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Prepare your foundation‐level students for IELTS success

Image: Bruegel.org

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Real test questions:“The graph below shows the consumption of…meat.” 

(writing task 1)

“Some people believe there should be fixed punishments… do you agree?”  

(writing task 2)

“What factors contribute to job satisfaction?”(writing task 2)

“The pie charts show units of electricity by fuel source”(writing task 1)

“Are entertainers paid too much?”(writing task 2)

“Is it possible to be too competitive?” (speaking part 3)

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What CEFR level are these words?

Consumer, Punishment, Entertainers, Competitive, Satisfaction

Vote:A = B1 (intermediate)B = B2 (upper intermediate)C = C1 (advanced)

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…and these?

Globalise, Migration, Obesity 

Vote:A = B1 (intermediate)B = B2 (upper intermediate)C = C1 (advanced)

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CEFR v IELTS

CEFR IELTS

C1 7.5

6.5

B2 6

5

B1 4.5 Foundation entry

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Can you imagine your students saying...?

Some people believe there should be fixed punishments… Do you agree?

“No, I think it’s important to think about why someone does a crime…”What factors contribute to job satisfaction?

“There are many, but I think respect is very important…”Are entertainers paid too much?

“It depends. I think young singers shouldn’t earn much…”Is it possible to be too competitive?

“I think there can be problems. You might lose friends…”

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What worried IELTS candidates?

0 5 10 15 20 25 30 35 40 45

I won't have any ideas

I won't do my best

The examiner won't understand me

I won't have enough time

I won't understand the questions

I'll make lots of mistakes

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So we need to

• Expose students to some concepts above B1. 

• Expose students to ideas and knowledge.

• Develop in them a habit of responding critically. 

• Provide regular, structured practice at evaluative language.

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World knowledge

A range of ideas to contribute

A platform topractice evaluating

A source of interest(it’s their world!)

Exposure to key lexis

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Provoking responses with infographics

Which statistic A‐E worries you the most?

AB

CD

E

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Practice expressing ideas

What has happened here?

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Elicited language:The government has created green spaces.The temperature has fallen.

Evaluative questions:1 What would happen if the government created green spaces?2 Why do governments create green spaces?3 What happens if you create green spaces?4 Should we create green spaces? Yes, because…

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Developing critical responses:

A heart‐warming story?OR…An example of the power of social media?

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What are these examples of?

A. Floods cause havocB. Child maths geniusC. Justin Bieber arrestedD. New diabetes medicine

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Accessing prior knowledge

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Ignite their curiosity• What can you see in the picture?

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Knowledge games