Are you still trying to get Band 7 in IELTS?

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Hi, I’m Ray and I own an English school in Japan (London Language Lounge). I have been teaching IELTS since 2009. I founded IELTS Focus to help my students get a high band score in the IELTS exam. This website contains free blog articles, tips, strategies and free lessons to help you on your IELTS journey. This site covers each part of the IELTS test, Reading, Listening, Speaking, Writing task 1 and Writing task 2 essays.

There is a lot of bad advice out there regarding IELTS, therefore, many students are completely misinformed or simply confused. The aim of this website is to clear up confusion and show you clearly what you need to do to hit Band 7 or more. Bear in mind that it takes a lot of work and preparation to get a high score in IELTS. There are no shortcuts.

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Recent free lessons and blog posts

IELTS Writing Task 1: Paraphrasing Statistics

Paraphrasing percentages and statistics in IELTS academic writing task 1. One thing that can be challenging in IELTS writing task ...
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Are you worried about time management?

Timing and preparation in IELTS Writing One of the biggest concerns for people doing the IELTS exam, particularly in the ...
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Why am I stuck at Band 6 in Speaking?

This is one of the most common questions I get asked about in IELTS. 'Why can't I get Band 7 ...
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Line Graph Lesson: Energy Consumption by Fuel Source

Writing about a line graph with a future prediction. Here is a line graph from the Cambridge IELTS 9 book ...
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Two easily confused essays (problem / causes solution essay)

What is the difference between a Causes Solution and a Problem Solution essay? Problem solutions and causes solutions essay are ...
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IELTS Speaking FAQ

17 commonly asked questions about the IELTS speaking test. There is a lot of misinformation and myths out there surrounding ...
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Writing Task 1: Fast Food Restaurants Bar Chart

Model Answer: Bar chart about fast food restaurants Bar charts are quite common in IELTS writing task 1 academic. Many ...
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Why can’t I get a Band 7?

I have heard this question so many times. Why can't I get a Band 7? I get so many people ...
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Model answer for a letter to a friend: Selling a laptop

IELTS general writing task 1, an informal letter. There are 2 main types of register that you will need for ...
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