IELTS FOR SUCCESS. TIPS, TECHNIQUES AND APPROACHES.

From 20 £ /h

IELTS is an extremely important exam. It is a life-changing exam that allows you to travel abroad for work or for studying purposes. In this class, I will give you tips and tricks that you can use to achieve your desired band-score. We will practice using IELTS-type questions from past papers.
By the end of the lesson, you should have a good feel for what the ielts looks like, how the questions are asked and how they should be answered. You will receive feedback on areas of improvement and tips on how to efficiently manage your time during the test. Additionally, you will get to see things from the examiner's perspective.

Be prepared to learn as much as you can because practice makes perfect.

Extra information

Use a laptop or desktop. Bring a notebook to write on.

Location

Online from South Africa

About Me

🌟IELTS/TOEFL COACH 🌟BUSINESS ENGLISH 🌟GRAMMAR🌟VOCABULARY🌟PRONUNCIATION🌟

Why choose Tessy:
🌟Practice real exam questions in class (IELTS/TOEFL)
🌟Got a score of 98/120 in TOEFL (get my personalized tips for TOEFL exam)
🌟Grammar-focused lesson plans
🌟Structured lesson that ensures maximum speaking practice
🌟Build your reading, listening, speaking and writing skills
🌟Learn with real life business scenarios

Who am I:
🔥English Native Speaker
🔥Bachelors in Microbiology
🔥5 years work experience as a scientist
🔥TEFL and IELTS certified

I have many interests such as music, anime, travel, and food. If you ever want to talk about your favorite anime shows or the countries you wish to travel to while improving your skills, I am your girl.

I am a qualified IELTS/TOEFL coach and Business English tutor. I have been teaching since 2021. I have helped my students prepare for the IELTS and TOEFL exams. My students practice real exam questions in each class and I give them tips on how to answer the questions in each section of the exam.

I have also helped my students improve their grammar, pronunciation and vocabulary in Business and General English. They have been able to prepare for interviews, presentations, and meetings. With my help, my students have been able to write their CVs and cover letters successfully. My students have also been able to improve their fluency, pronunciation, grammar, and vocabulary.

My teaching style is a combination of cool and calm yet energetic instruction. I love creating materials that are tailored to my students' needs and including activities that can be fun and interesting for my students.

TEACHING MATERIALS:
🌟Pictures
🌟Videos
🌟Articles
🌟Homework Activity Worksheets

Each student has their own unique style of learning therefore I adapt my teaching style to suit my student. I want my students to remember what they have learned for as long as possible therefore repetition and practice are important.

Education

University of South Africa - BSc (Honors) in Life Sciences (2018-2019)
Stellenbosch University - Bachelor's degree in Molecular biology and Biotechnology (2014-2016)

Experience / Qualifications

Teaching English as a Foreign Language (TEFL) certificate.
English Online tutor at Paper Airplanes - June 2021 to December 2021

Age

Adults (18-64 years old)

Student level

Intermediate

Advanced

Duration

60 minutes

The class is taught in

English

Skills

English

English for adults

English as a second language (esl)

Test prep

Availability of a typical week

(GMT -04:00)

New York

Online via webcam

Mon

Tue

Wed

Thu

Fri

Sat

Sun

00-04

04-08

08-12

12-16

16-20

20-24

TIPS FOR TOEFL 101. TECHNIQUES TO GET YOUR DESIRED SCORE.

20 £ /h

This lesson focuses on extensively practicing real TOEFL exam questions to achieve the desired score.

By the end of the lesson, you should have a good feel for what the TOEFL looks like, how the questions are asked and how they should be answered. You will receive feedback on areas of improvement and tips on how to efficiently manage your time during the test.
Additionally, you should be confident in your ability to answer TOEFL-type questions and be ready to tackle the real test. You will learn how to manage your time during the exam and the tricks I used for success when I wrote the TOEFL myself.

Justin

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I am a native American English speaking instructor, editor, and journalist from Florida specializing in teaching, instruction, exam prep, and text correction for a wide range of professionals & students across Belgium.

Approaching from a true native's perspective, I instruct and assist with both educational and business English in a multi-faceted nature covering a wide range of areas including comprehension, conversation, grammar, and situational skills, in addition to working on general language skills and accent training.

My past & present clients have included: professionals from all four major EU institutions, the Belgian government, various NGOs, and musicians, journalists, engineers, as well as a variety of other professions in addition to traditional students. As well, I can provide extensive help and training with the EPSO, IELTS, and TOEFL exams.

I have also written, edited or proofread a variety of academic papers, theses, applications, CVs, and other documents for numerous satisfied academic and professional clients.

I have spent my entire childhood and adult life in the United States before completing a master's degree in Political Science and European Politics at KU Leuven. I have an extensive knowledge and experience of English grammar and literature, as well as current and past working experience in journalism (Anti-Competition Law and European Policy at the Policy and Regulatory Report) and both European and American politics.

I also handle correction of text, editing, proofreading and ghostwriting, with weekly and monthly rates possible. My transportation costs are included.

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I'm a Spanish teacher with over 20 years of experience in education, and my goal has always been clear: to help students learn the language in a practical, natural, and meaningful way.

My teaching approach is centered around real-life situations, with a strong focus on speaking and oral expression. I use a modern, engaging, and student-friendly method that encourages communication from day one.

I truly believe that learning a language is not just about memorizing rules—it's about living it, using it, and enjoying the journey.

I’m passionate about guiding each student along their path and providing them with the tools they need to feel confident using Spanish in real contexts.

Awni

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I'm offering individual and personalized classes according to your level , groups also are welcome to join. I help beginners speak confidently also I will adapt to your needs and objectives :Grammar, conversation, vocabulary and culture.
My method will take you step by step to meet your goal! I am dynamic, easy-going and full of energy!
All material will be provided to you by email.
Lessons are well organized
I can suggest a weekly task

In addition, I can provide support in proofreading and translation. If you need help, I am here to listen.
About me:
Highly qualified English teacher, who prefer many methods of interacting with learners, because I think that every student has their own way of learning. I have gained extensive experience from my previous studies in the Master of Language Teaching Methods, my researches also have helped me to have a huge background about language aquisition, plus that I have worked as a tutor and translator in Europe for years.
So
Book your first lesson today because :
My students improved their grades by 30%
Learning new language can open extra doors for your career path.
I'm glad to put my experience in your service and answer your questions.
Any age or level is welcome also students of school or university.
I can lead you to pass international tests such as TOEFL and IELTS.
Language of teaching can be English, Arabic, French or Spanish.
Classes can be via Skype or zoom etc...

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🎓 IS YOUR CHILD PREPARING FOR FRENCH FOR THE INTERNATIONAL BACCALAUREATE (IB)?
I am a native French teacher, based in France, and for over 10 years I have been supporting students from international education systems, including those in the IB Diploma Programme.

📚 COVERED LEVELS
Comprehensive preparation for all three modalities of the IB program:
✅ French ab initio (beginners)
✅ Language B Standard Level (SL - Intermediate Level)
✅ Language B Higher Level (HL - Higher Level)

🎯 IB EXAM COMPONENT WORK
🔹 READING COMPREHENSION (Paper 1)
✅ Speed reading and analysis techniques
✅ Work on a variety of authentic French-language texts
✅ Specific preparation for the IB question format

🔹 WRITTEN PRODUCTION (Paper 2)
✅ Structure of different types of texts (article, essay, letter, blog, speech)
✅ Academic vocabulary and logical connectors
✅ Detailed correction with annotations on IB assessment criteria

🔹 INDIVIDUAL ORAL
✅ Intensive work on visual stimuli and image analysis
✅ Prepare a structured 3-4 minute presentation
✅ Simulations of the conversation section with the examiner
✅ Pronunciation correction (my specialty) to maximize the score

🔹 CORE PROGRAMME THEMES
Specific resources and tailored support for the 5 official IB themes:
✅ Identities
✅ Experiences
✅ Human ingenuity
✅ Social organization
✅ How do we share the planet

🎓 MY METHOD
✅ 100% online course via Microsoft Teams or Google Meet
✅ Lessons in French from the first session
✅ Combination of theory, intensive practice and exam simulations
✅ Personalized support tailored to the level and the exam being targeted
✅ Progress tracking throughout the school year
✅ Regular check-ins with parents upon request

⭐ WHY CHOOSE ME
✅ Native French teacher, based in France (immersion guaranteed)
✅ Trilingual French / Spanish / English → I understand the specific difficulties students face depending on their native language
✅ Specialist in French pronunciation (major advantage for individual oral exams)
✅ 32 five-star reviews on Apprentus, Trusted Teacher badge
✅ Over 10 years of teaching experience, including several IB students guided to graduation

📅 AVAILABLE TIME SLOTS
🔸 Monday to Friday: from 7pm
🔸 Saturday: from 8:30 am
🔸 Sunday: from 9pm
🔸 Other time slots available upon request, including mornings and weekends

📩 FIRST CONTACT
Contact me and specify:
🔸 The student's level (ab initio, SL or HL)
🔸 The approximate date of the exam (May / November)
🔸 The main difficulties identified

I respond within 24 hours, to both students and parents. A comprehensive discussion will be held during our initial contact to define the best preparation plan together.

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University English Instructor| Started teaching English 9 years ago| Specializing in Conversational English.

My teaching approach is designed to develop communication skills above all. We watch or read materials, such as videos, articles, stories, poems, caricatures, then discuss them; we act out situations from everyday life; we take positions and practice debates. However, this doesn’t mean that we just practice speaking. I also make sure the learner is not running in circles. I’m here to ensure that they do not keep repeating the same mistakes or keep using the same expressions over and over in conversation.
In order to keep making progress, I take my student on a journey that involves:
• Improving their grammar.
• Fixing their pronunciation.
• Enriching their vocabulary by learning to use new words and common idioms.
By the end of this course, you should be able to speak English fluently and confidently.

PS: Because of my academic specialty, I also help with academic writing and creative writing.

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The objective is that: the learner masters the English language (🎧listening-comprehension,🎤 conversation, 📚 reading, grammar-pronunciation, writing...). It helps him to have language skills like native speakers. 🥇

At the same time, the learner will be 🚴‍♀️dynamic and well supervised by professional tutors who listen.
The atmosphere is distinguished: 🔥learning, interaction, no routine, no stress.

The learning tools used; videos, audios, texts, articles, images, games, stories...

We are happy to help both adults and pupils/students. If you want to learn the English language (reading, grammar, oral conversation, written production,...) or you have homework to do, or competitions/tests to take, 🏆 contact us :)

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Prepare in an efficient, intensive way for the ITNA (Interuniversity Language Test Dutch), based on tailor-made exercises.
We practice together on language in use, grammar and vocabulary, gap texts, structuring exercises, dictation, presentations and argumentation.

Would you like to learn Dutch at a different level (A1 - C1) or are you a native speaker with a specific question, be sure to check out my other lesson "Dutch for non-native speakers and native speakers".

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As soon as you book your session, don't worry about your child's homework.

Fun lessons led by educational games, to learn grammatical rules, verb conjugation and especially communication.

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I teach German courses on the largest online sites and other platforms for all Goethe levels from A.1 to C.1 as well as special courses for beginners and advanced students as well as senior high school students in Egypt in the largest institutes as I am an expert in the German language in state secondary schools and a certified teacher in the largest platforms: I have a Master's degree in German Literature from the University of Vienna, Austria
I also speak Arabic, my native language
I am also fluent in English

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Passionate and dedicated teacher with five years of experience fostering an engaging and inclusive learning environment. I'm committed to promoting student success through personalized instruction, differentiated learning strategies, and active student engagement. Proven track record of implementing innovative teaching methods and achieving measurable improvements in student academic performance.
I offer home tution services for igcse and other curricular.
I tutor learners in both lower and upper grades English, Maths and Science and other subjects if the need be.
Duration per session is an hour and above.

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🇫🇷 Speak English with Confidence — Travel | Business | Exams | Conversation 🇬🇧
✨ Do you want to speak English more fluently, whether for travel, work, or passing an exam? This course is for you!
✨ I am a qualified and passionate teacher with many years of experience teaching languages. Here, you will learn English in a practical, motivating, and effective way.

👋🏼 My name is Nouhaila and I offer personalized, caring and dynamic lessons.
💬 In my classes, we talk from the beginning: no more fear, no more silence — only useful and lively English!

🌍 Choose your route:
✈️ English for Travel
→ Communicate at the airport, hotel, restaurant, on public transport...
→ Learn the expressions actually used by native speakers.
→ Go on an adventure without linguistic fear!

💼 Professional English
→ Vocabulary and structures for meetings, presentations, emails, negotiations...
→ Content tailored to your industry.
→ Gain confidence and boost your career.

🎓 Exam Preparation (IELTS, TOEFL, Cambridge...)
→ Personalized training for the tests.
→ Strategies, practice tests, targeted corrections.
→ Objective: succeed with serenity!

💬 Conversation Lessons
→ Varied themes: culture, society, travel, current events, daily life...
→ Improve your fluency in a supportive environment.
→ Corrections, vocabulary, pronunciation, confidence: it’s all there!

🎁 Little bonus:
From your first reservation, you will have immediate access to a private virtual classroom containing all course materials:
interactive resources, grammar and vocabulary sheets, comprehension exercises, written and oral expression activities, etc.

✨ Ready to transform your English? Let's start now!

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Learn English in pairs or small groups: conviviality, progress and fun guaranteed!

Want to boost your English in a relaxed and motivating atmosphere, whether as a couple, with friends, or colleagues? Enjoy tailor-made English courses for 2 to 3 people, accessible to all levels (beginner, intermediate, advanced), 100% online!

Native bilingual English/French (USA/French-speaking Switzerland), I have been teaching in person for many years and online since 2019. I adapt each session to your needs, your objectives, and your pace: oral practice, comprehension, vocabulary, preparation for stays abroad, for employment, or simply for the pleasure of speaking English together.

The advantages of my mini-group lessons:

- Friendly and dynamic atmosphere, ideal for progressing with confidence

- Personalized interaction, corrections and advice adapted to each participant

- Tailor-made content based on your interests and goals: travel, work, leisure, conversation

- Flexible schedules: evening or lunchtime classes, depending on your availability

Why not book a first discovery lesson? Come and try it out and be surprised by the progress you can make, in a friendly and fun way!

Contact me to discuss your expectations and organize your ideal slot :)

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RELIABLE TUTOR — Solvay graduate (Cum Laude), 7+ years of private tutoring, former teaching assistant (Maths/Stats).

I help students regain confidence: we clarify concepts, use concrete examples, then practice assessment-style questions. No rote learning: we reason, test, and master.

What we work on
• Chapters of your choice: equations, functions, trigonometry, geometry, derivatives, probability, statistics.
• Step-by-step method, concrete examples, and a short summary sheet each session.
• Practice on common assessment questions with feedback.

Formats & languages
• 1-to-1 or Duo/Trio (same level) · EN/FR · online (Zoom/Teams) or in person in Brussels.

Packs (year-round)
• Sprint 6 h (3 × 2 h): quick refresher and targeted practice.
• Pack 10 h: full review, study plan, and short follow-up.
• Limited WhatsApp support included with packs.

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Dynamic and Personalized Spanish & Portuguese Classes for All Levels

Learning a new language should be engaging, practical, and tailored to your personal goals. As a certified educator with a degree in Education and English as a Foreign Language, I offer structured yet communicative lessons in both Spanish and Portuguese for adult learners and students.

What you will learn in my classes:

Real Conversations: Build fluency and confidence in daily conversation, pronunciation, and vocabulary.

Grammar & Structure: Master fundamental grammar concepts with practical exercises, clear explanations, and no dry memorization.

Tailored Approach: Lessons adapted to your current level whether you are a complete beginner, preparing for travel, or aiming for professional proficiency.

I focus on creating an encouraging environment where you can practice speaking comfortably from day one. Let's work together to achieve your language goals!

As soon as you book your session, don't worry about your child's homework.

Fun lessons led by educational games, to learn grammatical rules, verb conjugation and especially communication.

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