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How to improve your speaking skills?
The smartest way to improve your speaking skills is through practice and coaching.
IDP offers one-on-one coaching sessions with an IELTS expert to help you prepare for your test. You will complete a mock Speaking test and receive a detailed report with tips to improve your written English. IDP also offers IELTS Writing Coaching.
Is IELTS Speaking Coaching suitable for you?
IELTS Speaking Coaching is recommended for test takers who have a higher level of English and need to boost their Speaking score by half a band. It is a 45 minute coaching session and is not intended to replace English lessons or practice.
How does Speaking Coaching work?
1. Register for IELTS Speaking Coaching
IELTS Speaking Coaching is available at all IDP test centres.
Click the "Buy now" button on this page. Select the desired date and time from the calendar screen and make a booking. Enter your name, e-mail address and make your purchase.
You will receive the confirmation email including the Zoom link. You will receive a reminder email the day before your session.
2. Complete one-on-one coaching
Your 45-minute coaching session with an experienced IELTS teacher includes:
A discussion with your coach about your previous test experience and your target band score
A one-on-one Speaking test
session with practice questions. Add one or more of the following tools to your cart:
3. Receive a personalised report
At the completion of your IELTS Speaking Coaching, you will receive:
Personalised feedback on your speaking performance
Expert advice to help you achieve your target band score
A detailed report identifying your areas for improvement and an action plan for success
If you have any questions, please contact us.
Frequently Asked Questions
Frequently asked questions
Fee: $99.00AUD / 1 time
Payment method: Credit card or Paypal only
Reservation deadline: 2 business days prior to the desired date (e.g., Tuesday for a Thursday session)
Payment can only be made by Paypal or credit card. Paypal will accept VISA, MasterCard or any other credit card that you have previously set up in your account.
Please specify your preferred date and time online, and after paying the fee, you will receive an email with the Zoom link URL for the day, which you can access and do. Feedback will also be sent to you via email later.
●Flow of the 45-minute session
About 15 minutes: Conversation with the coach (past IELTS experience, band score, purpose of the test, target band score, etc.)
15 minutes: Practice speaking test (Please prepare your own paper and pen for Part 2, and the task will be presented on the spot via Zoom chat function)
15 minutes: Verbal feedback from the coach (Please print out the IELTS speaking band descriptor that will be sent to you before the test. )
You will also receive feedback via email after the session.
This one-on-one IELTS speaking coaching session is conducted by an IELTS expert who has been trained and has a thorough understanding of the IELTS test. He is a native English speaker and all coaching is done in English.
You will still receive verbal feedback on the day, but within 1-3 business days you will receive personalized feedback and an action plan via email. Read the feedback carefully, comparing it to the speaking rubric and through the action plan, which will show you your strengths and weaknesses and areas for improvement, and use it to improve your score!
・Two days prior to the date of your session (or by Monday if the event is on a Wednesday).
・Before your session: Click on the "Reschedule" or "Cancel" button at the bottom of the email you received when you made your reservation.
・After your session: Please contact us directly by e-mail with a brief explanation of the reason.
Please contact us at ieltscoaching@idp.com.