Success Story: How I Achieved a 7.5 in IELTS Speaking

TLDRIn this interview, Ya, a student from the Gold Course, shares his journey of preparing for IELTS and how he finally achieved a 7.5 in the Speaking section. He emphasizes the importance of confidence, belief in oneself, and persistence. He also highlights the connection between speaking, listening, and writing skills. Additionally, he discusses the cultural differences he experienced when moving to Australia.

Key insights

🏆Confidence, self-belief, and persistence are crucial in achieving success in IELTS and life.

🔑Part 3 of the Speaking section is essential for improving speaking, listening, and writing skills.

🌏Moving to a new country brings cultural differences that require adaptation and independence.

Q&A

What challenges did Ya face during his IELTS preparation?

—Ya found part 3 of the Speaking section challenging at first but realized its importance in improving his skills. He also mentioned the need to cover a wide range of topics and focus on independent learning.

How did the Gold Course help Ya overcome these challenges?

—The Gold Course provided comprehensive coverage of topics and resources for IELTS preparation. The breakout rooms gave Ya the opportunity to practice and receive feedback from a supportive community.

What advice does Ya have for students starting to prepare for IELTS?

—Ya emphasizes the importance of working on all four skills and the connections between them. He advises students to focus on part 3 of the Speaking section, as it helps improve listening and writing skills.

What cultural differences did Ya notice when he moved to Australia?

—Ya mentioned that students in Australia are more focused on independent learning and applying research skills. He noticed a difference in the level of responsibility and independence compared to students in China.

What's next for Ya after achieving his desired IELTS score?

—Ya's focus is now on supporting his wife's visa application. He considers his B score of 7 as a new beginning in his English learning journey.

Timestamped Summary

00:00Ya, a student from the Gold Course, achieved a 7.5 in the IELTS Speaking section.

06:40Ya shares how the Gold Course helped him overcome challenges in his IELTS preparation.

08:41Ya advises students to focus on part 3 of the Speaking section to improve their listening and writing skills.

13:53Ya discusses the cultural differences he experienced when moving to Australia.

16:10Ya's focus is now on supporting his wife's visa application after achieving his desired IELTS score.

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