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Cian
- Rate $53
- Response 3h
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Number of students Cian has taught since their arrival at Superprof
Number of students Cian has taught since their arrival at Superprof

$53/h
1st lesson free
- English speaking
- English reading
- English listening
- English writing
- IELTS
IELTS Speaking Licensed Examiner. Offering IELTS Mock Tests, IELTS Writing feedback and IELTS Band Score Improvement with detailed examiner-style feedback based on official band descriptors.
- English speaking
- English reading
- English listening
- English writing
- IELTS
Lesson location
Super Prof
Cian is one of our best English speaking tutors. They have a high-quality profile, verified qualifications, a quick response time, and great reviews from students!
About Cian
I am a licensed IELTS Examiner with a Master’s in Applied Linguistics and over 18 years of experience as a lecturer teaching at top-tier universities across Asia.
My journey has taken me from the lecture halls of Waseda University, Tokyo, to international assessment rooms testing IELTS, TOEIC, ESAT-J and IGCSE, giving me a unique view of language learning.
I chose to teach because I find immense fulfillment in helping students. Whether it’s securing a university placement abroad or achieving a visa requirement, I know that a test score is often the only thing standing between a student and their dreams.
My goal is to transform the stress of the IELTS exam into a structured, confident path to success. I’m not just here to help you pass; I’m here to make IELTS clear and simple for you :)
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English
Prepare for your IELTS speaking test with a licensed IELTS Speaking Examiner and experienced university lecturer.
I have over 18 years of teaching experience and hold a Master’s degree in Applied Linguistics. As a current IELTS Speaking Examiner, I am very familiar with the official test format and the band descriptors used to assess candidates.
My lessons focus on helping students improve their speaking performance and achieve higher band scores through realistic practice and targeted feedback.
I offer:
• IELTS Speaking Mock Tests following the official format
• IELTS Writing Task 1+2 correction
• Detailed feedback based on the IELTS band descriptors
• Strategies to improve fluency, coherence, vocabulary, and pronunciation
• Speaking practice to help you move from Band 5/6 to Band 7/8+
• Guidance on common mistakes and how to avoid them in the test
Each session is structured, practical, and focused on helping you feel confident and prepared for the real exam.
Lessons are conducted online and are suitable for students preparing for Academic or General IELTS.
Review
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Perfect! I am currently preparing for my IELTS exam with the goal of achieving a Band 7 and I couldn't have asked for a better mentor than Cian. Cian helps with understanding the strategy behind the test, providing specific tips and 'hacks' to maximize your score, particularly in understanding the examiner's expectations. His attitude is great, he is consistently friendly, patient, and genuinely helpful. He creates a supportive environment where I feel comfortable making mistakes and learning from them.
- Great student, very motivated to learn and a fantastic attitude. Very friendly and easy to teach!Cian's response :
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Recommendations
Recommendations come from relatives, friends and acquaintances of the teacher
I work as an English coach, and one of my clients, who had recently started working abroad, needed IELTS preparation support as part of her journey toward a UK postgraduate program. I was looking for someone who could help her out.
A mutual friend introduced me to Cian, and when I reached out, he was happy to take her on. My client had solid reading and writing skills, but hadn't spent much time living abroad yet, so she was still building her fluency and confidence in speaking. Cian honed in on exactly those areas and guided her through the IELTS prep in a really thoughtful, personalized way. On her very first attempt, she got a 6.5, and just as importantly, she walked away feeling genuinely ready to take the next steps toward studying abroad.
Cian's calm and cheerful personality made a real difference too, it kept her motivated and made it so much easier to keep going. We're both so grateful!!I strongly recommend Cian as an IELTS teacher. His experience as an examiner helped me have realistic practice and detailed advice based on the official speaking criteria. His lessons are structured, helpful, and focused on achieving higher band scores. He was great :)
Cian is a kind, friendly and detailed teacher. His explanations were clear and always made IELTS as simple as possible for me. I wasn't the easiest student in the world but he was so patient. Thanks Cian!
I would strongly recommend Cian as an IELTS teacher. His experience as an IELTS speaking examiner gives him a deep understanding of how the test is assessed and what examiners are looking for in candidates’ responses.
He provided me with very clear explanations and practical feedback that helped me improve my fluency, organisation of ideas, and confidence when speaking English. His approach is structured and supportive, and he is very good at identifying the specific areas students need to work on to achieve a higher band score. Thanks Cian!I highly recommend Cian as an English and IELTS teacher. As an IELTS examiner, his knowledge of English and the IELTS exam is excellent, and he is very familiar with the official speaking test format and grading criteria.
Cian is patient, supportive, and very clear when explaining how I can improve my speaking skills. He focuses on helping learners build confidence while also giving practical advice on fluency, vocabulary, pronunciation, and how to organise answers effectively in the IELTS speaking test.
Students who work with him benefit from realistic speaking practice and detailed feedback, which helps them understand what they need to do to reach a higher band score. I would strongly recommend him to anyone preparing for IELTS or looking to improve their academic English. My band score jumped from 6.0 to 7.5!View more recommendations
Rates
Rate
- $53
Pack rates
- 5h: $246
- 10h: $499
online
- $53/h
free lessons
This first lesson offered with Cian will allow you to get to know each other and clearly specify your needs for your next lessons.
- 30mins
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