I don't think that using 'difficult' grammar is the best way to get a band 7.
If you want a band 7, the most important thing is to be able to write error-free sentences. If all of your sentences contain small mistakes, it's unlikely that you'll get a 7. It might be better to take fewer risks with complex structures, and aim for more error-free sentences.
Many thanks dear Simon :)
Posted by: mollod | Sunday, October 09, 2011 at 11:52
Thank you Simon for telling us the best and a reasonable way of getting band 7.
Posted by: Ruth W. | Sunday, October 09, 2011 at 12:56
Hi Simon!
Got my results online and I finally got my desired scores. Reading through your blog truly helped me. Thank you for the lessons! May you continue to share what you have. All the best for you Simon!
L=8, R=7.5, W=7, S=7
Overall: 7.5
Posted by: Zesty | Sunday, October 09, 2011 at 15:06
Hi Simon
I would like to say if someone surf on the Internet no site can be found as much precious as this site which share its experiences freely and simply and I think it can be predicted to act like this from someone who fan of MANCHESTER UNITED !!!
God bless you and Im sure all individuals who visit this site are same to me .
Posted by: Mh | Sunday, October 09, 2011 at 21:12
I can write any essay now,
I just had only 2 lessons with Simon.
He is great person.
I will find out more after my exam but I am satisfied with his lessons.
You wont find website like this,main thing is its free website with abndance of information.
I can say-IELTS is like darkness where Simon is torch for this darkness.
TAHIR
Posted by: TAHIR | Sunday, October 09, 2011 at 22:30
FROM SIMON:
Sorry if I deleted some of your comments - an argument was developing, and I thought it would be better to get rid of it.
Let's carry on studying instead.
Thanks for your support!
Posted by: Simon | Monday, October 10, 2011 at 10:28
PS. The advice in this lesson is only about the grammar score (25%). Of course, you also get scores for fluency, vocabulary and pronunciation.
Posted by: Simon | Monday, October 10, 2011 at 10:36
Hi SIMON!
I am going to get band 7, but I do not know how can I start, can you give me some advice? ( I am stil stugying English full time, I am studying at 5.0 Class)
thank you Simon!
Posted by: Julianna | Tuesday, October 11, 2011 at 01:21
Hi Julianna,
You just need to keep practising and working hard. Try to follow the daily lessons on this site, use the Cambridge IELTS books for test practice, and try to find a teacher or native speaker who can check your work, correct your mistakes, and help you to improve.
Good luck!
Posted by: Simon | Tuesday, October 11, 2011 at 09:01
Hi Simon,
I want to thank you a lot!
Your site helped me to improve my English so much! I've managed due to your lessons to reach 7.5 Overall Band Score!
Again, thanks a lot !!!
Posted by: Angelina | Tuesday, October 11, 2011 at 21:19
I wish you all the best !!!
Posted by: Angelina | Tuesday, October 11, 2011 at 21:26
Congratulations Angelina! I happy to have been able to help.
Best of luck!
Posted by: Simon | Wednesday, October 12, 2011 at 10:55
Hi SIMON!
I'm from Uzbekistan my name is BaxroM and I am going to get band 7 but i have some difficulties in reading task. Can you give me some advice?
Posted by: Bakhrom | Thursday, October 13, 2011 at 13:03
Hi Bakhrom,
Just keep practicing,do ielts cam 1-9 all reading exam,same a exam consition .
your reading answers will improve every time you finish one exam.
go through simon's advise for reading,that will be really helpful,
do you speak russina,
kak dela? nadeyus sto ti paluchaes cem(7) atcenki.
thanks
Posted by: TAHIR | Thursday, October 13, 2011 at 20:45
Hi Bakhrom,
Tahir's advice (above) is very good. Practise as much as you can with the Cambridge books, and follow the advice in my lessons. Try this lesson first:
http://ielts-simon.com/ielts-help-and-english-pr/2010/12/ielts-reading-advice.html
Posted by: Simon | Friday, October 14, 2011 at 11:02
When you compare IELTS to Cambridge, in terms of difficulty, which one is harder?
Posted by: english corrector | Wednesday, November 02, 2011 at 22:04
I'm afraid I don't know. I only teach IELTS.
Posted by: Simon | Thursday, November 03, 2011 at 11:17
I have some problems with reading and writing task 2 (( but my exam will be soon ... it will be after 2 weeks.. how can i improve my reading skills ??? please advice me (((
Posted by: Shakhrukhbekh | Sunday, April 29, 2012 at 05:41
Hi Shakhrukbekh,
Just keep practising and working hard. There's plenty of advice and practice here on the site.
Good luck!
Posted by: Simon | Monday, April 30, 2012 at 10:16
100% right
Posted by: raj | Tuesday, May 15, 2012 at 05:28
Hi Simon,
i am from kazakhstan!!!! i want to get band 7. it is going to be not easy. I have a problem with reading. i am practising reading every day (2 weeks), but my results are the. why it is like that? i should have some progress
Posted by: Ulbossyn | Thursday, October 18, 2012 at 18:19