1. Misconception
An average score of six in the IELTS exam is often the minimum requirement for many overseas universities' undergraduate programs. For better universities (such as Oxbridge, Ivy League, etc.), the required scores are likely to be higher (6.5 or even 7.0). If candidates wish to apply for majors with higher English proficiency requirements, such as law and economics, the scores will probably be much higher. Therefore, it's not uncommon to see most candidates choosing to study language courses abroad, which way they only need a score of 5.5, or even 5. However, language courses abroad generally cost tens of thousands of yuan in just a few months, which would also be one of the factors that many candidates need to consider. So getting a six score is a one-time choice for candidates. Yet, scoring six itself is a challenge for general mid-level candidates, requiring two to three months of effective intensive training. And for a large proportion of candidates with relatively weak foundations, this seems to be an even harder barrier to overcome. More difficult is that IELTS speaking is often the subject with the lowest score among Chinese candidates (only slightly higher than writing). Therefore, it's even more difficult for candidates with weaker foundations.
In fact, things are not as such. In this article, the Longre Overseas Examination Research Center will specifically propose methods and strategies for IELTS speaking preparation for candidates with weak foundations.
Firstly, we need to clearly understand that speaking is a very special subject. Whether you're a beginner who has just started learning English or a graduate who has studied English for many years and passed the TEM-8 test, from the perspective of oral English, many people are almost on the same starting line. If we recall, we start learning English from the first grade of primary school until university. During these 15 to 16 years, China's education system focuses only on memorizing words, studying grammar, or reading practice, without any oral practice. Even if there are occasional oral classes and English corners once a week, one foreign teacher corresponds to dozens of students, so it's hard for students to find opportunities to really open their mouths and practice.