How to Teach a Skills-based Approach to the IELTS
A one-day, in-person IELTS teacher training in Astana focused on teaching student skill development — writing, speaking, listening, and reading — rather than test tricks.

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This one-day, in-person training is built around a single unifying principle: teaching for skill, not simply preparing for score. Across a full day (10:00–17:00), participants work through the four core IELTS components — writing, speaking, listening, and reading — with a focus on developing the underlying competencies that drive genuine student progress. Each session combines methodology, demonstration, and collaborative exercises designed for practising teachers who want to move beyond test-prep formulas and build the skills their students actually need. The training is practical, participatory, and grounded in real classroom experience.
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Lo que obtendrá
- Teach IELTS writing as a skill-building process, not a template exercise
- Develop speaking activities that build fluency, coherence, and confidence
- Design listening practice that strengthens comprehension strategies beyond answer-hunting
- Approach reading instruction through genuine skill development rather than test tricks
- Build an IELTS teaching framework centred on student growth
Programa de la jornada
Welcome & the skills-based approach to IELTS
Framing the day: why teaching for skill beats teaching for score, and how it changes classroom decisions.
Writing: task response & coherence (skills over templates)
Teaching writing as a skill-development process — task response, coherence, and cohesion — rather than template drilling.
Speaking: fluency, lexical range, assessing under pressure
Building fluency, coherence, and confidence; assessing speaking accurately under time pressure.
Lunch
Reading & Listening: transferable skills, not test tricks
Developing genuine comprehension strategies over answer-hunting; skills that transfer beyond the exam.
Classroom application: activities for Monday morning
Practical, ready-to-use activities teachers can take straight back into the classroom.
Q&A, feedback frameworks & close
Feedback frameworks, open discussion, and certificates of completion.
Finish
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Professor Christopher Korten
Oxford y Cambridge · Formador docente y consultor internacional
Con más de veinte años de experiencia internacional en cinco continentes, el Profesor Korten colabora con universidades, instituciones y docentes de todo el mundo para elevar el nivel de la enseñanza del idioma inglés. Sus eventos combinan bases académicas rigurosas con estrategias de aula de aplicación inmediata.
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Early-bird price until 4 October
Certificate of completion awarded. Group discounts available — special rates on request. For group or institutional bookings, contact professorkorten@gmail.com.
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Sobre el formador
El Profesor Christopher Korten es egresado de Oxford y Cambridge, formador docente internacional y consultor educativo. Ha capacitado a más de 2,000 docentes y ha impartido conferencias y talleres en Europa, Asia Central y América.
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How long is the training?
The training runs for one full day, from 10:00 to 17:00, with a lunch break and short breaks included.
Is this training suitable for new IELTS teachers?
Yes. The training is designed for teachers at all experience levels, from those new to IELTS instruction to experienced practitioners seeking a skill-centred approach.
Will I receive a certificate?
Yes. All participants receive a certificate of completion signed by Professor Korten.
Are group discounts available?
Yes. Special group rates are available on request — contact professorkorten@gmail.com.
How can I register?
You can reserve your place using the Stripe payment link on this page. For group or institutional rates, please contact professorkorten@gmail.com.
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