1-2-1 Crash Exam Course
Is it for you?
Did you take B1 Preliminary, B2 First or C1 Advanced exam or mock exam and didn’t get the results you needed?
Are you sure that you’re ready for the exam, especially the open-ended tasks, like speaking and writing?
Do you know what to expect on the exam day and how to stay calm and focused?
Do you know how to change all that?
If you answered “no” to some or all of these questions, keep reading.
Could things be different?
Imagine what it would feel like to know where you stand, what exactly you still need to work on and how.
To have someone to give you feedback and guide you every step of the way.
You will still need to do the work but you won’t be guessing how to improve things.
You won’t spend hours looking for the right strategies, not being sure if they’re, in fact, the right ones.
Imagine you could make sure the time you spend preparing for the exam actually gives you the best chance to get the results you want and deserve for all the hard work you put into that.
Here’s what we’ll do:
Let me help you get the results you deserve for all your hard work through focused, tailored exam preparation.
We will
* learn the necessary exam strategies
* maximise your language skills
* build good study habits
* learn how to apply the most effective learning strategies you can use in all your future learning adventures
* make sure you know what to expect on the exam day and raise your confidence
All of this in creative, memorable ways and a motivating and stress-free atmosphere.
And in a way that allows you to fit it all into your already busy schedule.
I will help you stay motivated and get organised as well.
1-2-1 Crash(because it’s intensive) Exam Course
The programme starts with finding out exactly what you still need help with in your exam preparation and is focused on helping you get from where you are right now to the point of confidence on the exam day, giving you the best chance to get the results you want and deserve for all the hard work you’ve put in.
Read on to see how it works.
How it works
It’s a 14-weeks (app. 3 months) tailor-made 1-2-1 programme that will get you the results you deserve for all your hard work.
It combines live sessions and guided self-study work you get feedback on.
Here are the most important elements of the programme:
Two full mock exams – one at the beginning and one at the end of the programme – let you see the progress you’ve made.
Ten 60-minute live sessions allow you to practice exam-type speaking, keep you accountable and let you ask any additional questions you might have after getting feedback on your self-study tasks.
Six sets of guided self-study tasks allow you to work exactly on what needs the most focus at the moment.
The work you do outside of these sessions is guided, tailored to your needsand focused on the exam strategies but also other things you might need help with.
You can expect a mixture of written instructions, video materials, and different modes of feedback (video, audio, written), depending on the task.
Two sets of milestone tasks let you check your progress regularly and make sure you are putting things into practice as we go along.
Feedback and tips you’ll get during the live sessions and on the self-study and milestone tasks will show you exactly how you are doing and how to do even better next time.
My experience with organising work for myself and others means I can help you stay motivated and on track throughout the whole process.
The mixture of live and asynchronous work will make it easier to fit the exam preparation into your already busy schedule.
All the materials are included in the price of the programme.
How much is it?
620 EURO (can be paid in 3 instalments)
FAQS
HOW IT IS BETTER THAN A GROUP COURSE?
Finding out exactly where you are right now with your preparations allows me to create a learning experience tailored to your needs. Each self-study session and live meeting will be connected to others and focused on what you need and you will gradually practice the exam strategies needed to reach your goal. Working on your own with my guidance between the 1-2-1 meetings will let you get the results you need faster.
Self-study hasn’t worked well for me before.
That’s why this course is a mixture of live meetings and guided asynchronous work. To keep you motivated and accountable. You will get encouragement, clear instructions, meaningful tasks and regular feedback from me. But you need to do the work. I can help but only you can make it happen.
I’m not sure I’ll find enough time to do it all.
There will be 3 live meetings a month, at a time you choose from the slots available. The self-study tasks will be bite-sized and varied, with clear instructions, and you’ll choose when to do them between the two live meetings so they can fit around your existing commitments
Is it just about doing more exam tasks?
No. It’s about doing the right tasks, with more focused practice, the right exam strategies, and squeezing out as much as possible from each task you spend time doing.
How can I be sure I’m making progress?
Each live meeting and self-study task comments (audio, video, or written) will give you feedback on how you are doing. Two milestone tasks will show you how far you’ve come so far and the final mock exam will show you clearly the progress you’ve made in 14 weeks of focused exam preparation.