DIB English guides
Guides for your next step in English.
Short, practical articles on choosing a test, preparing for it, and building confidence between lessons. No jargon and no promises, just what we would tell you in a conversation.
Choosing a test
Choosing an English test for your next step
Start from who receives your result, not from the test list. Confirm the accepted tests and versions, the overall and component minimums, the format, and the deadline before you book anything.
Read the guidePreparation
Building a realistic English exam preparation routine
A routine you can keep beats one you abandon in week two. Baselines, one or two focus tasks, short weekly blocks, an error log, and a modest example week to copy or shrink.
Read the guideSpeaking
Improving speaking confidence between lessons
Record, listen back, shadow, paraphrase. Small daily habits that build genuine speaking confidence between lessons, and an honest word on what they can and cannot do for a score.
Read the guideWorking towards a test date or a level? Contact us to discuss preparation options and current availability.
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