IELTS programme · Momentum
IELTS
Progress
Strengthens core skills to prepare you for IELTS-focused progress.
Its place on the route
72 hours · Live onlineUp to 4 students · At least two specialists
It turns knowledge into use, so that students begin to produce language more independently.
Focus — Active language use · Vocabulary and grammar · Balanced skill development
The programme's approach
From knowledge to use.
4.0
“Limited user” on the IELTS scale: a candidate whose basic competence is limited to familiar situations.
IELTS Progress is the programme in which candidates at A2 level develop their grammar, their vocabulary and their ability to produce language across all four skills. On the IELTS scale, 4.0 is the threshold at which basic competence can be used with confidence in familiar situations; Progress aims to take you securely beyond it.
Sessions focus on using language rather than simply explaining it. Students read short texts, summarise what they hear, form their own sentences and begin giving longer answers when speaking. In this way, they move from recognising the structures they know to actually using them.
The four skills are developed in balance, since racing ahead in one while falling behind in another pulls the overall score down. In Progress, the second step of our original curriculum, classes of up to four and input from at least two specialists ensure that every student receives regular feedback on the language they produce.
Session timetable
Three schedules to suit you.
All three options share the same content and the same total of 72 hours; only the weekly intensity changes.
Weekday daytime
6 weeks
09:30–12:30
Weekday evening
8 weeks
Mon–Tue 19:00–21:00 · Wed–Thu 19:00–21:30
Weekend
8 weeks
1st session 10:00–12:30 · 2nd session 13:00–15:00
All times are Istanbul time (GMT+3).
What the
programme includes.
All the study materials suited to your level and IELTS goal are included in the programme, so there is no need to look for extra resources.
- 01Grammar and vocabulary materials for the move from A2 to B1
- 02Reading, listening, writing and speaking practice adapted to your level
- 03Short tasks that introduce the IELTS format
- 04Post-session assignments and review materials
- 05A progress note and individual feedback after every session
- 06Regular tracking of assignments and active participation
- 07Written and spoken feedback on your Writing and Speaking
- 08Regular checks on vocabulary and grammar
- 09An end-of-programme test covering the four skills and language use
Who it is for
Progress is for you if…
You are at A2 level and want to strengthen your foundation in English
You find it hard to apply the rules you know when speaking and writing
You need balanced progress in reading, listening, writing and speaking
You need a stronger foundation before IELTS Fundamental
A different stop may suit you better:
If you are at IELTS 5.5 and ready for exam strategy IELTS Express →︎
Admission
Entry level
3.0 / A2
Entry to Progress is based on the result of your free assessment or your IELTS Intro end-of-programme assessment. Alongside the overall score, we look at your performance across the four skills and your vocabulary and grammar foundation.
Option I
Free assessment
If your result points to A2 level, we recommend Progress.
Option II
IELTS Intro assessment
We review your Intro end-of-programme assessment and progress reports.
Frequently asked questions
Your
questions.
If your question isn't here,
write to us directly.
01Is the programme just general English?
No. While developing your language foundation, it also builds the skill patterns and academic study habits that IELTS requires.
02Do I move up to Fundamental automatically?
No. We consider your end-of-programme test, your progress reports and your performance in the four skills together.
03Can I start Progress without completing Intro?
Yes. If the result of your free assessment points to A2 level, you can start directly with Progress.
04How many students are in each class?
Live online classes have no more than four students, and the programme starts even with one.