IELTS Energy Podcast 1075: How Cynthia Overcame IELTS for an Overall 8

Cynthia, a translator and interpreter from Lima, Peru, shares her experience of achieving an overall score of 8 on the IELTS exam. She discusses her career, future academic goals, and the strategies she used to prepare for the exam, including personal coaching and a structured study plan. Cynthia also recounts the challenges she faced on test day and offers advice for future test-takers.

What was Cynthia's initial target score for the IELTS exam?

• 7.0

• 7.5

• 8.0

• 8.5

Which languages does Cynthia work with as a translator?

• French and Portuguese

• English and Spanish

• English and German

• Spanish and Italian

What is Cynthia's ultimate academic goal?

• PhD in Linguistics

• Master's in Conference Interpreting

• Diploma in Language Studies

• Bachelor's in Translation

Why did Cynthia choose the Three Keys IELTS program?

• To improve her grammar

• To get a structured study plan

• To learn new languages

• To practice speaking with friends

What tool did Cynthia use to organize her study materials?

• Google Docs

• Microsoft Word

• GoodNotes

• Evernote

What unexpected issue did Cynthia face on test day?

• Forgot her study materials

• Parking issue with her bike

• Couldn't find the test center

• Lost her ID

How did Cynthia manage to stay focused during the test despite initial stress?

• By taking deep breaths

• By using learned strategies

• By talking to the examiner

• By leaving the test room

What advice does Cynthia give about handling test instructions?

• Ask a friend

• Ignore them

• Read them quickly

• Listen carefully

What is a key strategy Cynthia emphasizes for the IELTS exam?

• Answering all questions at once

• Focusing on one question at a time

• Skipping difficult questions

• Guessing answers

What does Cynthia suggest doing before the test day to avoid issues?

• Skip breakfast

• Bring extra materials

• Call the test center in advance

• Arrive late