From Band 4.5 to 7.5: The Remarkable IELTS Journey of Trang Nguyen

Despite a hectic high school schedule, Trang Nguyen committed herself to preparing for the IELTS exam at home with Prep Edu. After five months of consistent self-study, she achieved an impressive IELTS band score of 7.5. Here's how she made it happen.

Turning 4.5 Into 7.5: A Journey Fueled By Determination

As a 12th grader, Trang decided to take the IELTS to boost her university application profile and open up broader opportunities. Although she had never taken any formal IELTS classes before, she chose Prep to guide her through this challenge.

"I had been following and admiring Mr. Tu Pham for a long time, which led me to choose Prep Edu. Plus, I really enjoy learning online. It’s so flexible and efficient. I could study anywhere, anytime. Practicing virtually with AI also made me much more comfortable with the actual computer-delivered IELTS test," Trang shared.

Her first mock test at Prep Edu scored just 4.5, an intimidating starting point. But thanks to the encouragement from Prep Edu and its vibrant learner community, Trang stayed focused and determined. With ongoing support emotionally and academically, she pushed through challenges and ultimately reached her target score of 7.5.

Smart Self-Study: How Trang Boosted Her Band At Home

Managing time was her biggest struggle. Stuck in heavy schoolwork, Trang carved out three hours daily to focus on IELTS preparation. A key tool during this time was Prep Edu’s Study Plan.

"My Study Plan was clearly structured, tailored to my level and goals. It helped me save time and stay on the right track. I could adjust my plan slightly to fit my schedule, focusing first on Listening and Reading, then moving onto Speaking and Writing," Trang recalled.

When asked about the most important factor behind her improvement, Trang emphasized learning from feedback over quantity of practice. "At first, my Writing was only 4.5. After completing numerous writing tasks and receiving detailed corrections from Prep Edu, I acquired a wealth of useful idioms and collocations. I took notes for every new topic, especially on vocabulary and phrasing techniques I could reuse later." Eventually, she scored 6.5 in both Speaking and Writing, a notable improvement from her initial score.

One of Trang’s favorite features at Prep Edu was the Virtual Speaking Room (VSR), which simulated the real test environment with AI. “I usually started with Part 2, where I struggled most, then moved to Part 3, and Part 1. The VSR with AI-powered feedback is really complemented, like a perfect duo,” Trang shared.

A Milestone Achieved, A New Chapter Begins

Trang felt so proud of her hard work, which led to 7.5 IELTS score after 5 months of learning and practicing with Prep Edu. Her top advice for fellow learners is to stay consistent and focus on improvement after each feedback session given by Prep Edu’s AI scoring feature. With her result in hand, Trang now plans to apply to top universities.

To support learners like Trang in achieving IELTS goals, Prep Edu continues to enhance IELTS courses, powered by AI-driven features, such as VSR and VWR, dedicated feedback, and targeted learning paths.

For more information about the Prep Edu’s IELTS course, please read more at: https://prepedu.com/en/ielts