Nicole Findlay Tutor
IELTS & Cambridge Exam Preparation Online
PREPARE FOR
IELTS Academic / General
Cambridge B2 First (FCE)
Cambridge C1 Advanced (CAE)
Cambridge C2 Proficiency (CPE)
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FORMAT
Online, 1-to-1
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DATE & TIME
Flexible
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PRICE
60-minutes €50
90-minutes €75
​MATERIAL
Included​​
Personalised 1-to-1 preparation based on your level, target score and exam date.
I offer online preparation for IELTS Academic, IELTS General Training and Cambridge English exams. We’ll focus on the skills, strategies and exam tasks you need most, with a preparation plan built around your goals and available time.
The focus is on:
Exam format, task types & criteria
Official past papers & mock exams
Exam strategies & time management
Academic vocabulary & grammar
Timed exam practice
Writing & speaking feedback
Before we begin, I identify your current level, target score and the specific areas you need to work on to be successful in the exam. Lessons are then tailored to you.
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Preparation continues between lessons. You’ll also have targeted self-study and exam tasks to complete independently.
What Do the Exams Test?
The exams use different tasks, formats and assessment criteria, but they all measure your English language proficiency across the key skills.
Listening
Understanding main ideas, specific information, opinions and detail in spoken English.
Reading
Finding information, following arguments, and recognising meaning from context.
Writing
Organising ideas clearly, answering the task, and writing in the correct style.
Speaking
Answering questions, developing ideas, and communicating clearly.
How Scores Compare
Different exams use different scoring systems.
The CEFR gives a useful reference point for understanding how IELTS and Cambridge English scores relate to language level.
Comparisons are approximate. Institutions may set their own minimum score requirements. ​
How Much Preparation Do I Need?
There is no fixed number of hours that works for everyone. It depends on your current English level, target score, exam date, previous exam experience and the skills you most need to improve. These are examples rather than fixed packages.
INTENSIVE
For an exam coming up soon.
1-week Exam Intensive
6 Teacher Hours
4 x 90-minute Sessions
2-week Exam Intensive
12 Teacher Hours
8 x 90-minute Sessions
SEMI-INTENSIVE
For more flexibilty and time.
4-week Preparation
8 Teacher Hours
2 x 60-minute Sessions Per Week
6-week Preparation
12 Teacher Hours
2 x 60-minute Sessions Per Week
SKILL FOCUS
For targeted help in 1 area.
4-hour Support
4 x 60-minute Sessions
1 Skill Only
6-hour Support
6 x 60-minute Sessions
2 Skills
What Will We Actually Work On?
PREPARATION BETWEEN LESSONS Preparation Between Lessons Your progress does not depend only on the hours we spend together. I’ve created interactive self-study presentations so you can work independently between lessons. If you already understand something, you can move on quickly and spend more time on the areas you actually need to improve. INTERACTIVE SELF-STUDY Targeted presentations and activities you can work through at your own pace. OFFICIAL PAST PAPERS Complete real exam tasks between lessons so we can analyse your performance together. MOCK EXAM PRACTICE Practise timing, exam technique and complete papers as you get closer to your exam date.
Why Prepare With Me?
MSc TESOL & Communication
Advanced postgraduate study in English language teaching, learning and communication.
DELTA & CELTA Qualified
Internationally recognised professional English language teaching qualifications.
IELTS Teacher Training
Specific professional training in IELTS preparation and exam teaching.
10+ Years' Teaching Experience
Experience teaching English to adults from a wide range of backgrounds and levels.
IELTS & Cambridge Preparation Experience
Experience helping students understand exam requirements, develop weaker areas and prepare strategically for their test.
How to Join?
1
Book a FREE chat.
I’ll check your current English level and we’ll talk about your exam, target score, exam date and any previous exam experience.
2
Get your exam plan.
I’ll recommend what to focus on, which skills need the most work and a realistic number of lessons to help achieve your goal.
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Start preparing.
We’ll work with exam-style tasks, strategies, timed practice and personalised feedback, with practise between lessons.