There is no better way to pass an English exam than improving your overall level of English, but when the time is right to directly prepare for the exam, my targeted exam preparation course can help you.
Which exam?
I offer preparation courses for all major exam bodies including...
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IELTS
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Cambridge English Qualifications
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A2 Key (KET)
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B1 Preliminary (PET)
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B2 First (FCE)
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C1 Advanced (CAE)
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C2 Proficiency (CPE)
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Linguaskill
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Business: B1 Preliminary, B2 Vantage, C1 Higher
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Oxford Test of English (OTE)
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... and other general and professional exams.
What is covered in this course?
Preparing for an exam can be stressful but I aim to make your exam journey as engaging, efficient, and effective as possible by choosing the materials that work for you, whatever your learning style and whatever your level.
Understanding the Exam
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Understanding the test format, rubric and marking scheme.
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Familiarisation with question types and tasks.
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Time management skills.
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Understanding how levels are measured (CEFR etc.).
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Debunking misconceptions.
Developing Language Skills
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Improving overall language level and accuracy.
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Academic and technical lexis input.
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Improving skills for reading tasks.
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Balancing accuracy and fluency for speaking exams.
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Being immersed in writing.
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Developing skills for listening comprehension.
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Common exam mistakes and how to avoid making them.
Exploring Exam Strategies
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Looking at specific strategies for specific exams.
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Developing task awareness.
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Understanding what the examiner is looking for.
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Simplifying the task.
Focus on YOU!
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Developing good study habits.
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Optimising revision notes.
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Prioritising what and how to study.
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Boosting confidence.
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Coping with exam pressure.
Choose your Course
1-to-1 Lessons
(Online)
Got specific questions?
Overwhelmed with Use of English? Need help with writing? Want to practise the speaking part of the exam?
Personalised lessons.
10 Lessons £400
Students with RESULTS!
Claudia, Italy
"Understanding the different parts of the exam was a breakthrough for me.
Catherine made everything so simple so I knew exactly what to do when I opened the test paper."
Cecile, France
"I was really nervous for the speaking test, but I could use the expressions from our lessons. I used 'the main problem centres around...' and 'it's interesting that you ask that because....
I think it went well.”
Grischa, Switzerland
Grischa was struggling with the Use of English part of the B2: FIRST exam.
After completing an exam preparation course with me, he passed the exam with flying colours and a score of 177 in this part of the exam.