please help me respond to the following ESL student:

""Pawika K.

14:05

Hi James! I'm Winnie. I would like to book a trial class with you. But I'm not sure about my goal yet.

For sure, I'm eager for improving my English skills especially in writing because my previous job was a Thai content creator, but I also want to improve all of my skills because I would like to work in an international company in my country, Thailand, next year or in Australia.

I've already taken the IELTS and Cambridge exam, and I got 5.5 in IELTS (September 2023) and 163 in B2 exam (March 2024). I think I need 7.0 in IELTS as well for applying the skill assessment visa in Australia.

So I'm not sure what course suits me between English for work and IELTS.

Thank you.

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James B.

18:46

Hi Winnie,

Thank you for reaching out and for your patience! I apologize for the delay in replying; I’ve been busy teaching classes today.

It’s great to hear about your English learning goals and your experience with IELTS and Cambridge exams. I can definitely help you improve your overall English skills, including writing, to prepare for your future job opportunities.

While I have successfully taught IELTS before, I want to clarify that I am not a specialized IELTS tutor. However, I am aware that the required score for Australia has recently increased. As of March 2024, for a Temporary Graduate visa, you will need to obtain a minimum IELTS score of 6.5, up from 6.0. For a student visa, the minimum score is now 6.0.

Which skill do you feel is your weakest at the moment? Additionally, it would be helpful to know:

What specific areas of writing do you find most challenging? (e.g., grammar, vocabulary, essay structure)
How often do you use English in your daily life or current job?
Are there any particular topics or professional fields you are interested in, which we could incorporate into our lessons?
Do you have a timeline for when you need to achieve your IELTS score?
If you'd like, you can book a trial lesson and we can discuss your situation in further detail.

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Pawika K.

19:00

I'm going to book a trial lesson with you for sure. Is that okay to book 50 minutes in the first time?

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James B.

19:42

Yes, it's fine Winnie 🙂

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Today

Preply

08:55

Congratulations! Pawika scheduled the first lesson: Friday, June 7, 11:30 - 12:20.

Send a friendly greeting to your student.

Before the lesson, ask about their learning goals to deliver an effective first lesson. Remind them to complete their English Placement Test: https://preply.com/edu/test/62e89379-86ed-4deb-8fca-cf5452790b95/?studentId=13987723

At lesson time, meet your student in the Preply virtual classroom for an easy video call and lesson notes.

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Pawika K.

08:58

Hi James, I’ve shared my English learning needs with you.

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Pawika K.

09:00

I've already booked it! See you on next Friday. Do you need me to prepare something for an easier learning?

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James B.

13:23

Hi Winnie,

It's great to see you’ve booked the trial lesson! Also, thanks for sharing your learning goals.

Please complete the English Placement Test. It will give me a better idea of your current level, so I can plan our session perfectly for you.

Here's the link: 

I’m looking forward to meeting you on Friday, June 7.

See you then! 🙂

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Preply

14:29

Pawika has just completed their English Placement Test.
See their level and test results with correct and incorrect answers.
https://preply.com/edu/english/classroom-v2/5003021/test/62e89379-86ed-4deb-8fca-cf5452790b95

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Pawika K.

14:33

I was surprised with my English level. I think I'm just the first level of upper-intermediate. But, yeah, I want to improve to the advanced level.

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