This short trial lesson is a relaxed introduction to my conversation-first teaching style. It’s designed for adult learners (B1+ and above) who want to see if regular English conversation with me feels like a good fit.

During the lesson, we’ll have a short, natural conversation so you can experience how I guide discussion, support your speaking, and handle correction. The focus is on comfort, clarity, and communication — not testing or performance.

At the end of the lesson, I’ll share brief, practical feedback and explain how my regular conversation lessons work over time. You’ll have a clear idea of what future lessons would feel like and whether this approach suits your goals.

This trial is not an exam assessment, a full language evaluation, or a one-off coaching session. It works best for learners who are interested in ongoing speaking practice rather than quick fixes.

Before we begin, we need to understand where you are and where you need to go.

As soon as you book, I will send you a short questionnaire. By the time we meet, I already know your goals, your exam date, and your challenges.

In our lesson together, we will:

• Review your questionnaire and discuss your IELTS goals
• Talk about the resources and materials that are right for you
• Watch me teach a real IELTS topic — you choose from three prepared topics
• Build your personal study plan together

You will leave knowing exactly what to practise, what to focus on, and what to book next.

Whether you need IELTS for university, work, or your future plans — the right plan makes all the difference.

I'm John, a former British Council IELTS examiner. I have taught over 1,800 lessons on italki and worked with more than 180 students from different countries and backgrounds. I am ready to help you begin.

This lesson is for motivated IELTS students at intermediate level or above. Not sure if it is right for you? Just send me a message. I am happy to help.

IELTS Start Here — See My Teaching and Get Your Personal Study Plan

This lesson is the next step in your IELTS journey.

Every Skills Lesson is built around the personal study plan we created together in your Start Here lesson. We know your goals, your target band, and what you need to work on. Now we get to work.

In each lesson we will focus on one of your priority skills — Speaking or Writing — as part of our agreed learning plan. You will always have a say in what we focus on.

A typical lesson follows a clear structure:

• Review your progress and any questions from your last lesson
• Focused teaching input on your priority skill
• Guided practice with expert feedback
• Clear goals and activities for before your next lesson

Every lesson uses carefully adapted materials from the best IELTS resources available — no generic advice, no guesswork.

Serious IELTS improvement does not only happen in class. I will give you tasks to complete before and after each lesson so that every minute we spend together counts.

If you are ready to commit to your IELTS journey, I offer a discounted lesson package. More lessons, more progress, better value. Book a package of 5 or more lessons and use one as a Speaking Mock Test or Writing Feedback session — normally $25 — included as part of your package.

Note: this lesson is for students who have completed the IELTS Start Here lesson. If you have not booked that lesson yet, please start there first.

This lesson is for students who have completed the IELTS Start Here lesson. Not sure? Just send me a message. I am happy to help.

IELTS Skills Lesson — Where Your IELTS Plan Comes to Life

Are you ready to find out exactly where your IELTS Speaking stands?

This is the closest experience you can get to your real IELTS Speaking test — before exam day.
As a former British Council IELTS examiner, I will run your Speaking test using real exam conditions. Same format. Same timings. Same parts. You will experience exactly what it feels like to sit in front of an examiner.

This lesson is open to all serious IELTS students. No preparation needed — just show up ready to speak.

Before the lesson

You do not need to prepare any specific material. I will send you a short message confirming the details of your session. Make sure you are in a quiet place. Have a pencil and paper ready — just like the real exam.

During the lesson

We begin with 15 minutes of authentic IELTS Speaking test — Parts 1, 2 and 3 in real exam conditions. Then we spend the remaining 45 minutes on detailed feedback. Your performance will be mapped to the official IELTS band descriptors. You will receive an estimated band score with a clear explanation and specific advice on what to improve — built directly around what you said in your test.

After the lesson — within 24 hours

I will send you a detailed written report based on our session. A permanent record of your feedback to study, refer back to, and act on.

Each mock is a new snapshot of your English. Many students book multiple sessions to track their progress and build consistency under real exam conditions.

Looking for a structured preparation plan? The IELTS Start Here lesson is the best place to begin.

This lesson is for motivated IELTS students at intermediate level or above. Not sure if it is right for you? Just send me a message. I am happy to help.

IELTS Speaking Mock Test — Real Exam Experience and Detailed Expert Feedback

Do you want to know exactly where your IELTS Writing stands?

This lesson gives you real former examiner feedback on your writing — honest, detailed and mapped to the official IELTS band descriptors. No AI marking. No generic advice. Just expert human feedback on your work.

This lesson is open to all students — whether you are part of my regular programme or booking for the first time.

Before the lesson

As soon as you book, I will send you a short message to understand what you need. You can choose to write under real exam conditions — same timing, no spell check, no grammar check, no AI — or send me writing you have already completed along with your question. Either way, you send me your writing tasks before our lesson so I can review it and prepare detailed feedback.

During the lesson

We spend the full hour going through your writing together. I will give you honest, specific feedback on your writing — scored against the official IELTS band descriptors by a former British Council examiner. You will know your estimated band score and exactly what is holding you back.

After the lesson — within 24 hours

I will send you a detailed written feedback report and tracked changes directly on your writing. A permanent record you can study, refer back to, and act on.

Looking for a structured preparation plan? The IELTS Start Here lesson is the best place to begin.

This lesson is for motivated IELTS students at intermediate level or above. Not sure if it is right for you? Just send me a message. I am happy to help.

IELTS Writing Feedback — Know Your Writing Band and How to Improve

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This certificate proves that I have been trained to rate IELTS Speaking and Writing exams and so therefore also means I can teach students comfortably Test Preparation.