTS Instructor
- IELTS Speaking for Success Podcaster
- Academic Director at an Official IELTS Test Centre for 8 years
- Maria has trained IELTS teachers for over 5 years and is a self-employed trainer
- Founder of Yourielts.ru
- IELTS Speaking for Success Podcaster
- Nile (UK) qualified IELTS Expert
- IELTS Academic: 8,5 (9.0 for Speaking)
- An experienced CELTA Trainer
- DELTA (3 Modules), NILE Certified IELTS Instructor
- IELTS Speaking for Success Podcaster
- Academic Director at an Official IELTS Test Centre for 8 years
- Maria has trained IELTS teachers for over 5 years and is a self-employed trainer
- Founder of Yourielts.ru
- IELTS Speaking for Success Podcaster
Course Programme
15 units on the online platform
3 Zoom sessions in November-December 2024 - 29.11, 06.12, 13.12 at 10.00-11.30 (UTC+3)
Zoom classes are live; recordings available after the broadcast
All classes are in English.
Whatsapp support chat
Access to course materials: 2 months (extension for additional fee)
All classes are in English.
Whatsapp support chat
Access to course materials: 2 months (extension for additional fee)
Unit 1
How to master IELTS Line Graphs
- Task requirements must knows
- Evergreen structure
- How to choose the key features
- How write a high level overview
- Ping Pong comparison style or how to compare effectively
Unit 2
IELTS Bar Charts
- How to choose the key features
- Overviews for 7.0-9.0
- Examples of high level reports
- Posh” vocabulary and grammar
- IELTS Writing Criteria
Unit 3
IELTS Tables
- Table life hacks: how to describe them?
- How to choose key features if you have lots of numbers
- Overviews for 7.0-9.0
- Examples of high level tables
Unit 4
IELTS Pie charts
- Why are pies special?
- How to choose key features in pies
- Pies life hacks: how to describe them?
- Overview for 7.0-9.0
- “Special” vocabulary for pies
- Examples of high level pie charts
Unit 5
IELTS Mixed Graphs (2 graph tasks) + True Graphs Revision
- How to choose the key features
- How to connect 2 graphs and where
- How write a high level overview if you have 2 graphs
- How to satisfy Task Achievement criterion
- True graphs revision
Unit 6
IELTS Processes and Cycles
- What to write for 7.0-9.0
- Life hacks: do you describe ALL the stages?
- Examples of IELTS processes/cycles
- How to write an overview for processes/cycles
- High level vocabulary and grammar
Unit 7
IELTS Maps
- What to write for 7.0-9.0
- Life hacks: do you describe ALL the features?
- Examples of IELTS maps
- How to write an overview for maps
- High level vocabulary and grammar
Unit 8
Agree/disagree Essay
- Task Requirements dos and don’ts
- Structure: how to write an introduction, body paragraphs, conclusion
- How to support your ideas, what examples to write
- How to satisfy Task Response criterion
- How to plan before writing
Unit 9
Positive or Negative Development Essay
- Structure: how to write an introduction, body paragraphs, conclusion
- How to support your ideas, what examples to write
- How to satisfy Task Response criterion
- Effective linking: what NOT to do for a high score
- How to plan before writing
- “Posh” Vocabulary and Grammar 7.0-9.0
Unit 10
Discuss both views and give your opinion
- How to write a good introduction, body paragraphs, conclusion
- How to satisfy coherence/cohesion criterion
- Hedging (what is it and how to use it?)
- Referencing: why is it important? Examples
- Typical Errors with punctuation
- What is “distancing” and where/how to use it
Unit 11
Advantages and disadvantages Essay
- Different kinds of this essay
- How to write effective body paragraphs and develop your ideas fully
- What is effective linking for 7.0-9.0 with examples
- Common grammar errors
- Paraphrasing must knows
- IELTS writing criteria
Unit 12
Problems/Solutions and Causes/Solutions Essays
- Different structure options
- How are these essays different from others
- Paragraphing for these essays
- Common essay topics: is there a list?
Unit 13
2-question essays and other possible essay questions
- Structure of such essay tasks
- Examples of high level essays
- What other questions can there be in IELTS essays?
- Essay Revision
Zoom Class 1
Live Zoom Session on Graphs
29.11 at 10.00-11.30 UTC +3
Practice and your questions answered
29.11 at 10.00-11.30 UTC +3
Practice and your questions answered
Zoom Class 2
Live Zoom Session on Graphs + Essays
06.12 at 10.00-11.30 UTC +3
Practice and your questions answered
06.12 at 10.00-11.30 UTC +3
Practice and your questions answered
Zoom Class 3
Live Zoom Session on Essays (the last live session)
13.12 at 10.00-11.30 UTC +3
Practice and your questions answered
13.12 at 10.00-11.30 UTC +3
Practice and your questions answered
13.12 - 13.02
Access to the course materials for 2 months after the last Zoom session
You can extend at extra cost
Reviews
Homework: with or without
You can take this course with homework (checking your essays and graphs) or without - it's up to you
With Homework
You will write 8 writing tasks: 4 graphics and 4 essays, which will be checked by the trainer.
You'll get:
- Comments on structure and paragraphs
- Comments on grammar, vocabulary and punctuation
- Comments on 4 IELTS writing criteria (Task Response, Coherence/Cohesion, Grammatical range and Accuracy, Lexical Resource)
- Estimated score for your essay/schedule
You'll get:
- Comments on structure and paragraphs
- Comments on grammar, vocabulary and punctuation
- Comments on 4 IELTS writing criteria (Task Response, Coherence/Cohesion, Grammatical range and Accuracy, Lexical Resource)
- Estimated score for your essay/schedule
Without Homework
You study all the material on your own + classes on Zoom
No feedback on your writing tasks
If you do decide to write a graph or essay and receive feedback, you can order a review of your task separately. This is not necessary, you can decide whether you need it or not during the course; this would be a great addition to the course.
No feedback on your writing tasks
If you do decide to write a graph or essay and receive feedback, you can order a review of your task separately. This is not necessary, you can decide whether you need it or not during the course; this would be a great addition to the course.
Training format
Video lessons on the online platform + materials and assignments
3 Zoom sessions in November-December 2024 - 29.11, 06.12, 13.12
3 Zoom sessions in November-December 2024 - 29.11, 06.12, 13.12
After payment you will receive an email with access to the online platform with all the course materials.
If you have chosen a plan with homework, you will receive a separate letter with a personal Google Docs file with tasks
If you have chosen a plan with homework, you will receive a separate letter with a personal Google Docs file with tasks
You study 15 units on the online platform, video lessons + materials and complete assignments at your own pace; 1 unit = 1 week. Access to course materials - 2 months after the last lesson in Zoom (extension for an additional fee).
If you have chosen a plan with homework, you will receive an email with a link to Google Docs - there will be 8 tasks there, you can write answers right there. Feedback will be there too.
We meet on Zoom, do practical assignments and discuss difficult issues.
Recordings of the sessions will be available after the broadcast.
Closer to Zoom trainings, I will add you to WhatsApp support chat. There will be information about sessions, assignments and you can ask questions.
Recordings of the sessions will be available after the broadcast.
Closer to Zoom trainings, I will add you to WhatsApp support chat. There will be information about sessions, assignments and you can ask questions.
Enroll
You can join until August 1st
Without homework
Online platform
+ Zoom Sessions
+ Zoom Sessions
240 USD
- 3 Live Zoom Sessions
- 13 lessons on Graphs and Essays
- Zoom Sessions recordings
- IELTS handouts and unique materials
- Certificate of attendance
- WhatsApp Support Chat
- 2 month access upon completion
- NO essay marking
- NO homework
With homework
Online platform
+ Zoom Sessions
+ Checking your essays
+ Zoom Sessions
+ Checking your essays
330 USD
- 3 Live Zoom Sessions
- 13 lessons on Graphs and Essays
- Zoom Sessions recordings
- IELTS handouts and unique materials
- Certificate of attendance
- WhatsApp Support Chat
- 2 month access upon completion
- Homework marking: 8 writing works checked
- Feedback on checked essays
Questions?
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