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Struggling to express your ideas clearly in English?

Many English learners work hard but still feel stuck. My aim is to help you understand what’s holding you back whether you’re preparing for the IELTS exam or simply trying to speak with better clarity and accuracy. The key is deliberate practice:
1️⃣ Find your weak areas first: maybe your essays lack clear arguments, or your speaking sounds disorganized.
2️⃣ Get focused feedback so you know exactly what to fix.
3️⃣ Work on those areas deliberately, with repeated feedback, until you see real improvement.

I’m an ESL teacher with over 12 years of experience helping learners to communicate in English. I now specialize in guiding IELTS test takers to achieve the scores required for their next opportunity.

I’ve earned Band 9 in Speaking, Listening, and Reading, with an overall Band 8.5 (equivalent to CEFR Level C2), and I’ll help you reach your own IELTS goals with clear feedback and strategies, not guesswork. 

I provide one-on-one coaching for motivated learners who value actionable feedback and are willing to invest in the focused practice that leads to meaningful score gains.
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Hi, I'm Liz Colas
English tutor & IELTS Coach

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  • GENERAL ENGLISH
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    • IELTS READING
  • IELTS COACHING
  • WORKSHOPS & WEBINARS
  • Contact