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It has 10 chapters, from “Understanding Band Scores” to “Final Checklist & Action Plan”, all listed below. In between: “Writing: Task 1 Mastery”, “Writing: Task 2 Essay Mastery” and “Speaking with Confidence”.
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BandLadderIELTSScoring a High Band in IELTS
Master Writing, Speaking, Listening & Reading with Expert Strategies, Collocations & Real Examples.
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10 chapters
Contents
- 1Understanding Band Scores
- 2Writing: Task 1 Mastery
- 3Writing: Task 2 Essay Mastery
- 4Speaking with Confidence
- 5Listening Like a Pro
- 6Reading Strategically
- 7Collocations & Vocabulary Power Bank
- 8Time Management & Exam Day Strategy
- 9Sample Band 8 Answers
- 10Final Checklist & Action Plan
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