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I think I may have ruined my Writing score because I wrote only 110 words for Task 1. However, my Task 2 was 283 words, and I believe it was at least band 6 or 6.5. Is it still possible for me to get an overall band 6 in Writing?

I would like to file a formal complaint regarding the testing conditions during my IELTS paper-based exam today (April 11th). During the listening section, the headphones of the candidate sitting next to me malfunctioned. We were only 70–80 cm apart; this setup felt extremely cramped and, based on IELTS global requirements for desk spacing, it didn't seem to meet standard venue regulations.

Furthermore, the noise from the resulting conversation between the candidate and the invigilators severely disrupted my concentration during Part 4, causing me to miss approximately five questions.

When I brought this up, the invigilators told me that if I filed a formal complaint, my grade would be canceled. This sounds ridiculous—I prepared so hard for this, and now I'm being told I might lose my results because of their equipment failure and staff noise. Has anyone else experienced this? Is it true that they can just cancel my score for complaining?

Hey guys, I had my GT exam today. I’m honestly not sure how to feel… feeling kinda crappy.

Writing isn’t my strong area, but I really tried to improve. Task 1 was great since it was from my comfort zone. For Task 2, I don’t think I made grammar mistakes, but my ideas weren’t very high level and the vocabulary was quite basic, just simple and common.

Then Reading… I think I got overconfident 🤢 I was consistently getting 38 in practice. But I’m an overthinker, so I spent too much time on other parts. The matching headings part completely killed me. I mean, I attempted it, but I finished it in like 20 minutes and felt like I was rushing, so I’m not even sure what was correct. It felt terrible because I thought I was managing time well in writing and doing good. Grrrhhhh…

Anyway, I think I can’t complain much about Listening, maybe just 1 or 2 mistakes.

For Speaking… I’m usually fluent 🤢 but I HATED the video call concept. It felt so unreal. I started very confidently, but the examiner kept interrupting, I know it’s common, but still. She kept asking why on the same questions even when I was already explaining, which felt unusual. Dumb me went blank twice while trying to find words, and she had to help me. I’m honestly hating myself for that. I can literally talk nonsense all day with others since I live in an English environment.

The cue card was okayish. I didn’t stop, kept going, but used very common words, even repeated myself. I can’t believe I used fillers… so frustrated with myself.

Part 3, I tried to answer everything. Some questions felt weird, like “which weekday morning is your favorite?” Wtf lol. I said Monday because of going to work, bla bla.

Anyway… just wanted to vent, guys. Feeling terrible. Can’t wait for these f***ing 13 days 😭

What's the ratio approximately?

English is my first language, but I keep getting stuck at Band 7.0 or 7.5. What do you think might be holding me back from reaching Band 8-9?

My exam is in a few days, and I need all the tips I can get to ace Speaking.

If you scored high in Speaking, please drop your best tips for me. I’d really appreciate it!

Sooo I passed an IELTS today. Everything was good except reading😭😭😭😭😭 Reading was very hard. I passed paper based. I think I will get 6.5, but I really want 7.0. Here are my predictions: L:7.0-7.5; R:6.0; W:5.5; S:6.5. I have cried A LOT after exam and even my nose started bleeding( last time it was 8-9 years ago) 😂😂😂 I think I will retake but on computer in June. BTW I need 6.0 but let’s set higher goals 🥹 I remember only writing part 2 topic: In many societies, there is less social contact between the elderly and the young. What are the reasons and what measures can be taken?

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Gave my IELTs IDP test after a lot of procrastination regarding the score I would get, preparation time was approx 20 days. I solved the Cambridge sample tests 1 full test each day. Initially I was getting 6.5 to 7 score but after 5-6 tests it started to improve.
Hoped for better score on writing and speaking I was aiming for 8 on both, the speaking 2nd section prompt was something I was very unfamiliar with and ended up running out of things to speak about 75% through the 2min timer. For Writing task, even tho I had written more content the range of vocab was an issue which held me back, I did use advanced vocab occasionally but repeated words of same meaning was not something the grader liked and noted in the explanation.
Overall a good experience, it was quick and streamlined process, everything was wrapped up on the same day itself.

I’m trying to find out what the key grammar structures in IELTS are. I understand that IELTS doesn’t require using all English grammar structures, but I want to know which ones are the most important so I can focus on them.

Thank you sm

I got no friends to practice speaking so i really need a person who can practice with me pls there no scam i just wanna get 7.5 speaking