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My Second IELTS Journey
"Our greatest weakness lies in giving up. The most certain way to succeed is always to try just one more time."
— Thomas A. Edison
Life doesn’t always go as we plan. Sometimes, unexpected situations push us to start over, even when we feel least ready. My second IELTS journey was one such chapter in my life.
Due to an emergency, I had to resit the IELTS test. I had already achieved a band 7.0 before, with no band less than 6.0, and I was quite content with that. But life had other plans. This time, I wasn’t just facing an exam — I was fighting through one of the toughest phases of my life. Both my personal and academic life were full of struggles, and I often felt as if everything was falling apart around me.
Still, I decided to try again — this time, the Computer-delivered IELTS. I registered for the test on November 7, with very little time to prepare. I knew it wouldn’t be easy, but I told myself that no matter how hard things got, I wouldn’t give up. Every day felt like a battle — balancing research, emotional stress, and preparation. But somewhere deep down, I held on to a quiet hope.
On the test day, things didn’t go as I expected. I stumbled in some parts of the exam and walked out of the test center with mixed feelings. I wasn’t disappointed, but I wasn’t confident either. I simply accepted whatever was coming and prepared myself for the worst, convincing myself that sometimes effort doesn’t pay off immediately.
Then came the next evening — the result day. I opened the email with trembling hands and a heavy heart. But as soon as I saw it, my heart filled with quiet joy — an overall band of 7.5, with no band less than 7.0.
In that moment, every struggle, every sleepless night, every self-doubt felt worth it. It wasn’t just a score; it was proof that even when life knocks you down, you can rise stronger. My second IELTS journey reminded me that resilience, faith, and persistence can turn even the most uncertain moments into triumphs.
My First IELTS Journey
"You may fail thousands of times, but never stop trying"
Embarking on my IELTS journey was nothing short of a thrilling adventure, and it all began in the vibrant month of September. As I left the lively campus life behind to immerse myself in IELTS preparation, the challenge of solitude loomed large. The absence of familiar faces and bustling camaraderie posed an initial hurdle, testing my adaptability.
Initially, the first days of preparation were a bit daunting, but my focus on the listening and reading modules helped me find my footing. Drawing from my experience in writing research articles, the writing segment presented a relatively smoother path. However, the real nerve-wracking moments surfaced when it came to the speaking section. Initially, my words seemed tethered by inertia, but with time, I not only gained fluency but also took strides to enrich my lexical resources.
I vividly recall registering with the British Council on the 3rd of September, eagerly anticipating the exam on the 23rd. However, due to unforeseen circumstances, my exam faced a two-week postponement just a week before the scheduled date. The waiting period was both agonizing and suspenseful. Finally, on the 7th of October, the much-anticipated exam day arrived.
The reading module that day was a dragon, spewing fire and devouring my confidence. Leaving the hall, a shroud of doubt draped over me. "I'll have to retake it," I thought, the words tasting like ashes on my tongue. But then came the moment of truth on October 20 at 12:30 pm, when I checked my results. To my immense joy, my overall band score stood at 7.0, with no band less than 6.0, showcasing my triumph over numerous obstacles in this brief yet intense journey.
My IELTS journey wasn't a smooth sail; it was a rollercoaster of self-doubt and triumph. But amidst the turbulence, one lesson etched itself into my soul: confidence is the compass that guides you through the storm. So, to every aspiring IELTS navigator, I say this: Believe in yourself, for within you lies the power to conquer any test, any hurdle.
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