Looking at IELTS from a different angle than university or visa requirements, I think it's something that requires you to take a fairly dynamic approach to language learning and implement some strong measures to incorporate English as the language of your daily communication. The first timer in IELTS, especially if it is weak in English and still aims 7 or more, needs to create an environment around it where it supports learning English in the same way as its main IELTS preparation . On analyzing why so many IELTS students fail to get the high side of performance, I realized that the shortcomings are probably seeing IELTS as an exam and not as a course. Here's a 21-step performance booster to lead you to a rocking 7-band score and achieve the IELTS result of your dreams: 1. Make IELTS a priority 2. Identify your level and the maximum duration for preparation and study 3. Do research or get guidance on the best available study and practice resources 4. Allow yourself to unders