About the course
IELTS for Academic Success
What’s the best way to improve your English to get the highest score possible on an IELTS test? Practice the major skills: speaking, listening, reading, and writing. Study alongside other committed students with an experienced teacher. Focus on interesting subjects, use real English conversation and perfect your knowledge of how the exam works. Each lesson will focus on an essential skill in an engaging way. Learn from a native speaker who has a background in academic study, writing and six years’ experience teaching in Japan.
Course taught in: 10 lessons
Price: 15,000 JPY
Days taught: Wednesday 17:00 - 18:00
Language: English
Class List
| 1 | An introduction to IELTS |
|---|---|
| 2 | Building Strong Sentences |
| 3 | Paragraphs Made Easy |
| 4 | Academic Writing 101 |
| 5 | Powerful Arguments |
| 5 | Debate and Discussion |
| 6 | Essential University Reading Skills |
| 7 | Listening and Note-Taking Toolbox |
| 8 | Mastering Exam Strategies |
| 9 | Perfecting Presentations |
| 10 | Rewind: Review and Revision |
Course Instructor
Henry Parkyn-Smith
Henry Parkyn-Smith is a native speaker of British English, using Received Pronunciation. He has been living and teaching in Japan since 2019 and has experience teaching students of all ages and ability levels. He holds an MA in Social and Political Theory from the University of Sussex and has also worked with the The Guardian, as well as in schools and universities. Having studied Japanese himself, Henry Parkyn-Smith understands the challenges of learning a new language and what it takes to succeed. He strongly believes that learning is a social process and is most effective when done with others in an engaging, supportive, and encouraging environment.