NewStats: 3,265,480 , 8,186,869 topics. Date: Sunday, 15 June 2025 at 07:45 AM r5f18

ShalomYellow:
please what did you use for preparation? My English is too bad

For speaking - BARC TV on YouTube
Writing - ieltsliz.com
Listening - Various Resources on Youtube
Reading - Various resources on Google

Edaj:
I got a band 5.5 in my reading I want a remark or should I just write another one

Don't bother remarking.
Practice well and retake. Check resources online and practice with cambridge materials. Capitalize all your answers
Remarking only works for writing and speaking as they're subjective

My result is out, and I achieved an overall band score of 7.5. Although I could have done better if I hadn't faced distractions towards the exam, this score is sufficient for my needs.

I started my preparation in August by reading everything from page 1 to the end of this group to familiarize myself with the recommended materials. I also read the testimonies of others on Nairaland by searching different threads.

For writing, start with everything on www.ieltsliz.com. Additionally, get the book from IELTS Buddy, which is available online for free. Practice with those resources and then move on to the past questions from Cambridge. If you don't have anyone to review your essays, use ChatGPT to mark, score, and correct your work. You can Google how to use ChatGPT for IELTS Writing.

For speaking and listening, you only need the Cambridge materials. Google or find YouTube videos with the speaking/listening audio books and practice with them. Record yourself while speaking and make corrections if you don't have a friend to practice with. Get accustomed to various accents by watching podcasts, although I didn't do this due to time constraints. Those used to watching foreign films typically won't have issues with understanding the listening section. Listening requires attention and presence of mind, so if you struggle with concentration, work on it. Constant practice will help. Speaking and listening should be bonuses; no one should fail these sections, as they help boost your overall band score.

Reading seems like a hard nut to crack due to time constraints. Practice with Cambridge materials. There are books on strategies for various question types available online; get one and stick to it. Practice by question type and master or create strategies for yourself. You don't need to time yourself while learning strategies; only start timing once you are familiar with all question types and strategies involved.

Visit these YouTube channels and immerse yourself in their content: FastTrack IELTS, IELTS Jack, E2 Preparation, and IELTS Liz.

In short, there are no shortcuts; you have to put in the work. It's better to use the money you would spend on tutorials to buy data and immerse yourself in YouTube. Many of these tutorial providers are simply looking to make money and have never taken the IELTS themselves, except for the trusted ones you may know.

IELTS is all about strategy and formula. Learn these, and you will be surprised at how well you can do.

Finally, if your English is weak in of spelling, grammar, and basic language skills, start there. Someone with poor spelling will struggle with listening and writing. Someone with poor lexis, structure, and basic English skills will find it challenging. It's not a bad idea to brush up on primary and secondary school materials before attempting the IELTS if you fall into this category. Wishing you success.

vimma:
Hi everyone,

I had my first attempt at IELTS on the 23rd of September with British council. My result came out today:

L- 9
R- 8
W- 7
S- 8

I need a 7.5 in writing to max out for express entry. Do you advice I remark writing?

2. What are the chances that it'll come back with a higher score?

3. Can it also come back with a lower score?

Please assist

Hello,

I want to confirm do you write IELTS academics or IELTS general?

Thanks for your anticipated response.

L: 9
R: 9
W: 7.5
S: 7.5
Overall: 8.5

Study materials:
Cambridge ielts study material
Ieltsadvantage
Ieltsliz
AcademicEnglishhelp

Last 3 are YouTube videos

Advice is try and remain very calm. It helps you do better overall.
Also give yourself at least 3 weeks to study, if it's your first time taking ielts. This will boost your confidence on exam day and will likely translate into better scores.

Best of luck

JhyMedex:
L: 9
R: 9
W: 7.5
S: 7.5
Overall: 8.5

Study materials:
Cambridge ielts study material
Ieltsadvantage
Ieltsliz
AcademicEnglishhelp

Last 3 are YouTube videos

Advice is try and remain very calm. It helps you do better overall.
Also give yourself at least 3 weeks to study, if it's your first time taking ielts. This will boost your confidence in exam day and will likely translate into better scores.

Best of luck

congratulations

Please how did you get it?
I have watched and read all contents from your list but I cannot get over band 4 in listening and reading

Let me drop my 2 cents. First, I think I should let you know that I'm an IELTS tutor with over 3 years of experience.

If you want to sail through the IELTS, you have to understand that you must prepare adequately.

Also, don't assume that because Mr Victor prepared for just one week and achieved an overall band score of 8.5, you will definitely do the same. You should note that there are several factors that could have made him achieve that score within a short period of time. Some of these factors are:

1. His knowledge of grammar. He could have a very good command of the English grammar.

2. His knowledge of synonyms and paraphrases. He could be able to say one thing in 3 different ways.

3. His meticulousness. He could be one that pays great attention to detail.

4. His level of assimilation. He could be someone that understands information very quickly.

5. His understanding of the question types. There are 13 different question types in the Reading Test. It could be that he mastered all the question types in all the sections of the IELTS.

There are several other factors that could affect your success in the exam.

In all, just relax, pray and prepare well.

ShalomYellow:
congratulations

Please how did you get it?
I have watched and read all contents from your list but I cannot get over band 4 in listening and reading

Did you practice before the exams day?..
Your powers of comprehension and Calm are very important in these 2 areas..
Calm mostly..
But practice a lot before the exams day.
Cambridge has audio materials you can use..

Read the question and Listen intently the answer will pop.
Usually the answers follow the same order as the question. So once you answer number 1. quickly read question 2 and the answer will follow immediately..

Hope this helps...

JhyMedex:


Did you practice before the exams day?..
Your powers of comprehension and Calm are very important in these 2 areas..
Calm mostly..
But practice a lot before the exams day.
Cambridge has audio materials you can use..

Read the question and Listen intently the answer will pop.
Usually the answers follow the same order as the question. So once you answer number 1. quickly read question 2 and the answer will follow immediately..

Hope this helps...

I have not done the test yet, I am still practicing. But scores are too poor.

I have followed many tips but I am still failing

Good afternoon everyone..pls i just want to know or ask about the exact price of IELTS exam presently.in addition to that any feasible date for exam in late January or early February.and like how many days wil it takes for the result to comes out or been released

Flourhine:
Good afternoon everyone..pls i just want to know or ask about the exact price of IELTS exam presently.in addition to that any feasible date for exam in late January or early February.and like how many days wil it takes for the result to comes out or been released

1. The current price for both IDP and BC is #107,500. However, starting from February 1st, BC will increase their price to #139,500 (Computer-based) and #134,500 (Paper-based) respectively.

2. The available dates would be dependent on the test type (GT or Academic), your location, and the test mode (CBT or PBT). If you are writing BC, January 27th, February 3rd and 17th might be available. Please visit BC or IDP site to check the available dates.

3. For the Computer-based test, you will get your result within 6 days of writing the exam while it takes 13 days to get your result for the Paper-based exam.

Good luck.

onuwaje:


They gave us headphones individually and just you listening and paying attention to details because u will fill in the blanks

For listening, are you allowed to rewind or write things down on paper?

shizzy7:
For listening, are you allowed to rewind or write things down on paper?

The recording is played once so if you miss any part for any reason

O ti lor

Pls how can I order for a remark being trying it but can't seem to do it

Good evening, everyone. My wife took her UKVI IELTS on December 16th, and her results were updated on December 29th. However, as of today, January 10th, we have not received the hard copy of the results. According to our calculations, we should have received it after 7 working days from seeing the results online. Should we be worried?

IELTS General. date Jan 8, 2024.
result : L- 9, R- 8.5, W-8, S-8 with overall band 8.5.
Only used E2 Language's IELTS Jay.
I used this same tutor for my PTE in 2019 and had 86/90 overall band.
I totally recommend using him and also a lot of practice. I started preparing in December 2023

ddooskie:
Good evening, everyone. My wife took her UKVI IELTS on December 16th, and her results were updated on December 29th. However, as of today, January 10th, we have not received the hard copy of the results. According to our calculations, we should have received it after 7 working days from seeing the results online. Should we be worried?

Call them or mail them. Just got mine after a month it was released after a lot of back and forth.

shawylux:


Call them or mail them. Just got mine after a month it was released after a lot of back and forth.

I just sent them an email. Thanks 🙏

Good day house, pls I want someone to explain to me on which of the test is better, the computer base or the paper type.
Which one is easier, considering the exam duration.
Thanks in anticipation as I await response.

Hi,
Which of the books did you get that was useful to you? And are you looking to sell them as I can buy off you ?

kumbhuru:
My result is out and I had band 7.5 overall. I could have done better but I had some distractions towards my exam but that's enough for what I needed it for.

I started my preparation from this group, in August by reading everything from page 1 to the end so as to know the materials to use. I read the testimony of others in other gr3by searching nairaland too.

For writing, finish everything on www.ieltsliz.com first. Get the book of ielts buddy too, it's everywhere online free. Practice with those and then get the past questions from Cambridge and practice. If you don't have anyone to vet your essays, use chatgpt to mark, score and correct your work. You can Google how to use chatgpt for IELTS Writing.

For speaking and listening, you just need to get the Cambridge materials and practice, Google or YouTube the speaking/LISTENING audio books and solve. Record yourself while speaking and correct yourself if you don't have a friend ti practice with. Get used to various accent by watching some podcasts. I didn't do this though, no time. Those hsed to watching foreign films won't have issues with understanding listening. Listening also requires attention and presence of mind, if you have issues with concentration, work on it. Constant practice will help.
Speaking and listening should be bonus, no one should fail those, they're for boosting of overall bands.

Reading seems a hard nut to Crack as time is never enough. You should also practice with cambridge. There are books on strategies for various questions types online, get one and stick to them. Practice by question type and master or create strategies for yourself. You don't need to time yourself while learning strategies. Only start timing when you are conversant with all questions types and strategies involved.

You can visit these YouTube channels and sleep on them, FastTrack IELTS, ielts jack, E2 preparation, ielts liz.

In short, there's no shortcut, you have to put in the work. It's better you use that 50k you will give some people for tutorials to buy data instead and sleep on YouTube. Most of these tutorials are hungry people who themselves have never written IELTS before.
Except of course you know a trusted one.

IELTS is all about strategy and formula, hack their system by learning those and you would be shocked by how well you .

Finally, if your English is bad, in of spelling, grammar and basic English language skills, I believe you should start from there. Someone with bad spelling will fail listening and writing. Someone with poor lexis/structure and basic English skills would struggle. It's not a bad idea to firstly brush through some Primary/Secondary school materials before attempting the IELTS if you fall into this group. Wishing you success.

Lol

Please who has written in any of these centres..
a, Gbagada..
b. Jkk plaza, ikorodu Road.. ( around Anthony)
C. Kudirat abiola way.

I want to get the experience of test takers as regards, organization ,parking space, ease of entry and exit. Their computers ( are they functional, no errors).

1.with consistent practice ,how many weeks will be enough for getting a good score... say band 8.5

2. Can I use my NIN slip as identification..

Firebomber:


Good day,

Please can you help with the study material that you use for preparation boss.

[email protected].


Thanks.

Good morning bro, how are you doing? Please have you gotten the material. Please can you help forward to this email, please... [email protected]

Please can someone write the exam for my wife am not in Nigeria

finoki:


1.with consistent practice ,how many weeks will be enough for getting a good score... say band 8.5

2. Can I use my NIN slip as identification..

Use port. Else you would be denied entry into exam hall even after collecting exam money from you. They are thieves

Ennychoc019:
Instead of paying 5k to be added to a telegram group, Cambridge 10-17 and Makkar on Speaking for 5k. Send me a mail and I will add you for free and even share my drive on a paid videos on writing task 1 and 2 for free. We are here to help one another and not ripped each other apart.

Hello
Please share with me too

Please, can anyone tell me the difference between the computer-based test and the pen-and-paper test? I am not very fast at typing and I am trying to know the disadvantages of the pen-on-paper test.

Thank you.

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Bibitayo2:
BC IELTS is now #266,000

By the time no one books it, they will calm down

Good day everyone, if you’re in need of an experienced Ielts tutor at an affordable rate kindly reach out to me on 0701 031 2672.

IVYKORAH:
IELTS General. date Jan 8, 2024.
result : L- 9, R- 8.5, W-8, S-8 with overall band 8.5.
Only used E2 Language's IELTS Jay.
I used this same tutor for my PTE in 2019 and had 86/90 overall band.
I totally recommend using him and also a lot of practice. I started preparing in December 2023

Hi Ivy.

Please can you share the E2 Language materials with me.

I also want to write IELTS General.

Thank you.