Thanks to IELTS, I got accepted into my dream university

After two months of studying with Prep Edu, Dien Ngo officially achieved a 7.0 in IELTS. This accomplishment came after months of dedication and hard work, paving the way for him to secure a spot at RMIT University!

Self-study with Prep Edu

Dien Ngo first took the IELTS in January 2023 and scored 6.0. While this demonstrated a solid level of English, it wasn’t enough for him to enter his dream university. He had previously attended IELTS courses at other centers, but the intense preparation for university entrance exam left him exhausted. Struggling to attend classes consistently, Dien Ngo decided to join Prep Edu and put all his energy into self-study.

Dien Ngo set a clear goal when learning with Prep Edu: to achieve a 7.0 within two months. He committed 5-6 hours daily to learn lessons, complete practice exams, and review feedback. Identifying Speaking as his weakest skill, he dived into intensive practice to give it his all.

“If I didn’t reach the target, I wouldn’t get into my dream university. So if you plan to take the IELTS exam, start preparing for it as early as possible. Only when you are relaxed and fully committed can you achieve the best results.”

Level up speaking skills with Virtual Speaking Room

After Prep Edu’s initial assessment, Dien Ngo quickly identified that he needed to focus on Speaking.

He spent up to three hours a day with Virtual Speaking Room (VSR), practicing how to generate ideas within a limited time and presenting them smoothly and confidently. He shared, “When practicing with Virtual Speaking Room, I applied the structures taught by my Prep Edu’s teachers, used the vocabulary I had learned, and followed Prep Edu’s suggested sample answers to complete the speaking parts and get familiar with the exam format.”

After each speaking practice, Dien Ngo spent most of his time reviewing feedback and sample answers. He carefully checked the grammar and vocabulary to identify his mistakes and wrote down corrections to avoid repeating them next time. 

Dien Ngo expressed strong appreciation for the virtual Speaking practice room: “I used to feel very nervous when speaking. But just by practicing in the exam mode, I improved my fluency and got used to the real test environment. Luckily, Part 1 on the actual test was exactly what I had practiced in Prep Edu’s VSR, which made me feel extremely confident while speaking.”

Tips to achieve 8.0 in Listening & 7.5 in Reading

Since Dien Ngo focused most of his time on Speaking and Writing, he didn’t dedicate as much to Listening and Reading. However, he developed his own strategies with Prep Edu to make the most of his strengths.

For Listening, Dien ngo followed Prep Edu’s lessons closely and practiced with provided materials. He especially enjoyed the tips from Prep Edu’s teachers, which he applied immediately after each practice test, consistently seeing positive results.

For Reading, Dien Ngo recognized that this section requires a solid vocabulary base and strong time management skills. Therefore, he allocated specific times to each part and carefully reviewed new vocabulary after every practice test. In addition to Prep Edu’s lessons, he also focused on practice tests from Prep Edu’s test bank, as he found them closely aligned with the actual exam format.

“Thanks to Prep Edu, I no longer felt lost and was able to achieve the score I aimed for.”

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