CONGRATULATIONS TO WISER NGUYỄN HỮU THÀNH NHÂN FOR SUCCESSFULLY ACHIEVING 6.5 IELTS OVERALL
This achievement not only reflects Thành Nhân’s relentless efforts but also serves as proof of his determination. Throughout his learning journey at WISE English, he has remained focused and persistent, steadily moving closer to his goal.
With the dedicated guidance of teachers and the enthusiastic support of the academic team, Thành Nhân has not only strengthened his skills step by step but also gained greater confidence in his English-learning journey.
Especially, by applying the groundbreaking NLP (Neuro-Linguistic Programming) learning method, along with two exclusive techniques—6-Step Vocabulary Learning and Automatic Listening—Thành Nhân significantly shortened his study time while achieving this impressive milestone.
WISE English believes this is just the beginning, and you will go even further in conquering greater goals in the future!
I. Study Methods for Each Skill
1. Listening
This is the skill I feel most confident in. Instead of cramming Listening practice through Cambridge test books like most people, I chose to watch English videos on topics that interest me. Only by doing so could I stay engaged and keep practicing without getting bored. Over time, I developed a habit of watching only English-language videos rather than Vietnamese ones.
However, when I started preparing for the IELTS exam, the diverse content and tricky traps in the test made me quite confused. Fortunately, with my teacher’s guidance throughout the learning process, I learned how to approach different question types. The materials and study roadmap provided by the center helped me develop test-taking strategies, focus on key points, and avoid common traps.
2. Reading
Anyone learning English will find that Reading involves a lot of vocabulary and can feel very dry. But that’s only at the beginning—once you grasp the right techniques and practice consistently, achieving a high score isn’t as difficult as you might think. Similar to Listening, I mainly read reviews about technology (smartphones, headphones, etc.) or comments and feedback on games on Steam. Gradually, you will start recognizing the structure of reading passages. I also take notes on new words so I can use them later in Writing.
At first, it was time-consuming and challenging to understand everything, but since I was reading about topics I enjoyed, I stayed motivated, improved my reading speed, and gained a better understanding of different text structures.
3. Speaking
To improve my Speaking skills, I made it a habit to practice everywhere and anytime: singing in English, mumbling difficult phrases while walking, speaking in front of a mirror, etc. These self-practice sessions allowed me to identify pronunciation mistakes and adjust my speech accordingly. At the learning center, my teachers corrected my errors and provided useful guidance to help me improve step by step.
During the actual exam, I realized that you don’t need to sound like a native speaker to get a high score. The key is to deliver your speech naturally, clearly, and understandably while meeting the Task Response requirements. In the test room, staying calm is crucial. Read the question carefully, and if possible, share a real-life story you’ve experienced—it will be easier to remember and deliver convincingly. I don’t have much exam experience, but I believe the most important thing is to relax, stay confident, and use vocabulary flexibly.
4. Writing
This was the most challenging skill for me. To improve, I focused on strengthening my grammar, learning a variety of vocabulary, and practicing writing in an academic style. I often read English newspapers and study materials to expand my vocabulary and sentence structures. Writing is not my strongest skill, so I tried to apply everything I had learned during my lessons.
I pushed myself to practice daily. After each essay was graded by my teacher, I carefully reviewed the corrections to avoid repeating the same mistakes in future writings. In my opinion, writing a lot—even with mistakes—is essential because you can only improve by learning from your errors.
5. Study Materials
Since I already had a solid foundation, I didn’t use too many different resources. Instead, I focused on practicing mock tests to identify and correct my weaknesses. The study materials provided by the center were comprehensive and covered everything I needed.
Besides the center’s resources, I also practiced with Cambridge 7–13 and IELTS Practice Plus. Additionally, I reviewed past IELTS Writing test questions and used them for self-practice. The Improve Your IELTS book series was also helpful—it breaks lessons down by skill and provides useful tips.
II. IMPORTANT THINGS TO REMEMBER BEFORE THE EXAM
If possible, avoid studying too much right before the exam, as it may cause unnecessary stress.
Arrive at least one hour early to find the test location, park, and avoid rushing, which can lead to nervousness.
Follow the instructions given by the test invigilators.
Always remember that language learning is a long-term process—it doesn’t happen overnight. We should practice our skills as much as possible, anytime and anywhere. There is no “final stage” in learning a language; improvement is continuous.
WISE English is always delighted and proud to see students’ hard work pay off with great achievements. The journey of mastering a language is never easy, but it is never an impossible challenge either—as long as you are determined and put in the effort. Wishing you success!
