IELTS Preparation

IELTS preparation

IELTS is the international English test used for university and postgraduate study abroad, overseas work and emigration. It tests all four skills (listening, reading, writing and speaking) and comes in two versions: Academic for study, and General Training for work and migration.

IELTS preparation is one of my specialities. As a native British teacher, I help you work efficiently towards your target band score and test date, with one-to-one lessons online via Google Meet.


Who it’s for

  • Students aiming for university or postgraduate study abroad
  • Anyone who needs a score for a working holiday, overseas job or emigration
  • Candidates who are just short of their target band score
  • People who find writing and speaking hard to prepare for alone
  • First-time candidates who want to understand the test format

What we cover

Speaking

Mock interviews following Parts 1–3 over Google Meet, with feedback on how to structure answers, extend them naturally, and improve pronunciation and fluency.

Writing

How to plan and phrase Task 1 (describing data or writing a letter) and Task 2 (the essay) to meet the marking criteria. We go through your written answers together in the lesson.

Listening and reading

Techniques and timing for each question type, focusing on the traps that cost marks.


How lessons are planned

We start with your target score, test date and current level, decide which skills to prioritise, and build a realistic study plan working back from your test date.

Course book
The Official Cambridge Guide to IELTS
Cambridge University Press
The official guide from the makers of the test, covering both Academic and General Training. Shown here is the Japanese edition (ケンブリッジのIELTS公式ガイド). Students buy their own copy.
The Official Cambridge Guide to IELTS, Japanese edition (Cambridge University Press) cover
Academic & General Training

Lessons are 60 minutes, one-to-one and online. See prices.


To get started, read about trial lessons or email me with your target score and test date.