IELTS Score Confusion

[dacoffee]

Hello,

I am a B.Tech graduate (WES already done). Age 33. Due to my age, I need to score maximum points in IELTS. In CRS calculator, I can see the following as the maximum individual bands:

Speaking: 7.5 - 9.0
Listening: 8.5 - 9.0
Reading: 8.0 - 9.0
Writing: 7.5 - 9.0

I am assuming these are IELTS bands (the score we get after taking IELTS). Speaking and Writing is not a problem for me. But, in order to score 8.5 on Listening, I need to score 37-38 questions correctly out of 40. Similarly, in order to score 8 on reading, I need to score 37-38 questions correctly out of 40.

37 / 40 is not an easy task by any measure and that too in 2 sections. Is my understanding correct that I need 37 / 40 on both Reading and Listening to get maximum marks for IELTS in CRS? I really wonder how many people are able to do this.

Thanks!

 

[Fahadkazmi]

Hello,

I am a B.Tech graduate (WES already done). Age 33. Due to my age, I need to score maximum points in IELTS. In CRS calculator, I can see the following as the maximum individual bands:

Speaking: 7.5 - 9.0
Listening: 8.5 - 9.0
Reading: 8.0 - 9.0
Writing: 7.5 - 9.0

I am assuming these are IELTS bands (the score we get after taking IELTS). Speaking and Writing is not a problem for me. But, in order to score 8.5 on Listening, I need to score 37-38 questions correctly out of 40. Similarly, in order to score 8 on reading, I need to score 37-38 questions correctly out of 40.

37 / 40 is not an easy task by any measure and that too in 2 sections. Is my understanding correct that I need 37 / 40 on both Reading and Listening to get maximum marks for IELTS in CRS? I really wonder how many people are able to do this.

Thanks!

Hi,
It is possible, just need practice.
I scored 9 in Listening and 9 in Reading in my first attempt, i.e 40/40 questions correct. I am sure you can too.. All the best!

 

[NzKhn]

I agree with the above

Practice is the best option for this - there are many practice IELTS exams available online, and you can also take some classes with an IELTS trainer if you want.
I recommend lots of reading of books, articles, essays, etc., written in BRITISH ENGLISH, and the same for listening.

Doing this can and will also improve your writing and speaking scores

 

[jaffaral]

Solve all the practice test from Cambridge series 1-12 and u shall be able to score 8.5-9 bands in L and R . I scored 9 in each section, 8 in speaking and writing which was my weakest, I scored 7 thanks to “ace the ielts” book