Why Many Students Stay Stuck at Band 6 Many IELTS candidates find themselves stuck at Band 6 or 6.5 despite months of practice. They understand English well, follow conversations, and complete countless practice tests, yet their Listening score never seems to improve. The problem usually isn’t their English ability. Instead, it’s a series of small,…
Why Do Students Lose Marks Even After Hearing the Correct Answer? Have you ever finished an IELTS Listening test feeling confident, only to discover later that you chose the wrong answer—even though you clearly heard it? This is one of the most common frustrations among IELTS candidates, especially those aiming for Band 6 to Band…
Why Hearing the Answer Isn’t Always Enough Many IELTS candidates face the same frustrating situation. They understand the recording, recognize the correct answer, and feel confident during the test. Yet when the results arrive, their Listening score remains stuck at Band 6 or 6.5. The problem is often not listening comprehension. Instead, it’s what happens…
How to Master IELTS Listening Note Completion If you want to improve your IELTS Listening score, note completion is the question type you should master first. It appears more frequently than any other listening task and tests a skill you’ll use in both academic and professional settings: listening for key information and recording it accurately…
Introduction: Why Many Students Lose Marks Before They Even Start Practicing Most students fail the IELTS Listening test not because they can’t understand English — but because they don’t understand what they’re walking into. Knowing the format before your first practice session changes everything. There is a pattern seen again and again with IELTS candidates:…
