When Hasin, a busy medical student from Bangladesh, had just one week of holidays before classes resumed, he decided to take a bold step: apply for a scholarship in Canada. But first, he needed a strong IELTS score – fast.
With only 7 days to prepare, no tutor, and a packed academic schedule, Hasin did what many students in his position struggle to do: he committed to a plan and followed it with precision.
The Turning Point: One Recommendation, One Book
A relative living in Canada recommended my book, Target Band 7 (Fourth Edition). Hasin opened the PDF version and, seeing 90 pages, felt a little overwhelmed. But he didn’t let that stop him.
“From the first day I just started reading your instructions on each module and kept implementing them as I went.”
He focused on all four modules, following the book’s techniques step by step – especially the tips for Listening and sample answers for Writing. During breaks, he reviewed Speaking questions and listened to Band 8 and 9 audio samples. For Reading (his weakest skill), he practised daily and applied the strategies exactly as outlined.
The Results: Band 7.5 in Just One Week
After a week of focused study using the book alone, Hasin achieved the following scores:
- Listening: 8.0
- Reading: 7.0
- Writing: 7.0
- Speaking: 8.0
Overall Band Score: 7.5
That’s a remarkable achievement – especially for a student juggling medical studies and a tight deadline.
“The great thing about your book is that all the instructions and advice are given so precisely and perfectly. If someone wants a piece of advice from me, it would be to just keep practising each module following the relevant instructions.”
Hasin proved that even with very limited time, a focused approach using the right materials can lead to excellent results. His story is a reminder that success doesn’t always depend on long hours – it depends on doing the right things with the time you have.
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Hasin’s Full Story
Hasin’s Full Story “At first, a little description about myself – I am currently pursuing MBBS in Bangladesh. A month ago, while the classes were off and I wasn’t getting that spark in my regular studies, I decided to apply for a scholarship in one of my favourite countries: Canada.
Obviously, my first priority was a good score in IELTS, but I was short on time since my classes were about to resume in a week.
One of my relatives living in Canada recommended your book, Target Band 7. He advised me to just follow the instructions in the book and practise accordingly.
I still remember the first day I began preparing for the IELTS exam. I opened the PDF on my laptop and saw it had around 90 pages – I became a bit depressed because I had only 7 days before the exam. But from that first day, I started reading your instructions for each module and implemented them as I progressed.
For Listening and Writing, your tips, tricks, and sample responses saved a lot of my time and helped me greatly. I struggled the most with Reading, especially the final section, but I kept practising based on your advice.
During my free moments, I reviewed Speaking module questions and listened to Band 8 and 9 speaking samples. The great thing about your book is that all the instructions and advice are given so precisely and perfectly.
By the grace of Almighty, I secured an overall Band 7.5:
Listening 8.0, Reading 7.0, Writing 7.0, and Speaking 8.0.If someone wants a piece of advice from me, it would be to just keep practising each module following the relevant instructions.
Thank you for giving me the chance to write about my short yet insightful journey.”
Want to Follow Hasin’s Path?
If you’re short on time, or preparing without a tutor, Hasin’s story is proof that the right approach makes all the difference.
Here’s how to get started: Get the book Target Band 7 (Fourth Edition)
Whether you’re aiming for Band 7, 7.5, or higher – you don’t need to do it alone.
You can do this. Let’s get you there.
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