IELTS Writing & Speaking

I have had more than 10 lessons with John, mainly focusing on IELTS.
I first took the IELTS test in November 2024 but did not achieve my desired score, so I decided to retake it. To improve, I purchased 10 lessons, 110 minutes each with John, focusing on writing and speaking. As a result, I increased my overall band score to 7.5 two months later, in January 2025. It's no wonder that these lessons helped me a lot and were the main reason for my score improvement.
For the writing sections, John provided many useful strategies for both Task 1 and Task 2. I was more struggling with Task 1, as I was unsure of the direction of the overview and which data points to focus on. The strategies John suggested gave me a clearer sense of understanding the task and use my limited time more efficiently.
For the speaking sections, he offered tips for each part and also conducted mock tests to strengthen my skills. I had great opportunities to speak during the lessons, so I feel more comfortable answering IELTS test questions and organizing my ideas. My weakness was in Part 3, but John provided me with a structure for how to answer the questions, which helped me organize my ideas and present them clearly to the examiner.
I am grateful to have met John; he helped me so much with my test. If you are planning to take the IELTS, I highly recommend his classes. He can definitely help you be better prepared.