{"id":2372,"date":"2018-10-27T12:20:10","date_gmt":"2018-10-27T19:20:10","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/magoosh.com\/ielts\/?p=2372"},"modified":"2019-02-01T15:27:24","modified_gmt":"2019-02-01T23:27:24","slug":"ielts-podcast-18-goodbandscore","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/magoosh.com\/ielts\/ielts-podcast-18-goodbandscore\/","title":{"rendered":"IELTS Podcast (Ep. 18) | What is a Good IELTS Band Score?"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-1839\" src=\"https:\/\/magoosh.com\/ielts\/files\/2018\/01\/IELTS-Podcast-Cover-Image.png\" alt=\"Magoosh IELTS Podcast\" width=\"1400\" height=\"933\">\n<\/p>\n<h2>How Can I Improve My IELTS Writing Band Score? Answers to Your IELTS Questions<\/h2>\n<\/p>\n<p>Listen and subscribe on <a href=\"https:\/\/itunes.apple.com\/us\/podcast\/magoosh-ielts-vocabulary\/id1330378255\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">iTunes<\/a> or <a href=\"https:\/\/www.stitcher.com\/podcast\/magoosh-ielts?refid=stpr\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Stitcher<\/a>. Or listen right here:<\/p>\n<p><iframe style=\"border: none;\" src=\"\/\/html5-player.libsyn.com\/embed\/episode\/id\/7249064\/height\/90\/theme\/custom\/autoplay\/no\/autonext\/no\/thumbnail\/yes\/preload\/no\/no_addthis\/no\/direction\/forward\/render-playlist\/no\/custom-color\/000000\/\" width=\"100%\" height=\"90\" scrolling=\"no\" allowfullscreen=\"allowfullscreen\"><\/iframe><\/p>\n<p>In this episode, you\u2019re going to learn all about IELTS band scores, including:<br \/>\n<strong>\t<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>How are the IELTS scores calculated?<\/li>\n<li>What\u2019s considered a \u201cgood\u201d score? <\/li>\n<li>What do the different band scores mean?<\/li>\n<li>What IELTS score you should aim for? <\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><\/strong><\/p>\n<p>If you like this lesson, please subscribe on <a href=\"https:\/\/itunes.apple.com\/us\/podcast\/magoosh-ielts-vocabulary\/id1330378255\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">iTunes<\/a> or <a href=\"https:\/\/www.stitcher.com\/podcast\/if yomagoosh-ielts?refid=stpr\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Stitcher<\/a> for more IELTS Vocabulary lessons, and check out all of our IELTS Podcast episodes <a href=\"https:\/\/magoosh.com\/ielts\/ielts-podcast\/\">here<\/a>!<\/p>\n<p>And don&#8217;t forget to check out these helpful resources!<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/magoosh.com\/ielts\/ielts-writing\/\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">IELTS Writing<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/magoosh.com\/ielts\/ielts-reading\/\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">IELTS Reading<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/magoosh.com\/ielts\/what-is-a-good-ielts-score\/\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">Learn more about IELTS Scores<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/magoosh.com\/ielts\/files\/2018\/05\/transcript.png\" alt=\"ielts podcast -magoosh\" width=\"1152\" height=\"383\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-2158\" srcset=\"https:\/\/magoosh.com\/ielts\/files\/2018\/05\/transcript.png 1152w, https:\/\/magoosh.com\/ielts\/files\/2018\/05\/transcript-300x100.png 300w, https:\/\/magoosh.com\/ielts\/files\/2018\/05\/transcript-768x255.png 768w, https:\/\/magoosh.com\/ielts\/files\/2018\/05\/transcript-1024x340.png 1024w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1152px) 100vw, 1152px\" \/><\/p>\n<h2>IELTS Podcast: Episode 18 Transcript<\/h2>\n<p>(Translations: <a href=\"https:\/\/ielts.magoosh.com\/ielts-podcast-ep-18-russian-translation?utm_source=ieltsblog&#038;utm_medium=blog&#038;utm_campaign=ieltspodcast&#038;utm_term=inline&#038;utm_content=russian\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">\u0440\u0443\u0441\u0441\u043a\u0438\u0439<\/a>, <a href=\"https:\/\/ielts.magoosh.com\/ielts-podcast-ep-18-macedonian-translation?utm_source=ieltsblog&#038;utm_medium=blog&#038;utm_campaign=ieltspodcast&#038;utm_term=inline&#038;utm_content=macedonian\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">\u043c\u0430\u043a\u0435\u0434\u043e\u043d\u0441\u043a\u0438<\/a>, <a href=\"https:\/\/ielts.magoosh.com\/ielts-podcast-ep-18-vietnamese-translation?utm_source=ieltsblog&#038;utm_medium=blog&#038;utm_campaign=ieltspodcast&#038;utm_term=inline&#038;utm_content=vietnamese\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">Ti\u1ebfng Vi\u1ec7t<\/a>)<\/p>\n<p>Welcome to the Magoosh IELTS Podcast! This is Episode 18. In this episode, you\u2019re going to learn all about IELTS band scores, including how the scores are calculated, and what\u2019s considered a \u201cgood\u201d score in different parts of the world. First Eliot and I will discuss what the different band scores mean, and then we\u2019ll talk a little more about what IELTS score you should aim for depending on what your academic and professional goals are. <\/p>\n<p>Don\u2019t forget to visit us at IELTS.Magoosh.com for more great resources to improve your IELTS band score. Use coupon code \u201cieltspodcast\u201d to save 20% off your IELTS test prep.<br \/>\nOkay let\u2019s get started!<\/p>\n<p><strong>Naomi: <\/strong>Today we\u2019re going to talk about different scores you can get on the IELTS, and what those scores mean. <\/p>\n<p><strong>Eliot:<\/strong> When you take the IELTS, you will be given a score between 1 and 9 on each section of the test&#8211;as well as on the test as a whole. <\/p>\n<p><strong>Naomi:<\/strong> So let\u2019s start from the top. Eliot, can you tell our listeners what a 9 on the IELTS means? How are these scores calculated?<\/p>\n<p><strong>Eliot:<\/strong> Well it varies a little from section to section (you can find rubrics for the IELTS Speaking and Writing sections on our website&#8211;we\u2019ll put a link in the show notes), but in general, scoring 9 on the IELTS means that you are completely fluent in English. You understand everything and you don\u2019t really make mistakes. You\u2019re an English expert!<\/p>\n<p><strong>Naomi:<\/strong> What about an 8? Is that pretty similar to a 9? <\/p>\n<p><strong>Eliot: <\/strong>An 8 is very close to a 9&#8211;it means you\u2019re basically fluent, but you might make a few mistakes, in especially tricky or unfamiliar situations. Maybe you\u2019re not an \u201cexpert\u201d&#8211;but you\u2019re very, very good at English!<\/p>\n<p><strong>Naomi:<\/strong> Okay, I\u2019ll take 7. A score of 7 on the IELTS means that you\u2019re good at English, but you do make mistakes sometimes. The difference between a 7 and an 8 would be that 8s really only make mistakes in extremely difficult situations. <\/p>\n<p><strong>Eliot:<\/strong> A score of 6 means you\u2019re a \u201ccompetent\u201d English user. You know English well enough to navigate some fairly complex language, and even though you make some mistakes, you generally know your way around the language&#8211;and you definitely know the basics.  <\/p>\n<p><strong>Naomi:<\/strong> A band score of 5 means you\u2019re a \u201cmodest\u201d English user. You definitely make mistakes, but you\u2019re still able to understand overall meaning in most situations, especially ones that you\u2019re familiar with. <\/p>\n<p><strong>Eliot:<\/strong> If you score a 4, you would be considered a \u201climited\u201d English user. You can really only understand basic English in familiar situations, and beyond that you have problems understanding or expressing yourself. <\/p>\n<p><strong>Naomi:<\/strong> A 3 means you\u2019re an extremely limited English user. You can only understand and communicate small amounts in very basic situations. <\/p>\n<p><strong>Eliot:<\/strong> If you score a 2, this means you had a very difficult time understanding or communicating much at all. <\/p>\n<p><strong>Naomi: <\/strong>And a 1 means you had no ability to use or understand English except for a few words here and there. <\/p>\n<p><strong>Eliot:<\/strong> You can also get a 0 if you don\u2019t answer any questions at all, but we figure if you\u2019re putting in the time to listen to this podcast, that\u2019s definitely not going to happen. <\/p>\n<p><strong>Naomi:<\/strong> Okay, so now that we know what each score means, what scores should students aim for?<\/p>\n<p><strong>Eliot:<\/strong> Well, it really depends on what school or program they\u2019re applying for. Most universities or governments will have their IELTS score requirements published online, but to give you an idea of what most schools are looking for, we\u2019re going to take you on a quick tour of some of the IELTS score expectations of schools around the world. <\/p>\n<p><strong>Naomi:<\/strong> If you\u2019re hoping to attend school in Australia, most of the larger universities (like the University of Sydney, the University of Adelaide, and the University of Melbourne) recommend an IELTS score of 7, but will accept scores as low as 5.5 for some programs. <\/p>\n<p><strong>Eliot:<\/strong> University of Alberta and Queen\u2019s University in Canada require an undergraduate score of at least 6, and a graduate score of 7. <\/p>\n<p><strong>Naomi: <\/strong>In the UK, many of the easier programs require just a 6, with at least a 5.5 on any individual IELTS section.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Eliot:<\/strong> But if you want to go somewhere more competitive, like Oxford, you\u2019re going to need at least a 7&#8230;and a 7.5 would make you more competitive. <\/p>\n<p><strong>Naomi:<\/strong> Before we find out some other IELTS score requirements, let\u2019s pause for a word from Magoosh.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Kevin:<\/strong> Do you want a great IELTS score?<br \/>\nMagoosh can help!<\/p>\n<p>Here\u2019s what you\u2019ll get with Magoosh:<br \/>\n\u00b7             In-depth video lessons that cover concepts, pitfalls, and shortcuts<br \/>\n\u00b7             Over 200 practice questions to help you prepare<br \/>\n\u00b7             24\/7 email access to a team of remote tutors ready to answer your questions<br \/>\nAre you ready to improve your score and get into your dream program? Great! We\u2019re ready to help. Visit us at ielts.magoosh.com and use coupon code \u201cieltspodcast\u201d to save 20% off your IELTS test prep.<br \/>\nNow back to the show!<\/p>\n<p><strong>Naomi:<\/strong> So Eliot, what\u2019s a good IELTS score for students who want to attend university in the United States?<\/p>\n<p><strong>Eliot:<\/strong> The U.S. government is one of the only governments without a minimum IELTS requirement, but U.S. universities tend to have higher score requirements than many other parts of the world. In general, you\u2019ll want at least a 7&#8211;although a 6 or 6.5 will still allow you to qualify for many U.S. schools.<br \/>\nThe takeaway here is that if you\u2019re applying to a competitive school anywhere in the world, you\u2019ll probably want to aim for an IELTS score of 7&#8230;but if you\u2019re not applying to one of the top universities, you\u2019d be safe with a 6 or occasionally even a 5. <\/p>\n<p><strong>Naomi:<\/strong> So, Eliot, what if someone didn\u2019t get the score they were hoping for? Do you have any tips for improving your IELTS score?<\/p>\n<p><strong>Eliot: <\/strong>Absolutely! If your IELTS score isn\u2019t high enough, your first option is to resit the test&#8211;ideally after a little more studying.<br \/>\nBut retaking the test isn\u2019t your only option. You can also talk to the university you applied to, and see if they\u2019re still willing to admit you with below average scores. School admissions are sometimes willing to be flexible, especially if you have a strong professional or academic background. <\/p>\n<p><strong>Naomi: <\/strong>That\u2019s a good point. You could also consider applying to a different school that has slightly lower IELTS requirements, right? <\/p>\n<p><strong>Eliot:<\/strong> Yes that\u2019s an option. Plus if you don\u2019t want to retake the IELTS, you might want to think about trying the TOEFL. While there\u2019s no clear answer to which test is \u201ceasier\u201d, some people have better luck with one test over the other, so it could be worth giving the TOEFL a shot.<br \/>\nIf you\u2019re taking the IELTS in order to get a visa, check to see if there\u2019s a different class of visa you can apply for, that doesn\u2019t require as high of an IELTS score. <\/p>\n<p><strong>Naomi: <\/strong>These all sound like good options&#8230;but if you tested at a 5 you probably won\u2019t be a good candidate for most universities, and at a 4 or below it will be difficult to get a visa at all. So how can people improve their IELTS scores?<\/p>\n<p><strong>Eliot:<\/strong> Well, here are a few suggestions. If you want a better score, you should practice your English as much as possible. Read English websites, magazines, and books. Watch English TV shows. Talk to other people in English as much as you can. This will really make a big difference in how you do on the test.<br \/>\nYou can also learn more about the test itself. Make sure you know everything you can about the IELTS: the timing, the format, the types of passages, audio tracks that\u2019ll be on there&#8211;everything. This way you can get over any nerves you have, and you won\u2019t be as stressed on test day. <\/p>\n<p><strong>Naomi: <\/strong>What about getting feedback on your writing and speaking from someone who knows English, such as a classmate, teacher, or friend?<\/p>\n<p><strong>Eliot: <\/strong>Yes that\u2019s a great suggestion. Just make sure it\u2019s someone whose judgement you can trust.<br \/>\nYou should also try to find good vocabulary word lists, and practice using your English vocab in context. Just knowing the definitions of words won\u2019t be enough for you to get the score you want on the IELTS; you\u2019ll have to know how and when to use them. <\/p>\n<p><strong>Naomi:<\/strong> And don\u2019t forget to take care of yourself on test day! More often than not, if a student gets a lower score than they were expecting, the reasons are physical. Maybe they were too tired, or they got hungry and lightheaded during the exam. Or maybe they were sick. Make sure this doesn\u2019t happen to you by resting well and eating well the day before the test, and on the morning of. Being healthy, alert, and calm during your IELTS exam will make a huge difference!<\/p>\n<p><strong>Eliot:<\/strong> Definitely. So the takeaway here is that a good IELTS score varies depending on what school or program you\u2019re applying to, but if you have at least a 7, you\u2019re in good shape. <\/p>\n<p><strong>Naomi: <\/strong>And if you score a 5 or lower, you\u2019ll want to retake the test or consider some other options&#8211;but don\u2019t stress too much, there are lots of ways you can improve your IELTS score.<\/p>\n<p>So what did you think? If you need more practice, check out the show notes for a transcript of this episode and links to the resources we mentioned, as well as this link to our article on <a href=\"http:\/\/score-ielts-academic-writing-task-1-band-9\" rel=\"noopener\" target=\"_blank\">how to get a band 9 on the IELTS<\/a>.<br \/>\nOh and by the way! We\u2019re still looking for volunteers to help us translate our show transcripts from English to your first language. If you are interested, please email me at naomi@magoosh.com with the subject line \u201ctranslation,\u201d and let me know what language you can translate into!<br \/>\nThanks for listening! If you like our show, help us out by leaving a rating and review in Apple Podcasts, or wherever you listen&#8211;this helps people find us! And don\u2019t forget to hit the subscribe button. Until next time! This is Naomi at Magoosh, wishing you happy studying!<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>How Can I Improve My IELTS Writing Band Score? Answers to Your IELTS Questions Listen and subscribe on iTunes or Stitcher. Or listen right here: In this episode, you\u2019re going to learn all about IELTS band scores, including: How are the IELTS scores calculated? What\u2019s considered a \u201cgood\u201d score? 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