You have probably heard the phrase ‘Practice makes perfect.’ That’s the one everybody knows, but for IELTS practice, I prefer: Practice does not make perfect. Only perfect practice makes perfect.- Vince Lombardi You only have a limited amount of time before your test. Using this wisely is crucial. One of the biggest mistakes you can […]
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12 Things I Learned From Being an IELTS ‘Concierge’
Last week in my VIP Group, I offered students a new service- a VVIP Concierge Service. Don’t worry, I’m not going to try and sell you anything. In fact, it’s only available to my VIP students and that course is full. The Concierge Service is an extra level of help. In a nutshell, I interview […]
IELTS Exam Preparation – Ultimate Resource Guide
Preparing for the IELTS exam is tough enough, but the huge selection of resources makes it even tougher. To make your life easier, I’ve collected all the best resources from around the web and listed them below. General Information The following sites will give you all the general information you need for your IELTS exam […]
Why do the best doctors fail to get the IELTS score they need?
Doctors need a good score in IELTS to relocate to Australia, the UK, or Canada. It can be a real life changer and so a good score is crucial. Surprisingly, doctors, incredibly intelligent and articulate people, often don’t get the score they need. Doctors are trained to think and react in a particular way. Working […]
5 Things Band 7+ IELTS Students Do
I’m a bit obsessed with the difference between a student who gets the scores that they need and those that don’t. Every time I get an email from someone who got a 7 or above, I try to find out what they did that allowed them to get such a high score. I’m certain that […]
25 Most Frequently Asked Questions
I get around 100 questions per day from students through email and during my Facebook Live sessions. Nearly all of them are one of the 25 below, so I decided to put the answers all in one post to make it simple and easy for you. Even if you haven’t asked a question, you will […]