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Non-Award MAQ-IELTS140-2022

IELTS Speaking

Talk the talk as you develop the skills to pass the International English Language Testing System speaking test.Go over the test’s three sections. Listen to audio of sample questions and answers. Build your confidence and English fluency.

From

$40 $40

International student?

Duration

52 weeks

Study method

100% Online

Prior study

Not required

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This research-intensive university in north-western Sydney offers a range of undergraduate and postgraduate degrees. With over 30,000 current students, Macquarie has a strong reputation for welcoming international students and embracing flexible and convenient study options, including its partnership with Open Universities Australia.

QS RANKING 2022

13

Times Higher Education Ranking 2022

11

  • 2022

Subject details

What you'll learn

In the IELTS Speaking subject you will:

  1. improve your confidence in the three sections of the IELTS Speaking test
  2. learn the skills and strategies you need to achieve fluency and coherence in your speaking
  3. develop your range and accuracy in vocabulary and grammar.

Because this unit is a non-award subject, there will be no compulsory assignments to be submitted and no final exam.

Topics covered
    • Introduction to the speaking test
    • The three sections of the speaking test
    • Focus on fluency and coherence
    • Focus on vocabulary range and accuracy
    • Focus on grammar range and accuracy
    • Strategies for the IELTS speaking test
    • IELTS speaking assessment task
    • Practice tests with feedback
    • Study strategies for the IELTS speaking test
Entry requirements

Others

You should have at least an intermediate level of English (approximately IELTS Band 5 or TOEFL PBT 520 or iBT 68).

Additional requirements

No additional requirements

Description

This subject will improve your confidence in the three sections of the IELTS Speaking test. You will learn the skills and strategies you need to achieve fluency and coherence, as well as develop your range and accuracy in vocabulary and grammar. This subject includes over 30 minutes of audio recordings of sample questions and answers. You will be able to complete over 50 interactive speaking activities and compare your answers with model answers from other students and teachers. In addition, you will be able to record, listen, evaluate your answers, and complete two practice tests. It should take you approximately 25 hours of online study to complete the subject materials.

Access Time: 30 days from the date of first login to the subject.


Suitable for Academic or General Training IELTS exam preparation.

Assessments

Assessment details, including dates, word limits and topics, will be provided in your study materials.

Textbooks

Current study term: 31 Dec 21 to 31 Dec 22

Check the learning management system (LMS) of your university for textbook details.

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