Charles Hooton

I first started teaching English many years ago but it is in the past five that I have focussed on preparing students for the IELTS exam.

One of the great things about my job is that I get to speak to students of all ages from around the world -albeit mostly by Skype. They come from a huge variety of backgrounds and cultures and all have some amazing personal stories to tell.

However, what they share in common is a dream. For some, it is to study abroad and for others, it is for work in a professional field such as engineering, medicine or accounting. And then there are those who are seeking a better life in another country. For these dreams to come true they require a high band score in IELTS and nothing gives me greater pleasure than helping them to achieve that goal.

Many of my students have suggested that I put my lessons in book form and this one, the Speaking Masterclass, is the first. I’m now working on the Academic Writing Masterclass which should be finished in 2019.

Whatever your dreams are, I very much hope this first book helps you accomplish them, and I wish you the very best of luck.

Charles