General Training core skills
IELTS General Training — Foundation
Six-week programme for learners targeting Band 5.0–5.5. Master General Training letter writing, everyday reading, and essential listening skills.
BeginnerTarget: Band 5.0–5.5Entry: Typical placement around Band 4.0–5.06 weeks1,200 SAR840 SAR
Letter writingGT ReadingListeningSpeakingEssay writingVocabulary
Who this is for
- Students applying for visas or secondary school abroad
- First-time GT candidates
- Learners typically placing around Band 4.0–5.0
What you'll achieve
- Confident letter writing in all three styles
- GT reading strategies for everyday texts
- Band 5.0–5.5 performance across all skills
Programme curriculum
Week 1
GT Format & Letter Types Overview
Understand General Training tasks, letter registers, and exam timing
Week 2
Formal Letter Writing
Structure, tone, and bullet-point coverage for formal situations
Week 3
Semi-formal & Informal Letters
Register, closings, and everyday letter scenarios
Week 4
GT Reading Strategies
Sections A–C skills — notices, workplace texts, and scanning
Week 5
GT Task 2 Essay Basics
Clear position, paragraph structure, and practical examples
Week 6
Full Skills Integration
Combined letter, reading, listening, and essay practice
Key highlights
- General Training format & letter types overview
- Formal, semi-formal & informal letter foundations
- General Reading strategies for everyday texts
- General Task 2 essay basics
- Listening skills for social contexts
- Full skills integration by Week 6
Ready to start IELTS General Training — Foundation?
Register for Speakify LMS or take a placement test to find your best starting point.