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Ep181. ft. Valentina Gallina -Beyond the Score: IELTS, Pressure and the Skills No One Trains(Part 1)
In this first part of a powerful two-episode conversation, we sit down with Valentina Galina, founder of WA IELTS Academy, to unpack what IELTS really measures—and what it quietly ignores.
This episode goes beyond band scores and test tricks, exploring the emotional pressure faced by skilled migrants, the hidden role of focus, patience, and confidence, and why exam success has less to do with “perfect English” than most people think. We dive into individualized coaching, realistic timelines, and the mental load of preparing for IELTS while working, raising families, and planning a future…
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