Repair Clinic: Common Beginner Mistakes in IELTS
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.
Repair Clinic: Common Beginner Mistakes in IELTS
⏱ 7 min
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.