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IELTS tips, test updates, and study advice

Practical guidance from our tutors - written for Kenyan students.

Speaking12 Mar 2026

5 Speaking habits that drop you to Band 6

Filler words, memorised answers, and avoiding the question - what to do instead.

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Writing5 Mar 2026

How to structure a Band 7+ Task 2 essay

The 4-paragraph framework our tutors use with every student.

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News22 Feb 2026

IELTS computer-based testing in Nairobi: what's new

More slots, faster results - here's what to expect this year.

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Reading11 Feb 2026

Skimming vs scanning: stop confusing them

Two very different skills. Learn when to use each in the reading exam.

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Migration30 Jan 2026

CRS points: which IELTS band gives you the most?

Quick breakdown of how each band affects your Canada Express Entry score.

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Listening15 Jan 2026

Map questions in Listening Section 2 - a guide

Directions vocabulary and the trap most students fall into.

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