Alarming situation: IELTS 7.0+ but still poor at school!
According to Ms. Loan, a high school teacher in Thanh Tri district, Hanoi , in the recent test, the test of a male student with IELTS 7.0 only got 4 points.
Ms. Ha Thu Nguyet said that her son has an IELTS score of 8.0, however, when he went to study abroad in the US, he was at the top of the "stuttering" level in English communication, was afraid to communicate because it was difficult to interact with classmates and teachers, and could not even understand the entire conversation.
This situation has raised concerns about whether IELTS certificates really demonstrate good English language ability.
A high IELTS score does not mean good English ability
According to IELTS Mentor, there are 3 main reasons for this:
The main reason is the difference in the requirements of the IELTS test and the general English test. IELTS assesses the ability to use English in learning and working situations based on 4 criteria: Listening, speaking, reading, writing according to international standards. Meanwhile, the general English test focuses on grammar, vocabulary and basic knowledge.
The second reason is that most IELTS test preparation classes today focus on practicing skills to deal with different types of questions, which cannot be applied to real life, causing many students to fall into a state of "lopsided learning" and "trick learning".
The third reason comes from the subjective side of the students. Many students become subjective and stop practicing English as soon as they have achieved their IELTS score target.
This not only makes students lose confidence when using this language in real life but also indirectly reduces the value of the IELTS certificate. According to a report by Hanoi National University in 2023, about 25% of students entering with an IELTS score of 6.5 or higher face difficulties when not following the English-taught program at the school.
Sustainable English Learning - the Key to Success
In essence, learning English is not just about getting an IELTS certificate but about using the language in every aspect of life. Learning English should be built on a solid foundation:
Practice and improve continuously
Learning English is a long-term process. Students need to continue to practice and improve even after achieving their desired IELTS score. Sustainable learning helps them maintain and develop their language skills.
Applying English to every aspect of life
An important element of learning English is the ability to apply it to real-life situations. Therefore, regularly applying English in daily communication, presentations, group discussions, etc. not only helps students achieve better academic results but also equips them with the necessary skills to succeed in an international working environment where English is the main language.
IELTS Mentor - real study, real test, real quality
With over 6 years of operation, IELTS Mentor English Center System is one of the few centers with a special IELTS teaching method with the motto "Learning IELTS is not just about test preparation" - helping students achieve high IELTS scores, while developing practical English skills.
Learning goes hand in hand with practice.
Students participate in practical activities such as group discussions, project work, and real-life communication situations to comprehensively develop listening, speaking, reading, and writing skills.
Role-playing activities to practice communication of IELTS Mentor students.
Create a multi-experience learning environment
In addition to classroom lessons, IELTS Mentor also designs useful extracurricular activities.
Workshop with experts
Listening to experts share helps students learn knowledge from many different fields: learning methods, career guidance, soft skills,...
Talkshow organized by IELTS Mentor in collaboration with University of Electricity.
Online English Tournament
Every quarter, online English tournaments will be held through the IELTS Mentor The Learning App. Students will be divided into teams. By answering questions about social sciences in English, students will compete to win prizes.
Students participate in the English tournament “We Are Champions”.
IELTS Mentor - a companion to conquer English comprehensively
As a system of English centers under the EdutalkEducation Ecosystem, after more than 6 years, IELTS Mentor is proud to have trained more than 9,000 students nationwide, helping them not only achieve their desired IELTS score but also truly master English.
In 2023, IELTS Mentor is proud to be in the top 100 businesses honored at "THE BEST OF VIETNAM 2023" organized by the Vietnam Business Science Union in collaboration with Intellectual Property and Creativity Magazine.
In 2024, IELTS Mentor continues to affirm its position when receiving the Diamond Partner Award from IELTS IDP Vietnam and becoming a partner of more than 40 high schools and universities nationwide.
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