Session 1:

- A review of reading strategies.

- Mindset 3, Unit 7, Reading Section

Session 2:

- Mindset 3, Unit 8, Reading Section

Session 3:

- Reading Test Analysis - Book: Cambridge IELTS 16

Session 4:

- A review of listening strategies

- Mindset 3, Unit 7, Listening Section

Session 5:

- Mindset 3, Unit 8, Listening Section

Session 6:

- Listening Test Analysis - Book: Cambridge IELTS 16

Session 7:

- Writing Task 1: Line Graphs, Bar Charts, Pie Charts

- Mindset 3, Unit 7, Writing Section

- Grammar Points: Use of Linking Expressions (addition, contrast, etc.), Future Structures.

Session 8:

- Writing Task 1: Processes, Diagrams, Maps

- Mindset 3, Unit 8, Writing Section + Book: Improve IELTS

- Grammar Points: Passive Structures, Sequencing Words

Session 9:

- Writing Task 2

- Reviewing different genres

- Introducing scoring rubric

- Focusing on organization of an essay

- Pre-writing techniques

- Writing an introductory paragraph

Session 10:

- Discussion: Globalization- Mindset 3: Unit 8, Page 173

- Writing Task 2: Mindset 3: Unit 8, Writing Section, Pages 170-171

- Genre: Discuss Two Views

- Focusing on brainstorming techniques

Session 11:

- Discussion: Telecommuting

- Writing Task 2

- Genre: Advantages and Disadvantages

- Suggested Topics: Advantages and Disadvantages of:

1- Homeschooling

2- Cashless Society

3- Using Robots at Work

4- Long-life Expectancy

Session 12:

- Discussion: Advertising

- Writing Task 2

- Genre: Agree or Disagree

- Suggested Topics:

1- Some believe that people will purchase the products based on their needs and advertisement is not needed.

2- Some of the methods used in advertising are unethical and unacceptable in today’s society.

Session 13:

- Discussion: Environmental Issues

- Writing Task 2

- Genre: Two-part Questions (Problems and Solutions/ Causes and Effects)

- Suggested Topics:

1- Influence of human beings on the world’s ecosystem is leading to extinction of species and loss of biodiversity. What are the primary causes of loss of biodiversity? What solutions can you suggest?

2- The planet’s population is reaching unsustainable levels, and people are facing shortage of resources like water, food, and fuel. To what consequences may overpopulation lead? In your opinion, what measures can be taken to fight overpopulation?

3- Production of carbon dioxide and other greenhouse gases has a heating effect on the atmosphere and results in global warming. Why is global warming considered one of the most serious issues these days? What measures can be taken to fight global warming?

Session 14:

- Discussion: Social Issues

- Writing Task 2

- Genre: Two-part Questions (opinion)

- Suggested topics:

1- These days, more fathers stay at home and take care of their children while mothers go out to work. What could be the reasons for this? Do you think it is a positive or negative development?

2- Happiness is considered very important in life. Why is it difficult to define? What factors are important in achieving happiness?

Session 15:

- Writing Task 2

- Writing a concluding paragraph

- A wrap-up of all points about writing task 2

- Focusing on post-writing techniques and self-check

Session 16:

- Review of Speaking Parts

- Discussion: Media

- Mindset 3: Unit 7, Page 150, Exercise 1 + Mindset 3: Unit 7, Speaking Section

Session 17:

- Discussion: Globalization and its effects on Culture and Traditions

- Mindset 3: Unit 8, Speaking Lesson

Session 18:

- Speaking questions of all parts focusing on Part 2: Cue Cards

- Focusing on more challenging questions

Session 19:

- Speaking questions of all parts focusing on Part 3: Discussion Questions

- Focusing on more challenging questions

Session 20:

- Reading and Listening: Test Analysis

Session 21:

- A complete interview with each student + feedback