IELTS Teacher Training: How to Teach IELTS
A three-day online IELTS teacher training focused on teaching student skill development rather than score alone.
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About This Event
This interactive three-day training is built around a single unifying principle: teaching for skill, not simply preparing for score. Across six hours of live instruction, 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.
Who Should Attend
What You'll Gain
- 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
Programme Schedule
Writing and Speaking
Teaching IELTS writing as a skill-development process; building speaking fluency, coherence, and confidence through structured practice
Listening and Reading
Developing genuine listening comprehension strategies; approaching reading instruction through skill-building rather than test-taking techniques
Integration and Application
Bringing the four skills together into a cohesive teaching framework; practical planning and implementation workshop
Your Presenter
Professor Christopher Korten
Oxford & Cambridge · International Teacher Trainer & Consultant
With over twenty years of international experience across five continents, Professor Korten works with universities, institutions, and educators worldwide to raise the standard of English language teaching. His events combine rigorous academic foundations with immediately applicable classroom strategies.
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Secure Your Place
Registration details for this event.
To register or enquire about group and institutional rates, please contact professorkorten@gmail.com.
Contact for DetailsFrequently Asked Questions
How long are the sessions?
The training comprises six hours of live instruction spread across three days (two hours per day).
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.
How can I register?
For registration and partnership enquiries, please contact professorkorten@gmail.com.
Have Questions About This Event?
Reach out directly — we're happy to help with group bookings, institutional invoicing, or any other questions.
