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Diagnose first
Begin with a focused diagnostic so the next step is based on evidence rather than guesswork.
Sean Kivi
United Kingdom
Duolingo English Test preparationIELTS preparationCambridge English examinationsAcademic EnglishSpeaking and writing developmentTest-score improvementAdvanced EnglishBilingual education
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.
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Qualifications
- Qualified Teacher Status (QTS), United Kingdom
- U.S. certified teacher
- Cambridge examiner
- IELTS coach
- MA in Spanish Translation Studies
- DELE C2 Spanish
How lessons work with Sean Kivi.
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Work in priority order
Each session focuses on the skill or question type that should make the biggest difference next.
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Check what changed
Your work is reviewed continuously so the plan can change as skills become reliable.
Start with the diagnostic.
We will identify what needs attention and recommend the right teacher and next step for you.
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