– Exam coaching service: From the moment you start your plan Askaway will be there to help you, to guide you with the organisation of your studies with the exam-based material packs, help you with the bookings of online sessions and any changes to your schedule. We will motivate you and track your progress. Your coaching will be carried out by an expert in exam preparation.

– Exam-based material packs: These are uploaded weekly into your private folder. They consist of sample reading, listening and writing materials from the target exam representing a total of 3hrs of self-study work per pack. The coaching service will also select extra  support material chosen according to your needs and updated each week.

– Online exam-based practice sessions: These are oral practice sessions conducted in the target language and are done via videoconference or telephone (Skype or call to the learner’s phone line in case of connection failure). They are usually spread over 45-minute sessions. In these sessions, you will practise the speaking part of the target exam. Your will receive the topic to study before the session which will prepare you for exam conditions.

– Post-session feedback: This will be sent to you following your online videoconference session and consists of a brief summary of the main language points covered in the session along with any areas that may need further attention.

– Extra correction service of written work: The exam coaching service department will correct your written work weekly, indicating areas for improvement. This part of the exam requires certain techniques which need as much practise as possible

– Customised progress report: This is an updated assessment of your strengths, weaknesses and achieved skills related to the 4 parts of the exam, together advice and recommendations from the exam coaching department. The report will be updated in your private folder after every 12 sessions. See example.

–The videoconference sessions bookings are made by email or through our online chat on our website. We recommend that you book your weekly sessions on Friday afternoons or Monday mornings, as this is normally when you best know your week´s schedule. 24hrs before the booked session you shall receive a reminder email. 4hrs before the booked session you will receive another reminder email with your corresponding Askaway coach’s Skype username.

– Cancellation Policy: 4 hours’ notice:
More than 4 hours in advance > you can reorganise the session within the same month.
Less than 4 hours in advance > the session is deducted from your credit.

– Management of your self-study: Each week you will receive an exam-based material pack. Each pack represents approximately 3hrs of study work. Askaway carefully selects the material depending on your level, your language needs and the exam you have chosen to take. We will always encourage you to read, listen and do the exercises, but you will have to be committed in order to study regularly and to ensure your progress. We advise you to spread your study time over any small gaps in your schedule, for example listening while you are waiting, reading during a break or whilst travelling, etc.