🎯 Target Band 7 – IELTS Academic Module: How to Maximize Your Score
Author: Simone Braverman
Level: Intermediate to Upper-Intermediate
Ideal for: Students aiming for Band 7+ in IELTS Academic
Focus: Strategy + All 4 Skills
📝 Overview
This bestselling guide by Simone Braverman is aimed at IELTS candidates who want to improve their band score through strategy-based learning rather than heavy practice. Perfect for those with limited time and a goal to hit Band 7 or higher.
📘 What’s Inside
- Listening: Techniques to avoid traps, predict answers, and handle fast-paced sections.
- Reading: Strategies for skimming, scanning, and time management; tips on T/F/NG questions.
- Writing: Detailed guide on Task 1 & Task 2 structure, band criteria, and sample essays.
- Speaking: Sample answers, cue card tricks, and confidence-building techniques.
✅ Pros and ❌ Cons
| Pros | Cons |
|---|---|
| ✓ Focused on strategy over theory | ✗ Limited full-length practice tests |
| ✓ Easy to read and beginner-friendly | ✗ Mostly useful for Band 6+ |
| ✓ Practical examples and traps to avoid | ✗ Not suitable as a standalone course |
💬 Final Thoughts
If you’re someone looking to quickly boost your IELTS score through smarter test strategies rather than extensive language learning, Target Band 7 is your ideal companion. Pair it with official Cambridge practice tests for best results.
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💬 Learner’s Note – Honest Review from an IELTS 8.5 Candidate:
As someone who recently scored an overall IELTS Band 8.5, I can confidently say that Target Band 7 helped me focus on the real skills needed to excel. It doesn’t overwhelm you with theory—instead, it gives you tactical tools for each section of the test.
📌 The best part for me was the Writing Task 2 strategy – it taught me how to structure my arguments clearly and manage my time efficiently. The sample essays and sentence starters were extremely helpful. I also found the Listening tips especially practical when I was trying to overcome tricky multiple-choice questions.
✅ Overall, it’s an efficient and focused guide that helped me go from Band 7 to Band 8.5 within 2 months of smart preparation.
– Minh Tran, IELTS 8.5 (2024 Test Taker)
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