Honestly, I was stuck at a 6 for what felt like forever. The IELTS writing Task 2 was just not clicking for me. I thought I'd never get past this point! What finally turned things around was simplifying my approach.
My biggest mistake was trying to impress the examiner with complex vocabulary. Instead, I focused on coherence. Here’s what I did: focused on one clear idea per paragraph, started with a strong topic sentence, and backed it up with precise examples. This helped streamline my thoughts and made my essays easier to read.
Another thing I learned? Don’t add new points in the conclusion! Just summarize what you’ve already discussed. It sounds basic, but it made a huge difference in how my essays were received.