An Enquiry on Results (EOR) is worth considering if you believe your performance was stronger than the score awarded, but an increase is not guaranteed. IELTS requires an EOR request within six weeks of the test date. The fee is refunded if your score goes up; the reported score does not decrease as a result…
Confidence and smooth delivery are useful, but IELTS Speaking scores four equally weighted criteria: Fluency and Coherence, Lexical Resource, Grammatical Range and Accuracy, and Pronunciation. You may be able to speak without hesitation while still repeating basic vocabulary, making frequent grammatical errors, giving poorly developed answers or being difficult to understand at times. Record answers…
Use Voice Mode so you practise speaking aloud. Try this prompt: Act as an IELTS Speaking practice partner. Take me through Parts 1, 2 and 3, asking one question at a time and waiting for my spoken answer. Give me a Part 2 cue card and allow preparation time. Do not interrupt to correct me….
Talking regularly with other people is a very good way to improve your English, but you don’t necessarily need to practise with a native English speaker. What matters most is finding someone you can communicate with regularly. This could be another English learner, a teacher, a language-exchange partner, or someone who uses English confidently. Try…