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How to Start Preparing for the IELTS

This IELTS video lesson explains how to prepare for the IELTS test. We cover goals, first steps, and the mindset that you need to succeed.

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IELTS Band Descriptors (Speaking and Writing Scoring)

  • IELTS Speaking Band Descriptors
  • IELTS Writing Task 1 Band Descriptors
  • IELTS Writing Task 2 Band Descriptors

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  1. hengameh

    April 18, 2017 at 4:15 am

    Dear lee Thnk do much for your nicie video.I have 5 score ielts .please your recommendation material for progressing all english level .I need 7.5 ielts for transfrring my license,
    Thank

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    • Lee

      April 18, 2017 at 9:12 pm

      Hi there! If you’re at a 5 right now and you want a 7.5, you’re going to need to improve your overall English level a lot. You can come back to IELTS when your overall English level is a lot better.

      Reply
      • Meenakshi

        April 7, 2019 at 5:02 pm

        I am struggling in speaking part

        Reply
  2. Rajeshwari

    April 25, 2017 at 5:49 am

    Hello sir,
    M finding difficult to concentrate for reading, mind gets easily diverted

    Reply
    • Lee

      April 25, 2017 at 2:04 pm

      There are many different possibilities and it’s hard to know without working with you personally:
      – It’s possible that the reading is still a bit too difficult for you
      – Maybe you need to strengthen your “working memory” so that you can remember parts of the passage or the questions easier
      – You might just need to practice relaxing during the exam so you can stay focused. Nervous tension can be distracting also.

      Reply
  3. Nello pierre

    November 22, 2017 at 2:00 am

    thanks alot sir. your video has strengthened my determination. however my weak area remains listening. So what do you advise me please?

    Reply
  4. Arun

    December 17, 2017 at 7:36 am

    Hi Lee,
    Thanks for your video, which gives an atmost confidence level to me in achieving a very good score. I have scored L R W S – 8 7 6 6, whereas I need to score 8 7 7 7. Can you please advise me what kind of study plan I have to prepare.

    Reply
    • Lee

      December 19, 2017 at 1:25 pm

      The first step is to figure out where you need to improve with speaking and writing. I’d recommend having an IELTS expert listen to your speaking and correct your writing.

      Reply
  5. Renji

    July 25, 2018 at 4:12 am

    For working in European countries academic or general ielts has to take

    Reply
  6. Balbir kaur

    July 12, 2019 at 6:05 pm

    Hi lee i got overall 6 band and i need 7 band each and only 2 weeks left what i can do to achieve my goal please help me

    Reply
  7. Madan

    July 27, 2019 at 11:16 pm

    Hi lee, i am getting 6 in All Module (L R W and S) and i need 7 Band i each module , can you guide me or if you have any materials can you share with me.

    Reply

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