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Ep182. ft. Valentina Gallina -Beyond the Score: IELTS, Pressure and the Skills No One Trains(Part 2)
In Part 2, we go deeper into the mechanics of IELTS success—especially listening and academic writing—and why different age groups struggle in different ways. Valentina Gallina breaks down multitasking in the listening test, recovering from mistakes in real time, and why confidence matters more than perfection.
We also explore how screen culture has reshaped attention spans, why younger learners struggle with reading, why older learners battle fatigue and time, and how IELTS ultimately rewards discipline over fluency.
This episode challenges the idea that exams reflect real communication—and…
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