$28
per sessionPrepare for IELTS Writing Task 1 Academic Describing Charts & Data 1-1 Tutoring
Ages 13-18
Live 1-on-1 Lessons
Live video meetings
Meets 2x per week (teacher suggestion)
Meets on demand
55 min
What's included
Meets on Demand
schedule meetings as needed55 mins
per sessionTeacher support
Assignments
The course provides a large variety of writing exercises inviting the learner to do as many as he/she is capable of. Feedback on assignments is given in class. The more assignments the learner can do, the better the outcome he/she can expect.Progress Report
An assessment is given at the beginning and at the end of the course in addition to intermittently throughout the course.Class Experience
US Grade 9 - 12
Intermediate - Advanced Level
Prepare for IELTS Writing Task 1 Academic Describing Charts & Data Ages: 13-18 Level: Intermediate / Advanced (B2) Format: 1-1 Tutoring Who this course is for Students above the age of 13 who can speak and write at an intermediate to advanced level and are preparing for the IELTS test. Younger students may consider alternative exam preparation courses. Skills focus: Reading, Speaking & Writing, interpreting data, description trends, making comparisons, learning academic vocabulary, learning strategies for writing structured reports for different types of visual information in IELTS Academic Writing Task 1. In these specialised lessons, you'll master the specific skills needed to excel on IELTS Academic Writing Task 1. Your tutor will help you analyse different types of visual information (charts, graphs, tables, maps, and process diagrams) and teach you effective strategies for describing key features clearly and accurately. You'll learn appropriate academic language for describing trends, making comparisons, and explaining processes, while developing a logical structure for your responses. With personalised feedback on your writing and targeted practice with authentic test materials, you'll develop the precise academic writing skills needed to achieve a high band score! Learners will have an opportunity to practice each chart in balanced measure, covering 1-3 examples each chart type over the span of 12 weeks or at their own pace. For learners who are eager to master this skill area and wish to delve deeper, we offer hundreds of different exercises, each with suggested outline strategies and high scoring model answers. Each tutoring session is planned so that the learner has an opportunity to discuss their interpretation of a chart and do in-class timed exercises, receiving positive feedback as well as correction and constructive criticism. Our custom developed course book contains tips and strategies for each chart type, guiding learners through the stage of the chart interpretation and writing planning process. As each chart type and topic area has its own structural requirements and language features, we aim to provide support in these areas as well. With each chapter in our course book, learners are quizzed to ensure effective retention and consolidation of the knowledge and skills they gain. Overall, in this course, which is one component of our comprehensive IELTS preparation series, you'll develop a clear understanding of the Task 1 Academic Writing requirements, including how to quickly and confidently write effective chart and diagram overviews, backed up with supporting details, explanations and reasoning. Outcomes of the course 1. Master the fundamentals of IELTS Academic Writing Task 1, understanding requirements for structure and band-specific assessment criteria used by examiners to evaluate responses 2. Develop expertise in describing all seven chart types (line graphs, bar charts, pie charts, tables, maps, process diagrams, and mixed formats) with dedicated lessons for each format. 3. Build a specialised academic vocabulary for data description, including precise language for trends, comparisons, proportions, processes, and spatial relationships. 4. Analyse high-scoring model responses across all chart types to understand examiner expectations and the characteristics of band 6.5+ writing. 5. Receive personalised feedback on weekly writing assignments with specific guidance for improvement and error correction tailored to your individual writing style. 6. Strengthen essential grammar skills including appropriate tense usage, sentence variety, cohesive devices, and academic structures specific to data description tasks. 7. Complete the course with a comprehensive toolkit of techniques, templates, and strategies that can be immediately applied to achieve your target band score in the official IELTS examination. Language Skills 1. Discussing trends and changes over time 2. Comparing quantities across categories 3. Organising numerical data and statistics 4. Interpreting percentages and proportions 5. Consolidating information across multiple data visualisation formats 6. Describing spatial information, locations, and geographical changes 7. Sequencing processes or cycles Topics 1. Business and Economics: Financial trends, market comparisons, consumer spending patterns, import/export data 2. Industry and Manufacturing: Production processes, manufacturing outputs, industrial comparisons 3. Urban Planning & Development: Transportation usage, housing statistics 4. Education: Student enrolment, educational attainment levels 5. Demographics: Population changes, age distributions, migration patterns, employment statistics, community surveys, behavioural statistics, social trends 5. Technology: Internet usage, technological adoption rates, digital trends 6. Environment: Pollution levels, resource consumption, waste management, climate data 7. Health and Lifestyle: Disease prevalence, fitness trends, diet patterns 8. Tourism and Travel: Visitor numbers, transportation preferences, destination popularity And more For learners who are new to this topic area, we have also designed supplementary self-paced learning course modules that focus on using the language of numbers, mathematics, and trends. Separately, we also have specialised business and economics modules to help young learners gain rapid familiarity and competencies engaging in these topics as well. Materials Materials including readings and assignments are included in the course cost and are provided in chaptered PDFs at the start of each unit or the end of a lesson, according to the course syllabus. Links to external recommended resources for independent study may also included. For best results learners can be expected to do one or two assignments per week or between lessons at minimum. Feedback & evaluation Learners receive one initial assessment, plus one detailed progress report at mid stage, plus one final report at conclusion of learner contract or course. For criteria fitting assignments, learners will also receive constructive feedback in the form of comments and personalised supplementary assignments. Schedule Flexible although it is recommended to commit to a time ranging between 12 - 24 hours over the course of 2-6 months. Rates & pricing options Standard hourly rates: $25 per hour for individualised tutoring, or varying depending on terms of contract. $18 per individual per hour in groups of two or more. Inquire about discounts and special pricing options, sign-on and referral bonuses.
Learning Goals
1. Master the fundamentals of IELTS Academic Writing Task 1 through comprehensive instruction on structure, requirements, and band-specific assessment criteria that examiners use to evaluate responses.
2. Develop expertise in describing all seven chart types (line graphs, bar charts, pie charts, tables, maps, process diagrams, and mixed formats) with dedicated lessons for each format.
Other Details
Learning Needs
English language skills courses are primarily intended for learners of English as a second language (ESL), emphasising vocabulary building, grammar, memory, comprehension, critical thinking, conversation, formal writing, and exam preparatio
Pre-Requisites
New learners joining my classes should take the initial assessment class so that we can mutually determine a suitable learning pathway.
External Resources
Learners will not need to use any apps or websites beyond the standard Outschool tools.
Sources
Original material provided: Articles from official IELTS course material adapted to match the course.
Meet the teacher
Teacher expertise and credentials
2 Degrees
Associate's Degree in Social Work from George Brown College School of Community Services & Early Childcare
Associate's Degree in Computer Science from CDI College School of Business Technology & Healthcare
Background
In 2004, I graduated with a 3-year diploma from CDI College, School of Business, Technology and Healthcare as a Programmer Analyst & Internet Solutions Developer. My computer science studies provided a comprehensive foundation in programming techniques, web development, and designing solutions to complex projects from a systems analysis perspective. Throughout the program, I learned software engineering skills, programming in multiple object oriented languages including Microsoft Basic, C, Java, and SQL.
Following this, I spent a decade working in diverse professional roles including customer service, sales, technical support, factory and warehouse inventory management, spanning industries from telecommunications, automotive, and hospitality and retail, and logistics to name a few.
These experiences provided me with opportunities to apply my technical skills problem solving skills, whilst also developing my professional communication and leadership abilities.
Years later, adapting to the current economic challenges of the time, and becoming increasingly driven by a desire for personal and professional growth, I made the strategic decision to pivot towards the non-profit and social services sector. This led me to pursue a second diploma that would align more closely with my evolving career aspirations. In 2014, I completed one year in Liberal Arts studies and two years in Community Development and Social Services at George Brown College's School of Community Services and Early Childhood Education.
Perhaps the single most transformative experience during this period was a month-long sponsored volunteering opportunity with the Tata Institute in Mumbai, India. This immersive experience profoundly shaped my professional trajectory, as I worked as a volunteer and research student simultaneously in healthcare and education sectors. During my time at the Tata Institute, I engaged in two primary roles: assisting patients in healthcare settings and teaching preschoolers. As part of the sponsorship agreement, I was required to complete a formal research paper documenting my experiences and observations. It was from this experience that I made the life-altering decision to pursue a career as an overseas language instructor and to explore teaching in Asia.
To this end, I obtained two Teaching English as a Second Language (TESL) certificates. The firsts of which, I completed 100 hours of in-class training with Oxford Seminars, focussing on classroom skills such classroom management and student engagement. Following this I also obtained an additional 200 hours of online study through TEFL Express, where I deepened my understanding of complex grammar and also online course development.
International Teaching Experience
I have a rich ten year teaching journey. Starting in Canada, I mentored teens in middle schools teaching literacy after school, as well as teaching language skills newcomer adults with a well established Toronto based Charitable Literacy Organisation. As mentioned, also taught English phonics to preschoolers in India briefly.
The majority of my full time work was done both in China for up to eight years, working in private language training centres as well as public schools, both in the primary and middle school levels, in various parts of the country, as well nearly two years teaching at a prestigious language training centre for professionals and families in Moscow, Russia. Throughout this time, I built up my expertise teaching academic English and test preparation for teens and adults, as well as business English for individuals, small groups and even organisations. I hope that my growing catalogue of courses provided on this platform can attest to this.
Online Tutoring
Throughout the chaotic turmoil of the 2020 pandemic, I was fortunate to continue to grow in my teaching career, transitioning temporarily into online instruction. Due to the changing circumstances, I specialised in areas I felt were most appropriate to the medium, offering newly custom made courses focusing on academic reading and writing skills, and business conversations.
Some of my greatest accomplishments include teaching livestream courses to groups of as many as several hundred students. The majority of my teaching caters to high school and university students working on an intensive schedule, to prepare for and pass their English proficiency exams to go on to international study both at the undergraduate and post-graduate levels.
Coming out of this, I have developed dozens of courses, many of which follow the 12 week semester format, catered to different student age groups and levels, for various specific needs.
Personal Mission
I now reside in rural Quebec, Canada, with a dedicated mission to serve under-privileged areas through distance learning. My goal is to provide targeted support to students, particularly those in remote or marginalised communities, offering preparation for higher education. I continue to offer targeted preparation for English proficiency exams like IELTS, TOEFL, and various others, available on demand.
In conclusion, I feel that my because of my unique background spanning business and computers, social services, and language teaching, and an interest in lifelong learning coupled with extensive experience across various countries and educational settings, I teach with confidence, passion, and a profound commitment to creating meaningful change at both individual and community levels. In today's multi-cultural and rapidly evolving technological landscape, I recognise the critical need for comprehensive mentorship and continuous support for students. Young people are navigating an increasingly complex world, where technological advancements and social challenges require adaptive learning and continuous support, supervision and guidance. My mission is to bridge educational gaps, to inspire confidence, and to offer friendly mentorship, whenever and wherever I can.
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