Course Objectives

• Familiarize students with the IELTS test format and question types through activities suited to A2-level learners, while enhancing overall general English proficiency.
• Strengthen the four core IELTS skills - Reading, Writing, Listening, and Speaking - along with grammar and vocabulary, using an integrated approach where skills reinforce one another.
• Build academic English competencies essential for higher education, such as data commentary, critical discussions, source summarization, and precise argumentation.

Course Requirements

• Prerequisite: English proficiency equivalent to CEFR A2 level.
• Placement Test: A mandatory IELTS-format placement test must be completed prior to enrollment to confirm suitability.
• No additional prerequisites beyond the specified proficiency level.

Skill Targets

Listening

• Students will develop listening strategies, become aware of IELTS activity types, and build confidence through ideas that support short- and long-term linguistic goals.
• Target: Approximately 11–15 correct answers out of 40 by course end.

Reading

• Students will cultivate ideas and language skills that integrate with other areas, while acclimating to IELTS question types in a level-appropriate way.
• Target: Approximately 10–14 correct answers out of 40 by course end.

Writing

• Students will enhance writing for everyday communication, familiarize themselves with IELTS Task 1 and Task 2 formats, and learn development techniques and assessment criteria for exam tasks.
• Target: Band 4 to 4.5 by course end.

Speaking

• Students will build skills and confidence on familiar topics to advance general English knowledge, while gaining familiarity with IELTS-style questions.
• Target: Band 4 to 4.5 by course end.

Computer-Based Readiness

• Master on-screen highlighting and note-taking techniques.
• Achieve a typing speed of 30–40 words per minute for Writing tasks.
• Practice strict timing protocols during full-test simulations.

Textbook and Materials

• Textbook: digital copy provided by Sakura Academy
• Supplementary Materials: Available via the Sakura Academy Portal, including practice tests, vocabulary builders, academic English resources, and IELTS-specific exercises.

Syllabus Flexibility

• Pacing and emphasis may be adjusted based on diagnostic assessments, ongoing performance, and mutual agreement between instructors and students. Sakura Academy aims to provide a flexible and supportive learning environment tailored to each learner’s needs.
• For further information, placement consultation, or course inquiries, please contact Sakura Academy directly.