If you’re a working professional preparing for IELTS and consistently scoring Band 6–6.5 despite good English, this insight guide is for you.

Many IELTS candidates focus on grammar, vocabulary, and practice tests — yet still fail to see improvement. The real reason is often invisible execution mistakes that examiners penalise silently, especially in Writing Task 2 and Speaking.

This short PDF breaks down the 7 most common IELTS mistakes that capable professionals unknowingly make, including:

• Why essays lose marks due to unclear task response

• How over-complicating language reduces IELTS Writing scores

• Speaking habits that quietly affect fluency and coherence

• Why repeated IELTS attempts don’t lead to higher band scores

• The difference between practice and corrected practice

• Why Band 7 is about stability, not brilliance

This is not a beginner guide and not a list of generic tips.
It is a diagnostic insight download written from real examiner patterns and real student journeys.

✅ Who this PDF is for:

• Working professionals (IT, Medical, Corporate)

• IELTS Academic or General candidates

• Test takers stuck at Band 6–6.5

• Candidates planning to retake IELTS and avoid repetition

• Those exploring IELTS mentorship or structured guidance

❌ Who this is NOT for:

• Absolute beginners

• Candidates looking only for grammar rules or vocabulary lists

• Those seeking shortcuts or guarantees

This guide helps you identify what to stop doing, so you can finally move forward with clarity.