The IELTs requires lots of prep to get your head around the format.... My hubby has sat 3 times and gets 8.5 speaking, 7.5 writing and then falls flat on his reading and listening getting 6.5 for listening and 6 for reading.... Its soooo frustrating and costly lol!! But its not easy to focus with coughing and spluttering going on and people leaving for toilet breaks. He also says they dont provide any break or tea which is all you sometimes need to feel human.... We have tried a local tutor but they specialise in the speaking and writing which many seem to because i guess theyre supposed to be the most tricky??!!!
Hubby says the speaking isnt about your extensive intelligence its just how you say your answer ie if you dont understand a term, just ask to have it clarified because its your ability to communicate not your Politician skills!!! Good luck to you all im praying for a new year miracle... Hoping that the xmas break will help his focus and give him time to read as much as possible to practise!!