Comments from students before they did our courses
7.0 and above is not impossible!
At SCORE 7+ you get:
- small classes (maximum 10 students)
- individual attention
- personal feedback
- two teachers per class
- clear learning targets
- effective exam strategies
- a holistic approach
Our Philosophy
To succeed at IELTS, you need:
- a clear idea of your strengths and weaknesses
- realistic learning targets so that you use your time effectively
- well-developed study skills
- a good foundation in English grammar and vocabulary
- a sense of how to use published and online materials in the best way possible
- teachers who know how the IELTS exam is set, organized and marked
As teachers, we:
- have a very clear idea of what skills you need to get a score of 7 and above
- teach exam strategies that are really effective if you are willing to work hard
- know how to build on your strengths and improve on your weaknesses
- can help you develop effective study skills
- have the experience and enthusiasm to get the best out of our students
More of what students find particularly hard and what we can help you with
Listening
- understanding for detail
- understanding directions on maps
- following lectures
- understanding rapid speech and different accents
Writing
- understanding graphs, tables, charts and maps and using data correctly
- structuring Task 1 reports
- answering Task 2 appropriately
- using grammar accurately
- using a good range of vocabulary across the main topics
- writing cohesively
Reading
- skimming and scanning
- using different kinds of key words to locate information
- matching headings to paragraphs
- True/False/Not Given and Yes/No/Not Given
- completing summary texts
Speaking
- intonation
- pronunciation
- preparing and presenting ideas in Part 2
- giving extended answers in Part 3
- using a good range of vocabulary across the main topics
- answering questions with good cohesion
- sounding natural and confident
