Repair Clinic: Common Beginner Mistakes in IELTS
7 min
Think
11 of 18
EO — Exam orientation: IELTS test structure and course introduction
REP — Error repair
MIS — Common mistakes
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What to do
Choose one mistake from the list. Then write one short repair sentence in My Notes.
- Read the four common mistakes.
- Choose one mistake you sometimes make.
- Read the repair step.
- Write one short repair sentence in the My Notes.
Time
7 min
A mistake can show your next small step. If you know the repair step, the next task becomes easier.
Concept explanation
A repair step is one small action that helps you fix a mistake.
Do not try to fix everything today. Choose one mistake and one repair step.
Task
Choose one mistake from this list. Then write one repair sentence in My Notes.
- Mistake 1: Starting before reading instructions. Repair: Read the instruction line first.
- Mistake 2: Stopping after one hard question. Repair: Move to the next question and come back later.
- Mistake 3: Giving one-word Speaking answers. Repair: Add one reason or one example.
- Mistake 4: Reading every word slowly. Repair: Look for question key words first.
Use this frame:
I will ___ first.
Reflection
- Which mistake will you repair first?
Self-check
- You choose one mistake.
- You write one repair sentence.
- Your repair sentence has one clear action.
Common mistakes to avoid
- Choosing all four mistakes at once.
- Writing a repair sentence that is too general, such as I will do better.
- Choosing a repair step that does not match the mistake.
How success is measured
You choose one mistake and write one repair sentence that matches it.