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Exam English: IELTS and Cambridge

Exam nerves? Leave them at the door.

I prepare students for IELTS and the Cambridge exams, at every level. You get exam technique, timed practice and mock tests, plus honest feedback on exactly what’s costing you marks.

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The exams

Whichever exam, whatever the target.

IELTS

Every version: Academic, General Training, UKVI and Life Skills. Whatever band you need, for university, work or a visa.

Four papers

  • Listening
  • Reading
  • Writing
  • Speaking

Scored in bands from 0 to 9

Cambridge

From your first certificate to the top of the ladder. Each exam matches a level, so we start by checking you’re aiming at the right rung.

  1. A2A2 KeyOnce called KET
  2. B1B1 PreliminaryOnce called PET
  3. B2B2 FirstOnce called FCE
  4. C1C1 AdvancedOnce called CAE
  5. C2C2 ProficiencyOnce called CPE
A student concentrating as she writes her exam answersA pencil filling in an exam answer sheetA student with headphones doing a listening practice test on her laptop

Every paper, covered

Four papers, four different skills.

  • Speaking

    I play the examiner. Full mock speaking tests in the real format and timing, then honest feedback on what’s costing you marks.

  • Writing

    Essays, letters, reports and reviews, corrected line by line, so you can see exactly why a sentence loses marks and how to fix it.

  • Reading

    Technique for skimming, scanning and spotting the trap answers that look right, practised against the clock.

  • Listening

    Practice with different accents and the question types that catch people out, like spelling names and numbers.

Italian traps

The marks Italian speakers lose most often.

Examiners hear these every day. They’re small, they’re fixable, and in a tight exam they’re the difference between bands.

  • Not thisI am agree with this opinion.

    But thisI agree with this opinion.

  • Not thisIt depends from the situation.

    But thisIt depends on the situation.

  • Not thisIs important to protect the environment.

    But thisIt’s important to protect the environment.

  • Not thisI live in Milan since three years.

    But thisI’ve lived in Milan for three years.

  • Not thisActually, I work in a bank.

    But thisCurrently, I work in a bank.

  • Not thisThe people is worried about prices.

    But thisPeople are worried about prices.

How it works

From first call to exam day.

  1. A free call

    Which exam, when, and what score you need. We also check it’s the right exam for your goal.

  2. A starting point

    A practice paper to see where your marks go, so we spend the time where it counts.

  3. A plan to your date

    Exam technique, timed practice and mock tests, paced to your exam date and your target.

  4. Exam week

    A final mock and a speaking rehearsal, so nothing on the day comes as a surprise.

Every exam plan is built around your exam date and your target, so exam prep isn’t sold in the standard packs. Get in touch and we’ll organise a call.

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The Regulars

What students say after a few rounds of lessons.

  • It’s like going to an English school and taking all the courses, even extracurricular ones in a single lesson, without you having to move from your home.

    GiulianaBologna · Individual lessons

  • Your teaching style is friendly, engaging and well-structured, which makes learning enjoyable and helps you feel comfortable speaking without worrying too much about making mistakes.

    BerengarioVienna · Individual lessons

  • Anthony is well prepared, patient and knows how to motivate you. I started out knowing next to nothing of the language, but I’m enjoying it more and more!

    OresteLodi · Individual lessons

  • Since I started studying with Anthony my ability to speak and understand English has improved tremendously, even though I had tried other schools.

    Anna LauraRome · Individual lessons

GiulianaBologna · Individual lessons

I met Anthony through Instagram, watching his smart and funny reels. I liked I could take online individual lessons without wasting time travelling, because it would have been difficult for me between work and daughters.

What I couldn’t know was how brilliant and multifaceted is his mind and his method. You can’t get bored. He helps you to develop your language skill in the deepest and smartest way you can.

It’s like going to an English school and taking all the courses, even extracurricular ones in a single lesson, without you having to move from your home. You can explore grammar and philosophy and contemporary art and deep and existential questions but also history and current issues all in the same lesson.

He’s patient and always cheerful and helpful. He calibrates the exercise to your level, pushing you to take a step further, and encourages even the smallest improvement.

All I can suggest is to have a lesson with him. He is worthy.

BerengarioVienna · Individual lessons

I really enjoyed my lessons with you. Your teaching style is friendly, engaging and well-structured, which makes learning enjoyable and helps you feel comfortable speaking without worrying too much about making mistakes.

I particularly appreciated your patience and the way you adapt the lessons to my needs and level.

Overall, a very positive experience, and I would definitely recommend you to anyone looking for a supportive and effective teacher!

OresteLodi · Individual lessons

I’m having lessons with Anthony and I’m very happy with them. I don’t have much time, but his method is fantastic because it brings together three things: conversation, which helped me loosen up and speak with more confidence; analysing videos, with summaries to prepare between lessons; and grammar, explained clearly and never boringly. Anthony is well prepared, patient and knows how to motivate you. I’d recommend him to anyone who wants to improve their English in a practical way… I started out knowing next to nothing of the language, but I’m enjoying it more and more!

Translated from Italian

Anna LauraRome · Individual lessons

Since I started studying with Anthony my ability to speak and understand English has improved tremendously, even though I had tried other schools.

Beyond the expertise and teaching method Anthony also has the sympathy, simplicity and ability to range from one topic to another allowing for a very fluid and pleasant conversation, without forgetting the educational aspect.

Before you book

Questions at the bar.

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Which exams do you prepare for?

IELTS in every version (Academic, General Training, UKVI and Life Skills) and the Cambridge exams, from A2 Key to C2 Proficiency.

Is exam prep part of the lesson packs?

No. Every exam plan is built around your exam date and your target, so we agree it on a call.

How early should I start?

It depends on the gap between your level now and the score you need. We work it out on the free call, but earlier is always easier.

Do you book the exam for me?

No, you book it with an official test centre. I can help you pick the right exam and a realistic date.

Can you guarantee my score?

Nobody honestly can. What I can promise is that you’ll walk in knowing the format, the timing and exactly where your marks come from.

Before you go

Last orders? Not quite.

Got an exam coming up? Book a free 15-minute call and we’ll plan the route to your score.

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