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▮　Lesson Course Name: IELTS Writing General (Intensive Seminar)

▮　Level: CEFR A2~ / Eiken Pre-2~

▮　Number of Lessons: Task 1 – 40 questions / Task 2 – 40 questions (Please take only the necessary number of lessons)
▮　Standard required time: 1 question = 50 minutes (2 lessons). Please take each question with the same instructor.

▮　Recommended Number of Lessons: 50 lessons (25 questions)

▮　Teaching material:　The teaching materials will be provided by the instructor during the lesson time. For those who need to prepare or review, you will receive the materials for the next session (multiple sessions possible) at the end of the lesson, as instructed by the instructor. If you require materials for preparation during the first session, please contact customer support

▮　Features: Uses exam-like questions. This is the most standard lesson for IELTS Writing General preparation.

▮　Lesson Overview:

Task 1: Create a letter based on the given situation (3 points to include in the letter). Minimum 150 words.

Task 2: Create an essay expressing opinions, arguments, and addressing issues. Minimum 250 words.

━━ Lesson Progression ━━

① Preparatory work is recommended. Prepare your answer in a Word or similar document. (If you prefer to experience the lesson with the same level of tension as the actual exam, you can proceed without preparation.)

② Standard completion time for one question is 50 minutes (2 lessons). Please try to take one question (topic) with the same instructor. (If the instructor changes, they can still take over the previous progress.)

③ During the lesson, drop each sentence (or group of sentences) into the instructor’s chatbox for correction.

The instructor will provide corrections while showing the answer sentence by sentence on the shared screen.

Finally, advice on the overall structure of the essay will be given.

④ If the completion of the essay is not achieved during the lesson, the instructor will provide the partially completed answer in a document file (Word or OpenOffice Writer) to the student.

⑤ The student should complete the essay and submit it to the instructor before the next lesson.

⑥ In the second lesson, the instructor will provide corrections and advice on the completed essay through the shared screen. The lesson will focus on writing instruction tailored to the student’s level.

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▮ Lesson Course Name: 　　　IELTS Writing Academic

▮ Level: 　　　　　　　　　　CEFR A2 and above, Eiken Pre-2 and above

▮ Number of Lessons: 　

Task 1 – 183 questions / Task 2 – 152 questions

(Please enroll in the necessary number of lessons)

Standard Required Time: 1 question = 50 minutes (2 lessons). Please take one question with the same instructor.

▮ Recommended Number of Lessons: 　　100 lessons (50 questions)

▮　Teaching material:　Teaching materials will be provided by the instructor during lesson time. If you need materials for preview, please request the next lesson’s materials (multiple sessions are possible) from the instructor at the end of the lesson.

The materials for the first to the tenth session can be downloaded from this link

Task 1 Lesson 1～10

Task 2 Lesson 1～10

▮ Features:

　Utilizes exam-like questions. This is the most standard lesson for IELTS Writing preparation.

▮ Lesson Overview

Task 1: Using typical charts, graphs, and diagrams provided in the question, this training focuses on accurately describing the overview and features of the given data.

Task 2: Analyzing the five main types of essay prompts provided in the question, this training aims to improve essay writing skills.

━━ Lesson Progression ━━

① Preparatory work is recommended. Prepare your answer in a Word or similar document. (If you prefer to experience the lesson with the same level of tension as the actual exam, you can proceed without preparation.)

② Standard completion time for one question is 50 minutes (2 lessons). Please try to take one question (topic) with the same instructor. (If the instructor changes, they can still take over the previous progress.)

③ During the lesson, drop each sentence (or group of sentences) into the instructor’s chatbox for correction.

The instructor will provide corrections while showing the answer sentence by sentence on the shared screen.

Finally, advice on the overall structure of the essay will be given.

④ If the completion of the essay is not achieved during the lesson, the instructor will provide the partially completed answer in a document file (Word or OpenOffice Writer) to the student.

⑤ The student should complete the essay and submit it to the instructor before the next lesson.

⑥ In the second lesson, the instructor will provide corrections and advice on the completed essay through the shared screen. The lesson will focus on writing instruction tailored to the student’s level.

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▮ Lesson Course Name: IELTS Speaking Crash Course

▮ Level: CEFR A2 and above, Eiken Pre-2 and above

▮ Number of Lessons: 130 lessons (Please enroll in the necessary number of lessons.)

▮ Recommended Number of Lessons: 50-100 lessons

▮　Teaching material:　This will be original teaching material. You can download it from the ‘Original Teaching Material’ menu at the top of your My Page

▮ Features: A curriculum focused on mastering important skills outlined in the scoring criteria.

▮ Lesson Overview

This course is designed to concentrate on the essential skills outlined in the scoring criteria to achieve a band score of 7 or higher in IELTS Speaking. Unlike the comprehensive learning curriculum of “IELTS Speaking” which uses similar questions, the Crash Course is specifically designed to thoroughly acquire the important skills outlined in the scoring criteria. It is recommended for both high-scoring candidates aiming for top scores and beginners who want a detailed understanding of the IELTS Speaking test content.

< Lesson Details >

● Speaking Discourse Marker (10 lessons)
● Speaking Topic Word (20 lessons)
● Speaking Grammar (20 lessons)
● Speaking Idiomatic Expression (20 lessons)
● Collocation and Phrasal Verb (20 lessons)
● Speaking Paraphrasing (20 lessons)
● Pronunciation (20 lessons)

▮ Overview of the Speaking Test

IELTS Speaking is conducted in a face-to-face interview format with an examiner, in a one-on-one setting. Even in computer-based tests, the Speaking section is conducted in a face-to-face format. The test consists of three parts: Part 1, Part 2, and Part 3, which are completed within approximately 12 to 14 minutes.

▮ The Four Evaluation Criteria for IELTS Speaking:

● Fluency and Coherence
● Lexical Resources
● Grammatical Range and Accuracy
● Pronunciation

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▮ Lesson Course Name: IELTS Speaking Mock Test

▮ Level: CEFR A2 and above, Eiken Pre-2 and above

▮ Number of Lessons: 180 lessons (Please enroll in the necessary number of lessons.)

▮ Recommended Number of Lessons: 50-100 lessons

▮　The teaching materials　： will be provided by the tutor during the lesson time. For those who require preparation or review, you will receive the materials for the next session (multiple sessions possible) at the end of the lesson, as instructed by the tutor

▮ Features: This is the most standard lesson for IELTS Speaking preparation.

▮ Lesson Overview

The lesson follows the format of the actual exam, progressing through Part 1, Part 2, and Part 3 within one lesson (25 minutes).

We will correct and provide advice based on the students’ response speeches, following the scoring criteria. We offer instruction tailored to the students’ levels, aiming to make the lessons efficiently improve their scores.

Part 1: General Questions (self-introduction, family, hometown, etc.)
Part 2: Speech format addressing a task on a topic card
Part 3: Discussion format with the examiner regarding the topic in Part 2, involving detailed questions.

▮ Overview of the Speaking Test

IELTS Speaking is conducted in a face-to-face interview format with an examiner, in a one-on-one setting. Even in computer-based tests, the Speaking section is conducted in a face-to-face format. The test consists of three parts: Part 1, Part 2, and Part 3, which are completed within approximately 12 to 14 minutes.”

▮　Lesson course name: TEAP Writing Regular　　

▮　Number of lessons: 　60 lessons　 (25 minutes / lesson)　 ★　please take as many as you need　

The writing section consists of two tasks: a summary task (Task A) and a question where you explain graphs or articles and state your opinion as an essay (Task B). While perfect grammar and spelling are desirable, the most important aspect in the evaluation is the content. Don’t be afraid to write in English and gradually work towards accurate and good responses.
We have prepared both Task A and Task B as basic exercises and practical exercises (similar question format)

▮　Writing lesson curriculum

We recommend taking two consecutive lessons or two lessons with a break (approximately 30 minutes to 2 hours) with the same tutor in order to fully and carefully participate in one lesson.

== Handling of Teaching Materials ==

● The learning materials will be provided as PDFs by the tutor for each lesson. 　● If necessary for preparation, please receive them from the tutor at the end of the first lesson (only for the next session). 　　　 ● We have prepared both Task A and B as Beginner (basic questions) and Regular (similar questions). Please indicate your desired lesson type in the “message to the instructor” field (a button will appear when making a reservation) during your initial reservation.
The lessons will be conducted one-on-one with the instructor using Skype and the chatbox. Don’t be afraid to write a lot, including grammar, spelling, paraphrasing, and typical essay structures, and receive accurate advice from the instructor.

Major Question	Question Type	Lesson(25m/lesson)
Task A (Regular)	Summary of the task statement (it’s a question similar to the exam questions)	Lesson 1 ～ 30
Task B (Regular）	Writing an essay (based on multiple pieces of information/graphs) – It’s a task similar to the exam questions.	Lesson 1 ～ 30

Task A Regular Sample material

Task B Regular Sample material

TEAP Writing Test Evaluation Criteria ➤

TEAP Writing test Task A
●　MAIN IDEAS
●　COHERENCE & COHESION
●　LEXICAL RANGE & ACCURACY
●　GRAMMATICAL RANGE & ACCURACY

TEAP Writing test Task B

●　MAIN IDEAS
●　COHERENCE
●　COHESION
●　LEXICAL RANGE & ACCURACY
●　GRAMMATICAL RANGE & ACCURACY

▮　Lesson course name: TEAP Writing Beginner　　　

▮　Number of lessons: 　60 lessons　 (25 minutes / lesson)　 ★　please take as many as you need　

The writing section consists of two tasks: a summary task (Task A) and a question where you explain graphs or articles and state your opinion as an essay (Task B). While perfect grammar and spelling are desirable, the most important aspect in the evaluation is the content. Don’t be afraid to write in English and gradually work towards accurate and good responses.
We have prepared both Task A and Task B as basic exercises and practical exercises (similar question format)

▮　Writing lesson curriculum

We recommend taking two consecutive lessons or two lessons with a break (approximately 30 minutes to 2 hours) with the same tutor in order to fully and carefully participate in one lesson.

== Handling of Teaching Materials ==

● The learning materials will be provided as PDFs by the tutor for each lesson. 　● If necessary for preparation, please receive them from the tutor at the end of the first lesson (only for the next session). 　　　 ● We have prepared both Task A and B as Beginner (basic questions) and Regular (similar questions). Please indicate your desired lesson type in the “message to the instructor” field (a button will appear when making a reservation) during your initial reservation.
The lessons will be conducted one-on-one with the instructor using Skype and the chatbox. Don’t be afraid to write a lot, including grammar, spelling, paraphrasing, and typical essay structures, and receive accurate advice from the instructor.

Major Question	Question Type	Lesson(25m/lesson)
Task A (Beginner)	Summary of the task statement (it’s a simpler and shorter question than the test questions)	Lesson 1 ～ 30
Task B (Beginner）	Writing an essay (based on multiple pieces of information/graphs) – It’s a task to learn the basics necessary for solving the exam questions.	Lesson 1 ～ 30

Task A Beginner Sample material

Task B Beginner Sample material

TEAP Writing Test Evaluation Criteria ➤

TEAP Writing test Task A
●　MAIN IDEAS
●　COHERENCE & COHESION
●　LEXICAL RANGE & ACCURACY
●　GRAMMATICAL RANGE & ACCURACY

TEAP Writing test Task B

●　MAIN IDEAS
●　COHERENCE
●　COHESION
●　LEXICAL RANGE & ACCURACY
●　GRAMMATICAL RANGE & ACCURACY

TEAP Speaking 　　80 Lessons (25 minutes / lesson)

The Speaking section is a face-to-face interview with the examiner. The test duration is 10 minutes, and there are only four questions. The most effective preparation is to regularly ‘speak in English.’ Practicing describing everyday occurrences in English around you is beneficial. Additionally, practice expressing your opinions on various social topics.　We have prepared lessons that cover all of the actual question formats from [Part 1] to [Part 4].

= Handling of Teaching Materials =

● The teaching materials will be provided by the instructor as PDF files for each lesson.

● If you need materials for preparation, please receive them from the instructor at the end of the first lesson (only for the next session).

● Lessons will progress from Part 1 Practice 1 in order, but if you have specific preferences for the lessons, please inform the instructor through the “Contact the Instructor – Request button displayed during reservation.” Lessons will be conducted in a one-on-one format with the instructor. Speak without fear of making mistakes and receive advice from the instructor on pronunciation, vocabulary, grammar, expressions, etc., to improve your skills.

Speaking Lesson Curriculum 80 Lessons (25 minutes / lesson)

Major Question	Question Type	Practice (25m/1 practice)
Part 1	Questions about the examinee’s life (multiple questions)	Practice 1 ～ Practice 20
Part 2	Examinee interviews the Examiner (Role-play format)	Practice 1 ～ Practice 20
Part 3	Speech on a single theme	Practice 1 ～ Practice 20
Part 4	Q&A (multiple questions)	Practice 1 ～ Practice 20

TEAP Speaking Test Evaluation Criteria ➤

●　PRONUNCIATION
●　GRAMMATICAL RANGE & ACCURACY
●　LEXICAL RANGE & ACCURACY
●　FLUENCY
●　INTERACTIONAL EFFECTIVENESS

▮ Maximum Number of Lessons: 　　50 lessons (Please take only the necessary number of lessons).
▮ Target Level: 　　　Beginner to Intermediate (TOEIC 350 to 700 points).

Lesson Details:　　　　　　Sample material

You will develop essential reading comprehension and speaking skills to improve your TOEIC scores, using 50 common scenarios in the TOEIC ‘Listening Section’ and ‘Reading Section’ that pertain to general or business communication.
To enhance your ability to handle the test, you will also learn answering techniques in actual test formats.
Test format coverage includes: [Part 4], [Part 7].

▮ Maximum Number of Lessons: 　　50 lessons (Please take only the necessary number of lessons).
▮ Target Level: 　　　Beginner to Intermediate (TOEIC 350 to 700 points).

Lesson Details:　　　　　　Sample material

Based on 50 frequently encountered scenarios from the TOEIC “Listening Section” and “Reading Section,” you will acquire essential vocabulary and basic grammar skills necessary for score improvement.
You will also learn answering techniques in actual test formats to enhance your ability to handle the test effectively.
Test format coverage includes: [Part 1], [Part 2], [Part 5], [Part 6]

▮Lesson course name: 　　　　　　TOEIC Target 800 Course

● Maximum number of lessons: 　60 lessons (please take only as many as you need)
● Target level: 　　　　　　　　　TOEIC 650 points ～ 790 points (Recommended for those

　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　 with a score of 800 or above)

▮ Main Features of the Lesson
An output-centered lesson to develop speed reading skills and practical application in conversational situations. Building an ‘English brain’ that comprehends without translating.

▮　Structure of the Lesson Course

▮　Lesson Details

● Instant English Composition with Pictures:
Answering several subjects, actions, objects, and locations based on the pictures and composing sentences about them. The faster you can create grammatically and structurally correct English sentences, the faster you will comprehend listening and reading.

● Practice using Listening Simulated Questions.

● Pronunciation Similar Words Questions.

● Mastering Techniques to Solve Problems Quickly:
○ Identifying Question Types – Multiple Choice, Yes/No, Tag Questions
○ Eliminating Options – Words found in the question, Similar sounding words

● Instant English Composition using Interrogative Words based on the answers/Instant English Composition based on the questions

● Strengthening Pronunciation and Keywords of Frequently Used Words in Conversations.
● Learning Answering Techniques – Scanning Keywords from Common Question Patterns and Conversation Audio to Select the Right Choice.
● Instant English Composition using Frequently Used Idioms.
● Solving Audio-based Similar Questions using Conversations with High Question Occurrence.

● Answering Technique ①
Searching for Keywords based on the Question and Options.
● Answering Technique ②
Focusing on Keywords in the Explanation based on the Question.
Learning Question Formats, Common Themes, and Vocabulary.
● Solving Audio-based Similar Questions using Explanatory Texts with High Occurrence in Questions.
● Strategies for Handling Trick Questions.

● Advanced Grammar [Phrases and Clauses, Indicative Mood, Imperative Mood, Subjunctive Mood, Conditional Sentences, Past Subjunctive, Past Perfect Subjunctive, Future Subjunctive, IT, THERE, Inversion, and other noteworthy grammar points]
● Practice Exercises – Fill in the Blanks and other exercises with short sentences.
● Practice Exercises 2 – Sentence Completion and Instant English Composition.
● Instant English Composition using Frequently Used Grammar.
● Frequently Used Grammar – Sentence Rewriting Exercises.
● Practical Test with Similar Questions.

● Speed Reading Techniques using Frequently Used Texts – Skimming.
● Review of Easily Misunderstood Vocabulary in Frequently Used Texts.
● Check of Understanding for Frequently Used Vocabulary – Text Completion Exercises.
● Review of Easily Misunderstood Grammar Questions in Frequently Used Texts.
● Check of Understanding for Frequently Used Grammar – Text Completion Exercises.
● Answering Technique 1 – Answering from the Question without reading before and after sentences.
● Answering Technique 2 – Not falling for typical trap questions.
● Answering Technique 3 – Distinguishing between similar meaning vocabulary.
● Practice predicting content from Headings and Titles in Frequently Used Texts.
● Practical Test with Similar Questions.

● Answering Technique 1 – Understanding the characteristics of frequently used text formats.
● Answering Technique 2 – Summarizing key points from flyers and advertisements.
● Answering Technique 3 – Grasping the structure, content, and purpose of notifications.
● Answering Technique 4 – Grasping the structure, keywords, and key points of frequently used passages.
● Answering Technique 5 – Learning essential phrases and idioms for speed reading.
● Answering Technique 6 – Learning conjunctions necessary for speed reading.
● Practical Test with Similar Questions