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Start with a diagnostic
We identify the specific skills and question types that need attention, then put them in a clear order.
The people who’ll teach you.
Whichever teacher you work with, the approach is the same: identify what is blocking your progress, focus each session on it, and keep checking what has improved.
Sean Kivi
Duolingo English Test preparation & IELTS preparation · United Kingdom
Sean is an American and British qualified teacher with more than 13 years of experience teaching English to children, teenagers, and adults. He…
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Arvyn Braich
Cambridge English KET & Cambridge English PET · United Kingdom
Arvyn is a UK-qualified English teacher with more than eight years of experience teaching students aged 10–18. He specializes in Cambridge English…
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Sean Kivi
Duolingo English Test preparation & IELTS preparation · United Kingdom
Sean is an American and British qualified teacher with more than 13 years of experience teaching English to children, teenagers, and adults. He specializes in Duolingo English Test preparation, IELTS, Cambridge English examinations, academic English, and helping learners move beyond score plateaus. His lessons focus on the language, reasoning, and organization students need to communicate clearly under pressure. Sean holds Qualified Teacher Status in the United Kingdom and teaching certification in the United States. He is also an experienced Cambridge examiner and IELTS coach. Having learned Spanish to C2 level and studied several other languages, he understands the challenges students face when developing advanced communication skills in another language.
No matter which teacher you work with.
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Target each session
Lessons focus on the next item in your plan instead of repeating generic material you may already know.
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Review and adjust
Your teacher uses your work and lesson notes to decide what is ready, what needs more practice, and what comes next.
Start with a 60-minute diagnostic.
Leave with a clear picture of what is holding you back and which kind of support should come next.
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