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Simone Braverman

Simone Braverman is the founder of IELTS-Blog.com and the author of several renowned IELTS preparation books, including Ace the IELTS, Target Band 7, the High Scorer's Choice practice test series, and IELTS Success Formula. Since 2005, Simone has been committed to making IELTS preparation accessible and effective through her books and online resources. Her work has helped 100,000's of students worldwide achieve their target scores and live their dream lives. When Simone isn't working on her next IELTS book, video lesson, or coaching, she enjoys playing the guitar or rollerblading.

IELTS Results competition winners in July 2022

“Ambition is the path to success. Persistence is the vehicle you arrive in.”, used to say Bill Bradley. His words are a perfect description for the 8 people we are about to introduce to you. Their ambitions and persistence resulted in a great success – an amazing IELTS score.

IELTS results competition winners of July 2022

Academic Module

  • 1st place – Innocent Mawuka from Zimbabwe, Band 8
  • 2nd place – Sara Mameli from Italy, Band 7
  • 2nd place – Hitkumar Patel from India, Band 7
  • 2nd place – Foroogh Etemadi from Iran, Band 7

General Training Module

  • 1st place – Omar Brown from Jamaica, Band 8
  • 1st place – Rutendo Kanyemba from Zimbabwe, Band 8
  • 2nd place – Foroogh Etemadi from Iran, Band 7.5
  • 3rd place – Waajid Wani from India, Band 7
  • 3rd place – Jerry Cosme from Philippines, Band 7

Congratulations to the winners! To mark this happy occasion we are sending certificates of achievement to the winners’ email addresses. Winning IELTS results will also be displayed in the IELTS-Blog hall of fame – so if you won, please feel free to show them off to your friends!

How did they score so well?

Getting a great score in IELTS involves a lot of smart preparation! That is why we’re always trying to find out from the winners how they did it. Seeing our students win fills our heart with pride and joy! Sara Mameli used the strategy book Target Band 7 and practiced on these downloadable tests. Jerry Cosme used the book Ace the IELTS and practiced on our IELTS Online Prep Platform to simulate the computer-delivered IELTS test. Helping them succeed in IELTS was a huge privilege for us!

As for the other winners – we would love to hear from you, because when you share your stories and tell us how you studied, you are helping thousands of test takers, preparing for their exams right now. Any useful tips will be posted on IELTS-Blog.com, so everyone can use the same technique and get a better score in their own exam this month.

Did you know? IELTS results competition runs every month, and everyone is welcome to participate. Learn how to enroll here.

IELTS Letter, topic: Applying for a job at a shop

This is a model response to a Writing Task 1 topic from High Scorer’s Choice IELTS Practice Tests book series (reprinted with permission). This answer is close to IELTS Band 9.

Set 4 General Training book, Practice Test 17

Writing Task 1

You should spend about 20 minutes on this task.

You have heard that there is a part-time job available in a nearby shop. Write a letter to the shop’s manager, applying for the job.

In your letter,

– specify what job you are applying for
– write about your experience and skills and why you should get an interview
– ask about the hours required for the job and give your preferred hours

You should write at least 150 words.

You do NOT need to write any addresses. Begin your letter as follows:

Dear Sir / Dear Madam,

Sample Band 9 Letter

Dear Sir,

My name is Suzanne Dunning and I am writing to apply for the part-time position in your clothing shop.

I feel I would be an ideal candidate for the position and have much to offer your business. I have quite a lot of experience working in previous stores and so I am familiar with tasks such as moving boxes, unpacking, stocking and register work. I have a keen interest in and knowledge of fashion; I would be able to create stylish clothing combinations for the mannequins, appealing to your desired demographic that your shop targets. I have also experience at helping customers find the right clothing that suits them. In addition to my experience and knowledge, I am a friendly and hard-working employee who can deal with any situation and I would bring energy and enthusiasm to your shop.

With regards to working hours, I am currently a student and I have classes in the mornings. If I were to receive the position, I would therefore be available to work any afternoons, evenings and weekends. Would this be acceptable?

I hope you have found my details interesting and that you will consider asking me to an interview.

Yours faithfully,

Suzanne Dunning

Go here for more IELTS Band 9 Letters