What is the difference between studying in an IELTS class, and studying in a general English class? With your group, write some notes about the characteristics of each class.
General English | IELTS |
We will practice reading texts where I can understand 95-98% of the words to build up my reading fluency and speed. | We will read academic texts in which the vocabulary will be very difficult, and I will not understand many of the words. |
We will focus on vocabulary that is useful for me in everyday conversation. | We will focus on academic vocabulary that I will not normally hear in everyday conversation. |
I will study to improve my general level of English. | We will spend a lot of time talking about the test rules, the test format, the test question types, and the strategies for different types of questions. We will focus on understanding the test, not on improving your English ability. |
I will study grammar in class to help improve my general English ability. | We will not study grammar in class. If my grammar is weak, I will need to study grammar at home or enroll in another class. |
We will do practice listenings in which I can understand 95-98% of the words to build up my listening ability. | We will listen to academic lectures in which the vocabulary will be very difficult, and I will not understand many of the words. |