The Rapid Band Boost from 4.5 to 7.5 IELTS: Thu Trang's Journey

From 4.5 to 7.5 IELTS: A Journey of Dedication

As a 12th-grade student at Minh Khai High School, Nguyễn Thu Trang decided to take the IELTS exam to strengthen her university application and open up more opportunities for the upcoming university entrance exam. Although she had never studied IELTS before, she trusted and chose Prep to accompany her on this English certification journey.

Sharing why she chose Prep, Thu Trang said: "I decided to study at Prep because I've been following and admiring teacher Tú Phạm for a long time. Another important reason is that I really like online learning, as it's very convenient and effective; I can do assignments anywhere. Also, doing exercises online allows me to interact frequently with the computer, so when I take the actual exam on a computer, I can operate smoothly and save time."

When she first took a mock IELTS test at Prep, Thu Trang scored only 4.5. With such a modest starting point, she felt discouraged when looking at her goal ahead. However, she received immense encouragement not only from the teaching staff but also from the large community of Prep learners.

“I joined the Prep community to find information, read others’ study experiences, and participate in mini-games to win prizes. Whenever I or other learners had any questions, Prep was always very eager to help. It was really useful to me,” Thu Trang shared

With this support and encouragement, both intellectually and emotionally, Thu Trang gained the strength to continue persevering, eventually achieving her dream score of 7.5 in IELTS.

The Secret to Band Improvement While Self-Studying at Home

Increasing an IELTS band is already challenging, but it becomes even more difficult for a senior student like Thu Trang. She had to balance a busy class schedule with dedicating 3 hours a day to IELTS study. Throughout this process, Trang received significant support from Prep’s Study Plan.

"I find that Prep’s Study Plan is very detailed and personalized according to my goals and starting level. The Study Plan helped me save a lot of time when I first started studying. I also made some adjustments to suit my personal schedule. Towards the end, I studied skill combinations, starting with Listening & Reading, then moving on to Speaking & Writing," Trang shared.

When asked about the biggest secret behind her rapid progress to achieve the impressive 7.5 IELTS score, Trang revealed that the key was not how many tests she completed, but what she learned after each correction. Prep’s detailed feedback and corrections significantly helped improve her band score, especially in the Speaking and Writing skills. "At first, I only scored 4.5 in Writing, but after doing many tests and receiving feedback from the teachers, I learned many useful idioms and collocations that helped me score higher in the exam. For each topic, I wrote down new vocabulary and expressions to memorize and apply for the next time." As a result, she successfully achieved a 6.5 in both Speaking and Writing.

Thu Trang also shared that one of her favorite features of studying with Prep was the virtual Speaking room. By familiarizing herself with a test-like environment, she became more confident when entering the actual exam room. Every day, she practiced for 30 minutes in the virtual Speaking room, focusing on topics she was unsure about. "I usually practice Speaking Part 2 first because it’s my weakest area. After that, I do Part 3, and Part 1 is just for reinforcing my knowledge. Also, I find that the feedback from the teachers and practicing in the virtual Speaking room complement each other very well. It’s like a ‘perfect duo,’” she added.

Satisfied with a 7.5 Band Score

Reflecting on her long and diligent journey of preparation, Thu Trang is very pleased with her 7.5 IELTS score. From her self-study experience, she offers advice to those who aim to conquer the IELTS exam: dedicate time each day to study, carefully jot down new knowledge and vocabulary after each test correction, and apply what you've learned in future practice.

With her 7.5 IELTS certificate, Thu Trang plans to apply to prestigious universities like the University of Economics and Banking Academy. Prep is grateful for Thu Trang's heartfelt sharing and wishes her much luck and success in her future endeavors.

To help students confidently achieve their desired IELTS score, Prep continually improves its Prep for IELTS courses, incorporating the most intelligent and advanced features. In addition to lectures packed with comprehensive and focused content, students can practice with powerful tools like VSR and VWR, while also benefiting from timely and detailed feedback that effectively boosts their band scores.

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