TDS Competencies IELTS Courses Focal Points, Power Standards, and Learning Outcomes

IELTS Beginner Reads Critically IELTS Intermediate Reads Critically IELTS Upper-intermediate Reads
Critically
Focal Point R Read Critically: read to make meaning of diverse texts Focal Point R Read Critically: read to make meaning of diverse texts and Focal Point R Read Critically: read to make meaning of diverse texts
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R.1 Power Thewith student canindependence.
increasing use active reading strategies to R.1 Power The student can apply active reading strategies in order to
independence. R.1 Power The
with student canindependence.
increasing apply active reading strategies in order
Standard engage in texts. Standard monitor and increase comprehension. Standard to monitor and increase comprehension.

R.1.1 I can comprehend very short & simple texts R.1.1 I can understand texts that consist mainly of R.1.1 I can understand texts that consist complex meaning
R.1.2 I can understand general meaning in very familiar R.1.2 Ihigh
canfrequency everyday
understand or job-related
some common language.
synonyms of the text in R.1.2 Iand
cansentence structures
understand with a variety
some common of common and
& uncommon
situations. familiar topics uncommonoftopics
synonyms the text in variety of different topics

R.2 Power The student can summarize academic texts & find R.2 Power The student can summarize academic texts & find specific R.2 Power The student can summarize academic texts & find
Standard specific information in a variety of different topics Standard information in a variety of different topics Standard specific information in a variety of different topics

R.2.1 I can find specific, predictable information in simple R.2.1 I can demonstrate understanding of scanning and skimming R.2.1 I can demonstrate understanding of scanning and
R.2.2 Ieveryday
can dealmaterial such as advertisements,
with short-answer questions asking to find R.2.2 Iskills to deal
can deal with
with short academic
short-answer texts asking to find specific
questions R.2.2 Iskimming skills
can mostly dealtowith
dealshort-answer
with full academic textsasking
questions but to
prospectuses,
specific menuswith
information andvery
timetables
clear clues in the texts information paraphrased by using special key words sometimes
find still have minor errors
R.2.3 I canspecific information
discriminate betweenparaphrased by usingand/or
the topic sentence key
words
R.2.4 Isupporting ideas within
can understand the paragraph
the general meaning of the paragraph
R.2.5 to dealidentify
I can with matching-heading questions
whether the statement of an
agrees with the
academic
writer text
or contradicts
R.2.6 I can identify whetherthe
thewriter to dealmatches
statement with Yes/No/Not
the
given questions
information in the passage or contrdicts the information
IELTS Beginner Writes Clearly IELTS Intermediate Writes Clearly IELTS Upper-intermediate
in the passage to deal with True/False/Not given
Writes
Focal Point W Writes Clearly: produce clear, transparent, coherent,
and effective writing for Academic purposes
Focal Point W Writes Clearly: produce clear, transparent, coherent, and
effective writing for Academic purposes
Focal Point W
questions Clearly
Writes Clearly: produce clear, transparent, coherent,
and effective writing for Academic purposes
W.1 Power The student can identify and apply grammar skills in W.1 Power The student can identify and apply grammar skills in writing. W.1 Power The student can identify and apply grammar skills in
Standard Standard Standard
W.1.1 Iwriting.
can write simple sentence and limited compound W.1.1 I can attempt to use complex structures but less accurate than W.1.1 writing.
I can use a mix of simple and complex
W.1.2 Isentence
can spellstructures
correctly with very common words in W.1.2 Isimple & compound
can spell sentences
correctly with common words in familiar topics W.1.2 Isentence
can mostlyforms
control of spelling in common and
W.1.3 familiar
I can usetopics
very common punctuation to clarify the W.1.3 I can mostly take control of punctuation to to clarify the W.1.3 uncommon topics
I can fully take control of punctuation to to clarify the
W.1.4 meaning
I can use simple present tense W.1.4 Imeaning
can use simple present tense, past simple tense and future W.1.4 Imeaning
can appropriately use different types of tenses to
W.2 Power The student can organize writing into logical parts W.2 Power present
The tensecan organize writing into logical parts according to
student W.2 Power express
The my complete
student thoughts
can organize orinto
writing idealogical parts
Standard according to purpose. Standard purpose. Standard according to purpose.
W.2.1 I can use some basic cohesive devices W.2.1 I can use some limited cohesive devices W.2.1 I can use cohesive devices effectively
W.2.2 I can present information and ideas but W.2.2 I can express ideas with unclear development position W.2.2 I can address all parts of the task although some parts
W.2.3 Ithese are not some
can present arranged coherently
main ideas but these are difficult W.2.3 I can present some main ideas with some irrelevant W.2.3 Imay
canbe more relevant
present fully covered than others
supporting ideas in each body
to identify. W.2.4 details/support
I can paraphrase with inadequacy W.2.4 paragraph
I can present relevant main ideas but some may be
W.2.5 Iinadequately
can arrange developed/unclear
information and ideas coherently

W.3 Power The student can utilize a variety to topic related W.3 Power The student can utilize a variety to topic related vocabulary to W.3 Power The student can utilize a variety to topic related
Standard Standard Standard
W.3.1 Ivocabulary to write
can use basic an Academic
vocabulary text repetition and
items with W.3.1 write
I can an
useAcademic
a limited texxt
range of vocabulary in common and W.3.1 Ivocabulary to write
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variety texxtitems in common
of vocabulary
inpropriateness for the task W.3.2 uncommon topics verb phrases in familiar topics
I can use common W.3.2 Iand
canuncommon topics
appropriately use verb phrases and phrasal verbs
in common and uncommon topics
IELTS Beginner Communicates IELTS Intermediate Communicates IELTS Upper-intermediate
Effectively
Focal Point C Communicates Effectively: explore global topics to
create purposefully and clearly and to respond
Focal Point C Effectively
Communicates Effectively: explore global topics to create
purposefully and clearly and to respond respectfully to such
Focal Point C Communicates Effectively
Communicates Effectively: explore global topics to
create purposefully and clearly and to respond
C.1 Power The studentto
respectfully can communicate
such topics ideas and perspectives C.1 Power The
topicsstudent can communicate ideas and perspectives through C.1 Power The studentto
respectfully can communicate
such topics ideas and perspectives
Standard through Standard Standard
C.1.1 I can talkquestioning andtopics
about familiar connecting.
but can only convey C.1.1 questioning
I can manage and connecting.
to talk about familiar and some unfamiliar topics C.1.1 through questioning
I can speak at length,and connecting.
though may lose
C.1.2 Ibasic meaning
can use on of
a series very familiar
phrases andtopics
sentences to C.1.2 Ithat
canbasic
brieflyand extended
give reasonsmeaning can fairlyfor
and explanations delivered
opinions and C.1.2 Icoherence
can explainatatimes due toonoccasional
viewpoint repetition,
a topical issue giving the
describe in simple terms my family and other people, plans self-correction
advantages andordisadvantages
hesitation of various options.
I can connect phrases in a simple way in order to I can generally paraphrase successfully
living conditions, my educational background and my describe experiences and events, my dreams, hopes &
C.1.3 C.1.3
present or most recent job ambitions.
C.2 Power The student can identify and apply grammar skills in C.2 Power The student can identify and apply grammar skills in speaking C.2 Power The student can identify and apply grammar skills in
Standard speaking Standard Standard
C.2.1 I can communicate in simple and routine tasks linking C. 2.1 I can produce basic sentence forms with reasonable C.2.1 Ispeaking
can use a mix of compound and complex structures,
basic sentences but with repetitious use of simple accuracy but with limited flexibility
connectives and some breakdowns in coherence.

C.2.2 I can use the present simple tense correctly C. 2.2 I can use basic simple tenses (Past tense, present tense, future C.2.2 I can flexibly use tenses (Past, present & future tenses)
tense)

C.3 Power The student can comprehend and identify the main C.3 Power The student can comprehend and identify the main idea & C.3 Power The student can comprehend and identify the main idea
Standard idea Standard Standard
C.3.1 I can&catch
specific
the detailes of ainlistening
main point audio
short, clear file
& simple C.3.1 specific detailes of
I can understand thea main
listening audio
points file standard speech on
of clear C.3.1 & specific
I can detailesthe
understand of main
a listening
point audio file
of a monologue set in
C.3.2 Imessages
can understand general meaning in very familiar C.3.2 Ifamiliar matters regularly
can understand the mainencountered
point of manyin radios
work, school, leisure,
on current C.3.2 Idifferent social
can identify and working
specific contexts
information in a conversation
situations etc. or topics of personal or professional interest when the
C.3.2 Iaffairs
can catch specific information provided that the audio is C.3.2 Ibetween
can showupunderstanding
to four people of
setlanguage
in an educational
for givingor
delivery iswith
recorded relatively slow and
a moderate clear
speed and standard training context but sometimes show some
C.4 Power The student can demonstrate understanding ofdialects
different types of C.4 Power directions
The studentoncan
a map
demonstrate understanding of different
misunderstandings
Standard paraphrasing Standard types of paraphrasing
C.4.1 I can recognize very common synonyms to find the answer in a C.4.1 I can recognize common & uncommon synonyms to
monologue set in an everyday social context find the answer in a monologue set in an everyday
social context

C.5 Power The student can demonstrate understanding of

Standard
C.5.1 Icomplex lexical meaning
can understand with
extended global
speech andtopics
lectures and
follow even complex lines of argument provided the
topic is reasonably familiar.
 TDS Competencies IELTS Beginner Focal Points, Power Standards, and Learning Outcomes

Focal Point
R
R.1 Power
Standard
R.1.1

R.1.2

R.2 Power
Standard
R.2.1

R.2.2

Focal Point
W
W.1 Power
Standard
W.1.1

W.1.2

W.1.3

W.1.4

W.2 Power
Standard
W.2.1

W.2.2

W.2.3

Focal Point
C
C.1 Power
Standard
 C.1.1

C.1.2

Focal Point
C
C.1 Power
Standard
C.1.1

C.1.2

C.2 Power
Standard
C.2.1

C.2.2

C.3 Power
Standard
C.3.1

C.3.2
TDS Competencies IELTS Beginner Focal Points, Power Standards, and Learning Outcomes

IELTS Beginner Reads Critically

Read Critically: read to make meaning of diverse texts and images, while applying active reading
strategies with increasing independence.
The student can use active reading strategies to engage in texts.

I can comprehend very short & simple texts

I can understand general meaning in very familiar situations.

The student can summarize academic texts & find specific information in a variety of different topics

I can find specific, predictable information in simple everyday material such as advertisements,
prospectuses, menus and timetables
I can deal with short-answer questions asking to find specific information with very clear clues in the
texts
IELTS Beginner Writes Clearly
Writes Clearly: produce clear, transparent, coherent, and effective writing for Academic purposes

The student can identify and apply grammar skills in writing.

I can write simple sentence and limited compound sentence structures

I can spell correctly with very common words in familiar topics

I can use very common punctuation to clarify the meaning

I can use simple present tense

The student can organize writing into logical parts according to purpose.

I can use some basic cohesive devices

I can present information and ideas but

these are not arranged coherently
I can present some main ideas but these are difficult to identify.

IELTS Beginner Communicates Effectively

Communicates Effectively: explore global topics to create purposefully and clearly and to respond
respectfully to such topics
The student can communicate ideas and perspectives through questioning and connecting.
I can talk about familiar topics but can only convey basic meaning on very familiar topics

I can use a series of phrases and sentences to describe in simple terms my family and other people,
living conditions, my educational background and my present or most recent job
IELTS Beginner Communicates Effectively
Communicates Effectively: explore global topics to create purposefully and clearly and to respond
respectfully to such topics
The student can communicate ideas and perspectives through questioning and connecting.

I can talk about familiar topics but can only convey basic meaning on very familiar topics

I can use a series of phrases and sentences to describe in simple terms my family and other people,
living conditions, my educational background and my present or most recent job

The student can identify and apply grammar skills in speaking

I can communicate in simple and routine tasks linking basic sentences but with repetitious use of
simple connectives and some breakdowns in coherence.
I can use the present simple tense correctly

The student can comprehend and identify the main idea & specific detailes of a listening audio file

I can catch the main point in short, clear & simple messages

I can understand general meaning in very familiar situations

TDS Competencies IELTS Intermediate Focal Points, Power Standards,
and Learning Outcomes

IELTS Intermediate Reads Critically

Focal Point R Read Critically: read to make meaning of diverse texts and images, while applying
R.1 Power active reading
The student strategies
can with reading
apply active increasing independence.
strategies in order to monitor and increase
Standard comprehension.
R.1.1 I can understand texts that consist mainly of
R.1.2 high
I canfrequency
understandeveryday or job-related
some common language.
synonyms of the text in familiar topics

R.2 Power The student can summarize academic texts & find specific information in a variety
Standard of different topics
R.2.1 I can demonstrate understanding of scanning and skimming skills to deal with
R.2.2 short academic
I can deal texts
with short-answer questions asking to find specific information
paraphrased by using special key words
IELTS Intermediate Writes Clearly
Focal Point W Writes Clearly: produce clear, transparent, coherent, and effective writing for
W.1 Power Academic purposes
The student can identify and apply grammar skills in writing.
Standard
W.1.1 can attempt to use complex structures but less accurate than simple & compound
W.1.2 sentences
I can spell correctly with common words in familiar topics
W.1.3 I can mostly take control of punctuation to to clarify the meaning
W.1.4 I can use simple present tense, past simple tense and future present tense
W.2 Power The student can organize writing into logical parts according to purpose.
Standard
W.2.1 I can use some limited cohesive devices
W.2.2 I can express ideas with unclear development position
W.2.3 I can present some main ideas with some irrelevant details/support
W.2.4 I can paraphrase with inadequacy

W.3 Power The student can utilize a variety to topic related vocabulary to write an Academic
Standard
W.3.1 texxt
I can use a limited range of vocabulary in common and uncommon topics
W.3.2 I can use common verb phrases in familiar topics
 IELTS Intermediate Communicates Effectively
Focal Point C Communicates Effectively: explore global topics to create purposefully and clearly
and to respond respectfully to such topics
C.1 Power The student can communicate ideas and perspectives through questioning and
Standard
C.1.1 connecting.
I can manage to talk about familiar and some unfamiliar topics that basic and
C.1.2 extended meaning
I can briefly can fairly
give reasons anddelivered
explanations for opinions and plans
C.1.3 I can connect phrases in a simple way in order to describe experiences and
C.2 Power events, my dreams,
The student hopes
can identify and& apply
ambitions.
grammar skills in speaking
Standard
C2.1 I can produce basic sentence forms with reasonable
C2.2 accuracy
I can use basic simple tenses (Past tense, present tense, future tense)

C.3 Power The student can comprehend and identify the main idea & specific detailes of a
Standard
C.3.1 Ilistening audio filethe main points of clear standard speech on familiar matters
can understand
C.3.2 Iregularly encountered
can understand in work,
the main school,
point leisure,
of many radiosetc.
on current affairs or topics of
C.3.2 Ipersonal or specific
can catch professional interestprovided
information when thethat
delivery is relatively
the audio slow with
is recorded and clear
a
C.4 Power The student
moderate can
speed demonstrate
and understanding of different types of paraphrasing
standard dialects
Standard
C.4.1 I can recognize very common synonyms to find the answer in a monologue set in
an everyday social context
 TDS Competencies IELTS Upper-intermediate Focal Points, Power
Standards, and Learning Outcomes
IELTS Upper-intermediate Reads Critically
Focal Point R Read Critically: read to make meaning of diverse texts and images, while
R.1 Power applying
The active
student canreading strategies
apply active withstrategies
reading increasinginindependence.
order to monitor and increase
Standard comprehension.
R.1.1 I can understand texts that consist complex meaning and sentence structures
R.1.2 Iwithcanaunderstand
variety of common
some commonand uncommon
& uncommontopics
synonyms of the text in variety
of different topics
R.2 Power The student can summarize academic texts & find specific information in a
Standard variety of different topics
R.2.1 I can demonstrate understanding of scanning and skimming skills to deal with
R.2.2 full
I can academic texts
mostly deal butshort-answer
with sometimes still have minor
questions askingerrors
to find specific
R.2.3 information paraphrased by using key words
I can discriminate between the topic sentence and/or supporting ideas within
R.2.4 Ithecanparagraph
understand the general meaning of the paragraph to deal with matching-
R.2.5 heading questions
I can identify whetherof antheacademic
statement text
agrees with the writer or contradicts the
R.2.6 Iwriter to deal whether
can identify with Yes/No/Not givenmatches
the statement questionsthe information in the passage or
contrdicts the IELTS Upper-intermediate
information in the passage to dealWrites Clearly given
with True/False/Not
Focal Point W questions
Writes Clearly: produce clear, transparent, coherent, and effective writing for
W.1 Power Academic
The student purposes
can identify and apply grammar skills in writing.
Standard
W.1.1 I can use a mix of simple and complex
W.1.2 sentence
I can mostlyforms
control of spelling in common and uncommon topics
W.1.3 I can fully take control of punctuation to to clarify the meaning
W.1.4 I can appropriately use different types of tenses to express my complete
W.2 Power thoughts
The studentor idea
can organize writing into logical parts according to purpose.
Standard
W.2.1 I can use cohesive devices effectively
W.2.2 I can address all parts of the task although some parts may be more fully
W.2.3 covered than relevant
I can present others supporting ideas in each body paragraph
W.2.4 I can present relevant main ideas but some may be
W.2.5 inadequately
I can arrange developed/unclear
information and ideas coherently
W.3 Power The student can utilize a variety to topic related vocabulary to write an
Standard
W.3.1 Academic
I can use atexxt
wide variety of vocabulary items in common and uncommon topics
 W.3.2 I can appropriately use verb phrases and phrasal verbs in common and
IELTS topics
uncommon Upper-intermediate Communicates Effectively
Focal Point C Communicates Effectively: explore global topics to create purposefully and
C.1 Power clearly and tocan
The student respond respectfully
communicate ideasto and
suchperspectives
topics through questioning and
Standard
C.1.1 connecting.
I can speak at length, though may lose
coherence at times due to occasional repetition,
C.1.2 Iself-correction
can explain a viewpoint on a topical issue giving the advantages and
or hesitation
C.1.3 I can generally of
disadvantages paraphrase successfully
various options.
C.2 Power The student can identify and apply grammar skills in speaking
Standard
C2.1 I can use a mix of compound and complex structures, but with limited flexibility
C2.2 I can flexibly use tenses (Past, present & future tenses)

C.3 Power The student can comprehend and identify the main idea & specific detailes of a
Standard
C.3.1 Ilistening audio filethe main point of a monologue set in different social and
can understand
C.3.2 Iworking contexts
can identify specific information in a conversation between up to four people
C.3.2 set inshow
I can an educational or training
understanding contextfor
of language but sometimes
giving show
directions onsome
a map
C.4 Power misunderstandings
The student can demonstrate understanding of different types of paraphrasing
Standard
C.3.1 I can recognize common & uncommon synonyms to find the answer in a
C.5 Power monologue
The studentset
canindemonstrate
an everyday understanding
social context of complex lexical meaning with
Standard
C.5.1 global topics
I can understand extended speech and lectures and follow even complex lines
of argument provided the
topic is reasonably familiar.