Band 7 work, not band 7 promises — task strategy, timed practice and examiner-standard feedback.
| Level | CEFR B1–C1 |
|---|---|
| Guided learning hours | 60 hours |
| Duration | 10 weeks · 2 × 3 hours per week |
| Independent study | 60 hours recommended |
| Delivery | Live online, small group or one to one |
| Entry requirements | CEFR B1 or above. If you are unsure, we assess your level in the first session and will tell you honestly if a General English course would serve you better first. |
| On completion | ELOQUA Certificate of Completion, plus a written band-by-band report against the public IELTS descriptors. |
On successful completion of this course, students will be able to:
| Unit | Focus | Language | Skills | Assessment | Hours |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1. Diagnosis & the band descriptors | Full diagnostic test. How the four bands are actually awarded, and where each student is losing marks. | Assessment vocabulary; self-editing checklist | Reading, Writing, Listening, Speaking | Diagnostic test + individual band report | 6 |
| 2. Listening: prediction and traps | Section types, distractors, spelling and number conventions, keeping pace when you lose your place. | Signposting language; paraphrase recognition | Listening | Timed listening set, sections 1–4 | 6 |
| 3. Reading: strategy under time pressure | Skimming vs scanning, matching headings, True/False/Not Given, and why NG is not False. | Academic lexis; discourse markers | Reading | Timed reading passage, 20 minutes | 6 |
| 4. Writing Task 1 — data and letters | Academic: describing trends, comparisons, processes and maps. General: the three letter registers. | Trend verbs and adverbs; approximation; formal and informal register | Writing | Task 1 under timed conditions, marked to descriptors | 6 |
| 5. Mock test 1 & feedback | Full test under exam conditions, then a marked debrief on where the marks went. | Error analysis from your own script | Reading, Writing, Listening, Speaking | Full mock test + written band report | 6 |
| 6. Writing Task 2 — position and development | The five question types, planning in four minutes, holding one position, and paragraphs that develop rather than repeat. | Cohesion; hedging; concession structures | Writing | Task 2 essay, 40 minutes | 6 |
| 7. Speaking Parts 1 & 2 | Extending answers without padding, the one-minute plan, and keeping the long turn going for two minutes. | Fillers that buy time legitimately; narrative tenses | Speaking | Recorded Part 2 with feedback | 6 |
| 8. Speaking Part 3 & fluency repair | Abstract discussion, disagreeing politely, and recovering when you lose the thread. | Speculative language; discourse markers for opinion | Speaking | Recorded Part 3 discussion | 6 |
| 9. Mock test 2 & targeted repair | Second full test, compared against the first. The remaining gap, and the fastest way to close it. | Individual error list | Reading, Writing, Listening, Speaking | Full mock test + progress comparison | 6 |
| 10. Exam day and the week before | Timing plans, what to do in the last seven days, computer-delivered vs paper, and re-sit decisions. | Final error clinic | Reading, Writing, Listening, Speaking | Exit interview and band forecast | 6 |
| Total contact hours | 60 | ||||
| Format | Package | Fee |
|---|---|---|
| Small group | Full course — group of 6 | $1,450 |
| Small group | Full course — early bird (4+ weeks ahead) | $1,290 |
| One to one | One to one — per hour | $115 /hr |
| One to one | One to one — intensive 30 hours | $105 /hr |
ELOQUA · Level 3, 120 Edward Street, Brisbane QLD 4000 · study@eloqua.edu
This document is generated from the live course record on 2 September 2026 and supersedes earlier versions.