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Hi Guys,

Let's share our results (21 June).
I had an academic module and took my exam for the first time.

Listening 8.0
Reading 7.0
Writing 6.5
Speaking 7.0
Overall 7.0

I'm really disappointed with my writing since I got much higher score during my classes with a teacher and I was very confident about my writing...

Thinking about appeal... Would you suggest do it or not?

Thanks.

Hi Ambicia,

Congrats. If you feel confident about your writing, then I'd say go ahead. I heard in one of Ryan's interviews with the test takers, someone reviewed the writing and the difference was a full band score.

This is what I got with my GT module =>

Listening 7.5
Reading 9.0
Writing 7.5
Speaking 7.5
-----------------
Overall 8.0

I'm really disappointed with the Listening part. I'm not sure How I missed so many in that. During my test preparation, Listening was the one where I used to score the highest. Don't know what happened.

In anyway, this was my first attempt and I'm contemplating a retake. I need atleast an 8 in the listening.

Hope everyone gets their expected result.

Hey! Congrats, your results are still pretty good

For the writing, you could appeal in two cases I think:
- You need it (score above 7.0 in order to apply for a university, for instance)
- You have largely enough money and time

If the amount required to lodge an appeal is somewhat high compared to your revenues and/or national currency strength and if you do not entirely need it, I would advise you to keep this score as it is.

Why you get your result so fast?
I am still waiting for my result.

anyone from India got the results?

Hi Guys,

My result is worst ever;

L 8.5, R 7, S 6, W 6.5

I never expected such low score in my speaking, in fact I scored band 7 on my last exam in Speaking; also after one month of hard work...talking to people on Skype...never think of such band..

I know something went wrong; but need to analyse

anyway..before taking another one...

Hope everyone would receive their favorable results....

Durai

I got my result

Listening 8.00
Reading 8.00
Speaking 7.00
Writing 7.50
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OverAllBandScore 7.50

durai wrote:Hi Guys,

My result is worst ever;

L 8.5, R 7, S 6, W 6.5

I never expected such low score in my speaking, in fact I scored band 7 on my last exam in Speaking; also after one month of hard work...talking to people on Skype...never think of such band..

I know something went wrong; but need to analyse

anyway..before taking another one...

Hope everyone would receive their favorable results....

Durai

Hi,

Don't loose hope buddy.. You will be fine and will do great in the test..

Thanks
Argho

I got a even worse result:

L 7.5 ;R 6.5; W 7; S 5.5

I never thought that I will fail on reading.
I scored 7 on speaking before.

the only good thing is that I got 7 on writing this time.

what were your topics in speaking?

Hi Buddies! I nailed it!

l- 7.5
R- 8
S-7.5
W-7
OBS-7.5

Special mention to Ryan Higgins and to my speaking buddies Atul, reehash, paola, suzy, nadeesha and Denis! Love you guys!

So this is the feeling being over the moon.

Cherilab

allen_zhang wrote:I got a even worse result:

L 7.5 ;R 6.5; W 7; S 5.5

I never thought that I will fail on reading.
I scored 7 on speaking before.

the only good thing is that I got 7 on writing this time.

Hi Allen,

Did you gave your exam in Australia or in your home country.

Thanks
Argho

Hi guys, just got my IELTS result, and my requirement is to get band 7 in all category

Listening: 7.5
Reading: 7.0
Writing: 7.0
Speaking: 7.0

Thanks guys for your guidance throughout the IELTS practice!

Regards,
Paperheart

IDP GT ISTANBUL

L:7
R:5.5
S:6
W:6
Overall:6

Where can I develop my reading and writing skills:( thank you

I got my result on sms as well as on idp-ielts site after login....however I'm not able to see my result on https://results.ielts.org/
does it display with delay?

Hi all!
These are my scores
Reading 9
Listening 9
Writing 7
Speaking 8.5

Overall 8.5

Was wondering if others scored badly in writing as compared to others. Can I appeal and see my marked answers? What's the procedure?

Congratulation.

btw, imo, there are dim chances of increase of writing band by 1 in reevaluation.

would you mind sharing some preparation tips with the group?

Thanks,

Sure!

For the reading module, you need to practice all the tests given in the exercise book. I used this trick where I read every para separately and wrote a brief gist right next to the para. This helps with the questions wherein you need to point out which para contains what info.

I'm addicted to the Sherlock series on BBC. Right before the listening test, I watched all try reruns! its a fun way to get used to the accent. The more familiar you are with the accent, the better you'll do.

For the speaking test, practice in front of a mirror. You'll see your own body language and be conscious of the way you speak. Do not rush to answer the examiner. Take 3 seconds to get your thoughts in order. Haphazard sequence and use of fillers like umm, actually, like should be avoided..

Lastly, I'm doing a journalism course so writing comes naturally. The sequence of ideas is what they look for along with grammar and spelling. Chart out your essay before beginning.

That's all! Hope it helps!

I got the band that I need which is band 7.5 in every sections. Here's my result:-
Listening: 8.0
Reading : 8.5
Writing : 7.5
Speaking : 7.5
Overall: 8.0

Happy Happy Happy Me!!!

I need speaking partner. Please contact me via Skype: relativestrengthindex.

Thanks

hi i have give my last exam with my wife in sydney, australia
i have got

R 6
L6.5
w 5.5
S 7

i need six on each band....but i am shocked to see my wife results
i know she even cant get more than 5 ..and she got 6 in writing
i am totally disastisfied with the IELTS result, i feel shocked to see results...its not about mine..its about other person who i know cannot score more than five has got six in writing. i have got evidence in myhand ( very soon i am going to make this IELTS negligence in court) now i can find what on earth this IELTS is about, totally biasing organisation in world and playing student life in hell. how the students are cheated by IELTS organisation just for english compentency and so much anomalies in marking. its not for me but i just found one evidence where the examiner has failed his professionalism. plz advice me what shoud i do for this unfairness..it tells me that i shoud speak up for such anomalies..and negligence which is playing up to student of many countries.

geoenvirons wrote:hi i have give my last exam with my wife in sydney, australia
i have got

R 6
L6.5
w 5.5
S 7

i need six on each band....but i am shocked to see my wife results
i know she even cant get more than 5 ..and she got 6 in writing
i am totally disastisfied with the IELTS result, i feel shocked to see results...its not about mine..its about other person who i know cannot score more than five has got six in writing. i have got evidence in myhand ( very soon i am going to make this IELTS negligence in court) now i can find what on earth this IELTS is about, totally biasing organisation in world and playing student life in hell. how the students are cheated by IELTS organisation just for english compentency and so much anomalies in marking. its not for me but i just found one evidence where the examiner has failed his professionalism. plz advice me what shoud i do for this unfairness..it tells me that i shoud speak up for such anomalies..and negligence which is playing up to student of many countries.

Hi mate,

I am with you.. I am a university research student in Melbourne and need to score 6 in each in order to apply for my graduate visa. I always got high distinction for my work and currently now I will be graduating with a distinction. I gave this exam on 7th June and score only 5 for writing which shocked me to the core. I never thought that I would get such low score either IELTS people think I am fool or my university professors think my work is not up to level.

This exam is a big piece of shit.. we need to settle in Australia and they need money from us.. They are doing a bloody good job..

Anyways, I am appearing again on 12th .. lets C everything goes in my favor..

Argho

Hi Geo,

English people are not foolish; they must have asked you to sign the terms and conditions when you registered;

So, if you take to court, you would lose money;

But try to find other options if any; may be tribunal or human rights; actually i don't know...
could be education board in Australia and claim that IELTS are treating students with unfair game; they probably look at it, but I understand that these centres are making use of students to make profit.

anyway, good luck for your next test;

Durai

As I see the post I am shocked to see that all you guys have scored almost Band 7 in Reading. I had written my IELTS Exam on 21st June.

I got Listening - 7.5, Reading - 6, Writing - 7 and Speaking - 7.5

I am finding it hard to get 7 in Reading.

If any of you could help me or at least suggest me the techniques you use... that would be great..

Please help me guys

Akshay wrote:As I see the post I am shocked to see that all you guys have scored almost Band 7 in Reading. I had written my IELTS Exam on 21st June.

I got Listening - 7.5, Reading - 6, Writing - 7 and Speaking - 7.5

I am finding it hard to get 7 in Reading.

If any of you could help me or at least suggest me the techniques you use... that would be great..

Please help me guys

Hi Akshay!
Here are the techniques I used when I answered the reading test. I hope this will help you increase your bandscore in reading.

When answering T/F/NG, take note that the passage mentions something about it.
True- synonyms
False- antonyms

However for Not Given, it is not totally mentioned in the passage.

When answering YES/No/NG, the idea may not be mentioned word for word in the passage, because it is usually the WRITER'S PERCEPTION what is being asked.

Do all the markings that you need, especially the NUMBER OF WORDS.
Even if the question is asking for 2 words, you can answer 1 word only especially if you are not sure if the adjective is needed. So, it is always best to answer the NOUN

* for T/F/NG, Y/N,NG and FILL IN THE BLANKS, usually the answers are arranged in SEQUENCE.

When answering HEADINGS.
ANSWER IT LAST, IT IS TOO TIME CONSUMING SO BETTER ANSWER THE OTHER ITEMS OF THE SAME PASSAGE, AT THE TIME YOU ANSWER THE HEADINGS, YOU HAVE READ ALREADY MOST OF THE PASSAGE, THEREFORE IT IS EASIER FOR YOU TO ANSWER THE QUESTIONS.

Best of luck!
CHERILAB