For best results, a person of any age learning English as a second language needs to be aware of his/her preferred learning style and intellectual strengths. Usually, this is achieved most efficiently in a one-to-one situation with a well-trained and experienced tutor. With the help of a professional tutor, learners can use their own personal interests and motivators to make their learning of English enjoyable and useful and long lasting.

For most people, just passing an exam is not sufficient reason for learning and retaining new information. Facing exams can cause the learner to suffer stress and reduce chances of his/her success. Failure can be devastating for everyone. Working with a tutor well before the date of the exam to learn and practice the kinds of challenges the exam format will present is good insurance for success.