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IELTS preparation for your target band

An individual programme built around your exam date: we cover every section and run mock tests

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ExamIELTS Academic and General

StartFrom Intermediate (B1)

FormatOne-to-one online, Zoom or Google Meet

Student rating 4.95

Years of experience 20+

Organisations accept IELTS 12,500+

Mock tests with feedback 10+

Why you need IELTS

University admission

The UK, Europe, the USA and Canada: the Academic Module for studying abroad

Immigration and permanent residency

Canada, Australia, the UK: the General Module for visas and immigration programmes

Career

International companies and professional registration abroad

What we work on

01ListeningListening

30–40 minutes, recordings from dialogues to lectures
Typical traps: paraphrase, numbers, names
Note-taking while listening
Transferring answers without losing marks

What you’ll be able to doCatch the details as you listen and stop giving away easy marks

02ReadingReading

60 minutes, 3 texts and 40 questions
Skimming and scanning instead of full translation
True / False / Not Given without guessing
Section time management

What you’ll be able to doGet through all 40 questions without drowning in the texts

03WritingWriting

Task 1: describing graphs and writing letters to the required format
Task 2: essays against the examiners' criteria
Essay frameworks and cohesion
Fixing typical Band 5–6 mistakes

What you’ll be able to doWrite essays that meet the criteria of your target band

04SpeakingSpeaking

Three parts: interview, cue card, discussion
Natural phrases for Part 2
Pronunciation and fluency without memorised lines
Answer strategy when ideas run out

What you’ll be able to doSpeak confidently for all 11–14 minutes of the exam

How we build the preparation

Level check

An exam-format assessment: level, strong and weak sections, target band

Individual plan

A programme built around your exam date with focus on the weak sections

Practice and mock tests

10+ runs in real exam format with a breakdown of mistakes

Most marks are lost not to English itself but to the format: an unstructured essay or a Part 2 that falls apart. That is why we drill the format until it is automatic

How long you need for your target band

Preparation usually takes from 3 to 9 months: from Upper-Intermediate to a strong band takes 3–4 months, from Intermediate closer to 6–9. The exact time depends on your starting point and target band, so in the first lesson we run a level check and build a plan around your exam date.

IELTS test structure

The test has four compulsory modules. Total duration is 2 hours 45 minutes. Two formats are available: Paper-based and Computer-delivered.

Listening — approximately 30 minutes. Understanding spoken English.
Reading — 60 minutes. 3 texts and 40 questions. Differs for Academic and General modules.
Writing — 60 minutes. Includes describing a graph/letter and writing an essay.
Speaking — 11–14 minutes. A live conversation with an examiner.

All parts except Speaking are usually taken on the same day. Speaking may be scheduled on the same day or within a week before/after the main date.

Academic or General — which module to choose

Academic Module — required for university admission and academic work.
General Training Module — required for immigration (Canada, Australia, the UK) and work abroad.

An IELTS certificate is valid for two years; it is accepted by over 12,500 organisations in more than 140 countries.

Why preparation with a professional matters

Self-study is possible but often misses the specific IELTS assessment criteria. On our course you will:

Understand the structure and logic of each section.
Learn to write essays to the clear criteria examiners expect.
Improve pronunciation and fluency for Speaking.
Get real feedback after mock tests.

How to register for the test

Choose a test centre. In Ukraine these are official partners of the British Council or IDP. Dates are available on the IELTS website.
Decide on the format. Paper test — results in 13 days; computer test — in 3–5 days.
Pay for the exam on the chosen centre's website.
Bring your passport — the same one you used to register.

Scoring (IELTS Band Score)

Results are scored from 1.0 to 9.0.

Band 9 (Expert User) — full command of the language.
Band 7–8 (Advanced) — confident command, complex discussions.
Band 6 (Competent User) — effective use, sufficient for most study programmes.
Band 5 (Modest User) — partial command, basic communication.

What IELTS band score do you need

There is no universal "pass" score: the requirement depends on your goal and should always be checked against the official rules of the specific institution or programme. The typical ranges are as follows.

University admission — most often 6.0–6.5 overall, and 7.0 or higher for competitive programmes, often with a minimum score in each section.
Work and professional registration — usually from 6.5; for medical and some regulated professions 7.0 or higher (OET is often accepted as an alternative).
Immigration — depends on the country and programme: the score affects your points in the selection, so a higher result directly improves your chances.

Before we start, we set your target band and build the programme around it. The current requirements are always published on the official IELTS website.

Studying at My English by Business Language

An individual programme tailored to your timeline and target band. Access to a database of current exam tasks and practice sessions that simulate the real test. In Writing we drill ready-made essay frameworks, such as the opener "This essay will discuss both views before giving my own opinion", and in Speaking we build natural phrases for Part 2 so you never freeze over the cue card.

Exam preparation fees

One-to-one lessons

A full 60 minutes · personal attention from your teacher and a programme tailored to you

50 lessons

540 UAH per lesson

total UAH 27 000You save UAH 7 000 · 20%

20 lessons

610 UAH per lesson

total UAH 12 200You save UAH 1 400 · 10%

10 lessons

640 UAH per lesson

total UAH 6 400You save UAH 400 · 5%

Single lesson, no package680 UAH per lesson

IELTS preparation is one-to-one only: a programme built around your target band and exam date. Larger packages carry a discount of up to 20%

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Frequently asked questions about IELTS preparation

What level do I need to start IELTS preparation?We recommend starting at Intermediate (B1) and above. If your level is lower, take a general English course first, then move on to focused IELTS preparation

How long does IELTS preparation take?It depends on your current level and target band — from 3 to 9 months. Intermediate students usually prepare for 6–9 months, Upper-Intermediate for 3–4 months

How is IELTS Academic different from IELTS General?Academic is required for university admission and academic work. General is for immigration and employment. Listening and Speaking are the same; Reading and Writing differ

What IELTS band score is considered good?It depends on your goal. For most universities 6.5–7.0 is enough, and 7.5 or higher is seen as a strong result for competitive programmes. A good score is the one that meets the requirements of your specific institution or country

How many times can I take IELTS?There is no limit: you can retake the test as many times as you like. In practice it is worth sitting the exam when your mock tests consistently show your target band

IELTS or TOEFL — which should I choose?IELTS is more often required for the UK, Australia, Canada and Europe, while TOEFL is mainly for the USA. Check which test your institution accepts, as many accept both. TOEFL preparation is run by our partner project toefl.kh.ua

How much does IELTS preparation cost?Preparation is one-to-one, from 540 UAH per lesson (in larger packages); a single lesson is 680 UAH. Larger packages carry a discount of up to 20%. See the full table in the "Exam preparation fees" section

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HomeIELTS PreparationAuthor: the academic team at MY ENGLISH by Business Language · Reviewed by Dmytro, founder · Updated: July 2026