Online MasterClass · 3 Sessions · Armenian Teachers
The IELTS Teacher MasterClass
Teach for Skill, Not Just for Score
Dates
July 10–12, 2026
Time
7:00–9:00 pm (Yerevan)
Format
Online · Live Interactive
Trainer
Professor Christopher Korten
Limited places available
The Premise
Skill First. Score Follows.
Too many IELTS preparation courses focus on templates, tricks, and score-chasing. The result: students who can follow a formula but struggle to communicate with real competence. This MasterClass takes a different approach.
Three sessions. Four skills. One framework built on genuine student growth.
Outcomes
What Teachers Leave With
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
Approach reading instruction through genuine skill development
Build a cohesive IELTS teaching framework centred on student growth
Receive all session materials and slides for continued professional use
Programme
3 Evenings. 6 Hours. 4 Skills.
Each session builds on the last — from writing and speaking, through listening and reading, to full integration.
Writing & Speaking
This session focuses on teaching IELTS writing as a skill-development process, not a template exercise. Participants will explore how to build genuine writing competence and then shift to speaking — developing activities that build fluency, coherence, and confidence through structured practice.
Key Focus Areas
- Teaching IELTS writing as skill-building, not formulaic templates
- Building speaking fluency, coherence, and confidence
- Structured practice activities for both skills
Outcome: Participants will leave with practical writing and speaking activities they can use in their next IELTS class.
Listening & Reading
This session examines how to develop genuine listening comprehension strategies — moving beyond answer-hunting towards real skill. Participants will then explore reading instruction through skill-building rather than test-taking techniques.
Key Focus Areas
- Developing genuine listening comprehension strategies
- Moving beyond answer-hunting to real understanding
- Reading instruction through skill-building, not test tricks
Outcome: Participants will leave with listening and reading lesson frameworks that develop real student competence.
Integration & Application
The final session brings the four skills together into a cohesive IELTS teaching framework. Participants will work through practical planning and classroom implementation — building a skill-centred approach they can apply immediately.
Key Focus Areas
- Integrating all four IELTS skills into one teaching framework
- Practical planning and classroom implementation
- Building a skill-centred IELTS teaching approach
Outcome: Participants will leave with a complete IELTS teaching framework centred on genuine student growth.
Materials Included
Sessions are live and not recorded. All PowerPoint slides and training materials are shared with participants after the programme.
Your Trainer
Professor Christopher Korten
Professor Korten is an educator, trainer, and speaker with international experience across five continents. His training sessions are practical, participatory, and built around the principle that modern teaching must be communicative, student-centred, and grounded in real classroom application.
About the Trainer
Professor Christopher Korten is an Oxford and Cambridge graduate, international teacher trainer, and educational consultant. He has trained over 2,000 educators and delivered guest lectures and workshops across Europe, Central Asia, and the Americas.
Full bio →Frequently Asked Questions
What time are the sessions?
Each session runs from 7:00 pm to 9:00 pm Armenian time (Asia/Yerevan, UTC+4).
Are the sessions recorded?
No. Sessions are live and not recorded. However, all PowerPoint slides and materials are shared with participants after the programme.
Is this training suitable for new IELTS teachers?
Yes. The MasterClass 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?
Registration details will be announced soon. For enquiries, please contact professorkorten@gmail.com.
July 10–12, 2026· 7–9 pm (Yerevan) · Online
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Three sessions. Six hours of live instruction. All materials included. Certificate of completion.
Questions? Contact professorkorten@gmail.com