British Council Learning Hub for IELTS launches in PH

POSTED BY: Lionell Go Macahilig
2018-07-17 22:45:00 PHT

The British Council, one of the co-owners of the International English Language Testing System (IELTS), recently launched the Learning Hub, a new center for learning the English language and preparing for English tests, particularly IELTS.

"The British Council Learning Hub is a creative and inclusive space for individuals to gain new knowledge and skills that help improve their performance in the IELTS test, in turn enabling them to reach their goals," said Nick Thomas, Director for British Council in the Philippines. "It makes use of the British Council's 75 years of experience in English language teaching and assessment to provide a world-class facility for improving one's English proficiency."

The new Learning Hub is located at the British Council's new office on the 7th Floor of The Curve at Bonifacio Global City in Taguig.

Among the Learning Hub's offerings include the following:

  • IELTS One-day Preparation Workshop - it familiarizes takers with the test
  • IELTS Exceed Writing Workshop - prepares takers for the writing part of the test
  • IELTS Pre-tests - a simulation of the actual test
  • IELTS Orientation - discusses the test format, modules, and question types in the test
  • IELTS Library - allows registered IELTS test takers to access IELTS books, practice test materials, audio CDs, and other learning materials

Speaking of learning materials, other IELTS-related resources are also available online:

  • Road to IELTS - an online course which British Council registered IELTS test takers can access for free up to 30 hours
  • IELTS Preparation App - a mobile app developed by the British Council to improve the test takers' English listening and speaking skills
  • Massive open online course - a limited tome online course that focuses on listening, reading, writing, and speaking

"The British Council Learning Hub is a testament to the British Council's commitment to provide the assistance the test takers need to get their best possible score in IELTS. By delivering that, we help them realize their dreams and achieve their goals of studying at a university overseas, working for a multinational company or starting a new life abroad," Thomas added.

Learn more about IELTS and the British Council Learning Hub at https://www.ieltsasia.org/ph and Facebook page https://www.facebook.com/ielts.britishcouncil.philippines.