Darey00:
I've been postponing the IELTS since last year and finally summoned courage to register last month. Even though I had ample time to study in spite of my busy work schedule, I only did practice for a week last month and forgot all about it.

3 days to the test last week and I was scared because my speaking practice was terrible. Like I couldn't even get past 2 mins while recording myself I Sha encouraged myself and went in to the exam center, lo and behold this morning when results came in, it was

Reading 8
Listening 8
Writing 7
Speaking 8.5

I couldn't believe it cos I was stammering a bit at the part 1 of the speaking test but got relaxed at part two and 3. I'm just happy I cleared it at the first time of asking.


My advise is this... For listening, pay attention to IELTS Liz and understand tye format of the question and the length of answers required. Do few practice tests and that's it.

Writing, use the first 2 mins to write your points down first before typing. A lot of candidates in my center started typing away immediately and many complained that they couldn't finish on time.

Reading is a bit easy if you can properly practice with few tests. Again, pay attention to the answer length.

For Speaking I guess, just relax and practice in front of the mirror. U are good to go

Dayhorla:


I'll also like an answer to that question. I wrote my test last month and was told when I called them to enquire about the hardcopy that the e-copy is very much valid for any application

shawylux:


please how did you download the ecopy

favoruby:
Exam date - 23rd September 2023
Exam body - British council
Exam Type - IELTS Academic
*My first attempt at any IELTS exam, studied for one month.

Scores:
Listening -7.5
Reading -8.5
Writing -7.5
Speaking -7.5

I would be ungrateful if i don't share my success story here.This thread was a source of strength and motivation for me.I usually come here to read up on exam tips, preparation styles and recommended materials to enable me give this exam my best effort.

Today, I can't thank God enough for his grace and favour.I am overjoyed and more than satisfied with my result because i exceeded the score i need for my masters application (a minimum of 7.0 in each test and an overall score of 7.0).

Study Materials used are as follows:

Cambridge IELTS academic authentic practice tests (Volume 16-18).

British council Gel IELTS premium website (for strategies and practice tests on all sections.This was provided for free by BC after i registered.

Band 8.0 strategy books on Reading, listening, speaking and writing by"Rachel Mitchell". (Try get all 4 books and study with it).

IeltsLiz website and videos on all test sections.

Ielts buddy textbooks on writing task 1 & 2


Best of luck to everyone that is yet to get their results.

vimma:
Hi everyone,

I had my first attempt at IELTS on the 23rd of September with British council. My result came out today:

L- 9
R- 8
W- 7
S- 8

I need a 7.5 in writing to max out for express entry. Do you advice I remark writing?

2. What are the chances that it'll come back with a higher score?

3. Can it also come back with a lower score?

Please assist

evenda:
Hi, how long does it take to get the copy of the report. The dashboard shows the results but not in the official form to download as Ive seen. Ive read you need a link
We haven’t got one but result released few days ago

shawylux:


I advise you send them a mail or call. Call is faster. You will be given a solution

kumbhuru:
My recommended resources after wasting time on studying many.
It's better to stick to a few than perusing everything you came about.

Reading: ieltsliz.com, ieltsadvantage.com, Reading Bible, YouTube resources, Cambridge 10 to the last.

Listening: ieltsliz.com, ieltsbuddy.com, Cambridge audio

Speaking: ieltsliz.com, ieltsadvantage.com, ieltsbuddy.com, makkar speaking guess work, YouTube, Telegram speaking group

Writing : ieltsliz.com, ieltsbuddy book on task 1 and 2, Cambridge 11 to 18, chatgpt, YouTube.

Useful YouTube channels: FastTrack IELTS, ielts Jacky, E2 preparation.

In all, practice, practice and practice. Without practice, you won't be at your optimum on exam day. Trust me.

For reading practice, try to print out the Cambridge materials especially if you would be doing paper based. Reading on phone is different from reading on paper. This messed me up on exam day as it was strange answering the reading module while on paper.

My result is not out but I feel I should share this.

kumbhuru:
My recommended resources after wasting time on studying many.
It's better to stick to a few than perusing everything you came about.

Reading: ieltsliz.com, ieltsadvantage.com, Reading Bible, YouTube resources, Cambridge 10 to the last.

Listening: ieltsliz.com, ieltsbuddy.com, Cambridge audio

Speaking: ieltsliz.com, ieltsadvantage.com, ieltsbuddy.com, makkar speaking guess work, YouTube, Telegram speaking group

Writing : ieltsliz.com, ieltsbuddy book on task 1 and 2, Cambridge 11 to 18, chatgpt, YouTube.

Useful YouTube channels: FastTrack IELTS, ielts Jacky, E2 preparation.

In all, practice, practice and practice. Without practice, you won't be at your optimum on exam day. Trust me.

For reading practice, try to print out the Cambridge materials especially if you would be doing paper based. Reading on phone is different from reading on paper. This messed me up on exam day as it was strange answering the reading module while on paper.

My result is not out but I feel I should share this.

aworhmabel:
Hi Guys

So i wrote with IDP and my scores are LRWS; 8.5,7,6.5,9

Has anyone requested for a remarking with IDP
for their writing and if yes did your score increase by 0.5.

I'm surprised i got a 6.5 when i wrote perfectly well.

onuwaje:
Well let me share my testimonies here.
I wrote my first IELTS exams August 22nd and i got a band 7.5 (S8 L8 W7.5 R6) I was advised to retake the exams because i needed a Band 7 in reading minimum and after a month i rewrote on October 7th and got a band 8 (S8.5 L8 W7.5 R7)

What i would ask anyone is prepare adequately because the exams is too expensive not to get your required band score.

Go into the exams with confidence. Pay attention it's the little details that matters.

Goodluck to those who are about to write

jagadab:


Please would you mind sharing your tips for writing, i seem to have issues with my writing scores. dis you take the cbt or paper based?

Edaj:
I got a band 5.5 in my reading I want a remark or should I just write another one

Sultty:
I got a band 5.0 in reading and it affected by total band score of 6.5. Is remarking worth the trouble? Is L-6.5,W-7,R-5,S-6.5 be salvaged for express entry

onuwaje:
Well let me share my testimonies here.
I wrote my first IELTS exams August 22nd and i got a band 7.5 (S8 L8 W7.5 R6) I was advised to retake the exams because i needed a Band 7 in reading minimum and after a month i rewrote on October 7th and got a band 8 (S8.5 L8 W7.5 R7)

What i would ask anyone is prepare adequately because the exams is too expensive not to get your required band score.

Go into the exams with confidence. Pay attention it's the little details that matters.

Goodluck to those who are about to write