Hishali, an IELTS test taker from Sri Lanka, achieved a Band 7 in her very first attempt – in just one month! Her approach to diagnosing her weaknesses early and working on them strategically was key to her success. Here’s how you can apply her insights to your preparation.
Her Strategy
1. Diagnose Weaknesses Early
Hishali began her journey by taking a diagnostic test to assess her level and identify which areas she needed to work on and focus more. As she explained, “I started with doing an exam to assess my level and also to identify which areas I need to work on and focus more.”
2. Set a Targeted Plan
Instead of randomly practicing, Hishali focused her energy on the areas that needed improvement, making her preparation much more efficient. She concentrated on understanding her weak areas, as identified during her diagnostic test, and then worked systematically to address them. For example, she targeted improving her writing coherence and timing, knowing these were critical for her success. One major issue she identified was writing very long and complex sentences, which often affected her grammar. Addressing this helped her streamline her writing and improve clarity. By having a structured plan, Hishali could allocate her practice time effectively, leading to faster improvements.
3. Daily Practice
She dedicated at least an hour every day to practice, gradually building her skills and confidence.
As she explained, “At start I did not time myself since I wanted to get familiar with types of questions and get to know about strategies I have to follow. Once I felt that I was comfortable with the questions, I started practicing under exam conditions to manage my time since it is crucial in our exam.”
4. The Results
5. What You Can Do
With our IELTS Diagnostics Package, you can replicate Hishali’s focused approach. The package includes:
- A full diagnostic test to assess your strengths and weaknesses.
- A 1-on-1 Zoom session with a highly experienced IELTS Expert (Simone) to analyse your performance.
- A personalised, strategic plan to get you to your target IELTS score as quickly as possible.
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