Why My 'simply better' Methods Work: Always Start With the Tools

Most learners practise a lot.

But they practise incorrectly.

This system works because:

You learn how to practise correctly first — before you practise more.

That is why the order matters.

The correct order

Learn how practice works
Build accuracy first
Practise with guidance
Become independent

This removes confusion and wasted effort.

→ Start Here
→ Free Practice Tools

Why These Methods Work - a simple overview

Many learners try very hard.

But their English does not improve.

This is not because they are lazy.

It is because they practise in the wrong way.

Practice alone is not enough

English is a skill.

A skill improves when:

you practise correctly
you do not repeat mistakes

If you practise in the wrong way, you learn mistakes.

More practice does not help.

The order is important

This system follows one rule:

Learn how to practise first.
Then practise more.

That is why you do not start with:

more grammar
more words
more tests

You start by learning how to practise English correctly.

This is why “Start Here” begins there

The Start Here page shows the correct order:

Learn how practice works
Build correct pronunciation
Practise with clear guidance
Become confident and independent

Each step helps you avoid confusion.

What to do now

If you are new:

→ Start Here

If you want to practise correctly:

→ Free Practice Tools

Why Learners Fail and How to Stop them Failing

Most English learners don’t fail because they’re bad at English.

They fail because they’ve never been shown how to practise properly.

My methods work because they don’t focus on learning more English.

They focus on better practice.

I can’t show you the exact mechanics here — those are what my students pay for — but I can explain why the approach works so consistently.

Before you read further, one important thing to know

You don’t start by buying or memorising these methods.

Most learners first use my free practice tools.

These tools let you experience how I design practice before you ever commit to the full system.

If the tools don’t help you, the methods won’t either.

If they do, the rest will make sense.

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1. The Focus Is on the Practice Process, Not the Content

This is the same thinking you’ll notice immediately when you use the free practice tools.

Most courses and tutors sell:

Grammar rules
Vocabulary lists
Topics
“Conversation practice”

My methods focus on something completely different:

How practice is structured
What you focus on during practice
How feedback is used
What you repeat — and what you don’t

This shift alone changes everything.

Two learners can practise for the same amount of time.

One improves.
One stays stuck.

The difference is how they practise — not how much.

Most learners practise English often.
Very few practise it deliberately.
The methods are designed to close that gap.

2. Every Step Is Intentional (Nothing Is Random)

Random practice feels productive, but it rarely creates change.

My methods are built around:

Clear practice targets
Controlled difficulty
Progression that feels natural
Repetition that builds confidence, not boredom

The tools are intentionally limited so you practise one thing correctly, instead of many things vaguely.

Students often tell me:

“I’ve practised English for years — but this feels different.”

That’s because it is different.

3. Mistakes Are Used Strategically, Not Avoided

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In most learning environments:

Mistakes are embarrassing
Feedback is delayed
Learners guess what to fix

In my methods:

Mistakes are expected
They’re used immediately
They guide what happens next

The tools slow this process down on purpose, so mistakes become visible before they become habits.

You don’t just “get corrected.”

You learn how to fix the same problem next time.

That’s why progress doesn’t disappear after the lesson ends.

That’s why pronunciation appears so early in the free tools — before grammar, vocabulary, or fluency work.

My 'simply better' Methods offer Unlimited Practice.

Once learned they are never forgotten.

They really are 'lessons for life'.

Remember:

The tools don’t explain the methods.
They show you what good practice feels like.

4. The Methods Are Designed for Adult Brains

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Adults don’t learn like children — and pretending they do is a mistake.

My methods are designed specifically for:

Busy adults
Analytical thinkers
Professionals
Learners who want to understand why something works

Nothing is vague.

Nothing is accidental.

Everything is connected.

This is why students often say:

“This finally makes sense.”

Built for adults who want clarity, not guesswork.

5. You Build Independence, Not Dependence

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A good method shouldn’t make you reliant on a tutor forever.

My approach is designed so that:

You know what to practise and how to practise
You know when practice is working
You know when it’s not
You stop guessing

The goal of the tools is not improvement by themselves — it’s understanding how good practice is built.

The methods then teach you how to design that kind of practice independently.

Students don’t just improve.

They learn how to keep improving as long as they use the Methods exactly.

6. Results Come From Structure, Not Motivation

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Michael teaching in China

Motivation comes and goes.

Structure is what creates results.

My methods work even when students:

Feel tired
Feel unsure
Feel busy
Feel frustrated

Because progress doesn’t depend on enthusiasm.

It depends on the system — which you first experience through the tools, and later learn fully through the methods.

That’s why everyone starts with the tools.

If they don’t help you notice the difference, the full methods won’t either.

And if they do, the methods simply explain and expand what you’ve already experienced.

Remember:

Tools first.
Methods second.
Clear, independent practice last.

Why I Don’t Explain the Methods Publicly

I could explain the core idea of each of my 'simply better' Methods in a few sentences.

If I did, people would underestimate it, try it incorrectly, and get poor results.

The value isn’t just in knowing the idea behind the Methods.

It’s in how it’s applied, sequenced, corrected, and adjusted.

How to put the Methods into real and valuable practice is what is learned.

I don’t show the full mechanics here — those are taught inside the system — but you can experience the logic behind them through the free tools.

I don’t sell mystery — I sell well-designed practice.

How I Build Trust Without Giving Away the Secrets of the Methods

I don’t expect anyone to buy my full methods without confidence.

Instead, I let my free practice tools and entry-level products do the talking.

They’re designed to:

Give you quick, real wins
Improve your English in noticeable ways
Show you how I think about practice and progress

They don’t reveal the core ideas behind the full methods — but they prove that those ideas exist.

By the time students move on to the full methods, they’re not guessing.

They already know:

"The approach works"
"The guidance is precise"
"The system of Methods is worth investing in"

The Proof isn’t in the Explanation — It’s in the Results

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Students who use my methods:

Stop feeling stuck
Start noticing change (better skills, correct grammar, pronunciation and spelling, and increased vocabulary)
Gain confidence faster
Waste less time

Not because they work harder, but because their practice finally works for them.

If You’re Ready for Practice That Actually Works

You don’t need to learn more English.

You need a better way to practise it.

That’s what my 'simply better' methods provide.

👉 Explore my practice tools

I don’t ask people to trust the methods blindly — I earn that trust first.

If the small things don’t help you, the bigger system of Methods won’t either.
If they do help you, you already know you’re in safe hands.

That's why the practice tools always come first.

The biggest change students notice isn’t more English — it’s more control over their practice.

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Apex English Tutoring - Home of 'simply better' Methods to get Great English

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