IELTS 8 Attempts !!
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I got LRWS 7 5.5 6.5 5.5. I dont know what to do different i tried my best for more than 6 months of practise but still such a bad score where i am aiming for CLB 9. I also joined tution but still no use. I am very much concerned about my next exam. What should i do from now and which strategies to follow. Please suggest.
Most people mess up the IELTS because they are panicking and taking it like any other "test".
My advise to the test takers is that please attempt the IELTS with relaxed nerves. When your brain is stressed, you automatically use up all its capability to think and process information.
My advise to the test takers is that please attempt the IELTS with relaxed nerves. When your brain is stressed, you automatically use up all its capability to think and process information.
If it makes anyone feel better, I am a native English speaker and could still only score 8.5 in reading and 7.5 in writing. I may not have a perfect command of English to a professional level, but I do write copy as part of my career and got a distinction for my MA last year (which involved a 25,000 word dissertation.) I can't help but feel the test is a little bit flawed if my writing band in English is only considered 'good' - I know this is not the case. It seems to be a test of whether you can pass an IELTS test under pressure and not a very good test of English proficiency. Having the option to take a computer-based test would also make the exam 10 times easier for the writing component, I wish that was available in the UK.
I recently appeared for my 3rd attempt (GT). Untill now, I was scoring a 6.5 band in writing and 8+ bands in all other modules.
With my recent attempt, I successfully scored 7.5 in writing and 9 in both L and R. Unfortunately, my speaking dropped down to 6.5 from previous 8 band ( I scored 8 bands twice in speaking in my previous exams)
I don't know what to think, are they deliberately keeping us from scoring 8777?
With my recent attempt, I successfully scored 7.5 in writing and 9 in both L and R. Unfortunately, my speaking dropped down to 6.5 from previous 8 band ( I scored 8 bands twice in speaking in my previous exams)
I don't know what to think, are they deliberately keeping us from scoring 8777?
I'd agree with some of the comments above, related to constant decline in scores that I've observed in IELTS Marking.
The sole objective was to achieve bands score "worthy" of EE to increase my CRS, i.e., IELTS (8/7/7/7) or CELPIP (9,9,9,9). Same like many others, I had numerous attempts in IELTS. Below are my scores :
L/R/W/S : 8.5 / 7.5 / 6.5 / 8 - Manchester, UK / BC - Feb 2019
L/R/W/S : 8.5 / 8.5 / 6 / 7.5 - Manchester, UK / BC - Mar 2019
L/R/W/S : 8.5 / 7 / 5.5 / 7.5 - Manchester, UK / BC - Apr 2019
L/R/W/S : 8.5 / 8 / 6.5 / 8 - Manchester, UK / BC - Oct 2019 - Revaluation Successful for Writing; New score: 7 (Recd. in December)
L/R/W/S : 7.5 / 8 / 6.5 / 8.5 - Delhi / BC Computerised - Nov 2019
L/R/W/S : 9 / 12 / 7 / 8 - Chandigarh / CELPIP Computerised - Nov 2019 - Revaluation: Successful for Writing; Score increased to 8 (Recd. in December)
L/R/W/S : 8 / 6.5 / 7.5 / 8 - Delhi / BC Computerised - Dec 2019
L/R/W/S : 8.5 / 7.5 / 6.5 / 7.5 - Delhi / BC Computerised - Dec 2019
L/R/W/S : 8 / 9 / 7 / 8.5 - Delhi / BC Computerised - Dec 2019 - Delayed results - But at last, Success!!
P.S. Had 2 more exams booked in December with IDP due to the delayed results from that last 1, but didn't really have the need anymore
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The sole objective was to achieve bands score "worthy" of EE to increase my CRS, i.e., IELTS (8/7/7/7) or CELPIP (9,9,9,9). Same like many others, I had numerous attempts in IELTS. Below are my scores :
L/R/W/S : 8.5 / 7.5 / 6.5 / 8 - Manchester, UK / BC - Feb 2019
L/R/W/S : 8.5 / 8.5 / 6 / 7.5 - Manchester, UK / BC - Mar 2019
L/R/W/S : 8.5 / 7 / 5.5 / 7.5 - Manchester, UK / BC - Apr 2019
L/R/W/S : 8.5 / 8 / 6.5 / 8 - Manchester, UK / BC - Oct 2019 - Revaluation Successful for Writing; New score: 7 (Recd. in December)
L/R/W/S : 7.5 / 8 / 6.5 / 8.5 - Delhi / BC Computerised - Nov 2019
L/R/W/S : 9 / 12 / 7 / 8 - Chandigarh / CELPIP Computerised - Nov 2019 - Revaluation: Successful for Writing; Score increased to 8 (Recd. in December)
L/R/W/S : 8 / 6.5 / 7.5 / 8 - Delhi / BC Computerised - Dec 2019
L/R/W/S : 8.5 / 7.5 / 6.5 / 7.5 - Delhi / BC Computerised - Dec 2019
L/R/W/S : 8 / 9 / 7 / 8.5 - Delhi / BC Computerised - Dec 2019 - Delayed results - But at last, Success!!
P.S. Had 2 more exams booked in December with IDP due to the delayed results from that last 1, but didn't really have the need anymore
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Taking a break is indeed ideal. But end of the day, it would vary from one individual to another.
I attended 3 exams back-to-back between Dec 4 to Dec 6. By the 3rd exam, i was feeling such a spectacular flow (figuratively) and was at peak of confidence while attempting, and it worked.
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Hi Richa,
Could you please share tips and tricks/startegies you applied for last attempt ?
Thanks a ton....!!!!