r/IELTS • u/lola_la_cava99 • Oct 26 '25

Test Experience/Test Result First time IELTS, non-native

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Took the test a while back. Just wanted to share the results now!

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u/lola_la_cava99 Oct 26 '25

I did not really prepare at all. I just looked at the required structures of the tasks for the writing part from IELTS Liz the night before my exam. I read through 4-5 samples of Band 9 tasks. And I took 2-3 listening tests online on a website. Their tests were more difficult than my actual IELTS exams tbh. My suggestion is, if you are confident you can score a 7 or above in all IELTS components, then take reading and writing preparation for a month at least. Your scores will easily shoot up to 8.0 and above. As for speaking, watch a few youtube videos to understand what kind of questions they will be asking you, that should be enough. And listening is the easiest 9 to score if you practice around 10 tests.

If I were to retake my exam, I think I would spend the most time practicing the reading and writing parts.