Repair Clinic: Common Beginner Mistakes in IELTS
7 min
Reading Passage
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What to do
Choose one mistake from the list and write one repair sentence you will use next week.
Many beginners feel worried, and that is normal. These mistakes are common, and you can fix them with simple habits.
- Mistake 1: Starting answers before reading instructions. Repair: Read the instruction line slowly and circle key words.
- Mistake 2: Panicking after one difficult question. Repair: Move on, then return if time allows.
- Mistake 3: Giving one-word answers in Speaking. Repair: Add one reason or one example in a short sentence.
- Mistake 4: Trying to translate every word in Reading. Repair: Focus on question keywords first.
View Worked Example
Worked example: If you feel nervous, take a slow breath, read the instruction word, and say, "I will follow the task step by step."
Show Answer
Mini key: Mistakes are information. Each mistake shows you what to practise next.
How success is measured
You can name one mistake and one calm repair action.