The IELTS is notorious for giving a max of 6.5 in writing. I have myself seen results like S=8, L=8.5, R=8.5., and W=6.5. Is there any way around it?

IELTS Reading Test: 5 Common Mistakes Test...

Students often wonder what could possibly go wrong in the IELTS Reading Test. Well, here are 5 common practices or more appropriately, mistakes, that tend to be overlooked by test takers. 1. Reading the entire passage The IELTS reading test consists of three passages of approximately 500-700 words and 13-14 questions...

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IELTS General Writing: How to get Band 7?

IELTS (International English Language Testing System) is a test conducted to evaluate the candidate’s proficiency in English Language Communication Skills (LSRW). The test is conducted separately for Academic purpose and General purpose. This article drives home the point of preparatory steps to be taken for getting Band...

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How IELTS is scored?

IELTS results are reported based on band scores ranging from 1 to 9. Band score 1 being the lowest and band score 9 is the highest. Over the past 30 years, IELTS band scores are recognized and accepted worldwide. Let’s check how each of the IELTS Band score means: Band score 9, Skill Level -- Expert Scoring a 9...

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Tips to Improve Vocabulary for IELTS Writing...

IELTS is an open English test that widens one’s scope for a bright career overseas. IELTS aims to assess a candidates English proficiency through four categories -- Reading, Writing, Speaking and Listening. Among the four sections, the two that worries IELTS aspirants are Reading and Writing. Reading and Writing section...

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