TSA Talkstation Academy

IELTS Course

Pre-IELTS

A Foundation Course for Students Starting IELTS

Learn the basic structure and question types of the IELTS 4 Skills while building both the core English ability IELTS study requires and general communication skills.

  • 1:1 × 5
  • Small Group × 2
  • Big Group × 1
A teacher guiding a student through an IELTS workbook

Recommended For

This Course Suits You If

  • You are preparing for IELTS for the first time
  • The exam format and question types are still unfamiliar
  • You need stronger English fundamentals before full exam preparation
  • You want to improve IELTS and general English together

What You Will Learn

Main Learning Content

This course strengthens exam preparation and general English communication at the same time.

IELTS 4 Skills

Learn the basic question types and approaches for Speaking, Listening, Reading, and Writing.

IELTS Foundation

Study the basic English and core exam concepts that IELTS preparation requires.

ESL Communication

Small Group and Big Group activities build the ability to share opinions, collaborate, and talk about a range of topics in English.

Daily Schedule

Daily Class Structure and Timetable

IELTS classes and ESL Communication classes run side by side.

  • 1:1 × 5
  • Small Group × 2
  • Big Group × 1
  • Elective × 3
Period 0ElectiveIELTS Vocabulary
Period 11:1IELTS Speaking
Period 21:1IELTS Listening
Period 31:1IELTS Reading
Period 41:1IELTS Writing
Period 51:1IELTS Foundation
Period 6Small GroupESL Small Group / Decision-Making Task
Period 7Small GroupESL Small Group / Group Communication
Period 8Big GroupESL Big Group / Topic Communication
Period 9ElectiveFoundation Clinic
Period 10ElectiveSelf-Study
  • 1:1
  • Small Group
  • Big Group
  • Elective

Mock Test & Review

Mock Test — Every Two Weeks

Regular Mock Tests build familiarity with the IELTS format and confirm current performance in Speaking, Listening, Reading, and Writing.

Regular Class Day

Periods 1 to 8 run as scheduled

IELTS 1:1 classes and ESL Communication classes follow the standard timetable.

Mock Test Day

Periods 5 to 8 become the IELTS Mock Test

Foundation Clinic then covers the weak points and questions the Mock Test revealed.

NEXT STEP

After the foundations, move on to Regular IELTS

Once the IELTS structure and question types are familiar, Regular IELTS builds skill-by-skill exam strategy and problem-solving ability.

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