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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.

Victor’s Success Story: Scoring Band 7 in IELTS with Strategic Online Preparation

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This post is dedicated to the smashing success of our wonderful VIP Club Member, Victor, who soared to an impressive Band 7 in his IELTS exam.

Background

Victor is an aspiring migrant to Australia from Peru and a native Spanish speaker. He embarked on his IELTS preparation journey with a clear goal: to achieve a Band 7 score and get a visa to Australia. His journey led him to our IELTS Online Prep platform, where he found the resources and support he needed to succeed.

Challenge

Victor needed a comprehensive preparation strategy that would not only familiarise him with the IELTS format but also enhance his skills in all four components of the test. With a particular focus on speaking and writing, he looked for resources that offered practical, exam-like experience.

Solution

As soon as he discovered our website, Victor immediately joined as a VIP Club member and got access to our range of mock tests, finding them remarkably similar to the actual IELTS exam. This realistic practice was crucial in building his confidence and test-taking skills.

Victor expressed his appreciation, saying, “Your website has fantastic mock tests to practice, and I engaged immediately after checking it out.”

Key aspects of our platform that Victor found invaluable included:

  1. Model Answers on the VIP Club Website: “I found the model answers on the VIP Club website very useful, with relevant examples for both the writing and speaking sections with great vocabulary,” Victor noted. These resources provided him with high-quality examples, incorporating relevant content and advanced vocabulary.
  2. Mock Tests: “The mock tests on the IELTS Online Prep platform were 100% similar to the real IELTS test, and this was the most valuable part for me,” Victor shared. These tests were instrumental in his preparation, helping him understand the test format and time management.
  3. IELTS-Blog App: Victor found this tool particularly helpful for speaking practice, describing it as “very friendly and straightforward.”

Outcome

Victor’s dedicated preparation culminated in him taking the IELTS test in October. Despite feeling nervous, especially in the speaking section, he achieved an impressive overall band score of 7. His lowest band was 6.5 in speaking, which he attributes to exam-day nerves, because his performance in the mock test was much, much better.

Feedback and Acknowledgment

Victor extends his gratitude to our team, especially teacher Camden, for providing detailed and constructive feedback on his speaking mock tests. He credits the success of his IELTS journey to the comprehensive resources and support provided by our platform, saying, “I couldn’t have made it without reading and practicing on your website.”

Conclusion

Victor’s story proves yet again how effective your IELTS preparation becomes with the right guidance and resources. His achievement of Band 7 not only marks a significant milestone in his migration journey but also serves as an inspiration to other IELTS test takers. We are proud to have played a part in Victor’s success and wish him all the best in his future endeavours in Australia.

Congratulations on your amazing Band 7, Victor!

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IELTS Speaking Test, Part 2 question with model answer: Talk about a house you visited that would be perfect for you

IELTS Model Speaking Answers Band 9, 2023

Here is a Band 9 Speaking Part 2 answer for the cue card “Talk about a house you visited that would be perfect for you”. This cue card has been seen recently in an IELTS exam in India. The answer below shows a good way to respond to this question.

Watch and listen in the video, or read the model answer below:

 
Speaking test

Part 2 (Cue Card)

Talk about a house you visited that would be perfect for you. You should say

– where it was
– what it looked like
– how you felt when you saw it

and explain why you think this house would be perfect for you.

Answer

Oh, there was this house I visited a while back when I was in Brighton for a weekend getaway. It was tucked away on the edge of town, and honestly, it felt like it was straight out of a dream. The place had this really laid-back vibe, with lots of trees around and a view that could knock your socks off.

The house itself? It was this cool little cottage that looked like it belonged in one of those home magazines, but still super inviting. It had a neat little garden out front, and a charming front porch that just made you feel welcome right away.

Inside, it was just as awesome. The living room had this big, comfy sofa that faced a fireplace, and I could totally see myself chilling there on a rainy day. The kitchen was the best part, though. It was all modern where it counts, but still had this old-school charm to it.

When I walked in, I felt like I could move in tomorrow and not change a thing. It just had this vibe that felt right, you know? It was peaceful, but not too out in the sticks, and it just had this warm, homey feel.

I think this place would be perfect for me because it’s got that escape-from-the-city kind of peace, but it’s not too far out. I could keep up with my hobbies, have friends over, and just enjoy life at a slower pace. Plus, it felt like it had character, and that’s something you don’t find just anywhere.

Read more model answers on the VIP Club website