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Felipe’s journey from Band 6.5 to Band 8

Felipe’s journey from Band 6.5 to Band 8

August 28, 2023 By Ben Worthington

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In this episode, we discuss Felipe’s journey from Band 6.5 to Band 8

If you’re an IELTS student, you’ll want to read this incredible story from Felipe who finally passed the IELTS Exams after three attempts.

 

In this episode you will learn: 

  • Felipe’s challenges and how he overcame them.
  • How Felipe used the right tools to improve his band score.
  • The importance of persistence in achieving IELTS success.
  • The essential role of expert feedback during IELTS preparation.

 

Felipe’s journey and challenges

Felipe’s dream of establishing a life in Australia with his wife was very close. However, he had to pass the IELTS Exams first.

 

The exam required a minimum score of 7 in each band, a requirement for obtaining a skilled visa. Felipe was determined, but the path ahead was filled with obstacles.

 

Felipe’s initial encounters with the IELTS exam did not go so well. His score in the writing section did not reach the band 7 cut off mark. 

 

Despite his best efforts, his writing did not improve. He embarked on a journey of self-improvement, seeking guidance from an English teacher and an online language course. Yet, the results remained the same.

 

How Felipe used the right tools to improve his band score

 

In his pursuit, Felipe found our online IELTS course. The IELTS Writing Task 2 Sentence Guide particularly caught his attention. Felipe used this course and tools to prepare for his IELTS Exam.

 

Felipe found an array of tools at his disposal from IELTS Podcast online course:

  1. The IELTS Writing Task 2 Sentence Guide: This comprehensive guide introduced Felipe to effective sentence structures and essay frameworks, simplifying the complex essay writing tasks.

 

  1. Personalized Essay Corrections: IELTS Podcast’s expert team reviewed Felipe’s essays, pointing out areas for improvement and giving personalised suggestions.

 

  1. Structured Guidance: The course provided Felipe with a step-by-step approach to writing compelling essays, from introduction to conclusion.

 

  1. Understanding over Memorization: IELTS Podcast encouraged Felipe to grasp the underlying logic of concepts rather than memorizing templates, enhancing his ability to understand various topics.

 

Felipe’s Turnaround

Using these tools, Felipe’s preparation took a new direction. The resources from our online IELTS course not only showed him his areas of weakness but also equipped him with practical strategies to improve them. 

 

After three attempts Felipe finally passed with a Band 8 in writing. He achieved the benchmark required for his skilled visa application.

 

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Ben Worthington

About Ben Worthington

As the founder of IELTSPodcast, Ben started his journey as an English educator in 2006. Ben and his team of teachers provide students with expert advice, twice a week to cover the writing, reading, listening and speaking sections of the IELTS exam.

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