Fast-track to IELTS 7.5 in one month of dedicated study with Prep Edu

Taking the IELTS for the second time, Anh Nguyen felt less pressure and focused instead on finding effective ways to improve all four skills. After enrolling in both Intermediate and Advanced courses of Prep Edu, Anh Nguyen successfully raised his score by one band to achieve a 7.5 IELTS within just over a month.

Crafting an AI-powered study plan

During one month, Anh Nguyen aimed to keep all four skills balanced, aiming to maintain strong performance in Listening and Reading while making steady improvements in the other two skills. Anh Nguyen found Prep Edu’s Study Plan very helpful, especially for beginners who may feel unsure about structuring their study routine and creating effective learning strategies. However, due to his busy schedule, he couldn’t follow Prep Edu’s Study Plan completely.

“I spent about 5–6 hours a day studying. For Listening and Reading, I only practiced 1–2 days before the exam, doing around 4 practice tests. Most of my time was devoted to speaking, practicing over 30 part 1 topics and more than 50 topics for parts 2 and 3 in Prep Edu test bank. As for writing, I tried to learn as much as I could to strengthen my knowledge base."

Mastering 4 skills his way

Reading is one of Anh Nguyen’s strongest skills. To make the most of it, he chose a simple effective method: expanding his vocabulary and reading books on topics he genuinely enjoyed. This not only kept him focused but also got accustomed to the length of the reading passages. For Listening, Anh Nguyen mainly practiced through movies and podcasts, recommending shows like Friends and How I Met Your Mother, as well as business-related podcasts.

When it came to writing, Anh Nguyen placed his full trust in Prep Edu’s course and Virtual Writing Room. He was particularly impressed with the advanced writing course, where the lessons were concise and focused, making it easy for him to apply the knowledge directly to the IELTS exam. Anh Nguyen also appreciated how Virtual Writing Room provided a real exam-like environment, helping him practice under time pressure and enhance this challenging skill.

"I have learned a lot of new vocabulary, as well as how to structure and develop ideas logically thanks to VWR. I also took advantage of the feedback on my assignments and wrote down the mistakes to improve and avoid repeating them. Scoring 7.0 in Writing is a big achievement for me."

For Speaking, which wasn’t Anh Nguyen’s strong skill, he made a point of practicing regularly with Prep Edu’s Virtual Speaking Room (VSR). This helped him get familiar with different exam formats and manage the pressure of exam timing through the Test Mode feature.

“What I like most about VSR is that it’s perfect for someone introverted like me. It gives me a space to practice speaking more and get instant feedback, helping me improve my fluency and confidence.” Anh Nguyen shared.

“Boost your confidence with Prep Edu’s Virtual Rooms”

Anh Nguyen was taking the IELTS for the second time with a solid foundation, so he felt less pressure and was able to focus on intensive preparation for just one month. However, for those who are new to IELTS, he suggests giving yourself more time to study and take mock tests before the real exam. “Starting your preparation about 3-4 months in advance and following Prep Edu’s Study Plan would be much more effective.” he shared.

“For those focusing on improving Speaking and Writing, I highly recommend trying Prep Edu’s Virtual Speaking Room and Virtual Writing Room. They provide a practice environment that feels just like the real exam and offer instant feedback, helping you quickly spot mistakes to improve. With consistent practice, you’ll see clear improvement and feel much more confident walking into the actual test.”