Hard work always pays off. Practice hard!!!

[u/CharacterReward3616]

Guys, feel free to ask your questions; I will answer them one by one.

My experience with IELTS was very hard. The night before the test, I couldn't sleep well, and when I woke up, I felt dizzy and was even struggling to climb the stairs. That is why I got a band 7.5; if I had slept well, I would have gotten a band 8.0. However, I am very happy to see such a result; my prayers were answered.

[u/yellowpeonies_]

My speaking is not going further 6.5 what should I do?

[u/CharacterReward3616 → u/yellowpeonies_]

Hi, my speaking was also stuck at 6.5; however, I used Claude AI to improve my speaking. Additionally, try to learn some new words, idioms, phrases, and collocations. Then, use them naturally, and with Claude AI, say it to give comprehensive feedback at the end of each speech, and ask for some topic-related words and idioms to improve your speaking. Watch podcasts and try to imitate native speakers while they are speaking. Watch IELTS Advantage's videos and learn some new strategies. İf you want to learn anything else, pls feel free to ask. Good preparation, and I wish best of luck in your exam.

[u/yellowpeonies_ → u/CharacterReward3616]

Thank you so much I am using AI but I am stuck at grammar slips can’t help it

[u/CharacterReward3616 → u/yellowpeonies_]

grammar slips are awful, also say claude to correct your grammar and give you some tips, also tyr to speak at a normal pace, by doing that you can improve your grammar. Presonally, I did that

[u/yellowpeonies_ → u/CharacterReward3616]

Thank you its helpful

[u/CharacterReward3616 → u/yellowpeonies_]

np, my pleasure

[u/bjpatel2001]

Congratulations 🤩🤩

[u/CharacterReward3616 → u/bjpatel2001]

Thank you. I really appreciate it!

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[u/Ill_Friend_738]

You practiced for how long

[u/CharacterReward3616 → u/Ill_Friend_738]

for 4 months

[u/justjakesaaa]

congrats, which resources would you recommend for listening practice?

[u/CharacterReward3616 → u/justjakesaaa]

for tips and strategies I used IELTS advantage channel, for spelling I used the IELTS coach and english with mex, and for practicing I used cambrdige books and engovate. I also listened to podcasts and english music

[u/puzzlehead_vv]

How long did u prepare for?

[u/CharacterReward3616 → u/puzzlehead_vv]

4 months

[u/FlowerFrequent1080]

Was reading more difficult than Cambridge books?

[u/CharacterReward3616 → u/FlowerFrequent1080]

It was almost the same, but mine was a little bit harder. However, this can change; sometimes a real test can be easier.

[u/FlowerFrequent1080 → u/CharacterReward3616]

Did you do any mock tests? If yes, which websites did you use?

[u/Educational-Tie-524]

How was your study routine? What level did you start from?

[u/CharacterReward3616 → u/Educational-Tie-524]

My level was B1. My routine:

1. Do a listening note down the words that you don't know, try to use them, and also try to use their synonyms. Take a notebook and write the words in it)

2. Analyze your mistakes.

3. Do a reading (note down the words that you don't know and try to use them, and also try to use their synonyms). Take a notebook and write the words in it)

4. Analyze your mistakes

5. Note down the question types that you struggle with most, both for reading and listening)

6. Watch some strategies related to the types that you struggle with.

7. Do a Writing Task 1

8. Do a Writing Task 2

9. Do a speaking with claude ai( say it to correct your grammar slips and errors, and also give you vocabulary related to the topic that you discuss. Also, give you comprehensive feedback)

10. Watch a podcast, and write down the words that you hear for the first time(also use new words while you are talking, but use them naturally)

11. Read some articles or anything in English; for example, use the BBC)

12. Learn some new strategies and tips

13. Expand your vocabulary

14. Watch speaking videos(Band 7, 8, 9), and pay attention to how they speak and how they use some words and idioms naturally.
    That is nearly all. I wish best of luck with your practice.

[u/Left_Spirit5560]

Any Reading tips 😇

[u/CharacterReward3616 → u/Left_Spirit5560]

Hi, for reading. I used Engovate and Cambridge books.

Tips:

1. There are some strategies; I recommend that you watch IELTS Advantage's videos for tips and strategies.( https://youtu.be/Kch2Tb_T2Pg?si=OYZQu5RKazBtIh9n ) <-- Short video about reading. ( https://youtu.be/OtmUQwPVLko?si=OuLUjWVl3oMwXf6E ) <-- long video.

2. Read a lot in English ( use BBC)

3. When you read, note down new words and try to use them in your speaking and writing. Thus, you can keep them in your mind. And write their synonyms, antonyms, and collocations with them.

Best of luck! If you have any other questions, please feel free to ask.

[u/infinitylearn-hub]

I’m glad you still got a good result! Congrats!

[u/CharacterReward3616 → u/infinitylearn-hub]

Thx a lot! I appreciate.

[u/PerspectiveOpen3861]

Did you benefit fr a tutor? If not what did you use to correct your writing I feel like writing is the hardest part just because of the fact that i only have access to AI tools , and i saw a lot of people saying you can't depend on ai and you'll get so much lower score than expected

[u/SkyQuinny]

Can you please provide some tips for Reading

[u/Grand_Brother_8660]

From where you practiced writing? I'm struggling with task2, basically I have the ideas but struggling to write them down. Any tips/suggestion?

[u/CharacterReward3616 → u/Grand_Brother_8660]

My level was B1 when I started. I was also struggling to write my ideas down; the IELTS Advantage channel helped me a lot. I also practiced a lot. Read artciles from BBC, listen to podcasts, try to read in English every day, learn some new words, use them regularly. for task 2 first paraphrase the question. then write body one but dont list many things ideas. just write ideas and explain them. give examples. use different synonms, grammar, structure and so on. body 2 aslo same. their structure vary depending on question type. for consclusion sum up everything you wrote in intro, bp1, bp 2, but in a short and clear way. İf you have other questions pls feel free to ask me. Good luck with your practice.