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This is a real student essay, anonymised. The AI identified three issues across Lexical Resource, Task Achievement, and Grammatical Range. These are the before and after — after two AI sessions.

Task 2 — Opinion Essay Some people believe children should spend more time outdoors. Do you agree or disagree?
5.5
Original — Band 5.5
Before IELTS Lab

I think that children should spend more time outside because it is very good for their health. Nowadays, many children stay at home and play video games all the time. This is a big problem because they do not get enough exercise.

In my opinion, parents should make their children go outside every day. If children play outside, they will be happy and healthy. In conclusion, I think outdoor activities are very important for children.

8 phrases flagged by AI examiner
7.5
Revised — Band 7.5
After 2 AI sessions

It is widely argued that children should dedicate a greater portion of their leisure time to outdoor pursuits, and I strongly concur with this view. In an era of pervasive digital entertainment, sedentary lifestyles among young people have become an increasingly pressing public health concern.

Encouraging children to engage in outdoor physical activity not only promotes cardiovascular health and fosters psychological wellbeing, but also develops crucial interpersonal skills through cooperative play. In light of these benefits, it is imperative that parents and educators prioritise structured outdoor experiences as an integral component of childhood development.

8 upgrades applied — every one is learnable
+1.5
Lexical Resource
"Very good" became "increasingly pressing." "Make children go" became "encourage children to engage." Every swap raises the band ceiling — and each one is a learnable pattern.
+1.0
Task Achievement
The original stated a position but gave no supporting logic. The revision builds a layered argument — health, psychology, social development — which is what examiners look for at Band 7+.
+1.0
Grammatical Range
Simple "if-then" sentences replaced with complex noun phrases, non-finite clauses ("to engage in"), and hedged academic structures ("it is imperative that") — all markers of Band 7+ grammar.
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Writing Task 2 — AI Examiner Feedback
Academic · Opinion Essay
7.0 Overall

Governments should invest more in public transportation rather than road expansion.

This is a controversial topic that many people disagree on.

In my opinion, the government should allocate a larger proportion of its budget toward transit networks.

Suggestion Weak phrase Strong
6.5
Task
7.0
Cohesion
6.5
Lexical
7.5
Grammar

Key action: Task Achievement limited by underdeveloped body paragraphs. Practice PEEL structure to push from 6.5 → 7.0.

Week 4 of 8 — Writing Focus
Day 22/56
Task 2: Opinion Essay
Band target: 7.0 · Est. 45 min
Done
Cohesion Drills — Linking Devices
12 exercises · Est. 20 min
Today
Task 1: Academic Line Graph
Band target: 7.0 · Est. 40 min
Thu
Full Writing Mock + Review
60 min timed · Est. 90 min total
Fri
Test date: Jun 14, 2026 34 days remaining
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Reading

2,400+ authentic passage questions — Academic and General. Skimming and scanning drills, True/False/Not Given mastery, matching headings at speed. Timed conditions enforced from week three onward.

T/F/NG strategies Heading matching Summary completion Speed reading
Skill 02

Writing

AI-graded essays with examiner-level feedback. Task 1 data interpretation. Task 2 argumentative structures. Vocabulary range enhancement built into every exercise.

AI marking Task 1 & 2 Vocabulary
Skill 03

Listening

Native-speaker audio from British, Australian, and American accents. Section 1–4 question formats. Accent adaptation exercises reduce mishearing by an average 34%.

Multi-accent Sections 1–4 Note-taking
Skill 04

Speaking

Record your response. Receive AI feedback on fluency, pronunciation, vocabulary range, and grammatical accuracy — the same four criteria your examiner will use. Part 1, 2, and 3 formats covered.

Pronunciation scoring Fluency analysis Parts 1–3 Filler word detection
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Mock Test #6 — Results
Academic · Full length · 3h 04m
Top 22%
7.0
Overall Band Score
Previous attempt: 6.5 · +0.5 improvement
Listening
prev 7.07.5
Reading
prev 6.57.0
Writing
prev 6.06.5
Speaking
prev 7.07.0
Priority action for next session:
Writing Task 2 coherence — 3 targeted exercises assigned
Student Results

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Nadia K.
Morocco → University of Edinburgh · Architecture
Band 7.5
"I'd taken IELTS twice before IELTS Lab — both times I scored 6.5 and couldn't understand why. The AI feedback on my essays showed me I was losing marks on task achievement, not grammar. Three weeks of targeted practice fixed exactly that. I got 7.5 on my third attempt and had my unconditional offer within two weeks."
Starting band: 6.5
Achieved: 7.5
Time: 5 weeks
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Omar F.
Egypt → Melbourne · Software Engineering
8.0
"The speaking module caught that I was overusing filler words — something no textbook had ever told me. Once I fixed that, my fluency score jumped a full band in two sessions."
6.0 → 8.0 · 9 weeks
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Priya M.
India → London · Nursing
7.0
"I needed 7.0 in every section for NMC registration. The daily plan kept me on track without burning out. Hit the requirement on my first attempt with IELTS Lab."
5.5 → 7.0 · 8 weeks
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Writing & Coherence
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Dr. Sarah Mitchell
Listening & Vocabulary
🇬🇧 United Kingdom
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Dr. Mei Lin Zhao
Reading & Test Strategy
🇸🇬 Singapore
13 years experience
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4.9 / 5.0
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James O'Brien
Speaking & Pronunciation
🇮🇪 Ireland
9 years experience
★★★★★
4.8 / 5.0
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