I was seriously stuck at a 6.5 in my IELTS writing for what felt like ages. It felt like I was doing everything right, but my scores just wouldn’t budge. Honestly, I thought I’d never get past it! Then I realized it wasn’t about using complex vocabulary. It was all about structure.
What helped me the most: I started focusing on clarity over complexity. Instead of packing in multiple ideas into a paragraph, I restricted myself to one main idea per paragraph. My strategy became: topic sentence first, followed by a clear example. And a huge tip—stop introducing new points in your conclusion! Trust me, it’s a game-changer.
I also began analyzing sample essays and trying to mimic their straightforwardness. It was a relief to learn that simpler is often better in writing tasks. By the time I took my next test, I felt much more confident in my approach. And guess what? I finally scored a 7!