September 2025

From Band 6.5 to Band 9: Deconstructing 4 IELTS Model Essay – children’s behaviour and parents’ responsibility

In this post, an expert IELTS examiner provides four unique sample essays for a classic Writing Task 2 debate topic: holding parents legally responsible for their children’s actions. Each essay is written to a specific Band Score (6.5, 7, 8, and 9). We then break down the key differences that justify each grade, giving you a clear roadmap to improve your own writing.

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How to Boost Your Band Score in IELTS Writing Tasks: The Ultimate Guide

Is the IELTS Writing section holding your score back? You’re not alone. This guide breaks down the exact strategies you need to master both Task 1 and Task 2, from selecting the right data to structuring a high-band essay. Discover how to impress the examiner with strong vocabulary and flawless coherence.

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Listening Practice Hacks for Success: Turn a Tricky Section into Your Strongest

The IELTS Listening test can feel overwhelming with its speed and variety of accents. But what if you could get inside the examiner’s head? Learn the game-changing strategies of prediction, keyword identification, and mental composure to turn the listening section into your greatest strength.

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Top 10 Costly Mistakes English Learners Make on Proficiency Tests (And How to Fix Them)

Walking out of an English exam feeling you underperformed? Often, it’s not a lack of knowledge but preventable test-taking errors that drag scores down. Discover the top 10 costly mistakes—from poor time management to misused vocabulary—and learn practical strategies to avoid them for good.

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