I was really struggling to break past that 6.5 barrier for my IELTS writing, especially in Task 2. Honestly, I’d tried all the fancy vocabulary tricks but it didn’t make a difference. The biggest game-changer for me? Simplicity and clarity.
Here's what finally worked: I focused on one clear idea per paragraph. I started each paragraph with a strong topic sentence that outlined my point, followed up with a specific example, and cut out the fluff. I even made sure my conclusions didn’t introduce any new ideas, just summarized what I'd already said. Keeping my writing straightforward made a huge difference.
If you're struggling like I was, maybe try narrowing down your focus! Good luck!