Exam Preparation for IELTS, CAE and TOEFL with Personalized Approach
Are you looking for an English teacher who will genuinely help you succeed in your exam, rather than just go through the motions?
Do you want a clear plan, focus, confidence, and top results?
You’re in the right place!
With a flexible, supportive, and fun approach, you will:
Remember the theory easily & apply it confidently
Understand exactly what each exam requires and how to succeed
Learn how to manage exam time and stay calm under pressure
Personalized methods to study smarter
Why Exam Preparation Is More Than Just Learning English?
Exams like CAE, IELTS, and TOEFL don’t just test your language knowledge. They also require:
Quick thinking under pressure
Excellent time management
Concentration and confidence
Understanding the test format and common traps
That’s why standard group courses often fall short.
Personalized Preparation Tailored to Your Exam
During your preparation, you won’t just learn English. You’ll also develop key skills that make a real difference on the exam:
Focus and concentration
Effective time management during the test
Strategies for listening, reading, writing, and speaking
Confidence when speaking under pressure
We start with a level and goal assessment.
Individually or small groups; online or in-person.
Then create a personalized study plan.
Pace, materials, and exercises are adapted to your needs.
Meet Your Mentor
Hello! I’m Ilona, a certified teacher with over 7 years of experience helping students build confidence and achieve real progress in their learning. I hold a PhD in Philosophy, taught in English, which strongly informs my clear, structured, and thoughtful teaching approach.
My lessons are engaging, effective, and tailored to each student’s level, age, and learning goals.
I create a supportive and relaxed environment where students feel comfortable asking questions and actively using the language. With patience and careful guidance, I help learners make steady, visible progress.
In addition to regular lessons, I organize English-speaking and educational events that encourage practical use of the language in enjoyable, real-life situations.
Kids, Teenagers, and Adults are all welcome in my classroom or online.
The Process With Me
Assess & Plan
We begin with a friendly diagnostic test and discussion to identify your current level, exam type, and goals. Together, we build a clear preparation plan with realistic milestones, so you always know what you’re working toward and how to get there.
Train & Practise
Each lesson combines focused skill-building with real exam practice. You’ll learn proven strategies for every section of your exam, by using authentic exam tasks. We’ll strengthen weak areas, develop time management & build the confidence to perform your best under exam conditions.
Review & Succeed
You’ll get regular feedback, progress updates, and mock exams to measure improvement. We celebrate milestones, adjust strategies if needed, and make sure you’re ready not just to take the exam, but to succeed with confidence.
Join over 500
happy students
€ 30
/60 mins
Personalized practice tailored to your goals and level
Speaking, listening, reading, or writing exercises
Tips and guidance to improve confidence and fluency
Practical skills you can use immediately
What our Students Say About us
I'd been preparing for the CAE exam with Illona Ivova and I couldn't have been more satisfied with our lessons. I like her easygoing approach to teaching, which made the whole experience of preparation less intimidating and more enjoyable. I appreciate that she gave me a lot of homework but still made it clear that it was absolutely okay if I didn’t manage to do it all by the next lesson. That definitely helped me avoid burnout.
Specifically about the speaking part, I loved how she always prepared interesting topics to discuss, ones I truly enjoyed thinking about.
She made sure we covered all parts of the exam and focused on the ones that were harder for me. That’s what makes me believe her approach to each student is personalized.
Overall, I can confidently say that I really liked her way of teaching and that it definitely helped me achieve such a good score. If I had to choose a teacher again, I would certainly choose her.
Svetla Kostova
(We aimed at B2 and she scored C1/C2)
"I learned about Lonnie from my colleagues who had already been studying with her. She explains grammar very skillfully, patiently, and calmly and has an individual approach. The lessons take place in an extremely pleasant classroom atmosphere, without losing time. They cover grammar, comprehension tasks, and language exercises that help to improve real-time speaking skills. The schedule is in line with my free time and there are options to catch up if I miss a lesson. Thanks to Lonnie for putting all her love into making me look forward to her classes! I highly recommend her!"
Anita V
''A friend of mine has recommended Ilona's services to me. I called her because I needed to practice my English. I had lived abroad and used the language for a long time, but I had a lot of difficulties in terms of grammar. Now we are working on clearing up the mistakes that vaguely I felt that I was doing, but which I did not recognize well, nor had any idea how to overcome. At the same time, I am also enriching my vocabulary. The lessons are interesting and at the same time useful, Ilona always manages to challenge me, but also encourage me to stay motivated. In class, we focus on discussions and practice of the given material, always discussing current topics - this helps me remember words and expressions more easily. I definetely recommend her services!"
Anna S.
"I needed a tutor who would know what I wanted, put up with me, admire my progress, be patient, and clearly explain and correct me whenever necessary. Then I found Ilona on the Internet - I immediately tried to contact her and persuade her to become my English teacher. I am so glad she agreed to take care of me. Now, after a conference down, a thousand crazy demands from me and adequate responses from her, I have been in a happy academic relationship with this woman!"
Nina V.
FAQs
Yes. Preparation starts with an assessment and consultation to determine your true level. If needed, we strengthen the foundations before gradually moving on to the exam format.
In Mentorior, we mainly work individually or in very small groups (2–3 students). This ensures maximum attention, faster progress, and learning tailored to your needs. Additionally, based on your preferences we offer lessons online and in-person.
It depends on your current level, target score, and the time until your exam. After the initial assessment, we create a personalized study plan showing the timeline and how to achieve your goals efficiently.
Preparation includes:
- working with real exam formats;
- exercises for listening, reading, writing, and speaking;
- time management strategies;
- building focus and confidence;
- regular feedback and progress tracking.
The aim is not just knowledge but calmness and control on exam day.
No. In addition to trusted textbooks, we use authentic materials, past exam papers, and exercises selected specifically for your learning style.
Yes. Writing and Speaking are often the most challenging parts of the exam. We work on:
- essay and answer structure;
- common mistakes;
- vocabulary expansion;
- confidence and clarity when speaking.
Yes, but it is meaningful and targeted. Homework is tailored to your time and goals and is a key part of rapid progress.
Booking is easy - via our booking form or at +359896332697.
Usually, we start with a short consultation to discuss goals and the best approach.
