You don't want to spend too much money on lessons or on retaking the test.

Nor do you want to waste your money and time on courses which are hard to follow, long and boring or incomplete.

If this is exactly what you want to avoid, then you're in the right place!

Of course, you can find a lot of free material for your IELTS preparation online. But are they from a reliable source? And how long will it take until you're ready?

The IELTS Elephant course fulfils all the standards for your IELTS preparation without wasting your time or money. Here's why:

1. The course is designed by an experienced IELTS tutor and examiner who knows exactly what you need to know to pass IELTS.

2. Short, clear and informative lectures focus only on what's important without wasting your time.

3. Detailed explanations and lots of examples are given in each lecture so you can easily understand the IELTS methods.

4. Lot of extra practice material is provided to practise what you've learned.

5. The high pass rate in IELTS and positive student reviews testify to the fact that the instructor's students are both successful in achieving their goals and find the lessons enjoyable and interesting.
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By the end of this course, you will:

  • Be completely prepared for the IELTS test with short and easy-to-follow videos and lot of extra practice material

  • Master the most important and effective IELTS strategies, tips and techniques for an easy road to IELTS success

  • Practise everything you've learned with assignments and past papers

  • Learn what an examiner is looking for to give you a 7 or above in all modules

  • In the Reading module, you will learn:

    • Skimming and scanning techniques to save time and find the answer quickly in the text
    • Tips for how to answer all IELTS question types from True - False - Not Given to matching headings and multiple choice questions
    • How to be sure you have chosen the correct answer
    • How to deal with long texts and unfamiliar vocabulary

  • In the Listening module, you will learn:

    • What to expect in the four sections of the IELTS Listening test
    • How to answer all different question types
    • How to predict the kind of answer you are listening for
    • How to avoid leaving a blank by making an educated guess

  • In the Writing Task One module, you will learn:

    • How to summarise the important information on all types of diagrams and charts
    • How to identify the main trends and write an overview (the “elephant”)
    • The appropriate language to describe, compare and contrast the information
    • How to structure your response in a logical way

  • In the Writing Task Two module, you will learn:

    • How to analyse and structure all types of IELTS Writing Task Two questions
    • The vocabulary and grammatical structures needed to achieve a high band score
    • How to check your essay using the Writing band descriptors
    • And you will find many model essays that follow the given structures

  • In the Speaking module, you will learn:

    • How to answer questions in all 3 parts of the IELTS speaking test
    • How to expand your answer and speak fluently
    • How to avoid long pauses using fillers
    • The most common general IELTS speaking topics
    • Useful vocabulary for common IELTS speaking questions
    • And you will find many model answers of common questions


What's included?

  • 56 Lectures

    Short, clear and informative videos take you through exactly what you need to pass IELTS. Detailed explanations with lots of examples of all question types are given to prepare you for the test.

  • Free Course Book

    A 400-pages downloadable pdf book that contains the slides, transcript, extra practice material and more practice resources for each module.

  • Extra Practice Material

    5 built-in quizzes that test what you've learned. In the course book, for every module, there are over 3 assignments + a past paper to practise the methods that you've learned.

  • ~10 Hours

    6 hours on demand video lectures. The total duration of watching the lectures and completing the quizzes, assignments and practice papers varies from person to person.

  • Lifetime Access

    You have access to the lectures for a year but we can extend this for as long as you need it. This means you can study in your own time and listen to the videos over & over again until you feel ready to take the test. Access to the course book is for a lifetime.

  • Extra Support

    Prompt availability by Dina and the IELTS Elephant team for further questions about the course or for an explanation of any points relating to the material or about the IELTS test.

Course Curriculum

  • 1

    Listening

    • 1. Welcome to Listening

      FREE PREVIEW

    • 2. Introduction to Listening

    • 3. Predict your Answer

    • 4. Multiple Choice Questions

    • 5. Labelling a Map

    • 6. Listening for Changes in Speech

    • 7. Listening Tips & Practice

    • 8. Listening Conclusion

    • Listening Recap
  • 2

    Reading

    • 9. Introduction to Reading

    • 10. How to Skim a Reading Passage

    • 11. Using Keywords to Find the Answer

    • 12. Matching Headings to Paragraphs I

    • 13. Summary Gap Filling

    • 14. Answering True-False-Not Given

    • 15. Matching Headings to Paragraph II

    • 16. Answering Multiple Choice Questions

    • 17. Making an Educated Answer

    • 18. Labelling a Diagram

    • 19. Dealing with Common Problems

    • 20. Reading Conclusion

    • Reading Recap
  • 3

    Writing Task 1

    • 21. Introduction to Writing Task 1

    • 22. Most Common Task One Diagrams

    • 23. How to Describe a Trend

    • 24. Useful Language for Task One

      FREE PREVIEW

    • 25. Complete Task One Graph with a Trend

    • 26. Other Graphs with Trends

    • 27. How to describe Pie Charts

    • 28. How to describe Maps

    • 29. How to describe Flowcharts

    • 30. Describing Graphs without Trends

    • 31. Marking Criteria for Task One

    • 32. Writing Task 1 Conclusion

    • Writing Task 1 Recap
  • 4

    Writing Task 2

    • 33. Introduction to Writing Task 2

    • 34. For and Against Essay

    • 35. Opinion Essay

    • 36. Problem, Cause and Solution Essay

    • 37. Other Types of Essay

    • 38. Useful Grammar and Vocabulary

    • 39. Practise Essay Topics

    • 40. Writing Task 2 Conclusion

    • Writing Task 2 Recap
  • 5

    Speaking

    • 41. Introduction to Speaking

    • 42. Speaking Part One

    • 43. Tips to Expand your answer

    • 44. Speaking Part Two

    • 45. Describe a Person

    • 46. Describe an Object

    • 47. Describe a Place

    • 48. Describe an Activity

    • 49. Describe your Favourite

    • 50. Describe an Event

    • 51. Common Topics & Tips

    • 52. Speaking Part 3 & Language Bank

    • 53. Practice and Pronunciation

    • 54. Quick Revision

    • 55. Speaking Conclusion

    • Speaking Recap
  • 6

    Free Course Book & Further Support

About Your Instructor

IELTS Teacher, Trainer, Examiner

Dina Panayi

Hi, I'm Dina, the founder of IELTS Elephant. Over the last 20 years, I have helped thousands of students succeed in their IELTS goals so they could study or work overseas. Now, I am sharing my tried and tested methods with all of you, through my online courses.

My background: I was raised in New Zealand and graduated from Massey University with a degree in English. I left to take up residence in Cyprus where I taught in various schools and private institutes before establishing my own English Learning institute. Since 2002, I have been specialising mainly in IELTS test preparation.

I work closely with the British Council as an Educator, as a Teacher-Trainer and an Examiner. In 2010, I became an IELTS examiner for the writing and speaking tests for the British Council. I have extensive experience in preparing candidates for studies in the UK and other countries where English is the main teaching language.

FAQs

  • Who is this course for?

    • Those who wish to take the IELTS Academic test.
    • Those who are preparing to take the IELTS test.
    • Those who are retaking the IELTS test and want to achieve an IELTS band score 7 or higher.

    Please note that students of all level of English can understand the content of this course, but to achieve a higher IELTS band score you need to be in intermediate level or above.

  • Is this course suitable for IELTS General Training?

    Although this is a course for the Academic Test, it can still help you prepare for the IELTS General Test. Please note that the Writing Task 1 module is only relevant to the Academic Test. An IELTS General course will be available soon, but if you enrol in this course and you are taking the IELTS General test, you can contact us to provide to you material for IELTS General Writing Task 1.

  • How long does it take to complete the course?

    The lectures take only 6 hours to complete. The total duration to complete the quizzes, assignments and practice tests varies from person to person. To get the maximum benefit from this course, I recommend revisiting the material and visiting the extra resources.

  • How long will I have access to the course?

    You have access to the videos and quizzes for a year but we can extend this for as long as you need it. Access to the course book which includes all the course material and the extra practice is for a lifetime. This means you can study in your own time and listen to the videos over & over again until you feel confident enough to take the test.

  • Can you guarantee a 7 or higher IELTS band score?

    There is no guarantee of how high your score will be. This is because your IELTS band score depends on your English level as well as the thoroughness of your test preparation. If you have a low level of English, then taking this course alone will not be sufficient to achieve a high band score. In that case, I recommend taking an extended English course to improve your English level alongside your IELTS preparation.

  • Do I need to be familiar with the IELTS test?

    No, you don't need to be familiar with the format of the IELTS test. This is something that is explained in the course. By the end of the course, you'll learn what to expect in the test.

  • Will I improve my English skills with this course?

    This is a strategy and techniques course to help you pass the IELTS test successfully. There is advice on grammar, vocabulary and overall English language skills, but the focus in not on general English language learning.

  • Will you correct the course assignments or any practice essays?

    The correct answers are provided with the practice material in the course book. Regarding your essays, the course does not include a writing correction service. However, in the course book, you will find model answers to which you can compare your essays.

    If you still want to get your essays corrected, buy one of our packages from our website.

Now you can study IELTS in your own time and listen to the videos over and over again until you feel confident enough to take the IELTS test.

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What enrolled students say about this course

Ashutosh V

A good learning module for beginners.

Vasiliki P.

I've learned many useful tips and techniques to apply in the IELTS test. The lectures are clear, organised well so it's easy to follow. It made me feel ready to take the IELTS test. I recommend it to anyone who needs to take IELTS.

Razi T.

Clear and well-organized, but I prefer if the instructor speaks faster. In general, I highly recommend the course as it suffices with no need to dig for material online.

Rugiatu B.

The course is well explained. I am enjoying it. Thanks to the tutor.

Manisha K.

It is best learning experience.

Athena T.

Really enjoyed this course! The length and pace were spot on. The instructor was clear, succinct and included many practical tips. The support materials shared on screen were very helpful. I’d strongly recommend this course!