Can I improve my score from 5.5 to 7 in one month?
The honest answer is: no, you probably can't
It's important to be realistic about the time it takes to improve your ability to speak, write or understand a second language. It's a really difficult task. There is no magic recipe for success and there are no shortcuts. Take your time, work hard and be patient.
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I've underlined the good vocabulary contained in my advice.
Thanks your advice.
IELTS left me feeling powerless several times ,and I am going to take another shot next week. This advice makes me feel encouraged and I think that I will not give up even if I failed this time. This is because I realised that I am still making progress when I read this recommendation.
I got a question. Have you ever thought that you can update this blog for such a long time? I used to try to write diary everyday, but I never succeeded!
Posted by: Jack | November 15, 2014 at 13:34
thanks Simon for everything you did
Posted by: orxan ərtoğrul | November 15, 2014 at 14:41
Hi simon!
"We also should..." and "we should also". which one is correct?
Posted by: Tanisa | November 15, 2014 at 17:19
Tanisa
Both are possible but the second is more natural because 'also' often sits just before the main verb.
Posted by: Sjm | November 15, 2014 at 20:34
Hi Sjm!
Thanks you so much :)
Posted by: Tanisa | November 16, 2014 at 00:38
Hello, Simon!
Somebody in recent exam questions 7 says that we must not write dates in this way : 28th October , for example. However, in the answer sheets of many books that is correct...
What is really true? How to write dates in the IELTS: 28th October or 28 October?
Posted by: Tim | November 16, 2014 at 04:16
Hi Simon, Can I improve my score from 6.5 to 7 in one month?
Posted by: Lisa | November 16, 2014 at 06:47
Thanks, it really helps me to keep my concentration.
Posted by: Afrin | November 16, 2014 at 09:07
Hi simon can I improve my score from 5.5 to 6.5 in two months I have been trying for exam so long. it gives really frustration.I am studying hard .This is my final attempt.
Posted by: an | November 16, 2014 at 13:40
It is true that you can not improve your score from 5.5 to 7.0 in one month, particularly in writing and speaking. However, your score can drop from 7.5 to 6.0 within one month. This did happen to me once. So you need ability and luck.
Posted by: Jing | November 16, 2014 at 13:58
Hi, Simon! My exam is soon can you check my essay if I send it?
Posted by: Komiljonova Lobarxon | November 16, 2014 at 14:39
Hi Simon,
I definitely agree with you. I am very that thankful that I found your website. Very true indeed. You really need lots of practice
Posted by: arniedemanzana | November 17, 2014 at 11:36
Thank you simon.
you are absolutely right. It is impossible to improve your score from 5.5 to 7 within 1 month. We should work hard and keep our momentum going.
Posted by: Nazanin Karimaghaei | November 17, 2014 at 11:54
Hi Simon,
I took the general ielts last month and my scores was L:5.5 R:6 W:6.5 S:6.5
However, when I practice cambridge books my listenings are usually 7-7.5 and the readings usually 6-6.5 and I have the academic exam next Saturday. Can I score a band 7.5 for listening and 6.5 for reading in your view?
Posted by: Ft | November 20, 2014 at 23:17
Can I improve my score from 5.5 to 7 in two months?..How to Start preparation?
Posted by: Rahul patel | January 05, 2015 at 06:21
Can i improve my band score from 5.5 to 6.5 in month???? Plz give me advice
Posted by: sukh | February 23, 2015 at 05:45
It is very interesting, everyone asking the same question. Firstly, I wanted to do the same, to ask whether i can improve from 5.5 to 7, but now i see no point of repeating:))
but how would you assess a person who gets L8 S8 R7 W5.5?
I found excuse that i am not a lingual person, more arithmetic.
Posted by: Nodir | June 25, 2015 at 14:09