102. IELTS Writing Debora jumps 1.5 bands in 14 days!

In this podcast, I interviewed Debora who jumped 1.5 bands in writing! Amazing work Debora!

Debra shares how she did it in just 14 days!

In this episode, you will learn:

• That the IELTS exam tests not only your use and knowledge of vocabulary but also if you can construct the argument itself
• Being sure to focus on what the question in the exam was actually asking
• Using the ebook that’s full of practice questions and answers that can help YOU prepare for the writing exam

HERE IS A QUICK STORY:

1 – I’ve already failed the exam…(no idea why?!?!?!)

Hi!
I am studying for my IELS which is the 25th of April. I already did the exam a month ago, I got 7.5 in listening and speaking, 6.5 in reading and only 5.5 in writing (overall was 7). I really have no idea of what are my mistakes in writing and I need 7.
I’ve read that you can correct essays for € 5.
Can I send you one?
Thank you Deb

I CORRECT HER ESSAY, THEN I GET THIS:

2 – I feel frustrated…

Hi Ben,
I really appreciate your feedback. As I told you, I did not get the topic and I look for the concept of international marketing only after I send you the
essay because I tried to emulate the IELTS exam (so, to be honest, I really tried to “say something without saying anything”). Having said that, let’s talk about us

First question: do you think we have the time to work through the preparation for the test which is next month?

What worried me is not only grammar, lexical and coherence and cohesion. It is also task response. I don’t know whether I am able to find strong arguments for the main body, for instance, solutions to hypothetical problems or examples from my main idea or, sometimes, the main idea itself. May happened that I have an opinion on some topic but I am not able to developed it and I feel frustrated.

So, and this is the second question, what do you suggest to do now? Do I purchase the sentence guide (are you talking about the one which costs  €92?) and we can start to work hardly since today?

Deb

3 – My response –  10 days is fine to do the course!

Hi Deb,

First question: do you think we have the time to work through the preparation for the test which is the next 25th April?   Yes, 10 days is the absolute minimum, if you work quick, next month isn’t a problem. What worried me is not only grammar, lexical and coherence and cohesion. It is also task response. I don’t know whether I am able to find strong arguments for
the main body, for instance, solutions to hypothetical problems or examples form my main idea or, sometimes, the main idea itself. May happened that I have
an opinion on some topic but I am not able to developed it and I feel frustrated.

Totally normal! There is a chapter dedicated to examples and arguments, it isn’t difficult, you’ll be surprised.

So, and this is the second question, what do you suggest to do now? Do I purchase the sentence guide (are you talking about the one which costs  €92?)
and we can start to work hardly since today?

Yes I think the SentenceGuide is the best option, and we can start straight away!!

Speak soon,

Ben

 
4 – Exam went OK …

Hi Ben!

Well the exam has been done. I am not so confident but it’s my nature.

Maybe you are interested in the topics that occurred.

TASK 1 was 4 (damn) pie charts about the amount of hours worked weekly by male/female employees  and male/female self-employees in 2007.

TASK 2 was “News media are important in the modern society. Why are they are so important? Do they have positive or negative effects in the society?”

Speak soon

Deb

5 – Results???  You saved my life and my wallet! 

Hi Ben,

As we said, I send you the picture of my result. If you want to share it with a message here it is:

Thank you for your help, I improved a lot with your guide. From 5.5 to 7 in only 2 weeks. You’ve saved my life (and my wallet). 

Great job.
Deb

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